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Painting the Town in Texas Hill Country
Activities during this plein air event included Student Art Day, a VIP auction, a quick draw competition, and more. See who took home awards!
How to Use “Concept” to Create a Successful Painting, From the Start
As artists we must decide what we want the viewer to take away from our creations and determine how best to communicate it.
A DIY “Micro” Pochade for Painting Outdoors
How one outdoor painter is making the most of plein air with this artist hack.
2019 Chadds Ford Paint Out Recap
The Chadds Ford Historical Society welcomes artists to challenge themselves by painting the winter season. It was a favorite time of year for the late artist Andrew Wyeth, known for his unparalleled mastery among contemporary painters for capturing what he called the “bones of a landscape” in winter.
On Craft and Social Commentary
Finding oneself artistically can be a long journey and involves discovering both how to paint and why we paint. For John Hughes and many others, the role of social commentary is fine for social commentators, but . . .
Quotable Artist: Thomas Kegler
Enjoy an inspirational quote from landscape painter Thomas Kegler.
An Index Card Project for Painting Outdoors
See what happened when the one and only “Miss Mustard Seed” used index cards as a “canvas” for one month. You’ll likely be inspired to give it a try after you see her results.
The Benefits of Repeatedly Painting the Same Location
With keen observation and awareness, we can identify opportunities for a successful plein air painting.
Unclenched Explorations: An Exhibition
D. K. Palecek’s explorations toward abstraction start with Wisconsin subjects of old buildings with a texture and patina that exude an earlier era.
How Getting Bullied Gave Me a Place to Belong
Publisher Eric Rhoads shares his inspirational path to art, some of the challenges he overcame, and how you can find where you belong.
Painting Outdoors with Watercolor AND/OR Oil
Artist Cindy Baron shares how and why she chooses which medium to use at plein air events.
Featured Artwork: Debra Joy Groesser
Then Sings My Soul
30 x 40 in.
Oil on linen panel
Available through The Mission Gallery, St. George, Utah
This painting was created in the studio from...
Peggy Immel: Southwest Journeys
Immel’s paintings are inspired by the striking beauty of the Southwest, and her passion for the landscape is enhanced by her frequent explorations of both new and familiar places.
Ways to Use Rhythms in Your Next Landscape Painting
“Almost everything presents rhythms and patterns once you begin to discover them,” says Lori Putnam. “The real challenge for an artist is knowing when to emphasize the pattern or rhythm, and when to break it.”
Quotable Artist: Amery Bohling
Enjoy an inspirational quote from landscape painter Amery Bohling.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Early Spring, Union, Maine
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
11 Outdoor Still Life Paintings
Think you’re limited to painting landscapes when you take your art outdoors? Think again — these artists show a variety of ways to incorporate the timeless still life in an outdoor setting.
On Landscape Painting and Embracing an Unexpected Turning Point
Devin Michael Roberts has achieved remarkable success at plein air events by taking full advantage of these three things.
Color Mixing for Beginners
Achieving color harmony is certainly one of the keys to creating a successful painting. We need to infuse our paintings with harmonious color; however, our job becomes somewhat more complicated because...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Dream Lake
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.