6-Step Landscape Painting Demo: Painting Back to Front
Watch and learn as Sara Linda Poly shows how her landscape painting, "Mountains and Long Shadows," came to be.
On the Easel: Michele Usebelli
"What's on my easel? Working with gouache to add texture relief to my watercolors. Putting my own twist on these water-based mediums."
It’s Spring and He’s Ready for the Road
It appears that the winter rains and snow are finally evolving into an amazing spring...
Let’s Talk About the “T” Word
Excerpt: Landscape painter Rick J. Delanty addresses a misconception that “non-artists” seem to have about …
I’m back. Did you miss me?
After five weeks away, today is my first official day back at my desk, and I thought I’d share some observations about what I learned, what I learned about myself, and what I learned that will benefit you.
Photo Essay: Plein Air Japan, An Artist’s Dream
Passion for plein air painting drives us to explore new adventures. Two weeks ago a group of 35 plein air artists enjoyed a lifetime...
When Events Benefit a Plein Air Artist
PleinAir magazine editor M. Stephen Doherty generally reports on the painting processes, motivations, and philosophical outlooks of plein air painters in his writing, but...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Land of 1,000 Paintings
People sometimes tell Rita Pacheco that they will be visiting the Carlsbad, California, area, and ask her where she recommends they go paint. Without hesitation, she directs them to this place.
Snow Scenes
Painting snowy landscapes presents a number of challenges to plein air painters, beginning with the fact that the outdoor temperatures are low and can make it difficult for cold fingers to manipulate stiff or frozen paint.
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.
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.
The First 15 Minutes of Plein Air Painting
Virginia Vovchuk, organizer of “Plein Air on the Santa Cruz,” shares the list of show winners and takes us behind the scenes into her painting experiences.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Gull Cove
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Ryan Paints Fishing Boats
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Aeolian Yacht Club, Alameda
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Aeolian Yacht Club, Alameda” by Hsin-Yao Tseng.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Looking East
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “Looking East” by Sara Linda Poly.
Plein Air Prompt: Paint or Draw a Still Life
Create a painting inspired by our creative art prompts, and your art could be featured in Plein Air Today!
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: For Sale by Owner
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "For Sale by Owner" by Lyn Boyer.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Bondurant”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Bondurant" by Kimball Geisler.
Painting Indiana Rivers: Using Art to Highlight Conservation
How do you paint 100 landscapes of 20 rivers without them looking alike? See how these plein air painters are dedicating their time to both painting and the environment, and how folks from artists to anglers are helping them discover each location's unique features.