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The Painting That Stopped Jill Carver in Her Tracks
"It does what a great painting should do, which is to conjure up real emotions - I held my breath, exhaled, and then stayed for a very long time.” Jill Carver reveals her selections for the February PleinAir Salon.
Landscape Painting Highlights from the First-Ever Acrylic Live
The Inaugural Acrylic Live came to an end recently, wrapping up with some of today’s best acrylic artists sharing all of their secrets, explaining their materials, and methods.
Happening Now: The Inaugural Acrylic Live!
This week, we’re seeing up-close-and-personal presentations during Acrylic Live, an online art conference unlike any other.
Impressionism, Sorolla, and the Color of Light
Seeing, understanding, and learning how to use color temperature in your work can elevate a so-so painting into a work of art.
An Edouard Manet Moment: The Monet Family in Their Garden at Argenteuil
After years of concentrating on dark-toned Spanish-influenced paintings, Edouard Manet had come to embrace his young friends’ practice of ...
The Most Magical Experiences
I admire those intrepid plein air painters who brave the elements to give us their unique takes on the season. If you’re up for it, Melanie Barash Levitt and Shari Blaukopf share their best tips for painting outdoors in the snow ...
Your March 2025 Painting Events and Deadlines
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
A Historic First in America’s Oldest City
The inaugural Winter Art Escape brought artists together for sunlit days of creativity, exclusive painting locations, and unforgettable camaraderie. From scenic coastal vistas to vibrant evening gatherings, this retreat proved that even winter can be the perfect season for inspiration. Read the full recap and start planning your next artistic adventure!
10-Minute Thumbnail Sketch Challenge: Southwest Parks
Get out your sketchbook and favorite drawing utensil, and watch this montage from Plein Air Today. The 10-minute video shows a variety of western landscapes you can use to practice drawing thumbnail sketches.
Wish You Were Here: The Winter Art Escape
Right now, a group of artists is enjoying the warmer temps of Florida during the Winter Art Escape in St. Augustine with Eric Rhoads, Publisher of PleinAir® Magazine.
What You Need to Paint Outdoors: The Beginner’s Guide
Use this guide to help you get started plein air painting with tips from artists who are willing to share their knowledge and wisdom.
Creating a Soft Effect in a Landscape Painting
Discover the step-by-step process Shanna Kunz uses to create her atmospheric landscape paintings. From building a strong composition with grids to adding subtle textures with sandpaper, explore how she balances color, value, and detail to bring her art to life.
Art Assignment: Relocate Your Senses
Discover how plein air painter Lorenzo Chavez transforms landscapes into artistic masterpieces by embracing sensory exploration, slowing down, and noticing the beauty around him. Learn how his unique approach to painting can inspire your creative journey.
A Moment in Art History: Waterfall in the Dingle at Badger Hall
Intended to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a physician, Peter De Wint instead pursued his love of art ...
Free Painting Lesson: Marking Light and Shade
Discover the art of capturing light and shadow with Heather Arenas in this free painting lesson. In her vibrant work "St. Armands Circle Corner," Heather shares how she builds her compositions from bold shapes, thoughtfully balancing warm sunlight and cool shadows.
Art Is Good For You
A growing body of evidence proves something the readers of PleinAir Magazine have long understood ...
When You Have Something to Say
As 2024 wraps up, I want to say thank you to everyone who is a part of our Plein Air Today community. You’ve shared your personal stories with us so we can in turn amplify them to other artists who are looking for inspiration and guidance on the journey.
The Painting That Has It All
Ned Mueller has revealed his selections for the winners in the October 2024 PleinAir Salon. They are ...
3 Aha Moments from PACE
While the Plein Air Convention takes place over several days, memories from it last forever, along with inspiring moments such as these.
In the Path of Inspiration
What are you going to do today to put yourself in the path of inspiration?