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Plein Air Convention & Expo

Your March 2023 Plein Air Painting Events

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Painting of mountains - 3. Greg Scheibel, "Autumn in the Rockies," 2022, oil, 27 x 33 in., Private collection, Studio from plein air studies

11 Mountain Landscapes to Peak Your Interest

Browse an array of examples of how to paint mountains in this portfolio of contemporary paintings.
PleinAir Salon - Rukiye Garip, "Winter Reflection," watercolor, 30 x 22 in.

Watercolor Wins First (and Second!)

Artist Kathleen Dunphy has revealed her selections for the winners in the December 2022 PleinAir Salon.
Royal Talens Cobra is one of many brands of water-mixable oils on the market.

Pro Tips for Using Water-Mixable Oils

If you have questions about how to use water-mixable oils, start here with this Q&A from Christine Lashley.
From the Desert Plein Air Association event at Shields Date Garden, December 2022

Your February 2023 Plein Air Events and Deadlines

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Color white for plein air painters - painting trees

How Light Affects Your White

Understanding how to paint the light is a common conversation topic for plein air artists, and it’s one that came up during a special talk led by ...
PleinAir Salon - Paula Holtzclaw, "Come September," oil, 16 x 20 in.

PleinAir Salon: “Come September” Wins November

Lance Rehs, Director of Rehs Contemporary Galleries, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Painting nocturnes en plein air

Are Nocturnes Easier to Paint?

For plein air painters, there’s a positive aspect of increased darkness - the opportunity to practice painting nocturnes.
A glimpse of Julie Gilbert Pollard’s “Values” demo and her palette (Watercolor Live, 2022 Beginner's Day)

Pushing Color

“As a painter who loves color,” said Julie Gilbert Pollard, “I typically push color beyond what I actually see to a ...

“Phototaxis” Takes First Place

Rose Frantzen has revealed her selections for this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Sue Ginter, plein air painting

How I Sold My First Painting

My goal was achieved because of persistence in the face of several obstacles, including ...

2022 Holiday Gift Guide for Artists

This list has it all: gorgeous frames, beautiful paints, and even a cute art-themed ornament!
Mark Fehlman, painting en plein air

Are You Talented Enough to be a Painter?

TLDR: Yes! But keep reading to see what these seven plein air painters had to say when I asked them for their responses to a question that all creatives hear in their minds at some point.
PleinAir Salon - Luis Azon, "Late Afternoon in Spain," 52 x 52 in., oil

The Spain-Inspired September Salon Winner

Artist William A. Suys, Jr has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Outdoor Painters of Minnesota IMG_0374

Camaraderie and Kaleidoscopic Sunsets

Outdoor Painters of Minnesota announces 2022 awards in the 19th Annual Plein Air Grand Marais competition and festival of outdoor painting.
Painting on location

Mendocino Open Paint Out Winners Announced

The Mendocino Art Center (MAC) hosted three prestigious featured artists and 60 participating artists, from throughout California, as well from Illinois and Pennsylvania, as...
PleinAir Salon - Kimball Geisler, "Raging Spring," oil, 45 x 72 in.

The “Raging” Power of the PleinAir Salon Winner

Lori Putnam has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon. See who took home prizes here!
Plein Air Podcast

Plein Air Podcast 226: Eric Rhoads on the Creators Studio with Jeff Olson

Jeff Olson interviews Eric Rhoads about everything from his career path in radio broadcasting to the publishing industry, overcoming creative fears, having confidence to follow your dreams, and more.
PleinAir Salon - Patricia Ryan, "Marmalade Sky," oil, 24 x 36 in.

“Marmalade Sky” Wins July

Michael J. Ruple, Director of aux gallery, has revealed his selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon monthly art competition.
Painting vibrant color - Jed Dorsey, "That One Morning," 2018, acrylic, 18 x 24 in., Private collection, Plein air

7 Tips for Painting Vibrant Color

Plein air painter and fourth-generation artist Jed Dorsey shares his tips for getting brilliant color into your next landscape painting.