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“Marmalade Sky” Wins July
Michael J. Ruple, Director of aux gallery, has revealed his selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon monthly art competition.
How to Prepare for Plein Air Painting Competitions
If you're ready to participate in painting competitions, check out this important advice on what to bring, how to prepare, what to expect during the event, and what to do afterward.
Why I Responded to this Painting At First Glance
Karen Hagan, owner of Hagan Fine Art Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
On the Composition of “Beauty Mark”
Congratulations to Seth Tummins, whose "Beauty Mark" won third place in the April PleinAir Salon​!
It Has Everything
Camille Przewodek has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
I’m Stunned
A husband’s secret, an artist’s dream...
Painting Santuario de Chimayó
Welcome back to your Plein Air Convention & Expo highlights! Yesterday was so filled with activities that it’s difficult to narrow it all down...
Hello From the Plein Air Convention!
I don’t know what I was expecting at PACE, but it wasn’t this…
Plein Air Podcast 223: How Mark Shasha Keeps Getting to the Next Level
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Mark Shasha, an amazing plein air and studio artist.
How to Paint Landscapes: A Q&A with Kathleen Hudson
From the Archives > Kathleen Hudson has been drawn to the landscape since childhood. Here, she explains her process of how to paint landscapes.
Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for April 2022
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Plein Air Podcast 220: Pierre Guidetti of Savoir Faire on Color and More
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, listen to a lively conversation about essential colors for plein air painting, the role of art and building a better world, and more, with Pierre Guidetti of Savoir Faire and Eric Rhoads.
Plein Air Podcast 218: Douglas Fryer on Painting the Abstract Landscape
Eric Rhoads interviews abstract landscape painter Douglas Fryer on his historical inspirations, finding your authenticity as an artist, and more.
Plein Air Podcast Episode 217: Insider Secrets: Advice from Top Plein Air Pros Revealed
Eric Rhoads of Plein Air Magazine hosts three top plein air painters to discuss what they have discovered over years of painting experience to be more successful when outdoors painting.
The Joy of Painting Boats, Beaches, and Water
Award-winning impressionist oil painter Debra Huse has a love for painting boats, beaches, and water en plein air. Here, she takes us into her process by sharing some recent paintings, including her inspiration and techniques.
Not Idle in Winter: Stewart White and Plein Air Watercolor
During the cold winter months it becomes a challenge to paint en plein air with watercolor. It's not impossible, but it takes a little more effort than usual and water crystalizes very quickly in sub-freezing weather - not to mention that the fingers and toes aren't too happy...
Contemporary Life Reflected in Watercolor
In this Watercolor Live faculty spotlight, Francesco Fontana shares his approach to painting with watercolor, his advice for painting cities and finding the right colors to use, and more.
How to Paint Landscapes: Design Makes All the Difference
How artist Jim Wodark redesigns the landscape to create stunning compositions.
PleinAir Podcast 215: Larry Moore on Creativity and More
In this episode Eric interviews artist, author, and creative coach Larry Moore on abstraction in landscape painting, how to keep from getting frustrated as an artist, and much more.
PleinAir Podcast 214: Maynard Dixon Expert Mark Sublette
In this episode Eric interviews Mark Sublette, the owner of the Medicine Man Gallery, an expert on Maynard Dixon, and the host of the Art Dealer Diaries podcast. Don't miss it!



















