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Free Art Lesson: Painting Reflections in Water

In this episode of Art School Live with Eric Rhoads, we invite Stan Miller to lead us through a free lesson on how to paint realistic water.
Plein Air Painters of New Mexico (PAPNM)

Your August 2024 Art Events and Deadlines

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
Jill Carver on the Plein Air Podcast with Eric Rhoads

Plein Air Podcast 259: Jill Carver’s Painting Roadmap, and More

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Jill Carver, whose work "explores the dialogue between abstraction and realism."
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads - Scott Christensen

Plein Air Podcast 258: Scott Christensen on His Color Palette, Gouache, and More

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Scott Christensen, who has a two-man exhibition with Quang Ho at the Museum of Western Art, from July 20 through September 21, 2024. Listen as they discuss the act of creating art outdoors, their transformative experience of painting in Russia, different approaches to solving common painting problems, color palette preferences, and much more.

Featured Artwork: Fran Mangino

Fran Mangino: Head Chef’ won Award of Distinction in the 4th Annual American Impressionist Society’s Associate Member Online Exhibition. Fran Mangino’s Italian Kitchen series...

The Saga of the 1881 Pony Express Cabin

For almost 50 years, watercolor artist Buffalo Kaplinski has aspired to paint a log cabin near Franktown, Colorado that was surrounded by “other shacks and a lot of junk, including those old-time gasoline pumps, old trucks, farm implements, and redneck stuff.” Then one day he noticed demolition equipment joined the landscape.
1. Krentz Johnson, “Knock on Wood,” 2023, casein, 16 x 20 in., Available from artist, Plein air painting

A Plein Air Painting RoundUp: 9 Riveting Renditions of Boats

Whether moored or on the move, boats represent opportunities for adventure, enterprise, and, for the fortunate, a seafood supper. Here nine artists welcome us aboard to share in their views of life along the shore and on the water.
Jill Wagner, “Flying the Flag, Too”

How 9 Plein Air Artists Honor the Fourth of July

Nine painters share their experiences, art inspiration, and patriotic landscapes in this unifying roundup.
PleinAir Salon - Annie Murphy-Robinson, “Casey ‘Waiting’,” Charcoal, 26 x 42 in.

Skills in Drawing Techniques – and Evoking Emotions

D. Eleinne Basa, Artist and 1st PleinAir Salon Grand Prize Winner, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Ellen Buselli, “Patterns at Acequia Madre House,” 10x12 inches, oil

Paint New Mexico: Awards Announced

Congratulations to the award winners in Plein Air Painters of New Mexico’s “Paint New Mexico” show at ...
Plein Air Easton 2023 Quick Draw winners

Your July 2024 Painting Events Guide

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
PleinAir Salon - Daved English, “An Eagle’s View,” Oil, 12x16 in., First Place Overall, $600 Cash Prize

Enjoy An Eagle’s View: The PleinAir Salon Monthly Winner

Curator and Art Connoisseur Richard Montoux has revealed his selections for the winners in the April 2024 PleinAir® Salon. They are ...
The cover of our June/July 2024 issue of PleinAir Magazine

What’s Inside PleinAir Magazine, June/July ’24

Hot off the press > Expert insight and advice from today's plein air masters; News on art competitions; Interesting historical perspectives on landscape art; and more!
First Brush of Spring - seen in PleinAir Magazine

Relationship Goals

It’s an incredible feat when plein air events (primarily volunteer-run) reach milestone anniversaries like the ones we’re celebrating this year. In this issue alone, you’ll read about ...

Artist Spotlight: Thomas De Somer

How did you get started and develop your career? Thomas De Somer: My journey began at the American Academy of Art where I was influenced...
Artists from a previous Telluride Plein Air Festival

Your June 2024 Painting Events Guide

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
Eric Rhoads with Ali Cruickshank; we'll miss you, Ali!

12th Annual PACE To Be Held In …

Next year's PACE location announcement, plus highlights from Day 4 of the Plein Air Convention & Expo!
Painting events - Artists lined up along the along the banks of the Tuckasegee River at Darnell Farms

“Take a Chance”

Highlights from Day 3 of the Plein Air Convention & Expo in Cherokee, North Carolina.
Other painters lined up along the edge of the open spaces of the park.

Learning How to Paint en Plein Air, Together

Highlights from Day 2 of the Plein Air Convention & Expo > Picture this: A cool, burbling river running alongside a forested valley trail; or a golden, open field at the base of tree-covered mountains leading ...
We're just getting warmed up for the 11th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo! (PACE)

“This Can Really Change Your Life”

Highlights from Day One of the 11th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo.