“So Many Lovely Attributes” in this Salon Winner
Natasha Isenhour has revealed her selections for the August 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
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.
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.”
10 Mighty Mountains
Across centuries, artists have looked to high places for subjects that evoke awe, challenge perspective, and stir the spirit. From remote mountains and rugged cliffs to gently rolling hills, these scenes have long symbolized both grandeur and solitude. In this showcase, ten contemporary plein air painters continue that tradition, capturing the drama, mystery, and quiet majesty of the world’s elevated landscapes.
8 Sunrise and Sunset Paintings by Plein Air Artists
To capture these fleeting moments of color and drama, plein air painters must work quickly and home in succinctly on the stories they want to tell.
“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.
PleinAir Salon Winner: A Magical World of Visual Sensation
Mark D. Mitchell, Holcombe T. Green Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture at the Yale University Art Gallery has revealed his selections for the winners in the January 2025 PleinAir Salon. They are ...
The Last Salon Winners
Seth Hopkins, Booth Western Art Museum Executive Director has revealed his selections for the March round; winners of the annual competition will be announced at the Plein Air Convention!
Go Figure: 5 Plein Air Paintings with People
As social creatures, we immediately focus on figures in a painting, expecting their gestures and expressions to unlock the meaning of the picture...
Painting of the Week: “Where the Buffalo Roam, Isaiah 40:31”
"Where the Buffalo Roam, Isaiah 40:31" is an oil painting born from a deep connection to the wild heart of Yellowstone National Park in the Lamar Valley and a reflection on endurance and hope.
“Phototaxis” Takes First Place
Rose Frantzen has revealed her selections for this round of the PleinAir Salon.
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.
Painting of the Week: Grazing
The following is part of a series that spotlights the work of an accomplished plein air artist whose work has been featured in PleinAir magazine. Here, Bonnie Zahn Griffith shares her inspiration for ...
National Parks Through the Eyes of 6 Artists
Today, the U.S. National Park System encompasses 423 sites, spanning more than 84 million acres. Here are six notable paintings honoring these protected lands.
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 ...
The Painting That Stopped Jill Carver in Her Tracks
"It does what a great painting should do, which is to conjure up real emotions - I held my breath, exhaled, and then stayed for a very long time.” Jill Carver reveals her selections for the February PleinAir Salon.
I’m Stunned
A husband’s secret, an artist’s dream...
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.
Painting of the Week: “Warm Reflections”
Plein air painter Farley Lewis shares the story behind his acrylic work, "Warm Reflections," which he created at ...
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 ...