A Personal Connection with Her Plein Air Art Collection
Spotlight on a personal plein air painting art collection: "We attend a number of plein air events and competitions around the country and have enjoyed getting to know many of the participating artists."
New Issue Sneak Peek: PleinAir Magazine, April/May ’24
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!
Actually, Do Go Chasing Waterfalls
As artists, our goal is to capture the essence, the glistening light and animated nature of falling water.
My Favorite Place to Paint: The Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains
With amazing vistas and sparkling clear lakes, the subject never disappoints. I especially relate to ...
Eccentric? Maybe …
“Life has definitely changed since I began painting plein air,” said Carl Bretzke. He’s not alone, as you’ll see in this just-for-fun roundup of unconventional ...
George Gallo on Finding Your Own Voice as an Artist
Need art inspiration? Start here > learn what the masters had in common, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your art, and more.
Who Are Your Painting Mentors?
Thoughts on how plein air painters can find their own voice, and the importance of having specific mentors and artists to emulate.
The Value of Black and White
Black and white are values, but painting with them is also of great value. Learn more in this guest blog post from color expert John Pototschnik.
Painting a Cityscape (the Full Plein Air Experience)
One beautiful autumn day, I painted in downtown Salt Lake City; which turned out to be an experience to remember!
Managing Your Mindset During COVID-19
Eric Rhoads interviews Lee Milteer, who shares advice for artists on how to help our mental health and creativity as we navigate COVID-19.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Mtahleb, Malta
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting.
My Favorite Place to Paint: Saratoga Race Course
When one of our readers, Sharon Crute, read about Poppy Balser’s favorite place to paint outdoors, she was inspired to share with us her own treasured spot.
Transcending the Landscape: John A. Varriano
This New York State oil painter, a figure drawing instructor at New York City’s famed Art Students League, works to go beyond pictorial reportage of the landscape and express something more.
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."
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.
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 ...
Quick Tip: Open Your “Memory Box”
On Day 1 of the 3rd Annual Pastel Live, Albert Handell combined two reference photos to create a nature-inspired scene of ...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Dancing Light on the Harbor
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Dancing Light on the Harbor" by Alison Leigh Menke.
Watch: Seascape Painting Demo
In this on-screen interview with Eric Rhoads, legendary painter Don Demers gives a demonstration on how to lay in a seascape painting. Demers is known for "moving seas" and crashing waves, but he says ...
In Memoriam: Lynn Gertenbach
We are saddened to announce that impressionist painter Lynn Gertenbach has passed away. "Lynn was a ball of fire," said ...