Art Inspiration: The Hope Inspirer
An artist from this year's Fall Color Week shares the personal - and inspiring - story of how she ...
Not What, But How
"It has become my goal to remove the cloud of inferiority that seems to be attached to ..."
Thomas Schaller: A Day at the Park
The following is part of a series featuring a leader in the art community who will be joining us on the faculty of Watercolor Live.
Tractors in Red, White, and Blue
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on William Martin.
Why I Love to Paint: A Plein Air Today Reader Spotlight
A Plein Air Today Reader Spotlight: "The act of painting is exhilarating but it has also taught me many lessons."
How Loonies and Toonies Saved My Plein Air Day
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Julie Hunt.
The 2023 Fall Color Week Photo Recap
These memories are too good to keep to ourselves, so please enjoy this photo recap of Fall Color Week with Eric Rhoads and about 100 plein air painting friends.
Reader Spotlight: Lisa McDill’s Favorite Subject
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Lisa McDill.
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 Two-Way Street
Artists need viewers to complete their vision and provide financial support so they can continue presenting their gift to the world. At the same time ...
On Judging 1,000 Paintings
Visual artist and plein air painter Kevin Macpherson shares his reflections on judging a recent round of the monthly PleinAir Salon art competition.
Plein Air … Sculpting?
Sculpting en plein air allows this Montana artist to capture the spirit of Yellowstone’s wildlife.
I Found My True Self
A letter to Eric Rhoads from an artist who joined us at the Publisher's Invitational.
Bad Weather Opportunities for Plein Air Painting
It’s only natural to wish to stay out of the rain instead of setting up your easel in a storm, to stay indoors, and work behind the computer when ...
When Can We Paint?
We love to hear from the Plein Air Today community! The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors.
The Three Most Important Skills Plein Air Painters Need
Thoughts on what you should practice while plein air painting; a new guest blog post by John Hughes.
Painting Notes from the Road
Why travel and paint on location? It is difficult and cumbersome. It can, however, yield great rewards.
Just for Fun: A Favorite PACE Moment
The most recent Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) took place in Denver, Colorado this past May. enjoy a just-for-look back at a favorite moment here!
Overcoming En Rain Air
Rain started pouring down as these top-tier artists were working on a large plein air painting together, and ...
How To Drive More Sales at Plein Air Events
Charlie Hunter shares what he discovered about increasing sales at plein air shows, and how your event can do the same.