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PleinAir Podcast 185: Rose Frantzen on Philosophies of Art and More
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Eric interviews Rose Frantzen, who shares some of the deepest thinking about painting you may have ever heard.
PleinAir Salon July 2020 Winners Revealed
John Manzari, Director of Meyer Gallery, has revealed his selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon July competition.
Plein Air Heritage: James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903)
As a plein air painter, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about artist James McNeill Whistler here.
Driggs Plein Air Winners
The 9th Annual Driggs Plein Air Festival recently announced the winners of this year's competition. Judges included renowned artist Patrick Saunders and fine art consultant Scott Jones.
PleinAir Podcast 184: Brienne Brown on Painting with Watercolor and More
In this episode Eric interviews watercolor artist Brienne Brown on painting outdoors, framing watercolors, and much more.
This Month: Plein Air in Fort Wayne, Indiana
From an exhibition featuring Brienne Brown, Nancie King Mertz, and John Lasater to artist paint outs and pop ups, the Fort Wayne Artists Guild is celebrating plein air all month.
Avoiding Lyme Disease, a Plein Air Painter’s Nemesis
“Many people who have had Lyme disease are terrified of going outdoors again.” That’s Deborah Lazar, a Vermont artist and a victim of Lyme disease, explaining why you and all of your plein air painting friends want to avoid this affliction. How? Lazar has some tips.
PleinAir Podcast 183: Mary Longe Shares Advice for Starting a Plein Air Group
In this episode Eric interviews Mary Longe of the Plein Painters of Chicago on a common topic: how to have a successful plein air group.
3 Supplies For Your Plein Air Oil Toolkit
Think you’ve got your plein air oil supply list nailed down? Think again. Landscape painter John Crump takes the myth out of some plein air oil painting conventional wisdom. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started in plein air painting, you might be surprised by some of his hard-won findings.
PleinAir Podcast 182: PleinAir Live Women’s Panel on the Art-Life Balance
In this episode Eric interviews Sherrie McGraw, Jane Hunt, and Kathleen Hudson in an "Art-Life Balance" roundtable. Enjoy this exclusive segment from Plein Air Live.
PleinAir Salon June 2020 Winners Revealed
Jean Stern has revealed his selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon competition. Discover the winners and learn how to enter your best paintings and drawings today.
Hundreds Gather Online for Plein Air Live
At Plein Air Live, we welcomed artists from all over the world and from a variety of artistic backgrounds. From painting demonstrations with live Q&As to mini Zoom rooms for getting to know each other better, the week was filled with educational moments and a feeling of community. Keep scrolling to see more from this historic event.
Changes for Door County Plein Air 2020
"We had to find a way to continue the event is some way - for us, our supporters and the artists, who have been hit especially hard by closures and cancellations," said PenArt Executive Director Catherine Hoke.
9 Plein Air Painting Sketches
Contemporary Impressionist painter Anne Blair Brown says she "connected with plein air painting on a whole new level." Learn how...
PleinAir Podcast 181: Jill Carver on Values, Shapes, and More
In this episode Eric interviews Jill Carver on the four principles of art that she'll discuss during Plein Air Live, and much more.
The 7 “C”s Criteria for a Plein Air Judge
Minnesota plein air painter Bob Upton takes the responsibility of being a plein air competition judge seriously. Here, he outlines his seven “C”s criteria for judging artwork.
National Museum of Wildlife Art: 2020 Plein Air Fest
This year, rather than watching artists work on the Sculpture Trail, videos on the museum's social media channels and website will showcase paintings in progress and interviews with the painters.
PleinAir Podcast 180: Kevin Macpherson on Painting in Mexico and More
In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews artist, author, and teacher Kevin Macpherson on his upcoming demonstrations for Plein Air Live (which includes a live Q&A), and much more.
Daytime Television Embraces Plein Air Painter
Aaron Schuerr shares what it was like to be on the Kelly Clarkson show, and how Instagram helped to get him there.
Forty Fridays, Same Scene, All En Plein Air
Norwegian painter Magne Myhren began a fascinating plein air project that involved finding the perfect scene before painting it 40 times.



















