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5 Paintings of Plein Air Artists
We're honored to share with you the top finalists and winner of the "Best Painting of an Artist in Plein Air" category of the recent Artist and Selfie Painting Competition.
PleinAir Podcast 193: Italian Artist Francesco Fontana on Watercolor and More
In this Plein Air Podcast with Eric Rhoads, listen to Fontana tell us about what it was like to continue living as an artist in Italy during the initial Covid outbreak; his approach to painting watercolor and his advice for painting cities and for finding the right colors to use; and more.
The Wild Side: Plein Air Paintings Available Now
"The Wild Side Art Show and Sale" is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a virtual exhibition. More than 80 paintings that highlight Catalina Island’s wildlands, Avalon, and Two Harbors were created by 10 nationally-recognized plein air artists.
Plein Air Watercolor: From Sketch to Finish
See how this outdoor painter considered her options for capturing a “Joyful Day” on paper at Acadia National Park.
Plein Air Heritage: Thomas Fearnley (1802-1842)
As a plein air painter, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about historic artist Thomas Fearnley, who alternated between large, composed landscapes meant for exhibition and smaller, plein air oil sketches.
Why Plein Air? It’s Natural
A growing number of artists embrace the genre, yet others are skeptical. Why do some gravitate toward painting outside while others say, “Why bother with the hassle?”
PleinAir Salon September 2020 Winners Revealed
Helena Fox of Helena Fox Fine Art, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Inspiration From India: Plein Air Artist Prafull Sawant
Surrounded by Hindu temples, river banks, old Indian homes, and narrow lanes, this watercolor artist was born to paint en plein air.
8 Sunrise and Sunset Paintings by Plein Air Artists
To capture these fleeting moments of color and drama, plein air painters must work quickly and home in succinctly on the stories they want to tell.
PleinAir Podcast 192: Josh Clare on Painting in the Snow and More
In this episode Eric interviews Josh Clare, who shares the surprising advice he got about how to excel at painting and experience substantial growth as an artist; the first thing he looks for when beginning a plein air painting; studio vs plein air landscapes; saving a painting that wasn't working; and more.
Plein Air Grand Marais – 2020 Winners
2020 has proven to be a challenging year to organize events where people gather in groups. But outdoor painting is a perfect pandemic-avoidance activity, even if some painters are more home-bound than others...
PleinAir Podcast 191: French Impressionist Painter Antonin Passemard
In this episode Eric interviews French Impressionist painter Antonin Passemard, who shares what it was like to study art through the Repin Academy; why it can be easier to teach someone painting if they've never had an art lesson; how to make one element the "main character" of your painting; and more!
PleinAir Podcast 190: Carolyn Anderson On The Language of Art and More
In this episode Eric interviews Carolyn Anderson on what it was like to work at Disney's' Imagineering workshop and how it influenced her as an artist; why we have such a hard time with edges; the important art book written by a neuroscientist, and more!
9th Annual PleinAir Salon Winners Announced – Live Online
Watch the PleinAir Salon announcements unfold and feel the excitement with us when you watch the 2020 version of a thrilling awards ceremony for these deserving artists.
PleinAir Podcast 189: Qiang Huang on Art as a Science and More
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Eric interviews artist Qiang Huang on how he discovered plein air painting, the color theory app he created for artists, what he learned from Richard Schmid, and much more!
PleinAir Salon August 2020 Winners Revealed
George Billis of the George Billis Gallery, NYC and LA, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Podcast 188: Thomas W. Schaller on Painting the “Light” in Watercolor and More
Welcome to the PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads. In this episode Eric interviews the world famous watercolorist Thomas W. Schaller on bad painting habits,...
PleinAir Podcast 187: Georgia Mansur on Acrylic Plein Air Painting and More
In this week's Plein Air Podcast, Eric interviews Georgia Mansur, an American artist living and working in Australia for most of her life - you don't want to miss this one!
Plein Air Paint Like a Boy Scout: Be Prepared!
Award-winning plein air painter Kathleen Dunphy knows a thing or two about maximizing her time in the field. Here, she shares four secrets to staying at the ready for whenever inspiration strikes.
PleinAir Podcast 186: Art Curator Timothy Standring on Contemporary and Historic Painters
In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Timothy Standring, who is the Curator Emeritus of the Denver Art Museum, an art historian, author, and much more.