Painting of the Week: “Warm Reflections”
Plein air painter Farley Lewis shares the story behind his acrylic work, "Warm Reflections," which he created at ...
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 ...
Ahhh … Rivers, Streams, Waterfalls
In these paintings, contemporary artists take us to the water’s edge to showcase these jewels of the landscape in all their glory.
“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.
Salon Winner, Southside, is Simply Brilliant
Master artist Thomas W. Schaller has revealed his selections for the July 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
January PleinAir Salon Winners
George Billis of George Billis Galleries has revealed his selections for the January 2026 PleinAir Salon art competition. 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...
8 Inspiring Skyscapes
See how the creators of the paintings featured here made the most of this dynamic subject.
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.
The Almost Immediate Choice for Best in Show
Artist Larry Moore has revealed his selections for the June 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
These harbingers of adventure represent freedom, ignite feelings of nostalgia, and tap into our romantic notions of travel and exploration.
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.
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.
September Salon: Nature’s Rhythm Wins
Abigail McBride, Director of McBride Gallery, has revealed her selections for the September 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
13 Heartland Landscapes
In this showcase, 13 contemporary plein air painters bring new life to that enduring narrative, offering fresh interpretations of the middle-American landscape.
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 ...
7 Paintings of Faraway Places
Join these plein air painters as they journey beyond the familiar, setting up their easels in distant corners of the globe to capture the light, atmosphere, and essence of foreign lands with works that invite us to see the world through their eyes.
Inspirational Cityscapes: Painting the Town
It wasn’t until the mid-17th century that the city came into its own as a worthy theme. Find inspiration with these six cityscape paintings.
7 Paintings of Plein Air Painters at Work
Painting outdoors with 360-degree views, artists have access to an infinite source of subject matter from which to draw inspiration. Every once in a while, however, the tables turn ...