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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...
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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...

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...
One of the many plein air painting locations during Paint Adirondacks

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.
Artists enjoying one of the paint-outs at the Plein Air Convention & Expo

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.
Deborah Tilby, “Prairie Snow,” oil on muslin covered panel, 24 x 24 in.

Creating the “Feeling” of Melting Snow

Deborah Tilby takes us through her process for the landscape painting “Prairie Snow.” She says, "Even at a very young age, I would notice light and shadow, texture, and color, but almost without realizing I was doing it."
Dealing with art criticism - Ellen Howard, “Going to the Light,” 8 x 16 in.

How to Deal with Criticism as an Artist

“As artists, it is our responsibility to show up and do the work, creating our best work with minimal concern on how others view our work.”
Plein air painting events for April 2026

Where Artists Are Painting This April

Check out these April 2026 plein air painting events, highlighting groups in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities.

Artists and Conservancy: Never Underestimate Your Impact

As an artist, what role can you play in the conservation and preservation of land, cultures, and buildings?

Featured Artwork: Nancie King Mertz

Nancie King Mertz:  As a plein air painter in Chicago, I was fascinated by the calligraphy created in the sky by the EL and...
Artist Kari Ganoung Ruiz plein air painting during the Lighthouse Paint Out Competition at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Museum

The Top Plein Air Painting Events for March 2026

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide, highlighting events in California, Florida, Louisiana, and even online. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities to participate at similar events.
PleinAir Salon - First Place Overall: Fernando Micheli, “Lovrijenac Fortress Overlook, Dubrovnik,” oil, 18 x 14 in.

An Impressionistic Delight for the Senses

Master Artist Debra Joy Groesser has revealed her selections for the December 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
PleinAir Salon art competition - First Place Overall: J.M. Brodrick, “Southside,” acrylic, 30 x 24 in.

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.
The Waterfall painting by Corot

Our Plein Air Heritage

As a plein air artist, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. In this "plein air heritage" series, learn about ...
Painting of penguins and the Northern Lights - Holiday Greeting Cards - Sam Paonessa, “What do you call artists who paint in extreme winter weather? Plein-guins!” 2022, oil on panel, 12 x 18 in.

Meet the Artist Behind Our Holiday Greeting Cards

Meet Sam Paonessa, an active member of the Streamline Publishing PleinAir community. Since 2021, Sam has been painting the holiday greeting cards you see from Eric Rhoads and our team each year.
Eric Rhoads - Kyle Ma - Plein Air Live

Learning From the Greats

Welcome back to your Plein Air Live highlights! This international online event is taking place now through Saturday, November 8. On Day 2 this year, we saw expert presentations from Ulrich Gleiter, Bill Davidson, Judd Mercer, Keiko Tanabe, Steve Curry, and a live on-air demo with Kyle Ma.
Don Demers, "Bright Day at Marshall Point," 2020, oil, 9 x 12 in., private collection, plein air

Donald Demers on Dismantling a Scene

Learn about the process and inspiration of contemporary landscape painter Donald Demers. (Bonus: Discover Donald's painting techniques in his video workshops here!)
Plein Air Convention - PACE - Kelly Kane, Christina Angelo, Molly Schmid

An Open Invitation

Whether you’re a painter or collector, you have an open invitation to the party. Plein air is not an exclusive club reserved for the elite; all who crave a greater relationship with the outdoors, a deeper understanding of light, or a closer connection to the art that hangs on their walls are welcome.
Plein air painting events - Oceanside Plein Air Festival

The Top Plein Air Painting Events for September 2025

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
PleinAir Salon art competition - First Place Overall: Jen Starling, “Dreamscape,” Oil, 16x12 in.

The Almost Immediate Choice for Best in Show

Artist Larry Moore has revealed his selections for the June 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...