Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Brienne M. Brown
This Pennsylvania painter is looking forward to her annual “shot in the arm” at the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE). What does she mean by that?
Honoring the Life of Brian Stewart
In recent years Brian Stewart called himself semi-retired, enjoying time spent playing old-time music. For those of you who are less familiar with him or his work, here is a short memorial tribute.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Cruiser
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
A Paris Plein Air Adventure
Jill Banks takes us into the sights and sounds of her painting adventures in Paris, including why Rue Mouffetard was “almost” her ideal painting location.
Plein Air Community Spotlight: The Philadelphia Sketch Club
For artists and laypersons interested in traditional and figure-based work, the Philadelphia Sketch Club is an accessible, affordable, and charming amenity in this city.
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.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Sunlit Discombobulation
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
11 Renderings of Trees in Landscape Paintings
Get plenty of inspiration for painting trees when you review these winning landscapes.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: View From Churchview Street
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
13 Oil Sketches to Learn From
Thomas Eakins recognized that the oil sketch solved a critical problem for educating artists.
Painting the People of Cuba
Haven’t been to Cuba? See what it was like when this plein air painter went outside of her comfort zone and connected with her art — and a new culture — in this exclusive Q&A.
My Little Plein Air Painting
What are the chances a small work would ever be awarded Best of Show at a big plein air event?
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: The Good Life
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Boats at Anchor
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Artists and the Fear of Success
John Whytock, a winner of the bi-monthly PleinAir Salon, addresses entering art in competitions.
Listening to Nature en Plein Air
Charles Muench explains why it’s worth it to deal with bugs, high elevation, wind, and weather while painting outdoors in the Sierra backcountry.
Is There a Magic Formula to Selling Your Art?
When thinking about the ABC’s of art, remember that “A” stands for “Adjective.”
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “The International District, Seattle”
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Painting en Plein Air in Castine, Maine
Thirty artists enjoyed bright sunny skies for all four days of the Castine Arts Association’s 2018 Castine Plein Air Festival. Enjoy a recap of the event here.
Fish, Bears, Horses, and Artists
Do you have a bucket list? This artist did, and it included taking an unforgettable trip to paint en plein air throughout the wild West. See his photo journal here, and be inspired.