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Kimball Geisler, our Grand Prize Winner, accepting handshakes from fellow painters at PACE

“Tower of Towers” Takes Annual Salon

Congratulations to the incredible artists of the 12th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition from PleinAir™ Magazine!
One of the many moments of laughter and joy from the PACE Opening Ceremonies on Day 1

Unforgettable Moments – And It’s Only Day 1

The 10th Anniversary of the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) in Denver, Colorado kicked off with music, laughter, a celebrity guest, and even a little magic this year.
The Wayne Plein Air Festival

Winners at Wayne ’23

Wayne Art Center Announces 15th Annual Wayne Plein Air Festival Award Winners
Paul Kratter, "Changes, Mt. Diablo," 2022, oil on panel, 11 x 14 in.

View Through the Trees

Preview an exhibition of plein air paintings by Paul Kratter, taking place now at ...
PleinAir Salon - Bethann Moran Handzlik, "A Mind of Winter," oil, 33 x 32 in.

“A Mind of Winter” Wins

Timothy Standring, artist and Curator Emeritus, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
John MacArthur doing what he loves: painting outside

Nothing Will Stop Him From Painting Outside

Be inspired by this 77-year-old artist and his story of passion and persistence.
Skyscapes en plein air painting

8 Inspiring Skyscapes

See how the creators of the paintings featured here made the most of this dynamic subject.
Artist CW Mundy

See the Legendary C.W. Mundy Get this Award LIVE

PleinAir Magazine’s highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, is to be presented to C.W. Mundy LIVE at ...
Plein air painter - Mark Shasha, “Afternoon Serendipity,” Oil on canvas, 24" x 30"

The Most Honest Form of Painting

It's an exciting time to be an artist, especially a plein air painter. Find inspiration here with Mark Shasha.
PleinAir Podcast - John Stobart - OutdoorPainter.com

In Memory of a Maritime Legend

Today we are saddened to report on the death of a renowned artist who pursued his dream despite being once told, “You’re never going to put bread on the table with that kind of work.”
PleinAir Salon - Charles Newman, "Corner of Riggs Street," oil, 18 x 24 in.

The Street Corner That Won the Salon

CW Mundy has revealed his selections for the winners in the January 2023 PleinAir Salon. See who took home first place ...
Lynn Gertenbach painting during the Plein Air Convention

In Memoriam: Lynn Gertenbach

We are saddened to announce that impressionist painter Lynn Gertenbach has passed away. "Lynn was a ball of fire," said ...
PleinAir Salon - Rukiye Garip, "Winter Reflection," watercolor, 30 x 22 in.

Watercolor Wins First (and Second!)

Artist Kathleen Dunphy has revealed her selections for the winners in the December 2022 PleinAir Salon.
Actress Jane Seymour

Celebrity Coming to PACE in 2023

A film and television actress is coming to the Plein Air Convention & Expo this year. Who is it? Find out here ...
Jessica L. Bryant painting on location; as seen in the article "Are You Loving Nature to Death" in the February/March 2023 issue of PleinAir Magazine

Pay It Forward

As 2023 kicks into gear, what will you do to share your passion for plein air with others?
Artist Carrie Pill - Painting outdoors

How One Artist is Combining Painting and … Skiing?

Artist Carrie Pill paints and skis Vermont’s 20 alpine ski areas this season ...
John D Cogan, “Morning Virga,” 2017, acrylic, 16 x 20 in., Private collection, Plein air and studio

Get What You Came For

"When working in plein air, start with your most important elements," says John D. Cogan.
Steve Clark painting his favorite location: the desert at Anza Borrego, California

The Desert is #1

A Plein Air Today Reader Spotlight
Watercolor - "Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands, Utah" by Cindy Briggs

How I Create Flowing, Organic Lines with Watercolor

Inspiration from Cindy Briggs.
Painting Events - Artists during a paint-out at a Plein Air Convention & Expo (2019, San Francisco)

13 Things to Try in 2023

As we head into a new year, I’d like to invite you to join me in the fear zone and try something new in your art world.