Painting Along Narrow Streets in England
Derek Daniells likes to paint along the narrow streets of Stony Stratford in England. Normally, the location is reasonably quiet, but at times the...
“Into the Arctic II”
View the trailer for “Into the Arctic II,” a film about plein air painter Cory Trepanier returning to paint the Canadian Arctic. The film...
Self-Portrait by a Winter Plein Air Painter
We enjoyed this photograph of Jason Prigge, a snow painter, and his "self-portrait" so much we wanted to share it with you.
To find our...
Water, Water Everywhere!
Cooper Dragonette spent a lovely morning painting a small plein air study of the stormy coastline at Pond Cove in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The...
Painting Winter in the Midwest
Minnesota artist Carl Cedergren recently sent us photographs of himself painting on a frozen river around Pine County. We found his paintings appealing, but...
Randall Cogburn on Galveston Island
Texas artist Randall Cogburn was lucky to remain terrestrial recently when his setup on a jetty on Galveston Island was threatened by weather rough...
How to Be Different…Go Underground
The Steelville Arts Council hosts a plein air event every summer, and it seems it just can't help but be unusual compared to most....
Painting What’s Underwater
Tim Kelly loves a challenge. He doesn’t just tackle them, he paints great paintings as a result. We thought we’d ask him how he...
When Your Kit Is Like a Hairdo
Karen Whitworth posted a highly organized, detailed photograph of the items in her plein air painting kit, and social media responded.
Lead Image: Karen...
Urban Sketchers: Focus on People
Angie Hauch of Urban Sketchers Chicago used her skills as an animator to help artists become more comfortable with sketching the bustling people of...
Schuerr’s Final Report: “It Was Crazy Hard Work”
A few weeks ago, we talked with Montana artist Aaron Schuerr about his preparations for a solo painting and backpacking trip from rim to...
Parting Shot: Seeking Depressed Urban Settings
It was a no-brainer for Jean-Pierre Jacquet when he heard about the Oil Painters of America paint-out in late September at the Gowanus Canal...
Selling Everything, Painting Everywhere
Who hasn’t, at one time or another, fantasized about selling everything they own and hitting the road, traveling and painting? Patrick Saunders is doing...
Studio Everywhere Makes Tracks, Makes Waves
The Orwicks have been on the road for five months, painting and encouraging children in various parts of the world to paint, and they...
Capturing Nepali Carvings Before They Disappear
Nepal was hit hard by an earthquake in April 2015, and an artist named Gurung Dhwoj has been at the center of the relief efforts. Along the way, he has scratched out some time to paint and sketch. Recently, his drawings have more urgency to them, as he realized that many wood carvings on buildings—a key element in the local culture—were not being restored or preserved amidst the great chang
Painting Florida in All Its Variety
Florida artist Sharon Osterholt decided she would spend 2015 visiting and painting every state park in the Sunshine State. Here's what she discovered.
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Parting Shot: The Upside of Challenging Weather
Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today
Kyle Buckland senses that when the weather gets bad, it can have a positive effect on a plein air...
What He Learned at the Poles
David McEown paints in both the Arctic Circle and Antarctica each year. He’s learned some fascinating things along the way.
What to Take, What to Leave, When Painting Ireland
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Jan Norsetter is showing her paintings from last summer’s trip to Ireland and Scotland at Zazen Gallery,...
Parting Shot: Daring to Go Large on the Windy Cali Coast
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Brian Blood knows the winds along the coast at Garrapata State Park in California can be fierce....