Parting Shot: Cubs Win! Painter Paints!
Chicago plein air artist Nancie King Mertz caught baseball fever recently when the Chicago Cubs won the World Series.
The Great American Eclipse — En Plein Air
Millions of Americans ventured outdoors on Monday, August 21, to witness the incredible total solar eclipse that swept across the nation from Oregon to South Carolina. Naturally, among them were plein air painters, eager to take advantage of this exceedingly rare artistic opportunity. The results?
Documenting Before Demolition
A small group of plein air painters in the Catskill Mountains of New York are capturing buildings in paint before the wrecking ball gets...
A Plein Air Quilt
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Many artists make a piece in the studio based on plein air sketches. But St. Louis painter...
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 Surprises in Canada
Those who venture beyond the studio to paint outdoors know that surprises are often around the corner. For this group of adventurous artists, nature did not disappoint.
Tackling Four Paintings in One Day in Colorado Marathon
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Colorado painters seem to have more fun. Even during marathons.
Lead Image: Painting at the Environmental Learning...
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.
Painting Shanghai Disneyland
George Scribner takes us on his once-in-a-lifetime journey of painting the construction of Shanghai Disneyland.
Expert Cold-Weather Advice From Wisconsin
Wendie Thompson knows plein air painting in freezing temperatures -- she's the founder of the Wisconsin Plein Air Painters Association. She says that when...
Paint the Capitol in D.C.
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Jack Hannula has been painting in Washington, D.C., for 23 years. He and his friend Besnik “Nik”...
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...
Parting Shot: It Takes a Lot of Brass
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Egon Miklavcic was painting a mountain lake, Ödensee, in Austria, when this horn player began to serenade...
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...
How One Artist is Combining Painting and … Skiing?
Artist Carrie Pill paints and skis Vermont’s 20 alpine ski areas this season ...
Plein Air Painting — “MacGyver” Style
When caught in a plein air painter’s paradise without all the “necessary” tools, Lori McNee got creative, and her horse helped. Here’s how...
The Appeal of Gettysburg
Pittsburgh painter Diane Grguras has painted the historic battlefield at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, many times. She told us what accounts for the success of the...
1 Year, 6 Women, 92 Miles
Six outdoor painters recently undertook an amazing project combining plein air and conservation surrounding the Santa Ynez River Watershed in Santa Barbara County, California. They call themselves “Rose-Compass,” and their work results will soon be on view here.
OPPORTUNITY: The Chateau Beckons
A group of artists recently returned from a weeklong journey where they took on the enviable task of capturing the Loire Valley in Trôo, France, en plein air. A delightful little photo essay of their adventure is one click away.
Sometimes You Have to Get Wet to Find Your Inspiration
If you are in search of the perfect plein air experience and that all-important inspired location to paint, sometimes you must be willing to leave the beaten path and get your feet wet!