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Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: A Hot Day in Pontian Fishing Village
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is a plein air watercolor by ...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Potrero Hill
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is a plein air (oil) by ...
Become a Next-Level Painter in One Week
How to get in on what’s new, what’s hot, and what’s actually working in the world of plein air and art marketing, and have fun while you’re at it!
Landscape Painting: Get Your Rocks Right
Truth: Understanding how geology controls the appearance of rock and learning how to accurately capture rock features will add depth and realism to your landscape paintings.
December Edition: Give, Get, Win!
The holidays are right around the corner, and so it’s time to start planning your gift lists (for giving and receiving, maybe?), and we wanted to take this as an opportunity to give as well! See what we mean in this big announcement!
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Trout Pool
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature: "Trout Pool" by ...
Adventures in Painting Nocturnes on Location
To study the art of painting nocturnes, Jake Gaedtke began venturing into the mountains at 2:00 a.m. There, he began a personal series of lessons in painting, in fears of the unknown, and in close calls with nature. Read about his apprehensions and challenges in this guest blog post, and see if it inspires you to paint outdoors at night!
Embracing the Snowman Within: Painting Snow
As we enter the winter season, much of plein air painting will cease, but if you’re one of those purists who must stand in the snow to paint, these artists offer helpful advice.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Nagore Dargha Sheriff
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Artist Spotlight: Landscape Oil Painting with Karl Dempwolf
Today we welcome artist Karl Dempwolf as our guest with an exclusive Q&A about painting en plein air, his color palette, and his advice for those new to painting with oil.
LPAPA “Art & Nature” Award Winners Announced
The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) celebrated the beauty of nature with its annual “Art & Nature” juried art exhibit of paintings that capture nature and the natural landscapes. Who won?
2018 Capitola Winners Announced
Congratulations to the following artists for the recognitions they received at Capitola Plein Air this month!
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Twilight and Moonlight
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Farm to Table: Bringing Art to the Table
In the long-standing tradition of Brandywine Valley, this project was a cooperative endeavor between area artists, local farmers markets, and the Brandywine Conservancy to bring awareness through art of the natural resources and sustainable agriculture in our region.
Painting Under Pressure
“Although I’m an enthusiastic plein air painter...” says Barbara Jaenicke, “my participation in competitive plein air events has allowed me to discover quite a bit about my own personal creative process.” Here’s what she learned.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: A View of the Bay from Hill Street
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is a landscape painting by Bruce Katz.
Painting Outdoors Since 1948: A Community Member Spotlight
Recently, one of our dedicated readers reached out to us to say hello and connect, which is part of what the plein air community is all about. Meet John Killmaster, who kindly took the time to answer a few questions about his artistic journey so that you can be inspired in yours.
IAPS Names Prix de Pastel Award
See who was awarded this prestigious award from the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) 33rd Juried Exhibition.
What’s an Artist to Do With ALL That Green?
For artists, the color green can be very daunting and, often, the way an artist handles this tricky color can denote rather quickly where they might be in their skill level as a painter. Here are some tips to help you handle the greens in your next painting.
2018 Paint the Beach Winners
Judge Joe Palmerio deliberated carefully as he selected the winning paintings from those presented by the artists after two days of painting outdoors around the town of Fort Myers Beach.