Award-Winning Artists Return to Ranching and Roping
Learn about the upcoming EnPleinAirTEXAS painting competition, hosted by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.
Pushing Color
“As a painter who loves color,” said Julie Gilbert Pollard, “I typically push color beyond what I actually see to a ...
On the Easel: Michele Usebelli
"What's on my easel? Working with gouache to add texture relief to my watercolors. Putting my own twist on these water-based mediums."
Anatomy of a Peculiar Painting Composition
Andrew Borg wanted to capture a “sensation” rather than an “expression” when he set out to create this unusual painting composition.
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.
Painting with Masters at Zion National Park
Go behind the scenes with an eclectic group of world-renowned painters who gathered together in Zion National Park for ...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Night Watch
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
The Joy of Painting Boats, Beaches, and Water
Award-winning impressionist oil painter Debra Huse has a love for painting boats, beaches, and water en plein air. Here, she takes us into her process by sharing some recent paintings, including her inspiration and techniques.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Getting Ready to Paddle
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
What is Intuitive Painting?
Johanne Mangi explains how to use intuition when painting, and what a difference it can make when you "let go" during the creative process.
Auto Inspo: 8 Plein Air Paintings of Cars and Trucks
Symbols of freedom, innovation, and adventure, automobiles have long captured the imagination of American artists. For some ...
Adjusting My Painting World for Three Large-Scale Paintings
See how Laurel Daniel is accomplishing a commission for three large-scale paintings — a logistical feat, from building the canvas itself to executing the art.
Painting Plein Air & in the Studio: Motivating Factors
Artists are inspired through painting plein air and in the art studio - here are some motivating factors to consider.
Artist Paints Live at Colts Football Game
See how this Hoosier artist has combined painting on location with events that draw thousands, bringing art to the masses in unexpected places.
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?
Painting of the Week: Mountainside View
Rich Gallego has been painting the landscape since 1996. His longtime love of nature's wild places has taken him far afield from ...
What Paintings to Enter?
How do you pick the three paintings you'll attach to the application you submit to a plein air festival? We asked that question on...
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....
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...
Charlie Hunter on Losing Edges
"When you get past explaining what you are showing the viewer," says Charlie Hunter, "you start to get into what is truly reality."