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Painting in Historic Havana: A Recap

Discover what this group of artists got to experience while visiting Cuba with Publisher Eric Rhoads. Hint: It included much more than plein air painting!

The Value of Art Retreats

Artists are used to taking workshops, which of course are great ways to learn. But what about events that are all painting, in a beautiful place with no workshop? It's trending - see why...
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Your Plein Air Magazine Editorial Team

Plein Air Magazine: About Us > Meet your Publisher, Eric Rhoads; Editor-in-Chief, Kelly Kane; and Web Editor, Cherie Dawn Haas.

Artist Retreat Takes on Fall Colors!

Earlier this month PleinAir magazine publisher Eric Rhoads and about 60 artists gathered in Acadia National Parks’ Schoodic Point for a solid week of painting in a retreat called Fall Color Week. In the event’s third, and probably last, year in Maine, Rhoads’ intent was to expose painters to a painting experience that allowed them to get away from their day-to-day responsibilities while concentrating on continuous painting.

Glowing — and Flowing — Testimonial

Thoughts and paintings from the artists who attended the Publisher’s Invitational in the Adirondack mountains two weeks ago continue to pour in. Take a look at these fantastic works!

“Paint Camp” Exceeds Expectations

Nestled by a beautiful lake with a mountain view and the smell of deep green pines high in the mountains of upstate New York near the Canadian border is a camp for painters, which occurs just once a year. Like a camp for kids, instead of making pot holders and lanyards, adult campers make art… lots of art. Two paintings a day minimum.

Adirondack Glory

Nearly 100 artists have gathered with Publisher Eric Rhoads this week at Paul Smith College near the Canadian border for family, friendship, and a week-long plein air painting extravaganza.

There’s Still Time (and Spots!)

Who says summer camp is only for kids?! PleinAir magazine’s Eric Rhoads is inviting YOU to the Publisher’s Invitational Painters Camp in New York’s stunning Adirondack Mountains this June. There are only a few spots still available, so don’t wait!

Giant New Zealand Mosquitoes?

A travelogue about the recent Publisher’s Invitational Painters’ Trip to New Zealand, by Eric Rhoads of PleinAir Magazine

Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Susan Nicholas Gephart and Experimentation

For Susan Nicholas Gephart, a pastel instructor at the upcoming Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE), art sometimes makes her feel like a mad scientist.

Who Won the PleinAir Salon?

Artist Kathy Anderson judged the August-September contest in the PleinAir Salon, awarding 20 honors, including a First Place winner with an unusual vantage point.   Deborah...

Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Ryan S. Brown Might Shake Up Some Folks

Utah painter Ryan S. Brown wouldn’t ever want to do without plein air painting, but he doesn’t sell pieces done on location. Why?   “I paint...

Captured on Video: 100 Painters Create More than 850 Paintings in the ADK

- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today - Many parts of the United States are already blazing hot, but about 100 painters enjoyed almost perfect...

Parting Shot: Plein Air Painter Eating Alfresco

- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today - Plein air painters find a way to paint a wonderful picture out in the elements. So of...

Remember How Much Fun Summer Camp Was? Now Add Painting.

More than 100 eager painters have gathered near the Canadian border to paint the luxuriant greens and stately rock formations of New York's Adirondack...

Featured Artwork: Karen Hitt

“Painters Paradise” Oil on linen 8 1/2 x 19 in.  About the Artist:Karen Ann Hitt received her art training at Parson’s School of Design in New York....

Parting Shot: Seeking Depressed Urban Settings

It was a no-brainer for Jean-Pierre Jacquet when he heard about the Oil Painters of America paint-out in late September at the Gowanus Canal...

Land Conservation Starts With Being There

Kevin Raines is bullish on land conservation, and he sees artists as key conduits for communicating the beauty and sublime power of nature. He’s...

EXHIBITION: Karen Hitt, Venice Art Center, FL

Florida artist Karen Hitt went on a mammoth road trip in 2013, painting all the way. Our report on her journey is online, and...

What Successful Events Have in Common

What do Plein Air—Easton, Plein Air Southwest, the Door County Plein Air Festival, Finger Lakes Plein Air, the Frank Bette Plein Air Paint Out,...