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Ray Hassard, “Dawn, South India,” 2005, pastel, 9 x 12 in., Private collection, Plein air

Portfolio: 7 Plein Air Artists Painting the World

On a continuous quest for inspiration, artists often find the best way to engage with places they encounter on their travels is to paint them...
PleinAir Salon art competition - Daniel Keys, “Summertime,” Oil, 36x36 in.

One of the Best of This Generation

J. Ben Whiteside, owner of The Red Piano Gallery, has revealed his selections for the April 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Plein Air Salon winners

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!
PleinAir Salon - Terri Ford (California), “Canyon Dusk,” Pastel, 28x24 in.

Salon First Place: “A Stunning Painting”

Artist Camille Przewodak has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Painting of a building and a tree - Laurel Lake McGuire, “Round Barn,” 2023, watercolor, 8 x 10 in., Available from artist, Plein air

10 Tiny Treasures

Working on a surface 12 x 16 inches or smaller allows artists to respond quickly to shifting light and fleeting moments. Quick doesn’t mean easy, though ...
Painting of mountains - 3. Greg Scheibel, "Autumn in the Rockies," 2022, oil, 27 x 33 in., Private collection, Studio from plein air studies

11 Mountain Landscapes to Peak Your Interest

Browse an array of examples of how to paint mountains in this portfolio of contemporary paintings.
Camille Przewodek obituary

From the Family of Camille Przewodek

We invite you to consider acquiring an original piece of Camille Przewodek's artwork, as, in light of her passing, her work is now in limited supply.
Landscape painting of Tetons National Park

National Parks Through the Eyes of 6 Artists

Today, the U.S. National Park System encompasses 423 sites, spanning more than 84 million acres. Here are six notable paintings honoring these protected lands.
PleinAir Salon art competition - Timothy Horn, "French Curve," oil

“French Curve” Tells a Story, and Wins

Artist Peggy Immel has revealed her selections for the winners in the June 2023 PleinAir Salon. See who won here!
PleinAir Salon - John Buxton, “Sunburst Upon a Tranquil Silence,” Oil, 24x22 in.

First Place: “Sunburst Upon a Tranquil Silence”

Dave Santillanes has revealed his selections for the May 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Val Sandell, "Sunrise With Moonset," 2009, oil, 20 x 30 in., Private collection, Studio from plein air study

“Sunrise With Moonset,” and 7 More Paintings From the Seashore

From crashing waves and colorful beach umbrellas to vast calm waters, the scenes depicted here capture the many moods of the place where land meets sea.
PleinAir Salon - Brian Blood (Pebble Beach, CA), “Parallel Parking in Paris,” Oil, 12x16 in.

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.
PleinAir Salon - First Place Overall: Ned Mueller, “Last Light-St. Ives,” oil, 12 x 9 in.

Announcement: The October PleinAir Salon Winner Is …

Elaine Adams, Director of American Legacy Fine Arts, has revealed her selections for the October 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
PleinAir Salon - Charles Newman, "Corner of Riggs Street," oil, 18 x 24 in.

The Street Corner That Won the Salon

CW Mundy has revealed his selections for the winners in the January 2023 PleinAir Salon. See who took home first place ...
PleinAir Salon - Susan Patton, “Still Stirring (At 93),” Oil, 14x11 in.

Still Stirring in the September Salon

Kathie Odom has revealed her selections for the winners in the September 2024 PleinAir Salon. They are ...
Plein Air Salon - "Morning Shadows at Pt Lobos" by Brian Blood

6 Magnificent Works From the May Salon

Jane Bell Meyer, owner of Illume Gallery of Fine Art, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the Plein Air Salon.
PleinAir Salon - Vlad Duchev (Baltimore, MD), "Together Again," oil, 18 x 24 in.

“Together Again” Takes First Place in the PleinAir Salon

Artist Kevin Macpherson has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon. They are ...
PleinAir Salon art competition - First Place Overall: Jen Starling, “Dreamscape,” Oil, 16x12 in.

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 ...
PleinAir Salon - Laurie Kersey, "Stillness," oil, 18 x 24 in.

It Has Everything

Camille Przewodek has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Salon - Bill Farnsworth (Venice, Florida), “Looking East,” Oil, 12x16 in.

“Looking East” Looks Like a Winner

Darrell Beauchamp, Executive Director of the Western Art Museum, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.

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