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Changes: A Streamline Welcome to Scott Jones
As we wish a happy retirement to one of our team members, we welcome a new one.
Featured Artwork: Beth Bathe
Bel Air Blues
16 x 20 in., oil on panel
Available from artist
Art critics frequently describe Beth’s representational paintings as “evoking nostalgia, like that of an...
Featured Artwork: Tobi Clement
Safe Haven
9 x 12, Pastel on Pastelmat
Available through the artist here
“As a plein air artist, I experience an indescribable sense of mystery when I...
10 Rules for Hiking Artists
Are you ready to pack your gear and paint en plein air in the mountains?
Spotlight on Oil Painter Huihan Liu
Represented by Total Arts Gallery, Chinese artist Huihan Liu creates painterly works when plein air is “difficult, if not impossible.”
Editorial Submissions and Writer’s Guidelines
If you have an idea for PleinAir Magazine or the Plein Air Today newsletter, please follow these guidelines.
“Spring Training” Retreat Renews Friendships and Inspiration
With the 8th Annual Publisher’s Invitational in the Adirondacks now completed, it’s time to plan for the next “summer camp for artists.”
When the Inner Clock Is Ticking — An Artist’s Bucket List
When the opportunity came up to do something he had always wanted to, this plein air artist jumped at the chance to check it off his list.
Painting with Pastels for Rapid Results
When Nancie King Mertz was given an “unwanted” set of supplies, she became hooked.
A Treasure Trove of Subject Matter for These Outdoor Painters
Eureka Springs third annual ESPAfest saluted 17 winners recently. See who, in this overview of the event.
Q&A On Art, and a Powerful Way to Creative Satisfaction
From Plein Air Today: Enjoy an exclusive Q&A with representational oil painter Bill Suys on his inspiration and more.
Fallbrook Art Association Announces Winners
With seven waterfalls and endless gardens, artists had almost too many beautiful choices for their plein air landscape paintings.
How to Avoid Greens in Summer
Actually, Lynn M. Rix tried to avoid greens by painting from a boat ... and she ended up with a lot of green. How so?
Art Exhibition: On Location in Malibu 2018
See what inspires John Cosby's plein air paintings of Malibu.
New Art Supplies on the Market? Yes, Please!
From colors and half pans to watercolor papers, brushes, easel accessories, and more — check out these exciting new art supplies for your next outing!
Taking Artistic License with Iconic Locations
On landscape composition > Like it or not, the final decision often comes down to this.
Preserving the Dana Adobe With Art
See how a project from the San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment brings awareness and support to historic land.
Artist Warning: 5 Ways to Recognize an Email Scam
Have you received an email about a stranger wanting to purchase your art in a hurry? If so, you’ll want to read (and share) this warning.
Shelby Keefe: My Favorite Place to Paint Outdoors
Shelby Keefe's favorite place to paint is a hillside where vehicles go to rust. "There's enough painting fodder there for the rest of my life," she says.
The Joys (and Perils) of Painting at the Beach
Artists at this coastal plein air event experienced laughter, insights, and a quietly rising tide.