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...
“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!
Congrats to the May ’23 PleinAir Salon Winners
Please help us congratulate the winners in the May 2023 PleinAir Salon! (The next deadline is coming soon, so enter your work today!)
Auto Inspo: 8 Plein Air Paintings of Cars and Trucks
Symbols of freedom, innovation, and adventure, automobiles have long captured the imagination of American artists. For some ...
“Looking For a Way Out” Found a Way In
Catherine Saks of Saks Gallery has revealed her selections for the winners in the April 2023 PleinAir Salon.
“A Mind of Winter” Wins
Timothy Standring, artist and Curator Emeritus, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
8 Inspiring Skyscapes
See how the creators of the paintings featured here made the most of this dynamic subject.
A “Metaphor of Plants” Wins Feb. PleinAir Salon
Scott Shields, who is the Ted and Melza Barr Chief Curator and Associate Director at the Crocker Art Museum, has revealed his selections for the winners in the February 2023 PleinAir Salon.
The Street Corner That Won the Salon
CW Mundy has revealed his selections for the winners in the January 2023 PleinAir Salon. See who took home first place ...
Watercolor Wins First (and Second!)
Artist Kathleen Dunphy has revealed her selections for the winners in the December 2022 PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Salon: “Come September” Wins November
Lance Rehs, Director of Rehs Contemporary Galleries, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
While the Rest of the World Sleeps: 7 Night Paintings
While the rest of the world sleeps, nocturne painters venture out to capture the unique atmosphere and quality of light found when ...
“Phototaxis” Takes First Place
Rose Frantzen has revealed her selections for this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Winter’s Last Flame
Betty Billups won in the "Best Plein Air Only" category of the June 2021 PleinAir Salon monthly art competition. Here, we spotlight her winning work.
The Spain-Inspired September Salon Winner
Artist William A. Suys, Jr has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Plein Air Collectors: An Appreciation for History, Architecture, and Art
"I feel so humbled and honored to be a part of this incredible artist’s history.”
The “Raging” Power of the PleinAir Salon Winner
Lori Putnam has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon. See who took home prizes here!
“Marmalade Sky” Wins July
Michael J. Ruple, Director of aux gallery, has revealed his selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon monthly art competition.
A Passion for Collecting Art
“A huge part of our love of plein air is that ..."
“Floating Dream” Finishes First in the PleinAir Salon
Diane Waterhouse, owner of Waterhouse Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.