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?
What the Rocks Tell Us: The Shape of the Land
In this series of articles, Utah artist J. Brad Holt talks about what artists are seeing as they look at the landscape. Holt studied...
Parting Shot: An Old Rock Gets Its Due
Ernie Dollman couldn’t find anything to paint. So he just painted anything. And he ended up with a picture he was quite fond of....
Glowing — and Flowing — Testimonial
Thoughts and paintings from the artists who attended the Publisher’s Invitational in the Adirondack mountains two weeks ago continue to pour in. Take a look at these fantastic works!
Plein Air Adventures, in English and in German
Ruth Squitieri is a bilingual German outdoor painter who started a blog for her friends on both sides of the Atlantic.
Pittsburgh Celebrates a Plein Air Painter with His Own Day
What happens when an artist randomly paints in a place where folks generally have never witnessed it?
Transcending the Landscape: John A. Varriano
This New York State oil painter, a figure drawing instructor at New York City’s famed Art Students League, works to go beyond pictorial reportage of the landscape and express something more.
Two Rivers, Waiting to be Painted en Plein Air
“A little secret: We’ve been told that in the spring of 2019 the Texas wildflowers will be the most spectacular they have been in many, many years,” says Janet Chang. Learn how you can join these plein air artists.
Capturing That Perfect Moment in Watercolor
Follow these three tips to start creating your own perfect moments through watercolor sketching.
In the Footsteps of Moran and Adams
"Walking in the footsteps of Adams and Moran has been an artistic pilgrimage for me. One that has left me moved to find greater purpose in my own art in the years ahead."
Becoming Texan: Watercolor En Plein Air
Watercolor artist Richie Vios (b. Philippines) shares how plein air painting has changed his life, and how he is enthusiastically “becoming Texan.”
For the Love of Nature: Plein Air Magazine
In the new issue of Plein Air Magazine, we celebrate the many ways artists respond to the landscape, presenting us with new ways of seeing and appreciating the world.
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.
High Wind Wednesday: Painting at Rocky Mountain National Park
In this guest blog post, David Harms takes us step by step through a landscape painting he created at Rocky Mountain National Park, inspired by "the drama of the oncoming storm obscuring the mountains beyond."
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Floating Among Giants
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Floating Among Giants" by Kenneth Yarus.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Toward Gloucester
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Toward Gloucester" by Palden Hamilton.
Thoughts on Process: Painting an Industrial Scene
Marlene Steele shares how she used pastel to paint a series of paintings that documented the renovation of Cincinnati's historic Union Terminal.
The Best Plein Air Umbrellas for Artists
What's the best umbrella for plein air painting? We asked, and you answered! Here's what artists from our community had to share, including some helpful photos.
We Deserve It
If you just need inspiration to spark a new path in your work or pull yourself out of a rut, Kelly Kane has collected a few ideas from this issue’s phenomenal featured artists to get you started.