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PleinAir Podcast Episode 105: Richard McKinley on Painting Landscapes in Nature and More
This week’s podcast guest is landscape painter Richard McKinley, who shares why it becomes more difficult to paint over time; his advice for painting as a professional artist; and much more.
PleinAir Podcast Episode 104: Jim McVicker on Painting Outdoors Since 1973
In this week’s podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews oil painter Jim McVicker, who “was hooked immediately” on art when he first used acrylics to copy paintings from a book. He shares how to get the most out of the plein air experience, and much more!
How to Enter Your First Plein Air Event and Survive!
Applying to and participating in your first juried plein air event can be an overwhelming experience, but the rewards both professionally and personally are undeniable.
PleinAir Podcast Episode 103: Cindy Baron on Becoming a Professional Artist
Listen as Cindy Baron shares her advice for artists and how she used the money from her art sales to invest back into her passion for painting, how she figured out ways to spend less by learning skills such as how to frame her own art, and more.
PleinAir Podcast Episode 102: Richard Lindenberg
In the latest PleinAir Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Richard Lindenberg, who explains that being a professional artist isn’t something he’d recommend for everyone. See why when you listen here.
The First 15 Minutes of Plein Air Painting
Virginia Vovchuk, organizer of “Plein Air on the Santa Cruz,” shares the list of show winners and takes us behind the scenes into her painting experiences.
PleinAir Podcast Episode 101: Watercolor Artist Barbara Tapp
It took watercolor artist Barbara Tapp seven years of doing *this* to transition from drawing as an architectural illustrator to becoming a true painter. Learn what, and be inspired, in this week’s PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads. Bonus: Includes a Marketing Minute on using social media and pricing your art!
Plein Air Painters of New Mexico — 2018 Winners
We recently announced the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico juried exhibition. The winners have been chosen, and they are ...
Overcoming the Difficulties of Painting en Plein Air
Six outstanding plein air painters share useful tips that helped them push through those early struggles. Learn how they assimilate landscape overload and use all the material gathered on-site when creating larger studio works.
Handling the Competition at Plein Air Painting Events
Having been an avid outdoorsman for most of his life, Ohio artist Robin Roberts easily made the transition from studio design work to plein air painting.
PleinAir Podcast Episode 100: Mark Fehlman
Can you believe this is our 100th episode of the PleinAir Podcast?! That’s 100 interviews with today’s artists and experts. Listen to this latest episode, featuring impressionist painter Mark Fehlman, and see why after “about 40,000 hours” of painting, he’s just getting started.
Beyond the Art Studio Walls: Painting en Plein Air
Go alongside an artist who left the studio, left his car, and left the trail, to find the perfect painting spot.
Harford Plein Air Festival Winners
See who won awards at this plein air festival, hosted by the Maryland Center for the Arts. Also, get the details you need to enter or attend the 2019 event.
PleinAir Podcast Episode 99: Gay Faulkenberry
Oklahoma artist Gay Faulkenberry is a Signature Member of the Plein Air Painters of America. In this educational conversation, Faulkenberry tells us the importance of planning your palette and keeping your colors in the same place for color mixing, and much more!
Art News: Plein Air Painters of New Mexico Juried Exhibition
The 10th National Juried Members Exhibition is a juried show and sale of original two-dimensional plein air artworks. Discover the dates and details in this preview!
Plein Air Invitational at Zion National Park
Twenty-four award-winning artists will provide in-park demonstrations, interactive wet-paint exhibits, and special receptions with proceeds benefiting Zion’s education programs — connecting thousands of children to the Zion experience. Learn the 2018 dates and more here.
Birthdays, Bucket Lists, and 25 Plein Air Painting Trip Tips
Milessa Murphy Stewart shares her experiences of painting in the snow for the first time. See why she describes her plein air painting trip as “exhilarating, captivating, and awe-inspiring,” and why you should start making plans to treat yourself to a similar trip.
August–September 2018 PleinAir Salon Winners Revealed
Elaine Adams has revealed her selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon bi-monthly art competition.
PleinAir Podcast Episode 98: Peggy Immel
Be inspired today when you listen to this enlightening conversation between Publisher Eric Rhoads and his featured guest, Peggy Immel, who shares her artistic journey of being a stay-at-home mom, moving to Taos, overcoming plein air fears, and more!
PleinAir Podcast Episode 97: Michael Holter
Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews American Impressionist Michael Holter in this week’s PleinAir Podcast. Holter shares why painting outdoors is a “vital” part of his artistic process, even when he’s back in the art studio, and much more!