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Salon Winner Painted in Familiar Kansas Location
Kim Casebeer won First Prize in the January/February bimonthly PleinAir Salon competition with an oil painting based on a location near her Topeka home....
Artists Notified About ARC Salon
We're hearing from artists who were fortunate enough to be chosen as top finalists among the 850 entrants to the 2012/2013 Art Renewal Center...
January/February Salon Winners Announced
Dr. Gregory Hedberg reviewed a record number of entries in the recent bimonthly PleinAir Salon competition and selected seven semi-finalists and three award winners,...
March 15th Final Deadline for Salon Competition!
There are just a few more days left to enter the PleinAir Salon competition and compete for $20,000 in cash prizes (www.pleinairsalon.com). ...
PleinAir Salon Winners Announced
Another influential art expert judged the bimonthly entries in the PleinAir Salon competition (www.pleinairsalon.com). He picked award winners and offered comments that can help...
Husbands & Wives Win Salon Prizes
There are a few coincidences among the bimonthly PleinAir Magazine Salon competition winners, including the fact that one husband-and-wife team worked on the plein...
Michael Zakian, PleinAir Salon Judge
If you entered the September/October PleinAir magazine Salon competition (www.pleinairsalon.com), you'll have the good fortune of having your artwork reviewed by Michael Zakian, director...
Nicholas Coleman on Finding His Artistic Voice in Western Art
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads talks with Western artist Nicholas Coleman about growing up as the son of renowned artist ...
What Years of Plein Air Competition Taught Jason Sacran
Arkansas painter Jason Sacran reflects on nearly a decade of competitive plein air events—what it taught him, what it cost, and how illness reshaped his approach to painting closer to home.
Your September Guide to the Best Plein Air Events
Check out these September 2026 plein air painting events and opportunities, highlighting art shows throughout the U.S. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities.
3 Things You Might Need to Hear Right Now
Lisa Egeli paints the people and places we care about most. Here, she shares three art inspiration tips to remember as you begin or continue your plein air painting journey.
It’s Simple: Plein Air Painting Is My Joy
When Mo Myra isn't painting outdoors, she's working as a full-time commissioned live wedding painter and watercolor instructor for various institutions such as ...
Flashback Friday: Édouard Manet’s “Boating”
During the summer he and his family spent in Gennevilliers in 1874, Édouard Manet often crossed the Seine to paint with Claude Monet at Argenteuil...
A Curated Guide to August’s Top Plein Air Events
Check out these August 2026 plein air painting events and opportunities, highlighting art shows throughout the U.S. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities.
Why It Works: 5 Winning Paintings Explained
If you've been considering entering your work in an art competition, you'll want to take note of what these PleinAir Salon judges have said about their First Place choices.
Artist Spotlight: Nancie King Mertz
As a plein air painter in Chicago, I was fascinated by the calligraphy created in the sky by the EL and other metal structures, with the negative space being as important as the positive...
July’s Hottest Plein Air Painting Destinations
Check out these July 2026 plein air painting events and opportunities, highlighting art shows throughout the U.S. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities.
Artist Spotlight: Melanie Barash Levitt
Melanie Barash Levitt:
How do you develop your unique style?
Melanie: My impressionist style has evolved through years of experimentation and observing the landscape en plein...
Plan Your June: Can’t-Miss Plein Air Events
Check out these June 2026 plein air painting events and opportunities, highlighting art shows throughout the U.S. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities.
May 2026 Must-Attend Plein Air Painting Events
Check out these May 2026 plein air painting events and opportunities, highlighting art shows throughout the U.S. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities.