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The Value of Black and White
Black and white are values, but painting with them is also of great value. Learn more in this guest blog post from color expert John Pototschnik.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Sunlit Discombobulation
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
11 Renderings of Trees in Landscape Paintings
Get plenty of inspiration for painting trees when you review these winning landscapes.
Painting the “Dwelling Place of the Gods”
Canadian artist and filmmaker Cory Trépanier has been exploring and painting Canada’s Arctic for over a decade. Experience the Arctic through his eyes in this preview of an upcoming exhibition (including captivating video footage from his adventures).
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: View From Churchview Street
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
13 Oil Sketches to Learn From
Thomas Eakins recognized that the oil sketch solved a critical problem for educating artists.
Painting the People of Cuba
Haven’t been to Cuba? See what it was like when this plein air painter went outside of her comfort zone and connected with her art — and a new culture — in this exclusive Q&A.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Vision as an Artist
Learn about Taliesin Plein Air, a new program designed to celebrate the arts at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin estate.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Boats at Anchor
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Painting on Location in Alameda, California
Enjoy a recap of the recent Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout and see who took home awards this year.
Featured Artwork: Susan McCullough
Spring Color on the Rio Grande
9 x 12 in., oil
Plein Air Artists Colorado Show at Sorrel Sky, Durango, CO Oct/Nov, 2018
Susan is represented by...
Artists and the Fear of Success
John Whytock, a winner of the bi-monthly PleinAir Salon, addresses entering art in competitions.
Is There a Magic Formula to Selling Your Art?
When thinking about the ABC’s of art, remember that “A” stands for “Adjective.”
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “The International District, Seattle”
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Can You Paint a Landscape with Just 3 Colors?
If not used with understanding, one’s use of color can make or break a painting. John Pototschnik explains.
Fish, Bears, Horses, and Artists
Do you have a bucket list? This artist did, and it included taking an unforgettable trip to paint en plein air throughout the wild West. See his photo journal here, and be inspired.
Vibrant Energy and Intricate Patterns: The Art of Joseph Delaney
More than 40 paintings and drawings from collections around the country celebrate the life and achievement of this artist. See where and when in this preview.
Teaching Children Art in Mexico
Despite a language barrier, Jolyn Wells-Moran brings concepts such as perspective, composition, color, and values to young artists who crave the opportunity to paint.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Jackson Square, New Orleans I
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting.
A Revolutionary New Painting Technique
The story starts with a demo Donald Neff did for the Society of Western Artists in San Bruno, California. He never thought that, just hours later, he would discover a new painting technique not heard of before.