Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Early Spring, Union, Maine
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Anasazi Trail
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
Watch: The Serenity of Painting Waves
Take a moment from your busy day to enjoy a tranquil moment with an artist painting waves in Southern California...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Between Two Boats
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “Between Two Boats” by Ryan Jensen.
Plein Air Prompt: Paint or Draw Your Pet
Create a painting inspired by our creative art prompts, and your art could be featured in Plein Air Today!
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: “Lahaina Morning Glow”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Lahaina Morning Glow" by David Savellano.
The Benefits of Painting on Location with Other Artists
Landscape painting has sometimes been jokingly referred to as a “loner sport," but when artists come together something like magic happens. See how ...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Shallow Blues”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Shallow Blues" by Bill Cone.
15 of the Most Influential Landscape Artists on Instagram
We can't get enough of these amazing artists on Instagram! Check out this hot list for new inspiration.
How to Paint Landscapes: Design Makes All the Difference
How artist Jim Wodark redesigns the landscape to create stunning compositions.
Demo: Evoking a Mood in a Landscape Painting
See how Nancy Nowak creates a landscape painting that's full of emotion in this three-step demonstration from Plein Air Magazine.
Back on the Farm: 15 Rural Paintings
Wind your way down the country roads and bucolic byways traversed by the 15 artists whose work is featured here and find yourself back on the farm.
A Few of My Favorite Things
An Ode to Plein Air Painting: A little something to hum while you're out there creating.
Making a Personal Creative Statement
"Once we've mastered the ability to make a tree look like a tree and a rock look like a rock, the real work begins."
Tractors in Red, White, and Blue
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on William Martin.
Should You Enter an Art Competition?
When it comes to art competitions, is it worth entering?
Quotes Worth Sharing
We come across quotes by artists, philosophers, historians, and critics that offer a new way of looking at plein air painting. We offer one...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Robert Abele III
Ever painted on the South Coast? Robert Abele III says the light there is matched only by that in Venice, Italy.
Lead Image: “Adamsville General...
Parting Shot: White Dresses and Heels?
Things have changed since 1959.