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Plein Air Pests, in 1889
In case you missed it: An art conservator made waves around the art world after she alerted curators that, as she examined Vincent van Gogh’s 1889 “Olive Trees” with a microscope, she had found something extraordinary.
Do I Really Want to Paint en Plein Air?!
From dealing with curious spiders to accidentally setting up on a nude beach might be enough to make one question plein air painting . . . Julie McGowan explains.
“Spring Training” Retreat Renews Friendships and Inspiration
With the 8th Annual Publisher’s Invitational in the Adirondacks now completed, it’s time to plan for the next “summer camp for artists.”
Outdoor Painters Spotlight: Plein Air Unleashed
Get to know this group of artists, whose passion for painting outdoors has led led them to build an annual event with a special goal.
PleinAir Art Podcast Episode 69: A Conversation with John Cosby
Be inspired by a conversation between Streamline Publishing’s Eric Rhoads and plein air (and studio) painter John Cosby.
Painting Abroad: Reflections and Advice
See through the eyes of four outdoor painters who traveled to Cuba to paint this “beautiful and complex” place.
Painting in Historic Havana: A Recap
Discover what this group of artists got to experience while visiting Cuba with Publisher Eric Rhoads. Hint: It included much more than plein air painting!
The Value of Art Retreats
Artists are used to taking workshops, which of course are great ways to learn. But what about events that are all painting, in a beautiful place with no workshop? It's trending - see why...
Your Plein Air Magazine Editorial Team
Plein Air Magazine: About Us > Meet your Publisher, Eric Rhoads; Editor-in-Chief, Kelly Kane; and Web Editor, Cherie Dawn Haas.
Artist Retreat Takes on Fall Colors!
Earlier this month PleinAir magazine publisher Eric Rhoads and about 60 artists gathered in Acadia National Parks’ Schoodic Point for a solid week of painting in a retreat called Fall Color Week. In the event’s third, and probably last, year in Maine, Rhoads’ intent was to expose painters to a painting experience that allowed them to get away from their day-to-day responsibilities while concentrating on continuous painting.
Glowing — and Flowing — Testimonial
Thoughts and paintings from the artists who attended the Publisher’s Invitational in the Adirondack mountains two weeks ago continue to pour in. Take a look at these fantastic works!
“Paint Camp” Exceeds Expectations
Nestled by a beautiful lake with a mountain view and the smell of deep green pines high in the mountains of upstate New York near the Canadian border is a camp for painters, which occurs just once a year. Like a camp for kids, instead of making pot holders and lanyards, adult campers make art… lots of art. Two paintings a day minimum.
Adirondack Glory
Nearly 100 artists have gathered with Publisher Eric Rhoads this week at Paul Smith College near the Canadian border for family, friendship, and a week-long plein air painting extravaganza.
There’s Still Time (and Spots!)
Who says summer camp is only for kids?! PleinAir magazine’s Eric Rhoads is inviting YOU to the Publisher’s Invitational Painters Camp in New York’s stunning Adirondack Mountains this June. There are only a few spots still available, so don’t wait!
Giant New Zealand Mosquitoes?
A travelogue about the recent Publisher’s Invitational Painters’ Trip to New Zealand, by Eric Rhoads of PleinAir Magazine
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Susan Nicholas Gephart and Experimentation
For Susan Nicholas Gephart, a pastel instructor at the upcoming Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE), art sometimes makes her feel like a mad scientist.
Who Won the PleinAir Salon?
Artist Kathy Anderson judged the August-September contest in the PleinAir Salon, awarding 20 honors, including a First Place winner with an unusual vantage point.
Deborah...
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Ryan S. Brown Might Shake Up Some Folks
Utah painter Ryan S. Brown wouldn’t ever want to do without plein air painting, but he doesn’t sell pieces done on location. Why?
“I paint...
Captured on Video: 100 Painters Create More than 850 Paintings in the ADK
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Many parts of the United States are already blazing hot, but about 100 painters enjoyed almost perfect...
Parting Shot: Plein Air Painter Eating Alfresco
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Plein air painters find a way to paint a wonderful picture out in the elements. So of...



















