Plein Air Collector

7 City Sights

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief, PleinAir Magazine

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7 Paintings of City Scenes > An urban scene provides a study in contrasts. Strong horizontals and verticals meet in dynamic fashion; compositions take on a grand scale; and lights and darks are thrown into stark relief. The 7 paintings of city scenes showcased here encourage us to slow down and enjoy the complex beauty that can be found amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.

Oil paintings of city scenes — Michele Usibelli, “Exploring Old Town,” 2020, oil, 12 x 9 in., Private collection, Plein air

Watercolor Paintings of city scenes — Catherine Hillis, “The Buzz Begins, Annapolis,” 2021, watercolor, 12 x 16 in., Private collection, Plein air

John Caggiano, "Still of the Night," 2018, oil, 12 x 16 in., Available from artist, Plein air — John Caggiano, “Still of the Night,” 2018, oil, 12 x 16 in., Available from artist, Plein air

Katherine Jennings, "View From the Highline," 2018, oil, 48 x 24 in., Available from artist, Studio from plein air study — Katherine Jennings, “View From the Highline,” 2018, oil, 48 x 24 in., Available from artist, Studio from plein air study

Dean Larson, "After the Rain," 2021, oil, 12 x 12 in., Private collection, Plein air and studio — Dean Larson, “After the Rain,” 2021, oil, 12 x 12 in., Private collection, Plein air and studio

The editorial above is part of a series that spotlights the work of accomplished plein air artists featured in PleinAir magazine.

Published bi-monthly, PleinAir magazine is focused on landscape paintings by historical and contemporary artists, art collections, events, and the process of creating plein air paintings. Beautifully designed with rich reproductions on high-quality paper, PleinAir features the top artists and artworks from around the world. Start your subscription here.

Story prepared for the web by Cherie Dawn Haas, Editor of Plein Air Today