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.
Painting with Pastels for Rapid Results
When Nancie King Mertz was given an “unwanted” set of supplies, she became hooked.
Discover What’s Inside PleinAir Magazine, June/July 2018
Creating the illusion of distance; painting scenes of the East Coast fishing industry; Ralph Oberg, Keiko Tanabe, Kathleen Hudson, and more!
Q&A On Art, and a Powerful Way to Creative Satisfaction
From Plein Air Today: Enjoy an exclusive Q&A with representational oil painter Bill Suys on his inspiration and more.
Outdoor Painters Spotlight: Plein Air Unleashed
Get to know this group of artists, whose passion for painting outdoors has led led them to build an annual event with a special goal.
Taking Artistic License with Iconic Locations
On landscape composition > Like it or not, the final decision often comes down to this.
Artist Warning: 5 Ways to Recognize an Email Scam
Have you received an email about a stranger wanting to purchase your art in a hurry? If so, you’ll want to read (and share) this warning.
The Joys (and Perils) of Painting at the Beach
Artists at this coastal plein air event experienced laughter, insights, and a quietly rising tide.
Slow Down Before You Poke Your Eye Out With That Paintbrush!
Today we tip our hats to Lyn Boyer, who shared an inspirational post recently on why we try to rush toward greatness, even though we all know that time is an essential ingredient to mastering anything that’s worthy. See what she has to say about this topic, and be inspired.
Plein Air Artists Enjoy Rare Opportunity in SoCal
This group of outdoor painters took the easels to a natural habitat that’s normally closed to the public. Get a glimpse yourself when you view their landscape paintings from the trip.
Valley of Death and Dying to Paint
Outdoor painter Michael Bartlett reflects on his recent travels through Yosemite, Abiquiu, and more, in “an experience that the hungry soul craves, seeks, and finds fulfillment from.”
Greg Carmell: 5 Golden Rules Of Painting
Outdoor painter Greg Cartmell tells us about his first influences, including their memorable words of advice for painting.
Adjusting My Painting World for Three Large-Scale Paintings
See how Laurel Daniel is accomplishing a commission for three large-scale paintings — a logistical feat, from building the canvas itself to executing the art.
Loving Vincent: 10 Things I Learned From Van Gogh
A painter/animator for the Academy Award-nominated movie, “Loving Vincent,” shares what she learned from Van Gogh during this process, including the importance to “study and learn, then go beyond.”
Plein Air Magazine April/May 2018
This issue of Plein Air magazine brings you the bright palette and limited brushstrokes of Kim English, the story of how painting a lone tree for one year changed an artist, a plein air case study for studio painters, and much more!
Plein Air Adventures, in English and in German
Ruth Squitieri is a bilingual German outdoor painter who started a blog for her friends on both sides of the Atlantic.
5 Paintings That Prove Less is More
For your viewing pleasure (and for inspiration), check out the winners of the recent Laguna Plein Air Painters Association 12th Annual "Less is More" small works show.
Stephen Doherty on New Journeys
Artist to artist, a message from Plein Air magazine’s newly retired Editor-in-Chief.
Plein Air Salon: Celebrating a Winner (and the Next Awards)
With only days left until the next Plein Air Salon art competition closes, learn how you can enter your best art and win up to $15,000. And, be inspired by Anna Eggleston’s winning sketchbook entry, “Cora.” See more of her work and learn how you can enter the Plein Air Salon today.
My Favorite Place to Paint: Saratoga Race Course
When one of our readers, Sharon Crute, read about Poppy Balser’s favorite place to paint outdoors, she was inspired to share with us her own treasured spot.