A Plein Air Painter’s Need for Peace and Beauty
In today’s world, more than ever, the need for beauty is an essential element in anyone’s life; and time away from the chaos through the arts is time well spent.
How Much Do You Want It?
"Why do you think experienced painters don’t often question their ability to paint? With every failed painting, most of us do."
Reader Spotlight: Ange Nevicosi Staner
"I love working vacations," says Plein Air Today reader Ange Nevicosi Staner. "Last fall I had a great opportunity to enjoy a girl's trip to ...
10 Tips for Competing in Plein Air Events
If you're new to painting at plein air events, check out this handy list of tips from Richie N. Vios.
Art Inspiration: The Hope Inspirer
An artist from this year's Fall Color Week shares the personal - and inspiring - story of how she ...
A Study-to-Studio Watercolor Demo: Oak Creek at Briar Patch XXII
Watch step by step as Julie Gilbert Pollard creates a plein air study with watercolor, then takes it into the studio to paint "Oak Creek at Briar Patch XXII."
What the Rocks Tell Us: Prelude to American History
In this series of articles, Utah artist J. Brad Holt talks about what artists are seeing as they look at the landscape. Holt studied...
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.
How Do You ‘#PaintItForward’?
Outdoor painting is so much more than a creative outlet—it’s a way to connect with nature, form lifelong relationships, and expose passers-by to an exciting cultural phenomenon. Discover how one ascending watercolorist is using his talents to give back to the community he captures in so many beautiful ways.
Plein Air Magazine April/May 2018
This issue of Plein Air magazine brings you the bright palette and limited brushstrokes of Kim English, the story of how painting a lone tree for one year changed an artist, a plein air case study for studio painters, and much more!
Sharing Plein Air: The BertonBox
See how one artist is encouraging plein air with “a self-contained painting station.”
How Abstract Art Can Help Your Landscapes
Pennsylvania artist Patrick Lee creates loose, expressive figure drawings and abstract blot paintings in his search for pleasing designs. Those images may suggest a recognizable subject, or they may not.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: A Soft Light
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: Red Awning, Paris
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Carmel Coast 2
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Carmel Coast 2” by Hsin-Yao Tseng.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: The Hills Are Alive
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “The Hills Are Alive” by Kim Lordier.
Opportunity: Plein Air in Russia
Earlier this year Plein Air Publisher Eric Rhoads visited a Russian art colony. Enjoy this photo essay of his astounding painting trip into the very places that were once painted by Levitan, Shiskin, Surov and Repin.
Painting Trees – A Symbol of Strength
Bob Masla shares insights on why he chose to paint this specific tree: to "inspire strength, determination, and fortitude."
What Comes First: The Painting or the Title?
Artist and author John Pototschnik explains his process when it comes to giving a landscape painting the perfect title.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Es Mi Padre
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Es Mi Padre" by Anne Blair Brown.