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.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Bohemian Preserve
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Bohemian Preserve" by Richard McDaniel.
Forty Fridays, Same Scene, All En Plein Air
Norwegian painter Magne Myhren began a fascinating plein air project that involved finding the perfect scene before painting it 40 times.
Joe Gyurcsak: How Still Waters Brought a Calm to the Crisis
"It is very unusual for me to have such a bank of time to focus on a multiple-layer oil painting," says Gyurcsak. "I began to slowly build the history of my visual story..."
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Deepdene Sparkle
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Deepdene Sparkle" by Tara Will.
The Llama Syndicate
Most artists have their unique ways for going about their business. Colorado artist Michael Charron has a few notable ones involving llamas, a syndication system for selling paintings, and underdrawings with spiritual symbols and cursive writing.
I Chased After My Dreams and This Is What I Learned
Artist Tiffanie Mang took a leap of faith and went to Poland for a chance to join the team of painters on the film "Loving Vincent." Here's what happened, what she learned, and how it changed her forever.
A Fourth of July Watercolor by Bradley Hendershot
In celebration of the Fourth of July, we hope you enjoy these watercolor paintings that portray America's colors of patriotism: red, white, and blue.
Celebration of Selfies
When we asked for "selfies" during the recent rounds of #safeathome creative art prompts, these plein air artists delivered! See what your peers have been up to in the community, and share your selfies with us.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Antelope Valley Superbloom
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Antelope Valley Superbloom" by Emilie Lee.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Echoes
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Echoes" by Patrick Lee.
Painting Landscapes: Changing Times Call for a Different Approach
In this guest blog post Sharon Weaver shares how she transitioned to teaching art online. Bonus: Includes a step-by-step landscape painting demonstration.
Plein Air Artists Who Painted Their Pets
Dogs and cats in particular can be of great company, so we hope you enjoy these paintings of animal friends from our recent art prompts challenge.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: May Poppies
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "May Poppies" by Jane Hunt.
Plein Air Artist Spotlight: Sparky LeBold
Read about Sparky LeBold, a National Artist of Portugal, where townspeople have lovingly nicknamed him “Picasso Americano."
Paintings of Skies From the #StayAtHome Period
We love paintings of skies! Here's a look at what some of your peers created during the recent #stayathome period.
From Plein Air Magazine: In the Meantime
From the newest issue: As the coronavirus brought the world to a near standstill, the arts, like many communities, were hit hard. But beneath the adversity and anxiety, we find stories of resilience, creativity, and determination.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Farm Livin’
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Farm Livin'" by Joe Gyurcsak.
9 “Backyard” Paintings Inspired By #StayAtHome Art Prompts
You'll love seeing these "backyard paintings" your peers created from our recent series of creative art prompts. Click through to be inspired and delighted.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Labor of Love
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Labor of Love" by Thomas Bucci.