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Not What, But How
"It has become my goal to remove the cloud of inferiority that seems to be attached to ..."
Highlights and Winners from the 25th Annual LPAPA Invitational
Enjoy the following highlights from the 25th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, where 28 awards were presented with cash and prizes valued at over $55,000.
Pastel Landscape Painting Demo: The Fine Art of Fine-Tuning
For this New Mexico painter, pastel is the ideal vehicle for capturing the oft-hidden details of the desert.
Then and Now: Making a Pure Record
Plein air artist Jill Carver made some big changes about 10 years ago, focusing on becoming the best painter she can be. Here's how.
A Two-Way Street
Artists need viewers to complete their vision and provide financial support so they can continue presenting their gift to the world. At the same time ...
I Chose Watercolor, But Not Because I Liked It
An interview with Keiko Tanabe on why she paints en plein air with watercolor, her journey to becoming a professional artist, and more.
Monet’s Anathema
As a plein air artist, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about Claude Monet ...
Mini Demo: Designing a Clear Path to the Focal Point
See how Michele Usebelli paints a winter barn scene in three steps in this mini-less from Plein Air Today and PleinAir Magazine.
A Renoir of Monet
While staying with Claude Monet at his home in the village of Argenteuil on the outskirts of Paris, Pierre-Auguste Renoir captured ...
These Are Some Hot Artists
We love to hear from the Plein Air Today community! The following is part of a series that spotlights artists who love painting outdoors.
“French Curve” Tells a Story, and Wins
Artist Peggy Immel has revealed her selections for the winners in the June 2023 PleinAir Salon. See who won here!
Monet’s Hat Tip to Boudin
As a plein air artist, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about those who have helped start this movement in some way, and be inspired ...
It’s Good to Be “Domesticated”
The plein air landscape painting "Domesticated" by Naomi Tiry Salgado won the Dan Guida Best of Show Award at this year's Red Wing Arts Plein Air event.
Understanding Paint Tube Labels
Learn to decipher the codes, names, and symbols printed on your tubes of paint, and discover what they mean for you and what you’re trying to achieve in your work.
Arte in Loco
In addition to painting, the entire town was animated with parades, games, cultural and technological demonstrations, and many other activities.
We Say Goodbye to Lyn Boyer
The plein air community is feeling a wave of shock this morning as we've recently learned that artist Lyn Boyer has passed away.
The Last Cast
Before the fishing industry disappears completely from the East Coast landscape, plein air painter Kirk McBride is documenting what’s left of this once-thriving way of life.
Wishy-Washy Watercolor? Far From It!
Georgia Mansur reveals how watercolor contributes to her personal aesthetic and enhances her preferred way of working, and why it's the perfect medium for painting en plein air.
“Looking For a Way Out” Found a Way In
Catherine Saks of Saks Gallery has revealed her selections for the winners in the April 2023 PleinAir Salon.
Opportunity: Paint the Cherry Blossoms in Japan With Us
Major Announcement for Plein Air Painters Seeking Extraordinary Experiences: This is a Rare Opportunity to Paint Japan in Cherry Blossom Season!