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Plein Air Paintings Raise More Than $180,000
The 9th Annual “Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show and Sale” drew art lovers who admired and purchased Catalina Island–inspired art by 11 nationally recognized plein air painters.
Winners From the Recent “En Plein Air Texas” Event
A whirlwind week of over 400 paintings about West Texas has come and gone! See who took home awards from En Plein Air Texas this year.
Ohio Plein Air Society: A “Movable Feast”
Participants painted southern Ohio landscapes that included small-town scenes, urban sights in downtown Cincinnati, and Midwest farms. Learn more about this — and the next event — here.
PleinAir Podcast 148: Mark Boedges on Painting Greens and More
In this week’s PleinAir Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews landscape painter Mark Boedges, who explains why he tends to avoid greens even though they show up in his landscape paintings.
Join Us for Plein Air Painting in Denver, Colorado
The world’s largest plein air event is about to get bigger. Discover two new reasons you don’t want to miss the 2020 Plein Air Convention!
Plein Air Painting in Yosemite: Joys and Challenges
Artists from the California Art Club share their experiences from — and advice for — painting in Yosemite.
Caught on Camera: Airplane Nearly Hits Plein Air Painters
There is one certain fact about painting en plein air: You should expect the unexpected. Dana Zier explains.
Your Plein Air Events Guide for November 2019
Looking for a local event next month? Check out these listings of plein air events from the Northeast to the Southwest, and beyond!
August/September 2019 PleinAir Salon Winners Revealed
Kathryn Mapes Turner, owner of Turner Fine Art, has revealed her selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon bi-monthly competition.
Plein Air Painting — “MacGyver” Style
When caught in a plein air painter’s paradise without all the “necessary” tools, Lori McNee got creative, and her horse helped. Here’s how...
PleinAir Podcast 146: Molly Siple on Building Your Art Career and More
In this week’s PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads, contemporary art historian and author Molly Siple talks about building your art career, and much more.
PleinAir Podcast 145: Matt Ryder on Painting in the Desert and More
In this week’s PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads, meet British artist Matt Ryder, who is a full-time artist working in Dubai, UAE.
Plein Air Moment: The Judgment of Paris
As a plein air painter, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about artist Claude Lorrain here.
2019 Plein Air Grand Marais Winners
See who took home awards (and survived a Nor’easter) in the 16th annual Plein Air Grand Marais competition.
PleinAir Podcast 143: Haidee-Jo Summers on Brushwork, Finding Painting Subjects, and More
In this week’s PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads, UK artist Haidee-Jo Summers tells us about her brushwork techniques for plein air, and much more!
Your Plein Air Events Guide for October 2019
Looking for a local event next month? Check out these listings of plein air events from the Northeast to the Southwest, and beyond!
PleinAir Podcast 142: Sharon Bamber’s 1,000-Mile On-Foot Painting Journey
In this week’s PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads, discover the story of Sharon Bamber, who walked - and painted - 1,000 miles with a donkey across the mountains of France and Spain.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Plein Air Artists
John Cosby mentored middle and high school students, who had the opportunity to experience first-hand how nature inspires art.
Plein Air Painting — On a Boat!
Watch a video clip of Debra Huse painting while on a boat and using a custom “rod-pochade.”
PleinAir Podcast 141: Scott Gellatly on Color, Oil Paints, and More
In this week’s PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads, you’ll learn more about paint than you thought you needed to know, especially if you want your paintings to last for future generations.



















