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How to paint landscapes - Thomas Jefferson Kitts - OutdoorPainter.com

Impressionism, Sorolla, and the Color of Light

Seeing, understanding, and learning how to use color temperature in your work can elevate a so-so painting into a work of art.
Laguna Plein Air Painters - first place

Winners from LPAPA 21st Annual Best of Plein Air Show

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association Announces Award Winners for its 21st Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show, A Celebration of Paintings Created En Plein Air
Waterfall sketch, Jean Pederson, 2024, watercolor and pen and ink, 10 x 8 in., collection the artist, plein air

Jean Pederson’s Evolving Plein Air Journey

Jean Pederson shares insights from her painting trip to Lake Tahoe with a star-studded group of artists.
PleinAir Salon - First Place: Charlotte von Weissenberg (Sweden), “The Yellow Flower (Den Gula Blomman),” Oil, 15.8x11.8 in.

PleinAir Salon Winner: A Magical World of Visual Sensation

Mark D. Mitchell, Holcombe T. Green Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture at the Yale University Art Gallery has revealed his selections for the winners in the January 2025 PleinAir Salon. They are ...
watercolor landscape painting

12 Travel Tips for Artists Planning an Extended Painting Trip

When Stephen Quiller conducts a workshop out of the country, he often extends his stay from one to four months. Here are a few tips he has gathered from his experiences that can help the serious plein air traveler.
Gary Snavely, plein air painting in Japan

Painting Tips for Beginners: 7 Steps to Help You Begin

Painting Tips for Beginners > Plein air painter Gary Snavely shares his advice to help you organize your thoughts for a greater chance of a good painting outcome.
PleinAir Magazine FebMarch 2025 cover

What’s Inside PleinAir Magazine, February/March ’25

Discover the beauty and artistry of plein air painting in the February/March 2025 issue of PleinAir magazine. Explore stunning landscapes, insightful artist features, practical painting tips, and the latest events in the plein air community.
PleinAir Salon - First Place Overall: “Dawn’s Grace” (oil, 16 x 20 in.) by Chris Bell

“Dawn’s Grace” Takes First Place in PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Diane Waterhouse of Waterhouse Gallery has revealed her selections for the winners in the December 2024 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Painting with acrylics en plein air

The “Big Challenge” of Switching to Plein Air

“I’m not trying to build up a collection of paintings to sell to a gallery. The reason I paint is because it drives me, as an artist and as a human being, to be in nature,” says artist Sarah Burns.
Poppy Balser, "Spring Sunshine on Fresh Snow," 2021, watercolor, 11 x 14 in., available from artist, plein air

A Particular Kind of Beauty

“Why on earth would I don three, or sometimes four, layers, including boots that weigh 3 1/2 pounds each, and struggle with numb fingers just so I can go outside to paint in winter?"
From a paint out session at the Plein Air Convention & Expo

What You Need to Paint Outdoors: The Beginner’s Guide

Use this guide to help you get started plein air painting with tips from artists who are willing to share their knowledge and wisdom.
Christine Lashley, "Wave Study," 2018, watercolor, 5 x 7 in., collection the artist, plein air

Large-Scale Painting Techniques: 3 Problems and How I Solved Them

Explore the art of going big with this insightful case study-driven advice for large-scale painting techniques from plein air painter Christine Lashley.
Art History - Peter De Wint, "Waterfall in the Dingle at Badger Hall," c. 1841, watercolor on wove paper, 20 1/4 x 27 1/8 in., National Gallery of Art; Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

A Moment in Art History: Waterfall in the Dingle at Badger Hall

Intended to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a physician, Peter De Wint instead pursued his love of art ...
plein air painting - dog friendly beach

Plein Air Painting … With Dogs?

We love to hear from the Plein Air Today community! The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Tony Polyck.
Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE)

Your Biggest Questions About PACE Answered

The 2025 Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) runs May 19-23 at the Nugget Casino Resort in Reno, Nevada, with the beautiful Lake Tahoe as our backdrop for inspiration. We’ve noticed many artists have questions about PACE, so we wanted to address the most common ones.
PleinAir Salon art competition - First Place Overall: Andrew Judd (Canada), “The Passage,” Oil, 12x12 in.

“The Passage” Places First in PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Dean Mitchell has revealed his selections for the winners in the November PleinAir Salon. They are ...
What happens when you drop a star-studded group of artists into the area around Lake Tahoe for a week of plein air painting? Find out in this issue of PleinAir Magazine.

Art Is Good For You

A growing body of evidence proves something the readers of PleinAir Magazine have long understood ...
Plein air paintings of trees - Jim Rehak, “Gnarly,” 2022, oil, 12 x 16 in., Available from artist, Plein air

Branching Out: 17 Plein Air Paintings of Trees

Here, we share unique views of trees, shrubs, and foliage that have sparked our imagination and are sure to bring joy to all who experience them.
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads and Andrew Tischler

Plein Air Podcast 263: Andrew Tischler, New Zealand Artist and Influencer

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Andrew Tischler, a talented artist and influencer based in New Zealand. They discuss Andrew's artistic journey, his passion for plein air painting, the influence of his father's artistic legacy, and more.
PleinAir Salon art competition - Kyle Ma, “Cathedral Wash,” Oil, 36x36 in.

The Painting That Has It All

Ned Mueller has revealed his selections for the winners in the October 2024 PleinAir Salon. They are ...