“Like a Little Kid a Christmas”
On Day 1 of Plein Air Live this year, we had front-row seats for painting demonstrations from five incredible artists, with a special ...
LPAPA Announces 22nd Annual Show Winners
This prestigious exhibition brought together 124 artists from across the United States to compete for top honors and a coveted invitation to the 2026 Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational. The top winners are ...
Coming Soon: Thomas Schaller at Watercolor Live
Watch and interact with world-renowned artists as they demonstrate their skills at Watercolor Live, January 21-23, 2026, with an Essential Techniques Day on ...
The Top Plein Air Painting Events for September 2025
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
Plein Air Painting Throughout Pikes Peak
The season kicks off with a Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters group exhibition, and then launches into a series of outdoor art activities, classes, studio tours, and more.
Photo Essay: Plein Air Painting in the Adirondacks
Everyone is welcome to this annual event, which is a no-pressure week of simply painting with friends.
Winter Art Escape: February 2026
Escape to the warm sun for a week of plein air painting with PleinAir Magazine Publisher, Eric Rhoads. Join us February 6-13, 2026 in ...
Susiehyer’s Secret Collection
Exclusive Interview: Known for her representational landscape paintings, plein air artist Susie Hyer (who goes by Susiehyer), is revealing a different side of her art practice by showcasing her “secret” abstract works side-by-side with her traditional Western landscapes.
Photo Essay: Painting Together in the Beautiful Adirondack Mountains
In the stunning landscape of the Adirondack Mountains, a large group of painters joined Eric Rhoads for the annual Publisher’s Invitational artists retreat. Enjoy the following photo album of special moments from this year’s “summer camp for artists.”
Artists Celebrate 25 Years of Carrizo Plain National Monument
Members of San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment were invited to exhibit original paintings and fine art prints at Carrizo Plain National Monument, celebrating nature’s abundant wildflower display...
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.
Everyone Who Paints is Welcome
An Invitation from Eric Rhoads
Unforgettable Moments – And It’s Only Day 1
The 10th Anniversary of the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) in Denver, Colorado kicked off with music, laughter, a celebrity guest, and even a little magic this year.
Plein Air – Alive and Well in 2023
Here are three new plein air events to check out this year. For a complete listing, ...
It’s Time to (Re)Treat Yourself!
If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping daily life to do nothing but paint and hang out with friends, your dream is about to come true!
Painting Santuario de Chimayó
Welcome back to your Plein Air Convention & Expo highlights! Yesterday was so filled with activities that it’s difficult to narrow it all down...
Leaving the Adirondacks Forever
Our family's journey from Indiana to the Adirondacks, discovering a lifelong love for nature, art, and tradition. Join me as I share the unexpected twists that led to finding my forever summer home—and how you can be part of the magic.
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!
Hello from Hilton Head!
This year's Winter Art Escape offered unparalleled opportunities for artistic growth, including one-on-one painting sessions with Eric Rhoads. Enjoy this photo essay of our paint-outs and more.
Wish You Were Here: The Winter Art Escape
Right now, a group of artists is enjoying the warmer temps of Florida during the Winter Art Escape in St. Augustine with Eric Rhoads, Publisher of PleinAir® Magazine.