Adirondack Glory
Nearly 100 artists have gathered with Publisher Eric Rhoads this week at Paul Smith College near the Canadian border for family, friendship, and a week-long plein air painting extravaganza.
Caught on Camera: Airplane Nearly Hits Plein Air Painters
There is one certain fact about painting en plein air: You should expect the unexpected. Dana Zier explains.
Tackling Four Paintings in One Day in Colorado Marathon
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Colorado painters seem to have more fun. Even during marathons.
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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.
Plein Air Painting On the Road with a VW Vanagon, My Wife, and My...
In the summer of 2021, we took to the road for a month and a half, leaving New Haven, CT, to make our way to the Pacific Northwest.
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 an Icy Stampede
Every year, Dan Gray paints a New Year’s Day spectacle in Parksville, on Canada’s Vancouver Island, that lasts just minutes.
Adventures in Painting Outdoors: The Granite Group
It seemed the closer we got to our destination, the worse it got, starting with cloudy skies and the sound of distant thunder, progressing to light rain, then a steady downpour punctuated with regular flashes of lightning and loud claps of thunder. Finally, within a quarter-mile or so of the campsite, it began to hail the size of gumballs...
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.
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
Where in the World? HERE!
If you haven’t had the chance to see some of the incredible footage from last week’s global event “Where in the world is...,” look no further because we’ve compiled several of the videos here! This only scratches the surface!
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.
Painting a Presidential Centennial
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Members of the Ohio Plein Air Society and their guests recently gathered at a presidential library to...
The Painter from Ipanema
On a recent trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, my wife and I were walking along the sidewalk at Ipanema Beach when I noticed a group of plein air painters in the median strip between the different lane directions on the boulevard.
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...
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...
Itinerant Painter on the Waves
What’s it like being a painter who lives on a sailboat? Brenda Osborne assures us it is hard. And hard to quit doing.
Adventures in Painting Nocturnes on Location
To study the art of painting nocturnes, Jake Gaedtke began venturing into the mountains at 2:00 a.m. There, he began a personal series of lessons in painting, in fears of the unknown, and in close calls with nature. Read about his apprehensions and challenges in this guest blog post, and see if it inspires you to paint outdoors at night!
Into Africa: Painting with Gouache en Plein Air
Follow along as Paul Kratter shares his plein air adventures of painting with gouache on safari.
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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