Engaging with Architecture
From views of dilapidated rural outbuildings and charming beachside cottages to shiny examples of modern design, the seven paintings featured here glorify the beauty in the built environment.
An Urban Sketcher’s Take on Plein Air Painting
Despite the shared practice of capturing the world through on-site observation, I had never tried plein air painting, so I ventured out and ...
Keep Your Cool: 5 Ways Artists Can Stay Safe in Summer Heat
One of the dangers of outdoor summer painting this year is the hot and humid weather. Following is a list of things to help you and your painting pals to stay safe in the heat.
What’s Inside PleinAir Magazine, August/September ’24
Hot off the press > Expert insight and advice from today's plein air masters; News on art competitions; Interesting historical perspectives on landscape art; and more!
Watercolor Wisdom from Thomas W. Schaller
His approach entails painting the shades and the shadows that give white the identity of light — the luminosity you want to have.
PleinAir Salon Spotlight: “Utility Truck”
His advice to others on entering the PleinAir Salon: "Don't be afraid to do it. You never know what can happen."
We Say Goodbye to Camille Przewodek
The plein air world lost a beloved painter this week when Camille passed away from a sudden onset of cancer.
Sharing Plein Air With the Next Gen of Painters
We love to hear from the Plein Air Today community! The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Jason Saunders.
The Saga of the 1881 Pony Express Cabin
For almost 50 years, watercolor artist Buffalo Kaplinski has aspired to paint a log cabin near Franktown, Colorado that was surrounded by “other shacks and a lot of junk, including those old-time gasoline pumps, old trucks, farm implements, and redneck stuff.” Then one day he noticed demolition equipment joined the landscape.
A Plein Air Painting RoundUp: 9 Riveting Renditions of Boats
Whether moored or on the move, boats represent opportunities for adventure, enterprise, and, for the fortunate, a seafood supper. Here nine artists welcome us aboard to share in their views of life along the shore and on the water.
How 9 Plein Air Artists Honor the Fourth of July
Nine painters share their experiences, art inspiration, and patriotic landscapes in this unifying roundup.
On Painting the Churches of Tasmania
An Australian plein air painting adventure: Why two artists visited the churches in Southern Tasmania, and what they learned.
What’s Inside PleinAir Magazine, June/July ’24
Hot off the press > Expert insight and advice from today's plein air masters; News on art competitions; Interesting historical perspectives on landscape art; and more!
Relationship Goals
It’s an incredible feat when plein air events (primarily volunteer-run) reach milestone anniversaries like the ones we’re celebrating this year. In this issue alone, you’ll read about ...
“This Can Really Change Your Life”
Highlights from Day One of the 11th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo.
Are You Loving Nature to Death?
Minimize the impact of painting on location by following a few simple guidelines.
One Day in Bayou Country
Reflections on a plein air painting trip with no rules or deadlines - just inspiration and made-to-order sky holes.
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.
Nature’s Studio: 9 Plein Air Paintings For Your Inspiration
Perhaps no one knows better the beauty awaiting us just outside our doors than the plein air painter. Here we share the work of nine artists who found inspiration close to home in a variety of gardens, yards, and green spaces.
Good Eye: Plein Air Painter Seen at Citi Field
"As a die-hard Mets fan, it just made sense to go there and capture these moments at home games at Citi Field." ~ Plein Air Today Reader Theresa Kasun