Craig Reynolds, “Old 51 Stud,” 2015, oil, 12 x 16 in., Private collection, Plein air

Auto Inspo: 8 Plein Air Paintings of Cars and Trucks

Symbols of freedom, innovation, and adventure, automobiles have long captured the imagination of American artists. For some ...
Lana Privitera, "Looking for a Way Out," watercolor, 29 x 21 in.

“Looking For a Way Out” Found a Way In

Catherine Saks of Saks Gallery has revealed her selections for the winners in the April 2023 PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Salon - Bethann Moran Handzlik, "A Mind of Winter," oil, 33 x 32 in.

“A Mind of Winter” Wins

Timothy Standring, artist and Curator Emeritus, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
See how the creators of the paintings featured here made the most of this dynamic subject.
PleinAir Salon - Hui Li, "Metaphor of Plants Series No.8," oil, 59 x 71 in.

A “Metaphor of Plants” Wins Feb. PleinAir Salon

Scott Shields, who is the Ted and Melza Barr Chief Curator and Associate Director at the Crocker Art Museum, has revealed his selections for the winners in the February 2023 PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Salon - Charles Newman, "Corner of Riggs Street," oil, 18 x 24 in.

The Street Corner That Won the Salon

CW Mundy has revealed his selections for the winners in the January 2023 PleinAir Salon. See who took home first place ...
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.
Lance Rehs, Director of Rehs Contemporary Galleries, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Painting of people at a bar

While the Rest of the World Sleeps: 7 Night Paintings

While the rest of the world sleeps, nocturne painters venture out to capture the unique atmosphere and quality of light found when ...

“Phototaxis” Takes First Place

Rose Frantzen has revealed her selections for this round of the PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Salon - Winter's Last Flame

Winter’s Last Flame

Betty Billups won in the "Best Plein Air Only" category of the June 2021 PleinAir Salon monthly art competition. Here, we spotlight her winning work.
Artist William A. Suys, Jr has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Art collection - Painting by William Lawson

Plein Air Collectors: An Appreciation for History, Architecture, and Art

"I feel so humbled and honored to be a part of this incredible artist’s history.”
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!
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.
“A huge part of our love of plein air is that ..."

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