Teaching Children Art in Mexico
Despite a language barrier, Jolyn Wells-Moran brings concepts such as perspective, composition, color, and values to young artists who crave the opportunity to paint.
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.
The Tonal Impressions of Emotions
How and why Jane Hunt, who will be at PACE this May, transitioned from medical illustration to painting the landscape en plein air.
In the Footsteps of Moran and Adams
"Walking in the footsteps of Adams and Moran has been an artistic pilgrimage for me. One that has left me moved to find greater purpose in my own art in the years ahead."
Presenting … the Steering-Wheel Easel
Who hasn't painted in their vehicle, or at least thought about it? But things can get cramped in there. Amanda Williams built an easel...
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.
How Joseph McGurl Uses Sight-Size Drawing
Stop Fussing, Start Painting! Joseph McGurl champions the sight-size method, which allows him to spend less time drawing and more time painting; here's how.
The Road to Inspiration
For this issue, I talked to a number of artists who share that appreciation for travel and the connection it brings them to the landscape and to others who share their passion.
The Art of Plein Air Painting
PleinAir magazine Editor-in-Chief M. Stephen Doherty has authored a new book scheduled for release on September 5, 2017. Find out which artists are included and the topics considered.
Watercolor or Oil … Paint is Paint, Right?
Painting a favorite scene many times, and in different mediums, can teach you a lot about the subject and help hone your approach to capturing its essence in your work.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Scuze Me While I Kiss the Sky
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
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.
A Little Bit of Everything
A Spotlight on Plein Air Today Reader Jill Banks: "This is a combination of my favorite subject and places..."
Preview the Upcoming PleinAir Magazine (Aug/Sept 2020)
Enjoy a sneak peek at some of the articles coming up in the August/September 2020 issue of PleinAir Magazine, showcasing the top artists and emerging talents making news in the plein air community today.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Rail Station in the Rain
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
7 Coastal Landscapes to Inspire Your Next Painting
Once considered treacherous, the coast became a place of leisure, where one could become happily immersed in nature. It’s no wonder then that beaches and coastlines have been — and continue to be — such popular painting subjects.
How to Make your Watercolors Really Rich
Learn how to paint with watercolor when you watch this popular episode of Art School Live with Eric Rhoads and Cindy Baron!
A Moment From the High Sierras
A moment from a trip that Michele Usebelli says was "a trip and experience I'll never forget and am anxious to do again!"
Artists and Conservancy: When a National Park Is Something Else
By Lori Putnam
In this series, artist Lori Putnam speaks on the role artists can play in the conservation and preservation of land, cultures, and...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Farm Livin’
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Farm Livin'" by Joe Gyurcsak.