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 ...
From PleinAir Magazine: It’s Personal
Preview the newest issue of PleinAir Magazine with the Editor's Letter from Kelly Kane.
Art Workshops and the Benefits of Going All In
Whether you’re looking to grow your skills or explore new avenues, art workshops and classes are an investment in your future. Here’s how to get the most from the experience — both during and after the event.
What the Rocks Tell Us: Time Passages
In this series of articles, Utah artist J. Brad Holt talks about what artists are seeing as they look at the landscape. Holt studied...
The How of Painting Clouds and Sky
In case you missed it: We received a wide variety of submissions from an earlier Winter Sky Challenge. So what did we see when we looked at the paintings? Two things.
Didn’t Win or Get In? There’s an Important Next Step
On my way home from the Chicago area recently, I got to thinking about the importance of attending an exhibition even if you have not received notification of an award or, in the case of a juried exhibition, going to the opening reception even if your work wasn’t accepted.
When the Inner Clock Is Ticking — An Artist’s Bucket List
When the opportunity came up to do something he had always wanted to, this plein air artist jumped at the chance to check it off his list.
11 Renderings of Trees in Landscape Paintings
Get plenty of inspiration for painting trees when you review these winning landscapes.
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: Farmer’s Market
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
What You Can Learn With Small Plein Air Paintings
Why Daniel Keys creates small paintings on location and the important lessons he learns from the experience.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Spring in Ukraine
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Spring in Ukraine” by Lori Putnam.
Plan for a Powerful Painting
Plein air painter Mark Fehlman shares his words of advice for those new to painting outdoors.
Painting Outdoors: Of Rigor and Reward
Artist Michael Orwick shares the poetic side of painting outdoors, which he says is simultaneously meditative and daunting.
Covid, Artists, and Energy
Natasha Isenhour, President of the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico, shares her advice on how artists can (and should) preserve your "Energy Bank."
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “The Well, Elba”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "The Well, Elba" by Francesco Fontana.
Greg LaRock: In His Own Words
In a special tribute to Greg LaRock, we share previous interviews about his life in art and painting process, and special memories from his friends and loved ones.
How to Paint With Watercolor: Live with Keiko Tanabe
In this on-camera interview with Eric Rhoads, Keiko Tanabe shares her advice on how to paint with watercolor.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Gouache Study
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Gouache Study."
Bring on the Backlight
In this episode of Art School Live, Eric Rhoads welcomes Michael Holter to the show! Michael is on the faculty of the 2nd Annual Watercolor Live virtual art conference; in this interview he demos a stunning backlit landscape.