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Winners at the Wayne

32 national artists captured the majestic beauty of the Delaware Valley during the Wayne Art Center’s 2017 Plein Air Festival between May 8-13. We have a recap for you here that includes the talented winners.

Los Gatos in June

Stunning views, sunshine, art, and wine. Sound like a good time? The artists and dates are set for the 9th edition of Los Gatos Plein Air this summer. All you need to know is one click away!

Interest and Introduction

As the new editor of PleinAir Today, I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself and express the excitement I have at entering this remarkable world of outdoor painting. There’s a catch, however.

Plein Air Got Used

In a great way, of course! News emanating from Rockville, Utah, last week is a wonderful example of how outdoor painting benefits not only painters, collectors, and enthusiasts, but an entire historical community.

Plein Air Painting as Resistance

Jerry Fresia lives in Italy but has his pulse on the world — political, artistic, and otherwise. He believes that a plein air painter is a soul who struggles, and he sees parallels in the bigger picture. Do you agree?

Featured Artwork: John Pototschnik

“Land of Abundance” 35 x 65 in. Oil $18,900   The paintings of John Pototschnik (Poe-toe-sh-nick) bring into focus an “America We All Love”…an America of small towns, farms,...

They Won in Maui? Wowie!

The Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational is a bright spot each February, and on top of the fine weather and colorful views, some artists leave the event with awards. Who wowed the crowd this year?

Featured Artwork: Frank M. Costantino

“Bowsprit Singing” - Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Massachusetts Watercolor on Lana Hot Press Paper 15 x 22 in. Available from the Artist at [email protected] or 617.486.4766 PLEIN AIR–PRE-PAINTING Plein air...

Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Marla Baggetta Gives You Permission

Pastelist Marla Baggetta has a secret she uses every day to put her in the right frame of mind for painting.

Maui Invitational Commissions a Classical Music Piece

Twenty-six lucky artists will be spending late February in Hawaii painting in one of the plein air circuit’s most tempting events. The organizers of the Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational just made it more interesting with a commissioned piece for the area youth orchestra.

Not Too Early to Plan Painting Bluebonnets in Texas

Members of the Outdoor Painters Society will gather in Ennis, Texas, in May to paint bluebonnets. A member of OPS has some advice on this.

OPPORTUNITY: Plein Air Easton

The deadline for one of America’s most prestigious plein air events is coming up.

OPPORTUNITY: Los Gatos Plein Air in June

The Los Gatos Plein Air event, in California June 13-17, says it has something for every artist.

Featured Artwork: Larry Cannon

“Valley Sunset” Watercolor 10 x 14 in. Available at Lee Youngman Galleries Calistoga (Napa Valley), CA Email: [email protected] Telephone: (707) 942-0585 Website: www.leeyoungmangalleries.com About the Artist: Larry Cannon is a watercolor artist whose...

Featured Artwork: Larry Cannon

“Valley Cows” Watercolor 10 x 14 in. Available at Nancy Dodds Gallery, Carmel, CA Email: [email protected] Telephone: (831) 624-0346 Website: www.nancydoddsgallery.com About the Artist: Larry Cannon is a watercolor artist whose work...

OPPORTUNITY: Naples, FL in February

February is a good time to be someplace warm, and Naples, Florida, fits that bill. It also boasts a rich collector base. Lead Image:...

Sedona’s Stellar List of Winners

Sedona Plein Air in Arizona attracted some top talent for its recent event. Who won?   Here are the highlights.   Patrick Saunders won Best in Show with...

Taking Home $10K from Laguna Beach

In one of the most inspiring and beautiful painting spots in the country, some of the most talented plein air painters compete each fall...

Grand Canyon Celebration of Art

The Grand Canyon Celebration of Art always seems like one of most dazzling of plein air events, thanks in large part to its subject....

Featured Artwork: Carol Strock Wasson

"Willow Sunset"  pastel  24 x 30 in.About the Artist: Carol Strock Wasson’s recognition as an award winning artist keeps her in-demand as a painter and instructor. Her...