Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Potrero Hill
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is a plein air (oil) by ...
Step-by-Step: Edit the Landscape for Better Composition
A strong composition is achieved through intentional design, not a happy accident of random shapes. If we look closely, nature gives us all the information we
need. We just have to organize the pieces to create visually pleasing paintings.
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."
What You Have in Common with Every Artist You Admire
If you've ever thought that you don't have enough talent to be a great artist, read this advice - and then pick up your brush.
Studio Artist “Rescued” by Plein Air
How plein air painting opened creative possibilities for a career-long studio artist ...
Can You Help Us Identify This Painting?
We need your help! A reader recently purchased an unsigned painting with unusual qualities that hint it could be by a master. What do you think?
3 Secrets to Make Your Paintings Vibrate and Sparkle with Light
Watch this popular episode of Art School Live with Eric Rhoads and Kyle Buckland, who shares Impressionist secrets that will make your paintings vibrate.
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.
Painting the People of Cuba
Haven’t been to Cuba? See what it was like when this plein air painter went outside of her comfort zone and connected with her art — and a new culture — in this exclusive Q&A.
Can You Be Easily Contacted?
An eager collector called us to ask how he could contact two artists recently featured in PleinAir magazine, and we had difficulty providing contact...
My Artist Spirit Guide Is …
Just for fun! Who is your artist spirit guide? Check this "guide," and then tell us!
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.
Sunday Morning Coffee with Eric Rhoads: Four Words to Live By
This morning as I sit here on the back porch, I’m watching a mama sparrow bringing food to her babies in a nest tucked into the rafters of our porch. The little birds are learning to fly. I’m watching them hop from the nest to the blades of our ceiling fan and then on to the branches of the stately oaks in the back yard. As they jump, they first fall before they engage their wings, which then propel them to the next branch. If they forget to use their wings, which they do from time to time, they hit the ground, then shake it off, hop to a branch, and start over. Birds learn like we all learn. Trial and error.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Konriko Rice Mill
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Konriko Rice Mill” by Tim Oliver.
Words of Wisdom with C.W. Mundy
I’ve been known to tell my students, “You’ll never know how far left is or how far right is until you hang out on a limb.” In other words ...
New Issue Sneak Peek: PleinAir Magazine, October/November 2023
Hot off the press > Expert insight and advice from today's plein air masters; News on art competitions; Interesting historical perspectives on landscape art; and more!
A Teaching Moment
Susan Nicholas Gephart creates an atmosphere of "No fear, no failure.” Watch a brief video for new inspiration.
The Power of Art to Unite
"We, as artists, have the opportunity to bring this feeling into people's lives though the art we create," says Livingstone. "Art can bring people to a moment of discovery, a moment of awe, a moment of feeling so uplifted and connected to what we are expressing that ...
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.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Boats at Anchor
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.