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Winners at the Forgotten Coast

The Forgotten Coast, a relatively undeveloped stretch of Florida along its panhandle on the Gulf of Mexico, is the home of a 10-year-old plein...

Four Views of a Secret

Focusing on a landscape that is undoubtedly one of America's treasures, the work of four artists gathered in one exhibition showcases Maine's spectacular coast....

March 19: Learn How to Build an Affordable Art Collection

Art market expert Carole Pinto will discuss how collectors can build an affordable art collection in a valuable workshop. Carole Pinto presents “Building an Affordable...

Winners at PleinAir Moab

Jeanne Mackenzie and Alan Petersen served as judges at the 5th Annual PleinAir Moab event, held in Utah. Who took home ribbons?The judges commented...

Strong Showing in Denver for PAAC

More than $16,000 in prizes was awarded at the Plein Air Artists Colorado's 18th Annual National Juried Show, which opened on Aug. 9 at Abend...

Up Close: Richard Lindenberg and Christin Coy at the Christian Daniels Gallery

Bay Area painters Richard Lindenberg and Christin Coy are the subject of a show up until July 5 at Christian Daniels Gallery, in San...

April 24: Contemporary Romanticism at Arcadia

Three exciting artists from Arcadia Contemporary explore contemporary manifestations of Romanticism in a paintings exhibition.   New York’s Arcadia Contemporary hosts “Contemporary Romanticism,” a three-person exhibition...

February 13: “Women by Women” Paintings Exhibition

Continuing the movement for Women Painting Women, an exhibition of women artists whose work is representational arrives on February 13.   “Women by Women” will be...

They Won in Maui? Wowie!

The Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational is a bright spot each February, and on top of the fine weather and colorful views, some artists leave the event with awards. Who wowed the crowd this year?

Taking Telluride

The Sheridan Arts Foundation recently held the 14th Annual Telluride Plein Air event, hosting world-class artists for a weeklong paint-out culminating in a three-day exhibition and sale in Colorado.

PAPNM Winners

The ninth edition of the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico National Juried Members recently opened at Sorrel Sky Gallery in Santa Fe. In 2017, acclaimed artist Bob Rohm decided awards while Roger Williams, Dave Ballew, and Shanan Campbell Wells made the exhibition selections. Who are the winners?
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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.
Plein Air Salon - Brent Cotton, "Winter Magic," oil, 32 x 40 in.

Fabulous Faves From the February Salon

Did you or your friends win? Karen Hagan, painter and owner of Hagan Fine Art has revealed her selections for the winners in the Plein Air Salon February Art Competition.
Ryan Jensen, "Happy Santa," oil on canvas, 16 x 20 in.; Sold

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.

EXHIBITION: Rolando S. Barrero, in Benicia, CA

In January, Rolando S. Barrero will be the featured artist at Benicia Plein Air Gallery in Benicia, California.

How to Enjoy Fall Color with 60 Friends

Painting fall color by day, portraits by night, eating lobster … it's a tough life being a participant in the Publisher's Invitational Fall Color...

Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Roos Schuring

Those who follow plein air painting on social media are probably aware of Roos Schuring. Her work possesses the brushy, painterly look that so...

EXHIBITION: “Intuition: A Focus on Women Artists” in Pasadena

From May 7-28, American Legacy Fine Arts in Pasadena, California, is hosting a show featuring the art of Jean LeGassick, Jennifer Moses, Teresa Oaxaca,...

Artist as Collector: Carol L. Douglas

The first painting on Carol L. Douglas’s list of favorite pieces in her collection is one she wanted to buy, but didn’t.   It’s an acrylic...

Featured Artwork: Susan Elwart Hall

Susan Elwart Hall “Kelly 202” Oil 11 x 14 in.   Plein Air Collector Featured Artwork Award Mendocino Open Paint Out September 2015     http://susanelwarthall.com/    

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