Published bi-monthly, PleinAir® magazine is focused on landscape paintings by historical and contemporary artists, art collections, events, and the process of creating plein air paintings. Beautifully designed with rich reproductions on high-quality paper, PleinAir features the top artists and artworks from around the world.
PleinAir Magazine, October/November 2023
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ON THE COVER:
“Kinda Like Diamonds in the Sky” by Kim Lordier, 2020, pastel, 20 x 24 in., Available from artist, Studio from plein air studies
COLUMNS:
- Plein Air Heritage
- Publisher’s Letter: Are You Getting Flabby?
- Editor’s Note: A Two-Way Street
- In Memoriam: Joe Miller (1939-2023)
- PleinAir Salon
- Plein Air Events
- Postcards From the Road
FEATURES:
- ARTWISE
The Risks and Rewards of Loaning Art to a Museum: Here’s everything you need to know before you pack off your precious paintings.
By Daniel Grant - PLEIN AIR PORTFOLIO
Over the River and Through the Woods - HECTOR ACUNA
Age of Exploration: The recipient of the M. Stephen Doherty Breakthrough Artist of the Year award expresses himself using a variety of color palettes, formats, and compositional ideas, resulting in a body of work that bursts with creativity.
By Bob Bahr - PAVEL SOKOV
Capturing a Culture: Russian-born Pavel Sokov loves to travel the world, experience the different ways people live, and paint scenes that give the viewer glimpses into places off the beaten track.
By Bob Bahr - SPECIAL FEATURE
Watercolors Fit for a King: In honor of King Charles III’s coronation this spring, seven top watercolor artists from across Canada sent a gift of their artwork to Windsor Castle.
By Kelly Kane - SPECIAL FEATURE
Artists to Watch: Meet four rising plein air stars who have caught our attention. Find out what inspires them, the breakthroughs that have taken their work to the next level, and how you can add their paintings to your collection right now.
By Kelly Kane - DESTINATION INSPIRATION
Under the Sicilian Sun: What happens when a plein air workshop flips the script and becomes a symposium for art instructors? Six top watercolor artists found out this spring.
By Russell Jewell and Stewart White with Kelly Kane - THE ELEMENTS
An Artist’s Guide to Rivers and Streams: The reward for a trek through the woods often comes with the discovery of a shaded river or stream. Follow along as this pro shares her tricks for capturing those moments on site and from studies back in the studio.
By Kim Lordier
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