PleinAir Salon August 2020 Winners Revealed
George Billis of the George Billis Gallery, NYC and LA, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Travel Sketching: Tips for Keeping an Art Journal
From 2015 to 2018, Ivan Chow made trips to and around Istanbul, Turkey, sketching many scenes along the way. In this excerpt from his upcoming book, "Travel Sketching: Drawing Insights from Istanbul," he shares one of his favorite formats for drawing on location.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Gouache Study
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Gouache Study."
The Real Key to Colors that People Love
"When someone tells me, 'I just love your colors,' I, of course, appreciate the compliment, but I think the real key lies in ...
The Beauty of Camaraderie
And, on the reality of Beauty and the awe of what is wonderful: that the experience and appreciation of Beauty is good for the human race.
Parting Shot: Where Eagles Fly
Josh Adam had permission to paint on a cattle ranch in Humboldt County, California, but he still felt like he was trespassing. Why?
Rural Funk and Fabulous Skies in Pastel
A Pastel Live Spotlight: Terri Ford (Beginner's Day)
Overcoming Creative Slumps
It is a fact that one’s creative juices can ebb and flow. It’s not pleasant when they ebb, particularly when you make your living being creative...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Sunset Balance
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “Sunset Balance” by Linda Glover Gooch.
Let’s Get Social – Ways to Connect with PleinAir Online
Have you ever wanted to snap a photo in the moment to later recall the peacefulness you experienced while painting or drawing? Of course! Any activity that feeds our creativity is worth remembering and using to inspire others.
The Art World Remembers Tony Bennett: Singer, Artist (1926-2023)
"... always stay with quality, never compromise." ~Tony Bennett
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Last Light Pines (Big Sky)”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “Last Light Pines (Big Sky)."
My Little Plein Air Painting
What are the chances a small work would ever be awarded Best of Show at a big plein air event?
Art Inspiration: The Hope Inspirer
An artist from this year's Fall Color Week shares the personal - and inspiring - story of how she ...
Why Bother Doing Color Studies?
Color is always shifting for plein air painters. What to do? Gavin Glakas explains how he uses color studies when "chasing the light."
Parting Shot: Painter in Crepuscular Rays
Jill Wagner was painting in Spoleto, Italy, when, unbeknownst to her, rays of sun bathed her in a column of light.
Lead Image: The...
The Making of a Magic Moment
When this artist was asked to paint en plein air at a wedding ceremony, she stepped up to the challenge. No pressure — right?
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Canyonlands From Deadhorse Point”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Canyonlands From Deadhorse Point."
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Jackalberry Tree Sand River
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “Jackalberry Tree Sand River” by Paul Kratter.
Do What Scares You Most
Jill Stefani Wagner has a confession to make, and it has to do with ...