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One of the Best of This Generation
J. Ben Whiteside, owner of The Red Piano Gallery, has revealed his selections for the April 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Artist Spotlight: Kathryn Noel
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Kathryn Noel: My kickstart into painting began with an empty wall. It was long and...
Painting the “100-Mile View” in Virginia City
On our second paint-out of the 12th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo, several buses of artists wound our way up through the mountains surrounding Reno to Virginia City, a mining town established in 1859.
Hundreds of Painters Line the Truckee Riverwalk
Welcome back to your Plein Air Convention & Expo highlights! On Tuesday, our paint-out destination was the historic Truckee Riverwalk, where hundreds of painters set up along the paved, scenic route along the small river nestled in downtown Reno.
Live From Reno!
This week, we’re bringing you daily highlights from the 12th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo in Reno / Lake Tahoe!
Good Things Happen When You Paint!
Artist Robert J. Simone shares his inspiring journey from late bloomer to award-winning painter, proving it’s never too late to follow your passion.
Just Look Up: 10 Skies We Love
n this collection, plein air painters present their visions of the sky — not merely as a backdrop for the landscape, but as a subject full of mood, movement, and meaning in its own right.
Make It Personal
Preview the newest issue of PleinAir Magazine with the Editor’s Letter: True artistic growth comes when you allow yourself to be vulnerable, to trust your instincts, and to paint with honesty.
Packing Smart
Find out how just a few changes to your toolkit can make a positive difference to your plein air painting experience.
The Top Plein Air Painting Events for May 2025
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
How to Paint a Busy Scene Without Making It Busy
For this demo on how to paint a busy scene, Alex Hillkurtz painted a cafe located down the street from where he lives in Paris.
How I Finish a Painting in Under an Hour
After drawing the scene, I wet my paper and work quickly to finish in under an hour. With eyes half-closed to see the values, I paint with ...
Winning Work Creates An “Unexplainable Stirring”
Lori Putnam has revealed her selections for the March 2025 PleinAir Salon. They are ...
Painting in Italy: An Open-Air Museum
In recent years plein air painting has become a popular activity in Italy. There are several impromptu ...
What’s Inside PleinAir Magazine, April/May ’25
Discover the beauty and artistry of plein air painting in the April/May 2025 issue of PleinAir magazine. Explore stunning landscapes, insightful artist features, practical painting tips, and the latest events in the plein air community.
The Painting That Stopped Jill Carver in Her Tracks
"It does what a great painting should do, which is to conjure up real emotions - I held my breath, exhaled, and then stayed for a very long time.” Jill Carver reveals her selections for the February PleinAir Salon.
Landscape Painting Highlights from the First-Ever Acrylic Live
The Inaugural Acrylic Live came to an end recently, wrapping up with some of today’s best acrylic artists sharing all of their secrets, explaining their materials, and methods.
The Top Plein Air Painting Events for April 2025
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
Happening Now: The Inaugural Acrylic Live!
This week, we’re seeing up-close-and-personal presentations during Acrylic Live, an online art conference unlike any other.
Highlights From Borrego Art Institute’s 19th Annual Plein Art Invitational
Snow-capped peaks in paintings proved that 2025 was an unusual year at the Borrego Art Institute’s 19th Annual Plein Art Invitational...