![Leon Wyczółkowski, "U WRÓT CHAŁUBIŃSKIEGO [AT THE CHAŁUBIŃSKI GATE]," c. 1905, pastel on paper, 30 1/2 x 42 1/3 in., National Museum in Kraków](https://www.outdoorpainter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Leon_Wyczolkowski_-_U_Wrot_Chalubinskiego_-_MNK_III-r-265x198.jpg "Painting of the Week: “U Wrót Chałubińskiego”")
Paintings That “Feel” Like Landscapes
By almost completely abstracting the landscape, Scott Gellatly distills the experience of nature to its essence, and, perhaps more important, he ...
A Quick Response to Nature
Rediscovered more than 25 years ago, this small plein air oil sketch shed light on a little-known aspect of ...
Artist Spotlight: Manon Sander
What is the best thing about being an artist:
Manon Sander: “One of the greatest joys of being an artist is the opportunity to explore...
How Plein Air Painting is a “Pool of Peace”
Don’t wait for the perfect moment (although those are a joy), don’t put it off. Get out there and get painting.
A German Perspective on Painting in America
An interview with Ulrich Gleiter about his experiences of painting in Russia, why he loves nature as a subject more than anything else, and what’s different about painting plein air in America.
I Love to Paint Flowers Because …
On painting with pastels > “I love to paint flowers simply because I love flowers,” declared the artist Karen Margulis in her disarming simplicity.
Artist Spotlight: Kami Mendlik
How did you develop your unique style?
Kami Mendlik: I believe that our style is something we are born with and comes to the surface...
A Plein Air Artist to Watch: Anthony M. Cairo
Be inspired by this spotlight on the up-and-coming plein air painter Anthony M. Cairo, who shares his Aha moment, and much more.
Artist Spotlight: Cindy Harris
Cindy Harris: For many years I have found inspiration by traveling with other artists to amazing locations. This gives me focused time away from...
Artist Spotlight: Kathleen Gray Farthing
What is the best thing about being an artist?
Kathleen Gray Farthing: Where do I even start? Being an artist has given me so many...
Artist Spotlight: Thomas De Somer
How did you get started and develop your career?
Thomas De Somer: My journey began at the American Academy of Art where I was influenced...
Artist Spotlight: Carol Strock Wasson
Carol Strock Wasson: My style developed over many years of exploring and experimentation. Through asking “what if” and using different tools and techniques, I...
Artist Spotlight: Jessie Rasche
How did you develop your unique style?
Jessie Rasche: I’m teaching a workshop right now on how to find and develop your authentic artistic voice,...
Artist Spotlight: Charlie Hunter
How Do You Describe Success?
Charlie Hunter: One of my favorite songwriters is Fred Eaglesmith. When he was a kid, he says all he wanted...
How Hip Hop Inspires My Plein Air Painting
San Francisco-based plein air painter Tom Colcord approaches his work with a unique mindset. When asked what he means by “the flow,” he references ...
Plein Air Landscapes as a Form of Portraiture
Aiming to stay true to nature, Abbott Handerson Thayer painted scenes en plein air, most often finding inspiration in views of Mount Monadnock, which overlooked his studio.
Artist Spotlight: Cecy Turner
What is the best thing about being an artist?
Cecy Turner: One of the best things about being an artist is that you begin to...
Artist Spotlight: Chris Rapa
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Chris Rapa: My parents set me loose on a basement wall with brushes and cans...
Artist Spotlight: Justin Vining
How do you find inspiration?
Justin Vining: I have lived as a full-time painter for nearly 13 years. Initially a studio painter, I transitioned to...
This Helped My Art Journey
A special spotlight on someone from the plein air painting community you may not know yet: Hector Arcuna on his Aha moment, and more.