Sarah Yeoman: Why I’m an Artist Today
"The Adirondacks have long been an important part of my life,” says Sarah Yeoman. “For over 60 years I’ve spent my summers being ...
Sharing the Love
A plein air artist field moment with painter Jeff Eickhoff
How To Drive More Sales at Plein Air Events
Charlie Hunter shares what he discovered about increasing sales at plein air shows, and how your event can do the same.
Gifts for Artists: Your 2023 Holiday Shopping Guide
This list has it all: gorgeous frames, beautiful paints, and a special section of gifts under $50!
A Painting Exercise That’s Almost Like Therapy
Besides improving your brushwork, these painting exercises will go a long way in improving your overall confidence as you pursue your art goals.
What the Rocks Tell Us: Running Water
In this series, Utah artist J. Brad Holt talks about what artists are seeing as they look at the landscape. Holt studied geology in...
Parting Shot: Wait—It Rains in Washington?
Precipitation is a fact of life in Washington State, but it also means some wonderful effects due to mist, as Minnesota painter Bridget Ertelt discovered.
The “Painter of Sunshine”
The year 1910 marked a dramatic shift in Edward Dufner’s style...
Discover What’s Inside PleinAir Magazine, June/July 2018
Creating the illusion of distance; painting scenes of the East Coast fishing industry; Ralph Oberg, Keiko Tanabe, Kathleen Hudson, and more!
13 Oil Sketches to Learn From
Thomas Eakins recognized that the oil sketch solved a critical problem for educating artists.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Twilight and Moonlight
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
How Getting Bullied Gave Me a Place to Belong
Publisher Eric Rhoads shares his inspirational path to art, some of the challenges he overcame, and how you can find where you belong.
The Best Painting Locations in the World
In celebration of the places around the world that have inspired painters to set up their easels, we’re inviting YOU to vote for your favorite!
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.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Key Bridge Arches
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “Key Bridge Arches” by Kim VanDerHoek.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Jebal Akhdar
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Jebal Akhdar" by Matt Ryder.
Daytime Television Embraces Plein Air Painter
Aaron Schuerr shares what it was like to be on the Kelly Clarkson show, and how Instagram helped to get him there.
Art Goes On
"I hope the overriding takeaway from all of the stories in this issue is that painters are still painting." Kelly Kane shares a preview of the new issue of Plein Air magazine, and insights on how the art community has adapted.
How Joseph McGurl Uses Sight-Size Drawing
Stop Fussing, Start Painting! Joseph McGurl champions the sight-size method, which allows him to spend less time drawing and more time painting; here's how.
En Plein Air, In the Air
How plein air painter William Wood was tasked with a challenge of great heights, and the difference it will make for science.