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Connecting with Artist Friends Online, en Plein Air
Learn about two inspired women who met at Plein Air Live and have since formed a ...
Featured Artwork: Alexia Scott
Two Crows & Virginia Bluebells
By Alexia Scott
40 x 30 in.
Oil on canvas
$3,900 framed
Available through the artist
In early April, our Virginia Bluebells spring to life....
33 Special Highlights and Bonus Tips from Plein Air Live
Hundreds of artists gathered recently during Streamline's 2nd annual Plein Air Live, where they had front row seats to presentations and demonstrations from today's masters, such as Clyde Aspevig, Dawn Whitelaw, C.W. Mundy, Thomas Jefferson Kitts, Lori Putnam (who got a very special surprise!) and so many more.
Featured Artwork: Barbara Coleman
Cliff Faces
By Barbara Coleman
8 x 16 in.
oil
Available through the artist
Cliff Faces was awarded "Best of Signature Members" for the 12th Annual National Members Exhibition,...
Pro Artists on Art Supplies
For many of us, shopping for art supplies makes us feel like a kid in a candy store. No matter what media you use,...
In the Steps of the Master: A West Texas Adventure
A hundred years ago, coming to West Texas was the ultimate adventure ... Roughing it was not an abstract concept on these sketching trips.
3 Principles of Art, and Life
As this Arizona artist creates plein air paintings with pastels, she remains mindful of three overriding principles that help her achieve better paintings.
PleinAir Podcast 207: Ben Bauer’s Leap to Becoming a Full-Time Artist
In this episode Eric interviews contemporary American landscape painter Ben Bauer, who recently left his job to become a full-time artist. They discuss this, as well as key essentials to know about art materials; how painting in plein air changed his work; tips on composition; and more.
Featured Artwork: Alexia Scott, MFA
Palomar Mountain Fog
11 x 14 in.
Oil on panel
$1,150 framed
Available through www.Alexiapaints.com
Alexia Scott: On a trip up Mount Palomar, we reached the summit and were...
Tertiary, Monochromatic, and Analogous Colors
Because I’ve been painting so long, I use color intuitively. I just “feel” my color. I choose colors automatically and know which ones harmonize or contrast with each other depending on the effect I want. I have long since stored by paint-splattered color wheel deep in a drawer in my studio, ignoring the wealth of information hidden within it. I’m sure I learned all there was to know about color in high school or college, so what is the point?
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Memorial Day
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Memorial Day" by Liz Haywood-Sullivan.
Just Do the Preliminary Sketch – and 25 Other Painting Aha Moments
Do you remember the first time a painting concept clicked for you? For these Dreamliners, the big "aha" moment came during plein air workshops, painting travels, and even at Streamline events such as Plein Air Live, the world's first online art conference. Keep reading to see if you've shared some of these special moments!
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Bowers Harbor
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Bowers Harbor" by Jill Stefani Wagner.
PleinAir Podcast 199: Interview with Watercolor Artist Pablo Rubén
In this episode, Eric interviews Spanish watercolor artist Pablo Rubén on the international plein air painting scene, and more.
The Best Plein Air Easels for Artists
What’s the best easel for plein air painting? We asked, and you answered! Dozens of artists share what their favorite plein air easels are, including why they’re top choice.
Preview the Upcoming PleinAir Magazine (Dec 2020/Jan 2021)
Enjoy a sneak peek at some of the articles coming up in the Dec/Jan 2021 issue of PleinAir Magazine, showcasing the top artists and emerging talents making news in the plein air community today.
Featured Artwork: Linda Mutti
High Desert Beauty by Linda Mutti
12 x 20 in.
Pastel on mounted Uart paper
$1400
Available through the artist
“High Desert Beauty is a culmination of studies done...
The How of Painting Clouds and Sky
In case you missed it: We received a wide variety of submissions from an earlier Winter Sky Challenge. So what did we see when we looked at the paintings? Two things.
Featured Artwork: Deepali Kapatkar
Machu Picchu by Deepali Kapatkar
12 x 9 in.
Available through the artist
“Last year, I hiked up the Classic Inca Trail to the 15th century Inca...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Julia Lesnichy
When you come from a relatively flat part of Russia, thrilling mountain vistas are both a joy and a challenge. Just ask Julia Lesnichy.