August/September 2019 PleinAir Salon Winners Revealed
Kathryn Mapes Turner, owner of Turner Fine Art, has revealed her selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon bi-monthly competition.
Fresh Off the Easel of Lori Putnam
See a landscape painting come to life step-by-step in this behind-the-scenes look into Lori Putnam’s recent painting, “Downtown Charlotte.”
Night Shift: 6 Nocturne Paintings
These artists embrace the challenge of painting in the dark to reveal the poetry in mysterious moonlight.
June/July 2019 PleinAir Salon Winners Revealed
Michele Marceau Ward of Principle Gallery has revealed her selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon bi-monthly competition.
14 Inspirational Landscape Paintings
The landscape paintings showcased here give us a glimpse of the magic that can be achieved.
April/May 2019 PleinAir Salon Winners Revealed
David Ethridge, Director, owner and curator, has revealed his selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon bi-monthly competition.
The Rural Life: Farming Landscape Paintings
From weather-worn outbuildings and rusty farm equipment to patchwork fields and white picket fence lines, the pastoral landscape offers much to inspire.
Hoosier Landscapes
Indiana’s rich history of landscape painters dates back to an earlier time when interstates and highways did not crisscross this verdant land.
8th Annual PleinAir Salon Winners Revealed!
Help us congratulate the winners of the 8th Annual PleinAir Salon! The Salon results were recently announced live at the Plein Air Convention & Expo. Who won?
7 Seascape Paintings to Inspire
In this web extra from Plein Air Magazine, seven contemporary artists put their unique spins on this timeless subject.
February-March 2019 PleinAir Salon Winners Revealed
Elizabeth Harris, Director of InSight Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon bi-monthly art competition.
Plein Air Heritage: Artist Henry Ward Ranger
The American artist Henry Ward Ranger (1858-1916) studied in Europe, and when he returned to the United States in 1888, he began to exhibit with members of the National Academy of Design (NAD), the American Watercolor Society, and the Society of American Artists.
Peggy Immel: Southwest Journeys
Immel’s paintings are inspired by the striking beauty of the Southwest, and her passion for the landscape is enhanced by her frequent explorations of both new and familiar places.
11 Outdoor Still Life Paintings
Think you’re limited to painting landscapes when you take your art outdoors? Think again — these artists show a variety of ways to incorporate the timeless still life in an outdoor setting.
On Landscape Painting and Embracing an Unexpected Turning Point
Devin Michael Roberts has achieved remarkable success at plein air events by taking full advantage of these three things.
5 Landscapes to Spark Inspiration
New places and experiences thrill the senses and spark inspiration. Here, five intrepid artists share the scenes that called to them during recent travels. From unexpected views of iconic landmarks to revealing looks at unfamiliar terrain, they take us along for the ride.
50 Paintings of the “City by the Bay”
The weather can be dramatic in San Francisco, making it both interesting and challenging. Ellen Howard shares some keys to painting the city and surrounding landscape in this preview of an upcoming exhibition.
7 New Oil Paintings by Kathie Odom
This artist is known for her “nostalgic impressionism.” View seven of her newest works here.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Starting a Day, China
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
7 Paintings Imbued With Mystery
With these unique paintings, see how doors, windows, and passageways can be more than just a compositional construct.