Why I Hate Winter
Ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong? Let me tell you about mine.
Joe Anna Arnett ~ A Tribute Exhibition
Joe Anna Arnett was a beloved member of the plein air painting community. This month, her work is being celebrated by "Art With Purpose," offering collectors a rare opportunity. Created over decades of devoted practice, these paintings represent the final available pieces of Joe Anna's artistic legacy, with a portion of the proceeds going to ...
En Plein Mountain Air
Exhibition: Two impressionists who, after travels and studies throughout the world, have returned to the Blue Ridge, inspired by its natural beauty.
8 Exhibits, 4 Venues at Forgotten Coast Plein Air
Now in its 19th year of documenting authentic “Old Florida,” Forgotten Coast en Plein Air takes place March 15-24, 2024.
The Top Plein Air Painting Events for October 2025
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Day 3 Adventures Unfold
We are in full swing at the Plein Air Convention! On Day 3 of PACE our group headed into the Eldorado Canyon State Park,...
We’re Here – Are You?
The fourth annual Plein Air Live kicked off this week with our "Essential Techniques Day," an annual favorite ...
Will You Have Uninterrupted Painting Time This Week?
"It gives me a week of solid, uninterrupted painting time. No spouse, kids, pets, friends saying ‘Are you done yet?’"
Paint New Mexico: Awards Announced
Congratulations to the award winners in Plein Air Painters of New Mexico’s “Paint New Mexico” show at ...
In the Steps of the Master: A West Texas Adventure
A hundred years ago, coming to West Texas was the ultimate adventure ... Roughing it was not an abstract concept on these sketching trips.
Your Biggest Questions About PACE Answered
The 2025 Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) runs May 19-23 at the Nugget Casino Resort in Reno, Nevada, with the beautiful Lake Tahoe as our backdrop for inspiration. We’ve noticed many artists have questions about PACE, so we wanted to address the most common ones.
How I Made My Closest Friends While Painting Plein Air
A letter from Eric Rhoads on friendship, new experiences, and painting plein air >>>
’23 Elora Plein Air Festival Recap
A brief report of the Annual Elora Plein Air Festival (Ontario, May ‘23) from event judge Valerie Kent.
Your October 2024 Painting Events and Deadlines
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
A Historic First in America’s Oldest City
The inaugural Winter Art Escape brought artists together for sunlit days of creativity, exclusive painting locations, and unforgettable camaraderie. From scenic coastal vistas to vibrant evening gatherings, this retreat proved that even winter can be the perfect season for inspiration. Read the full recap and start planning your next artistic adventure!
Happening Now: The Zion Plein Air Invitational
Right now, artists are participating in the 2025 Zion Plein Air Invitational, a celebration of art in the heart of Zion National Park. Watch...
Two Perspectives
Karen Leoni and Maria SantoStefano are the Featured Artists at Benicia Plein Air Gallery (California) from June 2-25, 2023, and ...
Love the Land: Laurel Sherrie’s Local Landscapes
Not only does she highlight the special places around San Luis Obispo County, but she also hopes that her paintings will inspire people to ...
Hello From the Plein Air Convention!
I don’t know what I was expecting at PACE, but it wasn’t this…
“Apparently This Wasn’t a Brothel”
Celebrating Art and Community: Highlights from the 2023 North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival New Bern