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Sometimes You Have to Get Wet to Find Your Inspiration
If you are in search of the perfect plein air experience and that all-important inspired location to paint, sometimes you must be willing to leave the beaten path and get your feet wet!
A Plein Air Festival with Our Friends to the Northeast
These painters take root in a community where arts and culture are a natural part of everyday life.
Editorial Submissions and Writer’s Guidelines
If you have an idea for PleinAir Magazine or the Plein Air Today newsletter, please follow these guidelines.
Where in the World Is Plein Air?
Today, no matter where you are, you can watch dozens of outdoor painters bring their works to fruition.
Art Exhibition: On Location in Malibu 2018
See what inspires John Cosby's plein air paintings of Malibu.
New Art Supplies on the Market? Yes, Please!
From colors and half pans to watercolor papers, brushes, easel accessories, and more — check out these exciting new art supplies for your next outing!
Greg Carmell: 5 Golden Rules Of Painting
Outdoor painter Greg Cartmell tells us about his first influences, including their memorable words of advice for painting.
Study to Studio: A Plein Air Art Exhibition
“From Study to Studio” highlights the beginning to end process that artists use to create their art — from original concept to final completion.
Featured Artwork: Debra Joy Groesser
View from Menor’s Ferry
11 x 14 in., oil on linen panel (plein air)
$1200 Available through Montgomery-Lee Fine Art, Park City, Utah.
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Featured Artwork: Cynthia Rosen
Coastal Blue
16 x 20 in., oil
$1800 Available from the artist
Cynthia became swept up in a passion for plein air painting after moving from New...
How I Got Out of My Comfort Zone and Improved My Art
In a place with constant activity, curious children, and vibrant scenery, Ellen Howard learned why it’s important to “get out of your own way” to make the most of an art workshop.
Plein Air Art, From the Magazine to a Private Collection
A painting featured in Plein Air magazine finds a home after being discovered by a reader who felt connected to it.
Announcing American Watercolor!
Streamline Publishing, the parent company of Plein Air and Fine Art Connoisseur magazines recently announced the launch of AmericanWatercolor.net, an exciting new online community for those who love and appreciate watercolor.
Convention Preview: Find Spiritual & Personal Support
During her presentation at the Plein Air Convention & Expo, Tennessee artist Kathie Odom will reveal that she has been fortunate to find spiritual and personal support as her career skyrocketed to higher levels. What will she recommend to artists in Santa Fe?
Start Planning for 2018 Plein Air Events
With dozens of events to consider and deadlines looming, it’s time to plan your outdoor painting activities for 2018. Here is the news about a few upcoming events.
The Risks & Rewards of Foreign Plein Air Painting
Over the past 25 years, David E. Dallison has taken his portable watercolor equipment to more than 35 countries, sometimes ignoring travel warnings and political unrest. He is now being a bit more cautious since he is traveling with his young family. Here’s how he works with watercolors in distant locations.
A New Range of Landscape Painting Subjects
Sometimes artists redefine themselves and reach new collectors simply by painting a new range of landscape painting subjects...
Olmsted Plein Air Starts Early
Although the competitive festivities for the 2018 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational don’t take place until April 21-29, that doesn’t mean organizers can’t get things started a little early — with these.
Who’s Chasing Light in Northern Colorado?
If you’re around town in Fort Collins, Colorado, this week/weekend you might want to stop by the Carnegie Building on Matthews Street for a brilliant display of local plein air magic.
Featured Artwork: Susiehyer
“Winter Morning”
36 x 50 in.
Oil on canvas
Available through the artist
Susiehyer has been drawing and painting since she was a child. “I remember drawing a...