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Featured Artist: Kathleen Gray Farthing

Kathleen Gray Farthing: From Ohio to Arizona, Adirondacks, Cuba, Portugal, Sri Lanka and so many place in between, plein air painting has opened the...
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads and Richard Sneary

Plein Air Podcast 255: Richard Sneary on the Worst Thing You Can Do When...

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Richard Sneary, who began painting as an artist primarily en plein air in 2011 after 40 years as ...

I’m back. Did you miss me?

After five weeks away, today is my first official day back at my desk, and I thought I’d share some observations about what I learned, what I learned about myself, and what I learned that will benefit you.
One of Rick Wilson's plein air paintings from Fall Color Week with Eric Rhoads, 2023

NPR Covers Fall Color Week – Interviews Plein Air Painters

At the recent Publisher's Invitational, Fall Color Week, with Eric Rhoads, NPR Community Engagement Reporter Amy Feiereisel said she found our group while at...

The 2023 Fall Color Week Photo Recap

These memories are too good to keep to ourselves, so please enjoy this photo recap of Fall Color Week with Eric Rhoads and about 100 plein air painting friends.
A scene from the Publisher's Invitational week of painting with friends

I Found My True Self

A letter to Eric Rhoads from an artist who joined us at the Publisher's Invitational.
Adirondack Plein Air Festival

Adirondack Plein Air Festival ‘23 Winners

Participating artists set a new record this year. Discover who won awards at the 15th Annual Adirondack Plein Air Festival.
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.
Plein Air Podcast with Eric Rhoads and Jennifer McChristian

Plein Air Podcast 252: How Jennifer McChristian’s Military Background Influences Her Art, and more

Listen to the newest PleinAir Podcast, featuring PleinAir Salon Grand Prize Winner Jennifer McChristian, who shares ...
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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 ...

Artist Spotlight: Michael Rossi

How did you get started and then develop your career? Michael Rossi: "Seeing the landscape through my art" Michael Rossi is a self-taught artist who became...
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Plein Air Podcast 250: Exclusive Dreamliners Q&A With Eric Rhoads

In this episode, Eric Rhoads opened the floor to our friends in the Dreamliners* group for a special Plein Air Podcast that focuses on art marketing and the eternal question, "How do you sell your art?"
how to carry wet canvas panels - Eric Rhoads painting alongside others during the 2023 Plein Air Convention & Expo

What’s the Easiest Way to Carry Wet Panels?

The easiest way to carry wet panels (such as a wet canvas) is to ...
The brown bear that Bill Davidson encountered while plein air painting in the Tetons

How One Artist Survived a Bear Encounter

What should you do if you see a bear while plein air painting in the wilderness? See what Bill Davidson did to survive his encounter.
Plein Air Painting and art retreats

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.”
art retreat - At Paint Adirondacks, you can take the time to set up, get comfortable, and paint en plein air at your pace.

Will You Have Uninterrupted Painting Time This Week?

"It gives me a week of solid, uninterrupted painting time. No spouse, kids, pets, friends saying ‘Are you done yet?’"
Joshua Cunningham, "The Way Back," 2022, oil, 24 x 36 in., available from artist, plein air;  featured in PleinAir Magazine (June/July 2023 issue)

From PleinAir Magazine: Where Inspiration Strikes

I hope that no matter where you find inspiration this summer, the tips and advice in this issue will help make the experience more fruitful and more enjoyable.
Cuttyhunk Plein Air takes place June 17 this year

Your June 2023 Plein Air Painting Events

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Plein Air Podcast Eric Rhoads Guido Frick

Plein Air Podcast 248: Guido Frick on the Rules to Follow for Great Paintings

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews German painter Guido Frick. Listen as they discuss the controversial reason he got fired from ...
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads and Cindy Baron

Plein Air Podcast 247: Beyond Boundaries with Cindy Baron

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Cindy Baron, who goes beyond the boundaries of painting with both oil and watercolor.