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Featured Artwork: Julie Davis
The Meadows by Julie Davis
8 x 10 in.
oil on panel
$950
Available through Mockingbird Gallery, Bend, Oregon
Austin-based artist Julie Davis sometimes thinks of herself as a...
Featured Artwork: Lee MacLeod
Approach To Ghost Ranch by Lee MacLeod
Oil on Board
16 x 20 in.
$1200
Available from the artist
Ghost Ranch in Northern New Mexico is one of Lee...
The How of Painting Clouds and Sky
In case you missed it: We received a wide variety of submissions from an earlier Winter Sky Challenge. So what did we see when we looked at the paintings? Two things.
Abandoned to Sunset
On painting the landscape: "...when we do what we are meant to do, at this moment, our action can inspire and touch the lives of others." Joshua Cunningham takes us behind the scenes of his winning painting, "Abandoned at Sunset."
Paint for One Whole Week!
Learn how you can get away and do nothing but paint for an entire week … you deserve it!
My Favorite Place to Paint: Bruce Katz
Nine years ago, California artist Bruce Katz was featured in a Plein Air Today series called “My Favorite Place to Paint.” Back then, it was the countryside outside of San Francisco. We followed up with him to see if - or how - his locale preference has changed.
How 7 Artists Impacted a Community
We receive much correspondence from artists, collectors, and societies. In this letter, Debra Riley, Gallery Manager / Conroe Art League, shares with us the story of how "one little decision" forever altered her life, and the lasting impact of a handful of artists in the 1960’s.
To Paint Manically Before the Light Goes
Clementine St John Webster, classical artist (born 1989) grew up with her family in the deep countryside of Wiltshire and Somerset in the UK,...
You’re Invited!
Join us for the first ever online PleinAir Salon Art Competition Awards Ceremony. Watch live and discover who wins the $15,000 grand prize and the cover of PleinAir Magazine!
A Friend of Monet
As a plein air painter, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about artist Theodore Robinson here.
6 Artist Quotes We Love
We could always use a little inspiration, yes? With that in mind, you'll love this mini-collection of quotes for (and by) artists that our team has put together for you!
The Show Goes on in Sonoma
“We’ve all been going through challenging times during the pandemic, and it’s tough to predict what our future will look like,” says Jennifer Parr, SPAF Board Co-President. “But we know one thing for sure: Art must be a part of that future!"
How I Developed My Artistic Style: Growth, Beauty, Mission
Should you be happy with "only good paintings?" This plein air painter thinks so, and here's why.
Travel Sketching: Tips for Keeping an Art Journal
From 2015 to 2018, Ivan Chow made trips to and around Istanbul, Turkey, sketching many scenes along the way. In this excerpt from his upcoming book, "Travel Sketching: Drawing Insights from Istanbul," he shares one of his favorite formats for drawing on location.
High Wind Wednesday: Painting at Rocky Mountain National Park
In this guest blog post, David Harms takes us step by step through a landscape painting he created at Rocky Mountain National Park, inspired by "the drama of the oncoming storm obscuring the mountains beyond."
Irish Artist Pauses for Harmony
When the world came to a standstill during the pandemic, this artist used his time to create a series of plein air works, some from a nearby and quite unlikely location.
Studies to Studio: Painting Landscapes with Acrylics
Landscape painter John Hughes shares a step-by-step painting demo, illustrating his problem solving process for an acrylic study.
Painting and “The Cringe Factor”
For artists, when you get that incredible uncomfortable feeling it might be - no, it is - a good thing. Johanne Mangi explains.
8 Paintings From the Water’s Edge
You can almost feel the breeze in your hair, catch the scent of fresh fish, and hear the sounds of waves lapping at the shore in this gallery of paintings from the water’s edge.
Featured Artwork: Tim Oliver
Featured Artwork: Tim Oliver
Boyhood Playground
Watercolor
Tim Oliver is a Landscape Architect and owner of a design/build landscape firm in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated with a...