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Mary Garrish on the PleinAir Podcast

PleinAir Podcast 168: Mary Garrish on Cold Wax Medium and More

In this episode Eric interviews Mary Garrish on painting outdoors, using cold wax, and much more.
PleinAir Podcast - Lois Griffel - OutdoorPainter.com

PleinAir Podcast 164: Lois Griffel on Impressionism and More

In this episode Eric interviews portrait and landscape painter Lois Griffel, who talks about discipline versus talent, and much more.

Featured Artwork: Beth Bathe

Return of The Swallows 16 x 20 in. oil on panel $2,000 Available at Church Street Gallery, West Chester, Pennsylvania, February 14 – March 28, 2020 Highly influenced by...
Chuck Waldman on the PleinAir Podcast - OutdoorPainter.com

PleinAir Podcast 156: Oil Painter Chuck Waldman on Art Materials and More

In this episode, we welcome landscape oil painter Chuck Waldman, who was a family practitioner before he became a full-time artist.
Quotes for artists - Peggy Immel - OutdoorPainter.com

6 Inspirational Quotes for Artists

In this special round-up from Plein Air Magazine, we’re bringing you some of the most inspiring quotes for artists that we’ve seen yet!
Mitch Baird, “Boat Builders Shop,” 2017, oil, 16 x 20 in., Private collection, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Boat Builders Shop

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Boat Builders Shop” by Mitch Baird.
Painting the landscape - Shelby Keefe - OutdoorPainter.com

Spotlight on Plein Air Painter Shelby Keefe

Shelby Keefe shares her inspiration for painting the landscape in this recent interview.
Watercolor painting - OutdoorPainter.com

Is That Watercolor?

Help us congratulate Angus McEwan, a recent winner of the bi-monthly PleinAir Salon, and enjoy this exclusive Q&A with the artist, who shares his biggest challenges, his advice for others, and the answer to a common question he hears about his watercolor paintings.
Michele Usibelli, “Picnic at the Point,” 2018, gouache, 9 x 12 in., Private collection, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Picnic at the Point

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Picnic at the Point” by Michele Usibelli.
Plein air oil paintings - OutdoorPainter.com

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Cove View

In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.

Featured Artwork: Carl Bretzke

Tracks On River Ice 22 x 40 in. Oil on linen 2019 Available Through Grenning Gallery, Sag Harbor, NY January seemed colder than usual this year. As a result...
Plein air oil paintings - OutdoorPainter.com

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Blackwater Refuge

In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
Cloudscape

On Landscape Painting and Embracing an Unexpected Turning Point

Devin Michael Roberts has achieved remarkable success at plein air events by taking full advantage of these three things.
Plein air heritage: Edward Dufner artist

The “Painter of Sunshine”

The year 1910 marked a dramatic shift in Edward Dufner’s style...

Painting on Location Without Chemicals

Pennsylvania artist Beth Bathe uses water-mixable oils, which have some of the characteristics of oils, acrylics, and watercolors. See why you may want to use these paints and avoid oil solvents.
Advice for artists - Plein air painting events - OutdoorPainter.com

How to Enter Your First Plein Air Event and Survive!

Applying to and participating in your first juried plein air event can be an overwhelming experience, but the rewards both professionally and personally are undeniable.
Painting advice for artists - OutdoorPainter.com

What’s an Artist to Do With ALL That Green?

For artists, the color green can be very daunting and, often, the way an artist handles this tricky color can denote rather quickly where they might be in their skill level as a painter. Here are some tips to help you handle the greens in your next painting.

Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Brienne M. Brown

This Pennsylvania painter is looking forward to her annual “shot in the arm” at the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE). What does she mean by that?
Color value advice for artists

The Value of Black and White

Black and white are values, but painting with them is also of great value. Learn more in this guest blog post from color expert John Pototschnik.
Plein air watercolor artist Sean Friloux

Along the River’s Edge: Painting NOLA en Plein Air

With music pouring onto the streets from every corner of the city, Sean Friloux finds a unique vantage point from which to capture New Orleans in tonal watercolors.