Krystal W. Brown, “While You Wait" oil painting

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: While You Wait

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "While You Wait" by Krystal W. Brown.
Painting landscapes - acrylic painting

That Unknown, Undefined, Yet Beautiful Balance

"The working process is intense and concentrated . . . and it IS work." Plein air painter Harry Stooshinoff shares his inspiration for continuously painting the landscape.
How to paint with white - "Winter in the Alley" by Kyle Buckland

Quick Tip: Whipping Up Your White

Kyle Buckland shares a helpful technique that has been practiced by some of the greatest landscape painters. 
Liz Haywood-Sullivan and Kelly Kane at PACE in Santa Fe

Take That Step

Is there something that’s been holding you back from taking that next step on your artistic journey?
Michele Usibelli, "Highline," 12 x 16 in., oil, Mountain Oyster Club Western Art Show/Archives

A Moment From the High Sierras

A moment from a trip that Michele Usebelli says was "a trip and experience I'll never forget and am anxious to do again!"
Places to paint in San Diego

7 Plein Air Painting Places in San Diego

Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to enjoy the sunset or want to explore the beaches by day while plein air painting, these locations ...
Portrait of Owen, by Kevin Macpherson

A Good Excuse for a Portrait Painting

How plein air painter Kevin Macpherson finally talked his friend and fellow golfer into sitting for a portrait.
George Bumann plein air sculptor

Plein Air … Sculpting?

Sculpting en plein air allows this Montana artist to capture the spirit of Yellowstone’s wildlife.
Plein air painter Aaron Schuerr

But It’s Cold!

Plein air painting in winter > Four tried-and-true tips to help you get out there and give it a go.

Further Afield: Painting Mongolia

“I don’t know anyone else who is painting the landscape there on location.” California artist Susan Fox isn’t talking about a park. She’s talking...

Sunday Coffee with Eric Rhoads: A New Approach to Selling Paintings at Art Shows

Yesterday I was the judge of a plein air show in a community near where I live. I rarely get the opportunity to judge...

Related Women, Related Paintings: Sisters, Friends, and Commissioned Landscapes

Susan Nicholas Gephart shares the compelling story about how a set of sisters commissioned her to paint meaningful landscapes.
plein air painting - OutdoorPainter.com

Every 5 Miles: Painting the Way of Saint James

This artist has plans to stop and paint every five miles as she walks 1,000 miles of the Way of St. James, sharing its unique sense of place through 200 plein air paintings.
Watercolor landscape paintings

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Lunch in Limoux

In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Plein air watercolor painting

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: A Hot Day in Pontian Fishing Village

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is a plein air watercolor by ...
Plein air oil paintings - OutdoorPainter.com

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Winterburn Creek, WV

In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
Painting in Yosemite Valley - OutdoorPainter.com

Chasing California’s Light: A Painting Adventure

A record of the great and terrible adventures of artists and friends, namely Tyler J. Murphy and Daniel J. Keys, on a painting journey through the Golden State.
Holiday gifts for artists

Just for Fun! 2019 Gifts for Artists

If you celebrate the holidays by sharing and receiving gifts, you’ll appreciate this list of gifts for artists — from practical to just plain fun, the gifts range in price from $20 on up.
Landscape painting - Bill Cramer - OutdoorPainter.com

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Point in Time

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “Point in Time” by Bill Cramer.