Country Roads: 12 Rural Landscape Paintings
The tree-lined twists and turns of narrow country lanes hold the promise of adventure and discovery, and, for some, the feeling of coming home. The 12 bucolic landscapes featured here leave us wondering what lies just over the hill or around the next bend.
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 ...
Why Small Works Work for Both Artist and Collector
Paintings that measure a foot or less offer versatility for painters looking to capture color notes, study a location, and sell to people with limited wall space or budget. Here's why some ...
A Passion for Collecting Art
“A huge part of our love of plein air is that ..."
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 ...
Salon Winner Truly A Moment of Brilliance
Discover Sharon Sprung's selections for the February/March 2026 PleinAir Salon art competition, which has a huge announcement of its own ...
“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.
“Dawn’s Grace” Takes First Place in PleinAir Salon Art Competition
Diane Waterhouse of Waterhouse Gallery has revealed her selections for the winners in the December 2024 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
6 Vibrant Paintings of Fairs and Festivals
For plein air painters, fairs, festivals, and amusement parks offer unique opportunities to indulge in bold, vibrant color and flex the creative muscles needed to capture the energy and excitement on full display.
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 ...
“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 “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!
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.”
Top 10 Reasons to Enter the PleinAir Salon
Need a reason to enter the PleinAir Salon at the end of this month? We’ll give you 10.
“Tower of Towers” Takes Annual Salon
Congratulations to the incredible artists of the 12th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition from PleinAir™ Magazine!
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 ...
6 High-Powered Paintings from the December Salon
American Master artist C.W. Mundy has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the Plein Air Salon!
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.
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.
Back on the Farm: 15 Rural Paintings
Wind your way down the country roads and bucolic byways traversed by the 15 artists whose work is featured here and find yourself back on the farm.