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PleinAir Salon - Terri Ford (California), “Canyon Dusk,” Pastel, 28x24 in.

Salon First Place: “A Stunning Painting”

Artist Camille Przewodak has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Salon - Maria Josenhans, “Endless Agate Beach,” Oil, 36x60 in.

Endless Agate Beach: A Beautiful Orchestration of Shapes and Color

Artist Skip Whitcomb has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Salon - “Canceled” by Tanja Gant, Charcoal, 16x13 in.

PleinAir Salon News: First Place is Canceled

John Manzari, owner and director of Meyer Gallery, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.

Gifts for Artists: Your 2023 Holiday Shopping Guide

This list has it all: gorgeous frames, beautiful paints, and a special section of gifts under $50!
Rick J. Delanty painting on location

My Favorite Place to Paint: Mission San Juan Capistrano

"I find that painting at the Mission brings a peace to painting that one does not normally experience when painting in the center of town."
Plein Air Today reader JoAnn Rohde

Accessible Art: Plein Air Painting for All Abilities

We want YOUR advice ~ a Plein Air Today reader recently shared that she found painting on location at workshops to be too physically demanding. How would you encourage her?
Plein Air Grand Marais

Outdoor Painters of Minnesota Announce Plein Air Grand Marais Results

Fall color and September light were on spectacular display at the 2023 Plein Air Grand Marais event, which drew over 100 painters to this year’s Competition Week. The winners were ...
PleinAir Salon art competition - John Buxton (Allison Park, Pennsylvania), "How Many Beaver?" oil, 12 x 9 in.

PleinAir Salon Winner: Clearly, a Piece That Comes to Life

William A. Suys, Jr. has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon. First place goes to ...
acrylic plein air painting of a barn

Not What, But How

"It has become my goal to remove the cloud of inferiority that seems to be attached to ..."
PleinAir Salon - Angus McEwan (United Kingdom), "Early Morning Quiet," watercolor, 22.5 x 15 in.

Albert Handell’s August PleinAir Salon Choices

Master Artist Albert Handell has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon. They are ...
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads and James Hart Dyke

Plein Air Podcast 253: James Hart Dyke on Climbing and Painting a Mountain Summit

In this episode, British artist and plein air mountaineer James Hart Dyke shares a story about a plein air adventure all of us wish we could have been a part of.
Kenny Harris plein air painting Tophane fountain

Painting Notes from the Road

Why travel and paint on location? It is difficult and cumbersome. It can, however, yield great rewards.
Michele Usibelli, "Winter Barn," 2019, acrylic, 9 x 12 in., Collection the artist, Plein air

Mini Demo: Designing a Clear Path to the Focal Point

See how Michele Usebelli paints a winter barn scene in three steps in this mini-less from Plein Air Today and PleinAir Magazine.
PleinAir Salon - Vlad Duchev (Baltimore, MD), "Together Again," oil, 18 x 24 in.

“Together Again” Takes First Place in the PleinAir Salon

Artist Kevin Macpherson has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon. They are ...
Farley Lewis, “Shrimp Trawler,” 2022, acrylic, 18 x 24 in., Available from artist, Studio

Risk Leads to Discovery

This Missouri acrylic painter strives to depict beauty with a mix of simplicity and just enough detail.
PleinAir Salon art competition - Timothy Horn, "French Curve," oil

“French Curve” Tells a Story, and Wins

Artist Peggy Immel has revealed her selections for the winners in the June 2023 PleinAir Salon. See who won here!
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Plein Air Podcast 251: Four Painters Share Their Best Advice

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews painters Jill Wagner, Albert Handell, Aaron Schuerr, and Bill Schneider. Listen (and watch) as they discuss how to develop a style, how to stimulate yourself to the next level, and how to ...
Lori Putnam, "The Keeper's House," oil on linen, 20 x 24 in.

Lori Putnam, So Far

We're excited to share with you the news that Lori Putnam has published a beautiful collection of her works in a book titled "Lori Putnam, So Far." The following is ...
A common scene at the Plein Air Convention - artists of all levels and backgrounds painting together

Do You Know These 19 Outdoor Painting Tips?

Which of the following painting tips will you put into practice? Share your answer in the blog comments for your chance to win a 10-tube set of Sennelier Finest Artists' Oils, and a variety of paint brushes from Raphaël!
Painting composition how-to

Rules vs Principles: How to Improve Your Painting Composition

What makes a painting boring versus dynamic? John Hughes shares his list of things to help you understand the underlying principles behind the pesky rules.