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2023 Dan Guida Best of Show Award: "Domesticated" by Naomi Tiry Salgado

It’s Good to Be “Domesticated”

The plein air landscape painting "Domesticated" by Naomi Tiry Salgado won the Dan Guida Best of Show Award at this year's Red Wing Arts Plein Air event.
Dave Santillanes, "Shadow Dance," 2015, oil, 12 x 9 in., private collection, plein air

Moving Mountains for the Sake of Design

How Dave Santillanes will move mountains to achieve harmony and balance in a painting composition.
Plein Air Podcast Eric Rhoads and Haidee-Jo Summers

Plein Air Podcast 249: Haidee-Jo Summers on Perseverance and More

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Haidee-Jo Summers, live from the Plein Air Convention & Expo.
Lana Privitera, "Looking for a Way Out," watercolor, 29 x 21 in.

“Looking For a Way Out” Found a Way In

Catherine Saks of Saks Gallery has revealed her selections for the winners in the April 2023 PleinAir Salon.
Painting in the Garden of the Gods on Day 4 of PACE

Painting in the Garden of the Gods

As we boarded the busses, the thunder was so loud that it was setting off car alarms, and ...
Enjoying Eldorado Canyon State Park for our second paint-out of the week!

Day 3 Adventures Unfold

We are in full swing at the Plein Air Convention! On Day 3 of PACE our group headed into the Eldorado Canyon State Park, the home of mule deer and elk, as well as the Douglas fir forest and Ponderosa pines. As you can imagine, painters had plenty of options in regard to scenery for their canvas.
One of the many moments of laughter and joy from the PACE Opening Ceremonies on Day 1

Unforgettable Moments – And It’s Only Day 1

The 10th Anniversary of the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) in Denver, Colorado kicked off with music, laughter, a celebrity guest, and even a little magic this year.

Artist Spotlight: Charlie Easton

How do you describe success? Charlie Easton: Success comes in many different forms. Of course I need to pay the mortgage, so recognition and sales...
Plein Air Convention & Expo

Tons of Friends, 5 Stages, 1 Price

Don't wait - PACE is starting soon and you can still join us (in Denver and even online)!
Jennifer McChristian, "String Lights," oil on panel, 8 x 10 inches, plein air painting

Plein Air Painting > Can You Do That There?

Plein air painter Jennifer McChristian found one of the most peaceful places for setting up her easel.
PleinAir Salon - Bethann Moran Handzlik, "A Mind of Winter," oil, 33 x 32 in.

“A Mind of Winter” Wins

Timothy Standring, artist and Curator Emeritus, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
First Brush of Spring 2023 artists

Results From an “Almost Perfect” Paint-Out

Is it possible to have a perfect paint-out? Probably not, but this one came very close...
altoids mints focus plein air painting tips

Can Altoids Help You Paint Better?

Plein air painting can get to be a mental endurance test, so here are some tips to keep concentration high.
Painting events - Eric Rhoads with Ellen Howard at Plein Air Convention & Expo paint-out (2022, Santa Fe)

Your April 2023 Plein Air Painting Events

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Lynn Gertenbach painting during the Plein Air Convention

In Memoriam: Lynn Gertenbach

We are saddened to announce that impressionist painter Lynn Gertenbach has passed away. "Lynn was a ball of fire," said ...
PleinAir Salon - Rukiye Garip, "Winter Reflection," watercolor, 30 x 22 in.

Watercolor Wins First (and Second!)

Artist Kathleen Dunphy has revealed her selections for the winners in the December 2022 PleinAir Salon.
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads - Don Demers

Plein Air Podcast 239: Don Demers on Layering the Landscape and More

This is episode number 239 with the incredible plein air and landscape master Don Demers.
oil painting of a couple in white walking down a pathway with flowers arranged throughout

Featured Artwork: Durre Waseem

Durre Waseem: Generally, my work is a spontaneous response to my visual environment. I never plan a location or pose ahead of time. With...
Artists Evgeny and Lydia Baranov

Living the Dream: Plein Air Couple Counts 55 Trips … and Counting

Be inspired by plein air artists Evgeny and Lydia Baranov, a married couple who have won multiple awards in the PleinAir Salon, have been published in multiple art magazines, and have dedicated their lives to painting in Europe and beyond.
Plein Air Podcast - Kathleen Hudson and Eric Rhoads

Plein Air Podcast 236: Kathleen Hudson on Painting Waterfalls and More

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews plein air landscape painter Kathleen Hudson on painting waterfalls, what's in store for her this year, and much more.