Latest Salon Winner: A Seascape That’s “Strong” in All the Ways
Master Artist William A. Schneider has revealed his selections for the November 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Painting of the Week: “Where the Buffalo Roam, Isaiah 40:31”
"Where the Buffalo Roam, Isaiah 40:31" is an oil painting born from a deep connection to the wild heart of Yellowstone National Park in the Lamar Valley and a reflection on endurance and hope.
10 Tiny Treasures
Working on a surface 12 x 16 inches or smaller allows artists to respond quickly to shifting light and fleeting moments. Quick doesn’t mean easy, though ...
Elaine Adams, Director of American Legacy Fine Arts, has revealed her selections for the October 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Painting of the Week: “Morning at the Marsh”
Even though the scene was rapidly changing with the sunrise, I slowed down and just concentrated on color notes, giving each stroke of color as a placeholder.
September Salon: Nature’s Rhythm Wins
Abigail McBride, Director of McBride Gallery, has revealed her selections for the September 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Painting of the Week: “Warm Reflections”
Plein air painter Farley Lewis shares the story behind his acrylic work, "Warm Reflections," which he created at ...
Paintings that measure a foot or less offer versatility for painters looking to capture color notes, study a location, and sell to people with limited wall space or budget. Here's why some ...
“So Many Lovely Attributes” in this Salon Winner
Natasha Isenhour has revealed her selections for the August 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
13 Heartland Landscapes
In this showcase, 13 contemporary plein air painters bring new life to that enduring narrative, offering fresh interpretations of the middle-American landscape.
Salon Winner, Southside, is Simply Brilliant
Master artist Thomas W. Schaller has revealed his selections for the July 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Artist Larry Moore has revealed his selections for the June 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
7 Paintings of Faraway Places
Join these plein air painters as they journey beyond the familiar, setting up their easels in distant corners of the globe to capture the light, atmosphere, and essence of foreign lands with works that invite us to see the world through their eyes.
First Place: “Sunburst Upon a Tranquil Silence”
Dave Santillanes has revealed his selections for the May 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
One of the Best of This Generation
J. Ben Whiteside, owner of The Red Piano Gallery, has revealed his selections for the April 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Lori Putnam has revealed her selections for the March 2025 PleinAir Salon. They are ...