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Should You Enter an Art Competition?
When it comes to art competitions, is it worth entering?
March 2024 Painting Events – In-Person and Online
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
This Helped My Art Journey
A special spotlight on someone from the plein air painting community you may not know yet: Hector Arcuna on his Aha moment, and more.
Joe Paquet: Shaping Our Image, on Canvas and in Life
In this PACE artist spotlight, Joe Paquet shares his perspective on the struggles and rewards of being a professional artist.
We Say Goodbye to Joe Anna Arnett
Joe Anna Arnett, distinguished artist, died on the evening of February 3, 2024, at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after a long battle with cancer.
Salon First Place: “A Stunning Painting”
Artist Camille Przewodak has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Always a Student
Whether you’re an artist, collector, or art enthusiast, I hope you’ll learn something new in this issue that expands and enriches your enjoyment of plein air painting, or landscape art in general.
February 2024 Painting Events – In-Person and Online
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Demo: How to Paint Mountains with Watercolor
View a free 7-step lesson on how to paint a beautiful mountain scene with watercolor while not striving for "perfection."
My Greatest Teacher
A special spotlight on someone from the plein air painting community you may not know yet: Erin Spencer on her Aha moment, and more.
Endless Agate Beach: A Beautiful Orchestration of Shapes and Color
Artist Skip Whitcomb has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
A Rural Heart, in Art and Life
This watercolor artist pushes pause on our distracted, modern lives, and invites us to consider overlooked moments of natural beauty.
Artist Randy Sexton Passes Away
Plein air artist Randall (Randy) Sexton passed away in his studio on Sunday evening, December 11th. Our community is both shocked and heartbroken. We were asked on behalf of Randy's widow to share this news and what happened.
Different Strokes for Different Folks? (Maybe)
Can minority artists find success following the same career paths as their white counterparts?
Rex Brandt (1914-2000), California Scene Painter
As a plein air artist, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about "California Scene Painter" Rex Brandt here.
Gifts for Artists: Your 2023 Holiday Shopping Guide
This list has it all: gorgeous frames, beautiful paints, and a special section of gifts under $50!
My Favorite Place to Paint: Mission San Juan Capistrano
"I find that painting at the Mission brings a peace to painting that one does not normally experience when painting in the center of town."
John Constable: A Student of the Sky
Plein Air Heritage: John Constable felt that a thorough understanding of the formation of clouds, their influence on the quality of light...
Passion and Desire: Foundations of the Artistic Process
An interview with artist C.W. Mundy; The following is part of a series featuring a leader in the art community who will be joining us on the faculty of Realism Live, November 9-11, 2023.
November 2023 Painting Events – In-Person and Online
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!