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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.
PleinAir Magazine Dec23/Jan24

New Issue Sneak Peek: PleinAir Magazine, Dec ’23 / Jan ’24

Hot off the press > Expert insight and advice from today's plein air masters; News on art competitions; Interesting historical perspectives on landscape art; and more!
Morgan Samuel Price, "Last Hoo Rah," 2023, oil, 12 x 16 in., Private collection, plein air

From PleinAir Magazine: It’s Personal

Preview the newest issue of PleinAir Magazine with the Editor's Letter from Kelly Kane.

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!
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 ...
From C.W. Mundy's "3-D realism" painting demonstration

Happening This Week: 4th Annual Realism Live

Watch and interact with world-renowned artists as they demonstrate their skills at Realism Live, November 9-11, with an Essential Techniques Day on November 8.
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 ...
Richard McKinley, "Cliffs of Goleta," 2074, pastel, 12 x 18 in. Private collection Plein air

Richard McKinley: When Alla Prima Just Feels Right

"The coastal cliffs at Goleta Beach, California, are one of those painting sites that I call 'an old friend'," says Richard McKinley...
Carl Bretzke, "Florida Sky," 24 x 36 inches, Oil on Linen, 2023

On View: Bretzke & Butko, Night & Day

Discover an exhibition of masterful plein air and studio paintings from both near and far.
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 ...
Oil painting of a river

11 Plein-Air Inspired Landscapes of Rivers and Woods

From raging rivers and dramatic waterfalls to idyllic streams meandering through wooded landscapes, these 11 plein air-inspired paintings ...
PleinAir Magazine

New Issue Sneak Peek: PleinAir Magazine, October/November 2023

Hot off the press > Expert insight and advice from today's plein air masters; News on art competitions; Interesting historical perspectives on landscape art; and more!

Featured Artwork: Lee McVey

Lee McVey: Her landscapes, either in pastel or oil, aim to evoke the feeling of being there in the moment. A founding member of...
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 ...
Kathleen posing with her paintings in her studio

Artist Spotlight: Kathleen Kalinowski

How do I find inspiration? Kathleen Kalinowski: As a contemporary impressionist painter, the inspiration and concepts which inform my work stem from memory and 30...
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 ...
Albert Handell is a Master Pastelist of the Pastel Society of America, and was the third living artist to be inaugurated into the Pastel Hall of Fame.

Quick Tip: Open Your “Memory Box”

On Day 1 of the 3rd Annual Pastel Live, Albert Handell combined two reference photos to create a nature-inspired scene of ...
Frank Bette Arts Center plein air

Views of Victorian Houses and More

Learn about a paint-out that takes place on- and off-island. This year's winners are ...
Ray Hassard, “Dawn, South India,” 2005, pastel, 9 x 12 in., Private collection, Plein air

Portfolio: 7 Artists Painting the World

On a continuous quest for inspiration, artists often find the best way to engage with places they encounter on their travels is to paint them...
Just Plein Fun artists 2023 at Huse Skelly Gallery

Artists Having Just Plein Fun, Sunrise to After Sunset

Award-winning professional artists painted each day from sunrise to after sunset to capture the beauty of Balboa Island, California during the 18th Annual "Just Plein Fun" event hosted by ...