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PleinAir Salon Winner: “Far Beyond Anything a Camera Could Record”

Artist Michele Dunaway has revealed her selections for the winners in the July 2024 PleinAir Salon. They are ...

What’s Left Unsaid: PleinAir Salon Winners

Artist Kathleen Dunphy has revealed her selections for the winners in the June 2024 PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Salon - Annie Murphy-Robinson, “Casey ‘Waiting’,” Charcoal, 26 x 42 in.

Skills in Drawing Techniques – and Evoking Emotions

D. Eleinne Basa, Artist and 1st PleinAir Salon Grand Prize Winner, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Salon Steven Walker 052924

PleinAir Salon Spotlight: Portrait of a Barn

Congratulations to Steven Walker, who took home the 2nd Place prize in the 13th Annual PleinAir Salon art competition, announced at this year’s Plein Air Convention & Expo. Here, he tells us about his winning painting, “Compliments of Fall.”
PleinAir Salon - Daved English, “An Eagle’s View,” Oil, 12x16 in., First Place Overall, $600 Cash Prize

Enjoy An Eagle’s View: The PleinAir Salon Monthly Winner

Curator and Art Connoisseur Richard Montoux has revealed his selections for the winners in the April 2024 PleinAir® Salon. They are ...
CEO and Publisher Eric Rhoads, Artist Camille Przewodek, and PleinAir Salon Manager Kari Stober

The Story Behind Przewodek’s PleinAir Salon Win

Watch the PleinAir Salon awards ceremony filmed live from the 2024 Plein Air Convention and see who won top places.

T. Allen Lawson’s Top Salon Choices

Award-winning artist T. Allen Lawson has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Salon - Bill Farnsworth (Venice, Florida), “Looking East,” Oil, 12x16 in.

“Looking East” Looks Like a Winner

Darrell Beauchamp, Executive Director of the Western Art Museum, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Aleksander Kryushyn, best plein air landscape, PleinAir Salon May 2022

Bonus Inspiration: A PleinAir Salon Spotlight

From Ukrainian Artist Aleksandr Kryushyn's Instagram: I am very happy to share the great news that ...
PleinAir Salon - Brian Blood (Pebble Beach, CA), “Parallel Parking in Paris,” Oil, 12x16 in.

Parisian Painting Wins PleinAir Salon, January 2024

Lisa Skelly, plein air artist and owner of Huse Skelly Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Salon - Terri Ford (California), “Canyon Dusk,” Pastel, 28x24 in.

Salon First Place: “A Stunning Painting”

Artist Camille Przewodak has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Salon - Maria Josenhans, “Endless Agate Beach,” Oil, 36x60 in.

Endless Agate Beach: A Beautiful Orchestration of Shapes and Color

Artist Skip Whitcomb has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Ryan Jensen, "Happy Santa," oil on canvas, 16 x 20 in.; Sold

Painting of the Week: Happy Santa

Our portrait painting of the week was inspired by the spirit of Christmas, says plein air artist Ryan Jensen.
PleinAir Salon - “Canceled” by Tanja Gant, Charcoal, 16x13 in.

PleinAir Salon News: First Place is Canceled

John Manzari, owner and director of Meyer Gallery, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Salon art competition - John Buxton (Allison Park, Pennsylvania), "How Many Beaver?" oil, 12 x 9 in.

PleinAir Salon Winner: Clearly, a Piece That Comes to Life

William A. Suys, Jr. has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon. First place goes to ...
PleinAir Salon - Angus McEwan (United Kingdom), "Early Morning Quiet," watercolor, 22.5 x 15 in.

Albert Handell’s August PleinAir Salon Choices

Master Artist Albert Handell has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon. They are ...
Oil painting of a river

11 Plein-Air Inspired Landscapes of Rivers and Woods

From raging rivers and dramatic waterfalls to idyllic streams meandering through wooded landscapes, these 11 plein air-inspired paintings ...
PleinAir Salon - Vlad Duchev (Baltimore, MD), "Together Again," oil, 18 x 24 in.

“Together Again” Takes First Place in the PleinAir Salon

Artist Kevin Macpherson has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon. They are ...
Ray Hassard, “Dawn, South India,” 2005, pastel, 9 x 12 in., Private collection, Plein air

Portfolio: 7 Artists Painting the World

On a continuous quest for inspiration, artists often find the best way to engage with places they encounter on their travels is to paint them...
PleinAir Salon art competition - Timothy Horn, "French Curve," oil

“French Curve” Tells a Story, and Wins

Artist Peggy Immel has revealed her selections for the winners in the June 2023 PleinAir Salon. See who won here!

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