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Featured Artwork: Jeff Suntala
Jeff Suntala: Watercolor plein air is like catching lightning in a bottle. Good luck!
Too often, high hopes and confidence are dashed by the cruel...
The Value in Taking a Second (or Third) Look
If you tend to "finish" a plein air painting and move on to the next, you might be missing out on important learning opportunities...
Endless Agate Beach: A Beautiful Orchestration of Shapes and Color
Artist Skip Whitcomb has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Save Your Vodka!
Can you paint with watercolor in freezing temps? Dan Marshall shares his tips on painting snow and how to manage watercolor in winter conditions (Hint: It's not using vodka in your paint).
A Rural Heart, in Art and Life
This watercolor artist pushes pause on our distracted, modern lives, and invites us to consider overlooked moments of natural beauty.
Rex Brandt (1914-2000), California Scene Painter
As a plein air artist, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about "California Scene Painter" Rex Brandt here.
Plein Air Podcast 255: Richard Sneary on the Worst Thing You Can Do When...
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Richard Sneary, who began painting as an artist primarily en plein air in 2011 after 40 years as ...
Go Figure: 5 Plein Air Paintings with People
As social creatures, we immediately focus on figures in a painting, expecting their gestures and expressions to unlock the meaning of the picture...
PleinAir Salon News: First Place is Canceled
John Manzari, owner and director of Meyer Gallery, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
New Issue Sneak Peek: PleinAir Magazine, Dec ’23 / Jan ’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!
From PleinAir Magazine: It’s Personal
Preview the newest issue of PleinAir Magazine with the Editor's Letter from Kelly Kane.
Featured Artwork: Brienne Brown
Brienne Brown: As an artist, I love to travel and paint at new locations. While plein air painting, I am surrounded by sights, sounds,...
Refining a Plein Air Painting in the Studio
A step-by-step demonstration of how Jessica L. Bryant turns a plein air painting into a studio piece.
Nancy Seamons Crookston: Missed By Many
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Utah-born, California-based artist Nancy Seamons Crookston.
Gifts for Artists: Your 2023 Holiday Shopping Guide
This list has it all: gorgeous frames, beautiful paints, and a special section of gifts under $50!
Art Snippet: When It’s OK to Avoid Reality
A word of advice from Iain Stewart's Watercolor Live landscape painting demonstration.
Art Snippet: Know Your Shadow Types
Have a moment? Learn the two types of shadows you should be aware of when painting ...
I’m back. Did you miss me?
After five weeks away, today is my first official day back at my desk, and I thought I’d share some observations about what I learned, what I learned about myself, and what I learned that will benefit you.
Accessible Art: Plein Air Painting for All Abilities
We want YOUR advice ~ a Plein Air Today reader recently shared that she found painting on location at workshops to be too physically demanding. How would you encourage her?
Outdoor Painters of Minnesota Announce Plein Air Grand Marais Results
Fall color and September light were on spectacular display at the 2023 Plein Air Grand Marais event, which drew over 100 painters to this year’s Competition Week. The winners were ...