Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Rail Station in the Rain
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: Picnic at the Point
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Picnic at the Point” by Michele Usibelli.
Plein Air Artists to Follow on Instagram
Our team came up with the following list of Instagram accounts for artists — especially plein air artists! — that you’ll love seeing in your feed.
Plein Air Prompt: View From Your Window
Create a painting inspired by our creative art prompts, and your art could be featured in Plein Air Today!
Plein Air Artist Spotlight: Sparky LeBold
Read about Sparky LeBold, a National Artist of Portugal, where townspeople have lovingly nicknamed him “Picasso Americano."
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Good Morning Bailey’s”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Good Morning Bailey’s" by Brienne Brown.
From Coast to Coast
In a year filled with confusion and anxiety, we’ve also seen incredible displays of ingenuity. Artists, organizers, and gallery owners adjusted, finding ways to stay active and relevant. See how we explore this, and more, in the new issue of PleinAir Magazine.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Evening Along the Riverbed
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Evening Along the Riverbed" by Brooke Borcherding.
One Way to Become a Better Artist
If you’ve been dreaming of bringing a looser and more painterly feel to your work, this will be the most important message you read today.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Late Afternoon Sun”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Late Afternoon Sun."
7 Tips for Improving a Landscape Painting Composition
In this free article, score Dan Marshall's tips, plus three case studies on landscape painting composition.
Ditch the Guilt, and Other Ways to Be a Successful Artist
What does it mean to be a woman in plein air? Brenda Boylan shares her experiences in this article excerpt from PleinAir Magazine.
Are Nocturnes Easier to Paint?
For plein air painters, there’s a positive aspect of increased darkness - the opportunity to practice painting nocturnes.
The Worst Time of Day for Plein Air Painting
Avoid ending up with a plein air painting that has too many scattered, isolated, small shapes by ...
Studio Artist “Rescued” by Plein Air
How plein air painting opened creative possibilities for a career-long studio artist ...
You Can Paint My Car, For a Fee: A Memorable Plein Air Moment
What would you do if someone tried to charge you a fee for painting a specific subject?
The Tonal Impressions of Emotions
How and why Jane Hunt, who will be at PACE this May, transitioned from medical illustration to painting the landscape en plein air.
Parting Shot: North of the Hamptons
The Hamptons get the hype, but on the North Fork, summer is awfully pleasant. For the 11th year, Gallery North, in Setauket, New York,...
The Next Print Issue of PleinAir Magazine Is Hot in the Winter
Many painters love to paint winter scenes with their myriad whites and clear, cold air. But winter is also a time to regroup, to research, to reflect. The next issue of PleinAir magazine is chock full of information that can improve your art.
Get There Fast, Take It Slow
Beautiful Bermuda once again played host to Plein Air Bermuda, a vibrant plein air competition and show that continues to rise the ranks as a must-attend for painters. Who basked in the sun and glory?