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The “Point” (and History) of Quick Draw
Acclaimed painter Ned Mueller has some fascinating thoughts about the origins of this popular practice we think you’ll enjoy.
PleinAir Podcast 210: James Willis on Painting Architecture and More
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric interviews British artist James Willis on painting buildings and cityscapes, art history, and more.
Plein Air Art Through the Decades
In continued celebration of our 10th anniversary of Plein Air Magazine, we follow one timeline that reveals how we got to this moment.
Featured Artwork: Cynthia Rosen
The Lights of Morro Bay
By Cynthia Rosen
Oil on panel
30 x 48 in.
Contact the artist about this artwork
Just try to keep up with artist Cynthia...
Get Outside! Plein Air Events for April 2021
Spring is here, and so are these in-person plein air painting opportunities. Check out these upcoming events from our Artists' and Collectors' Ultimate Guide to Painting Events and Organizations.
Not Idle in Winter: Dawn Whitelaw
We can't show one of the most interesting things Tennessee artist Dawn Whitelaw does in winter to make her plein air paintings better...
Featured Artwork: Laurel Daniel
Flying High is Laurel Daniel’s response to the marsh skies on the Georgia coastline, a location she returns to often.
PleinAir Podcast 204: John Michael Carter on Painting Composition and More
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric interviews plein air and studio painter John Michael Carter on realism in art, the process of learning and finding one's voice, and painting elements such as composition and focal points, and more.
PleinAir Podcast 202: From the Art Dealer Diaries, Part 2
In this second half of Eric's interview on the Art Dealer Diaries Podcast with Mark Sublette, Eric shares his interesting path to publishing and how Plein Air grew into a convention, Salon, and more. Listen and be inspired as he talks about the importance of doing what you love.
PleinAir Podcast 201: From the Art Dealer Diaries, Part 1
In this special edition, listen to an interview with Mark Sublette of the Art Dealers Diaries podcast as he interviews Eric Rhoads about his path from the radio business to art, how he keeps up with his daily live videos with other artists, and much more.
Preview the Upcoming PleinAir Magazine (February/March 2021)
Enjoy a sneak peek at some of the articles coming up in the February/March issue of PleinAir Magazine, showcasing the top artists and emerging talents making news in the plein air community today.
PleinAir Salon November 2020 Winners Revealed
Cynthia McBride, McBride Gallery owner, has revealed her selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon November Art Competition.
Watch: California Art Club Honors Eric Rhoads
"We recognize that ... Eric has helped to dramatically expanded the interest in and appreciation of traditional art forms among both artists and collectors," said the CAC. Watch Eric's heartfelt award acceptance speech here.
Your 2021 Plein Air Ultimate Guide
It's here! Your 2021 Ultimate Guide to Plein Air Events & Organizations, a free resource from PleinAir Magazine. Bookmark this link today so you can refer to it all year long!
From Coast to Coast
In a year filled with confusion and anxiety, we’ve also seen incredible displays of ingenuity. Artists, organizers, and gallery owners adjusted, finding ways to stay active and relevant. See how we explore this, and more, in the new issue of PleinAir Magazine.
Featured Artwork: Debra Joy Groesser AIS, PAACM, APA, LPAPA, RMPAP
Still Waters
10 x 20 in.
oil on linen panel
This piece is entitled “Still Waters.” The scene is the view from the public beach in Ephraim,...
Why I Start in the Field
How do you capture that combination of light, aroma, temperature, and freshness of an early morning walk? Mark Fehlman shares his insights on painting landscapes in this guest blog post.
PleinAir Podcast 196: George Gallo on Making Movies and Art
In this PleinAir Podcast, Eric interviews movie director and plein air artist George Gallo, who takes us behind the scenes of his first movie, "Local Color." They also discuss painting for yourself versus the market; plein air compared to studio painting; and how the act of painting informs his film work.
Free Viewing: Joseph McGurl on Painting Landscapes
Today, we're traveling into the minds of great artists to discover how they rose to a level of unsurpassed mastery of painting landscapes in “Painting Light and Atmosphere” with Joseph McGurl.
Preview the Upcoming PleinAir Magazine (Dec 2020/Jan 2021)
Enjoy a sneak peek at some of the articles coming up in the Dec/Jan 2021 issue of PleinAir Magazine, showcasing the top artists and emerging talents making news in the plein air community today.



















