Painting on Location in Alameda, California
Enjoy a recap of the recent Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout and see who took home awards this year.
Vibrant Energy and Intricate Patterns: The Art of Joseph Delaney
More than 40 paintings and drawings from collections around the country celebrate the life and achievement of this artist. See where and when in this preview.
A Shot in the Dark That Became a Group Exhibition
Learn how one artist created a group show that grew to include more than 100 works of art (and see where you can view them in person).
Capturing the Moment
This plein air artist has an inextricable connection with her native California landscape.
Classical Landscape Paintings on Display
This collection is inspired by the Hudson River School paintings, which gave the world their first glimpse into the Americas and have left a huge mark on the world of art. Learn when and where you can see these works.
Landscape Paintings by Dave Santillanes
Preview an exhibition of landscape paintings with soft edges, atmospheric perspective, and sophisticated compositions.
A Plein Air Festival That’s Gaining Ground
Get a recap of a Southwest plein air festival and see who won first place in the various categories.
Visual Poetry: New Pastel Paintings
The foundation of this collection comes from Kim Lordier’s explorations of Yosemite Valley, the Monterey coastline and estuaries, and Crystal Springs Reservoir in San Mateo, CA. Preview the exhibition here.
Plein Air and Studio Landscapes
Preview a selection of landscape paintings that are part of this current exhibition, and discover when and where you can view them in person.
32 Artists Painting 300 Landscapes in the Delaware Valley
Don’t miss this recap of the 12th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival!
A Plein Air Festival with Our Friends to the Northeast
These painters take root in a community where arts and culture are a natural part of everyday life.
“Spring Training” Retreat Renews Friendships and Inspiration
With the 8th Annual Publisher’s Invitational in the Adirondacks now completed, it’s time to plan for the next “summer camp for artists.”
A Treasure Trove of Subject Matter for These Outdoor Painters
Eureka Springs third annual ESPAfest saluted 17 winners recently. See who, in this overview of the event.
Art Exhibition: On Location in Malibu 2018
See what inspires John Cosby's plein air paintings of Malibu.
Preserving the Dana Adobe With Art
See how a project from the San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment brings awareness and support to historic land.
Plein Air in Small-Town Indiana
More than 130 artists gathered for this year’s “First Brush of Spring.” Enjoy a recap of the event here, and see who won Best in Show.
Plein Air in Florida: St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out
Learn about a plein air painting event near the northeast coast of Florida, including a “Quick Draw” and more.
Paint in Santa Fe With Us
As you read this, I’m packing up and preparing to meet several hundred artists in Santa Fe on Monday, when the 7th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo will begin, and I am so excited about it, for several reasons. See why, and score some advice from previous attendees!
Study to Studio: A Plein Air Art Exhibition
“From Study to Studio” highlights the beginning to end process that artists use to create their art — from original concept to final completion.
Painting Abroad: Reflections and Advice
See through the eyes of four outdoor painters who traveled to Cuba to paint this “beautiful and complex” place.