The Next Print Issue of PleinAir Magazine Is Hot in the Winter
Many painters love to paint winter scenes with their myriad whites and clear, cold air. But winter is also a time to regroup, to research, to reflect. The next issue of PleinAir magazine is chock full of information that can improve your art.
Preview the Upcoming PleinAir Magazine (Aug/Sept 2020)
Enjoy a sneak peek at some of the articles coming up in the August/September 2020 issue of PleinAir Magazine, showcasing the top artists and emerging talents making news in the plein air community today.
Plein Air Artist Spotlight: Sparky LeBold
Read about Sparky LeBold, a National Artist of Portugal, where townspeople have lovingly nicknamed him “Picasso Americano."
Urban Sketchers: Sketching Animals Wild and Familiar
Sketching people is fun. But Roz Stendahl is interested in the other animals one sees in cities. She recently had a field day at...
If You’re Painting Outdoors and You Hear Grunting …
We love to hear from the Plein Air Today community! The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors.
George Gallo on Finding Your Own Voice as an Artist
Need art inspiration? Start here > learn what the masters had in common, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your art, and more.
How to Paint With Watercolor: Live with Keiko Tanabe
In this on-camera interview with Eric Rhoads, Keiko Tanabe shares her advice on how to paint with watercolor.
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.
The “Painter of Sunshine”
The year 1910 marked a dramatic shift in Edward Dufner’s style...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Mission San Juan Capistrano
"I find that painting at the Mission brings a peace to painting that one does not normally experience when painting in the center of town."
The Best Painting Locations in the World
In celebration of the places around the world that have inspired painters to set up their easels, we’re inviting YOU to vote for your favorite!
The Desert is #1
A Plein Air Today Reader Spotlight
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Lean In
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Lean In" by Suzie Baker.
What the Rocks Tell Us: Prelude to American History
In this series of articles, Utah artist J. Brad Holt talks about what artists are seeing as they look at the landscape. Holt studied...
Get What You Came For
"When working in plein air, start with your most important elements," says John D. Cogan.
Your PleinAir Podcast Binge Guide
Each week Eric Rhoads welcomes a new guest to the PleinAir Podcast. Even if you’ve been following this podcast for artists since it began, chances are you may have missed at least one. And if you’re a new listener, we know you won’t want to miss some of the amazing artists that have been featured.
Why John MacDonald is All About the Sky
Whether playing the lead or a supporting role in your paintings, understanding the nature of the sky and learning to paint it in all its manifestations is an important skill for any landscape painter.
My Private Art: Confessions of an Introverted Painter
Why one artist paints en plein air, despite the public aspect of it. Can you relate?
How to Create a Powerful Landscape Painting
World-renowned artist Thomas Schaller shares a painting demonstration on how to paint a powerful landscape starting with his planning of composition and angles, to starting and completing a ...
Save Your Vodka!
Can you paint with watercolor in freezing temps? Dan Marshall shares his tips on painting snow and how to manage watercolor in winter conditions (Hint: It's not using vodka in your paint).