Announcement: The October PleinAir Salon Winner Is …
Elaine Adams, Director of American Legacy Fine Arts, has revealed her selections for the October 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
What’s Inside: PleinAir Magazine December 2025 / January 2026
Published bi-monthly, PleinAir Magazine is focused on landscape paintings by historical and contemporary artists, art collections, events, and the process of creating plein air paintings. Beautifully...
Fifteen Years and Counting
Anniversaries invite reflection — a moment to pause, take stock, and appreciate how far we’ve come. With this issue, we celebrate a special milestone: PleinAir Magazine’s 15th anniversary.
Gifts for Artists: Your 2025 Holiday Shopping Guide
This list has it all: gorgeous frames, beautiful paints, and a special section of gifts under $50!
Plein Air Watercolor – From Marrakech to the Mountains
Tag along with this popular watercolor instructor as she guides you through Africa’s largest urban market, an ancient mountaintop fortress, and the sandy beaches of a popular beach resort, and introduces you to the people and cultural traditions of Morocco.
Plein Air Today Reader Spotlight: Jack McGowan
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on the President of the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico, Jack McGowan.
The Future of Plein Air is in Their Hands
When we nurture the next generation, we’re not just protecting a tradition — we’re ensuring that the beauty of the world, as seen through the artist’s eye, continues to be celebrated for years to come.
September Salon: Nature’s Rhythm Wins
Abigail McBride, Director of McBride Gallery, has revealed her selections for the September 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
“I Didn’t Know Art Could Make Me This Happy”
Canadian plein air artist Simonne Munzi Smith reported that for the third time, artists have gathered at Prince Edward Island for “Island Plein Air” (IPA).
On Donating Art: Giving Back or Giving Too Much?
Our expert takes a look at the rewards and drawbacks of donating artwork to a charity auction.
Art Inspiration: Sorolla’s Garden
Like many of his fellow Impressionists in France, Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla designed extensive gardens around his home and studio in Madrid (now the Sorolla Museum) as a reflection of his own creativity and works of art in themselves.
California Art Club Artists Discover Millard Sheets en Plein Air
Millard Sheets (1907-1989) was a renowned member of the California Art Club. The artist was a mentor and visionary, and leading proponent of ...
PleinAir Reader Spotlight: Inspired by Gouache Live
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Marian Fortunati.
Painting Exercise: Familiarity Breeds Growth
Follow Lon Brauer's advice - and do this painting exercise - to move your work faster and farther down the road to success.
“So Many Lovely Attributes” in this Salon Winner
Natasha Isenhour has revealed her selections for the August 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Plein Air Today Reader Spotlight: Sasha Fair
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Sasha Fair.
What’s Inside: PleinAir Magazine October/November 2025
Discover the beauty and artistry of plein air painting in the October/November 2025 issue of PleinAir Magazine. Preview the contents of this issue here!
A Saint Jacques Memento
"This simple study captures the spirit of the place more than a hastily taken cell phone snap ever could.”
An Open Invitation
Whether you’re a painter or collector, you have an open invitation to the party. Plein air is not an exclusive club reserved for the elite; all who crave a greater relationship with the outdoors, a deeper understanding of light, or a closer connection to the art that hangs on their walls are welcome.
Salon Winner, Southside, is Simply Brilliant
Master artist Thomas W. Schaller has revealed his selections for the July 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...