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A Cultural Heritage Plein Air Event
Enjoy a mini recap from the Johnson County Center for the Arts.
The Ties That Bind
Artists find inspiration in the landscape and in one another’s work; art lovers share their appreciation for the paintings by ...
Featured Artwork: Antwan Ramar
Antwan Ramar: “Painting in those golden hours of fleeting light is one of my favorite practices. Every scene looks stunning at those special times....
Artist Spotlight: Kathleen Gray Farthing
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Kathleen Gray Farthing: While out painting, the question I am most often asked is, “How...
Better With Time
Elements of wear and tear in Mat Barber Kennedy’s textural watercolors show signs of life and how we live it.
Broken Color: Impressionism in Pastel
This Maryland artist finds that the color sense and paint application that define Impressionism perfectly suit her approach to working with pastels.
Plein Air Podcast 226: Eric Rhoads on the Creators Studio with Jeff Olson
Jeff Olson interviews Eric Rhoads about everything from his career path in radio broadcasting to the publishing industry, overcoming creative fears, having confidence to follow your dreams, and more.
Plein Air Podcast 225: Jill Stefani Wagner
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Jill Stefani Wagner. In the interview, they discuss the world of plein air painting for beginners and experienced artists.
Artist Spotlight: Tina Bohlman
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Tina Bohlman: My mom & great grandmother were both gifted artists and luckily some of...
9 Ways to Improve Your Quick Painting / Pochade Skills
Quick painting trains our reflexes and judgment; it improves the observation of the eyes and drawing skills of the hand.
Plein Air Watercolors with a Western Flair
Drawn to rural, gritty, and seemingly mundane subjects, this artist loves the authenticity, immediacy, and raw honesty of painting watercolors en plein air.
Making Connections
In this issue of PleinAir Magazine, we celebrate artists who find inspiration close to home or in unfamiliar territory. They share a connection to one another, to the landscape, and to those collectors they inspire with their work.
Featured Artwork: Krentz Johnson
Krentz Johnson: Creature Comforts from Santa Ysabel Preserve, Desert Flames in Anza Borrego Desert and Swim Club Paint San Clemente Competition have one thing...
Featured Artwork: Antwan Ramar
Antwan Ramar: I absolutely love Plein Air, but man, can it start to look BORING at times. I think the beauty of Plein Air...
A Volunteer with a Big Heart
In addition to painting beautiful landscapes that document a moment in time, plein air painters are out there making a big difference for individuals in many ways.
Artist Spotlight: Keary Kautzer
Where do you find inspiration for painting?
Keary Kautzer: I find inspiration to do a painting from just about everywhere. It could be some flowers...
Adventures in Pure Color with Pastels
Molly Lipsher finds pastel the perfect medium for capturing the light, colors, and textures of the Western landscape.
Plein Air Painting in the “Gateway to the Driftless Region”
Plein air news from Minnesota: See who took home prizes at this year's Red Wing Arts Plein Air Festival. Is anyone you know included?
Ditch the Guilt, and Other Ways to Be a Successful Artist
What does it mean to be a woman in plein air? Brenda Boylan shares her experiences in this article excerpt from PleinAir Magazine.
How to Prepare for Plein Air Painting Competitions
If you're ready to participate in painting competitions, check out this important advice on what to bring, how to prepare, what to expect during the event, and what to do afterward.