“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.

First place will receive a cash prize, plus all winners will be entered into the judging for the annual cash prizes, including the $15,000 grand prize for the best painting of the year, and they’ll see their painting on the cover of PleinAir™ Magazine. Could you be the next winner?

PleinAir Salon Winners Preview:

1st Place Overall: “Looking For a Way Out”

PleinAir Salon - Lana Privitera, "Looking for a Way Out," watercolor, 29 x 21 in. — Lana Privitera, “Looking for a Way Out,” watercolor, 29 x 21 in.

2nd Place Overall: “Innocence at Dawn”

PleinAir Salon - Carmen Drake (Owens), "Innocence at Dawn," oil, 10 x 8 in. — Carmen Drake (Owens), “Innocence at Dawn,” oil, 10 x 8 in.

3rd Place Overall: “Pastorale”

PleinAir Salon - Rosanna Gaddoni, "Stephanie, Lady of Stream," mixed media / Charcoal and graphite on toned paper, 26 x 19 in. — Rosanna Gaddoni, “Pastorale,” mixed media / Charcoal and graphite on toned paper, 26 x 19 in.

Best Plein Air Landscape: “The Old Painted Lady Mt Shasta”

Stefan Baumann, "The Old Painted Lady Mt Shasta," oil, 16 x 24 in. — Stefan Baumann, “The Old Painted Lady Mt Shasta,” oil, 16 x 24 in.

Best Plein Air Acrylic: “Big Sur Coastline”

John Hughes, "Big Sur Coastline," acrylic, 8 x 10 in. — John Hughes, “Big Sur Coastline,” acrylic, 8 x 10 in.

Best Plein Air Oil: “Autumn Reflections”

Sheryl Knight, "Autumn Reflections," oil, 12 x 16 in. — Sheryl Knight, “Autumn Reflections,” oil, 12 x 16 in.

Best Plein Air Pastel: “Reflections on Winter Past”

Lamya Deeb, "Reflections on Winter Past," pastel, 11 x 14 in. — Lamya Deeb, “Reflections on Winter Past,” pastel, 11 x 14 in.

Best Plein Air Watercolor / Gouache: “View from Cabin #2”

Deborah Chabrian, "View from Cabin #2," watercolor, 9 x 12 in. — Deborah Chabrian, “View from Cabin #2,” watercolor, 9 x 12 in.

Enter the PleinAir Salon Today

The next round of the PleinAir Salon has begun so hurry, as this competition ends on the last day of the month. See the rest of this month’s winners and enter your best art in the PleinAir Salon here.