EXHIBITION: “Plein Air En Site” at Fishs Eddy, NYC
There are dish stores, and then there’s Fishs Eddy. The retail store, located in New York City’s Flatiron District, is hosting a plein air...
Painting the Red Rocks, Winning Prizes
Painting at the Escalante Canyons Art Festival in Utah is a chance to depict the wonderful red rocks of the region — and maybe...
Illinois River Salon Names Winners
In its third year, the Illinois River Salon chose winners from a variety of media.
The salon is run by the Heart of America Artists’...
Plein Air Painters of Australia Names Winners
Leon Holmes is a busy man. In addition to making inroads into the American market, he has started a plein air group in his...
Plein Air Painters Who Love L.A.
California is famous for its plein air painters, but often they are known for depicting scenes in Laguna Beach, Monterey, in the Sierras, or...
Anatomy of an Award Winner: Suzie Greer Baker’s “Travelall”
In this occasional feature, we examine a painting that won an award in competition and explore its genesis and attributes. This week, we look...
EXHIBITION: Richard Prather at Purple Sage Gallery in Albuquerque
Anita Blythe sees a lot of plein air paintings. It’s all her gallery carries. And she expresses considerable respect for the “level of excellence...
Winners in the Palouse
Painters descended upon Moscow, Idaho, recently for Palouse Plein Air 2015. The silt dunes, rolling hills and hollows of the Palouse make for captivating...
Painting Winners, Seaside
Artists are starting to gravitate toward the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Arts, held in Pawleys Island, located 40 minutes north of Charleston,...
Wet Winners in Bath County
Somewhat appropriately, the painters at the Bath County Plein Air Festival got a little wet during the six-day event thanks to some rain, and...
New Finalists in PleinAir Salon
Fifteen more artists were added to the pool that will compete for $21,000 in prizes in the PleinAir Salon. Who’s on the list?
The next...
Winners at Grand Marais (MN)
Tom Nachreiner served as judge at Plein Air Grand Marais, a Minnesota event that just wrapped up its awards presentation in the picturesque area...
Sonoma’s Art Education Fundraising Event Draws Them In
About 35 artists found their way to Sonoma, California, for Sonoma Plein Air, an annual event that raises money for local arts education. The...
Winners on Solomons Island
More than $11,000 in prizes was awarded recently at the Solomons Plein Air Festival in Solomons Island, Maryland. How did it go?
Painters descending upon...
Artist as Collector: Randall Sexton
Randall Sexton had a hard time choosing which three paintings from his collection to talk about. “I have way more of other people’s work...
Open Competition in Plein Air Hotspot Ohio
People quickly think of California, Colorado, and coasts of all kinds when they imagine plein air painting, but the state of Ohio is one...
Featured Artwork: L. Diane Johnson
L. Diane Johnson
"Rome Winter"
Oil on Linen
20 x 30 in.LDianeJohnson.com
The works of American artist L. Diane Johnson convey an intimacy with the pure landscape, whether...
Featured Artwork: Susan McCullough
Susan McCullough
"Untitled"
Oil
About Susan:Susan McCullough is an oil painter, painting plein air landscapes as well as large studio paintings. Her plein air landscapes are representational...
Featured Artwork: Susie Hyer
Susie Hyer
"Lovers Lookout"
2015
oil on birch panel
29 x 34 in.www.susiehyerstudio.com
Susie Hyer has been drawing and painting since she was a child. "I remember drawing a...
Featured Artwork: John Cogan
"Shady Retreat on the Virgin River"
Acrylic
18 x 24 in.
$3,100
Available via Zion Natural History Association
[email protected]@yahoo.comwww.johncogan.comJohn Cogan captures the beauty of creation on canvas, painting the...