En Plein Air, In the Air
How plein air painter William Wood was tasked with a challenge of great heights, and the difference it will make for science.
Painting My Way ’Cross the USA — By Bicycle! Part II
In 2019, Lewis Williams began painting his way from California to Maine - by bicycle. Here, he gives us an update on his journey, including the biggest bonus, which came unexpectedly.
Plein Air Watercolor – From Marrakech to the Mountains
Tag along with this popular watercolor instructor as she guides you through Africa’s largest urban market, an ancient mountaintop fortress, and the sandy beaches of a popular beach resort, and introduces you to the people and cultural traditions of Morocco.
Why I Paint Landscapes From the Side of Cliff
This 23-year-old painter has figured out how to take her easel up the side of cliffs and through the branches of giant redwoods to dizzying heights. Here’s why.
Biking to PACE?!
In conjunction with PACE 2022 (the Plein Air Convention & Expo), and the excitement of the convention returning as an IN PERSON event, I...
Plein Air, Sous Marine
Theodore Heublein has been diving for 50 years, and for the past 20, has been painting underwater at the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve....
How One Artist Survived a Bear Encounter
What should you do if you see a bear while plein air painting in the wilderness? See what Bill Davidson did to survive his encounter.
Making a Splash While Plein Air Painting
One of the things that makes plein air painting so enjoyable is that it’s full of adventure...
Video: Painting the Wilderness of the UAE
Follow Dubai-based plein air artist Matt Ryder as he heads into the deserts and mountains of Fujairah, Dubai Creek, Wadi Shawkha, Mleiha, and many other beautiful locations.
Chasing Fragile Dreams
Come walk with me as I remember one of my dreams and how I chased it. It is a dream that led me, along with my painting gear, all the way to the southern tip of South America.
The Granite Group Hikes Again
Painting scenes such as the ultramarine blue lake, a snow melt pond at the foot of a mountain, and more, the Granite Group had an "epic" adventure this year.
Popsicle Plein Air Painting
Who says you can only paint outdoors in warm weather? If you put together the right equipment and have a bit of adventurous spirit, this is a way to find new inspiration. Here's how one New Mexico artist does it.
Plein Air in Babywear!
We've seen some pretty incredible ways to paint outdoors, but this Plein Air Today reader showed us how she takes it to another level. Bonus: Includes her advice for painting when you have a baby on board!
An Exotic Location for Plein Air
Join us for a painting vacation this September > This is a very exclusive trip for those who expect the best possible experiences.
Plein Air Painting … in a Pod
You may know Sharon Bamber from her incredible 1,000-mile expedition of walking and painting the Way of Saint James in Spain. Here's her brilliant solution to painting through the snow and rain.
Ice Climbing for Artists
Plein air painter Lewis Williams recently visited the International Ice Climbing Festival in Ouray, Colorado - not to climb ice, but to ...
My Best Day of Painting Ever
Was I going to work on one good painting in a short amount of time or was I going to do multiple paintings to see what I could accomplish?
Going to Extremes: Plein Air Painting in a Rail Yard
An artist shares how he followed his muse and made his way into a rail yard to paint a burned out and abandoned train car.
Into Africa: Painting with Gouache en Plein Air
Follow along as Paul Kratter shares his plein air adventures of painting with gouache on safari.
A 260-Mile Plein Air Relay
Is it possible to participate in two distant plein air events in the same week? This ambitious artist pushes the limits to find out. Bonus: Includes a list of tips for your next plein air event!