Plein Air Painting Is the Largest Movement in Art History … and Growing
We are seeing thousands adopt the plein air painting lifestyle, which means more painters’ groups, more events and shows, and more people being exposed to original art and collecting it.
Painters Who Become Storytellers and Poets
“All of us, as artists, are on a path to develop and grow,” says Eric Rhoads. “Doing it on our own, being self-taught, is for some a badge of courage. Yet I’ve discovered that no matter how much I discover on my own, there are others who have figured things out that I would never think to explore.” Be inspired in this letter from the Publisher of Plein Air magazine.
January Plein Air Challenge: Painting Sunrises
Want to win a free art video workshop? It’s easy — simply join our January Challenge by sharing your art!
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Scipio Morning
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
3 Favorite Art Supplies (That Aren’t Art Supplies)
Add some of these unexpected “supplies” to your stash to make painting more convenient, more fun, and perhaps even more interesting.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: A Hot Day in Pontian Fishing Village
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is a plein air watercolor by ...
Is There Value In Setting Art Goals?
The more you feed and fuel your dream, the more it takes on a life of its own. Follow these simple (and inspiring) points to set and achieve your personal art goals for 2019.
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 ...
7 Hilarious Plein Air Moments of 2018
From nosy animals to nude beaches, and everything in between, we’re sure you’ll love this roundup of some of the year’s funniest plein air moments!
Painting the Grandeur of the Landscape
Discover what’s inside the newest issue of Plein Air magazine, including a moment with outdoor painter David Hockney.
Landscape Painting: Get Your Rocks Right
Truth: Understanding how geology controls the appearance of rock and learning how to accurately capture rock features will add depth and realism to your landscape paintings.
December Edition: Give, Get, Win!
The holidays are right around the corner, and so it’s time to start planning your gift lists (for giving and receiving, maybe?), and we wanted to take this as an opportunity to give as well! See what we mean in this big announcement!
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Trout Pool
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature: "Trout Pool" by ...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Nagore Dargha Sheriff
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
2018 Capitola Winners Announced
Congratulations to the following artists for the recognitions they received at Capitola Plein Air this month!
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.
Painting Under Pressure
“Although I’m an enthusiastic plein air painter...” says Barbara Jaenicke, “my participation in competitive plein air events has allowed me to discover quite a bit about my own personal creative process.” Here’s what she learned.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: A View of the Bay from Hill Street
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is a landscape painting by Bruce Katz.
The First 15 Minutes of Plein Air Painting
Virginia Vovchuk, organizer of “Plein Air on the Santa Cruz,” shares the list of show winners and takes us behind the scenes into her painting experiences.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Night Watch
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.