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Plein Air Podcast Eric Rhoads Guido Frick

Plein Air Podcast 248: Guido Frick on the Rules to Follow for Great Paintings

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews German painter Guido Frick. Listen as they discuss the controversial reason he got fired from ...
Plein air painting of an Airstream RV

The Big *&#! Shapes

The artistic process of a plein air painter inspired by architecture and the act of "building" a painting.
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads and Cindy Baron

Plein Air Podcast 247: Beyond Boundaries with Cindy Baron

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Cindy Baron, who goes beyond the boundaries of painting with both oil and watercolor.

Artist Spotlight: Cindy Briggs, NWS, NWWS

How do you describe success? Cindy Briggs: At a PACE event, I remember Eric Rhoads asking the group, “Do you want to be rich, famous...
Richard McKinley squints as he makes final adjustments to Pacific Sentinels with a pastel pencil.

Making a Personal Creative Statement

"Once we've mastered the ability to make a tree look like a tree and a rock look like a rock, the real work begins."
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads - Debra Huse

Plein Air Podcast 246: Debra Huse on Creative Visualization and More

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Debra Huse, a contemporary American Impressionist who uses rich color and bold, fluid strokes to capture the light and drama in her paintings.
PleinAir Salon - Bethann Moran Handzlik, "A Mind of Winter," oil, 33 x 32 in.

“A Mind of Winter” Wins

Timothy Standring, artist and Curator Emeritus, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Mary Whyte, "Tamales," watercolor, acrylic & charcoal, 41" x 29", private collection

The Most Productive Month?

"Artist Winslow Homer said that March was always his most productive month," said Mary Whyte. "For me ...
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads - Alvaro Castagnet

Plein Air Podcast 244: Alvaro Castagnet’s Biggest Turning Point

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews the great watercolor artist Alvaro Castagnet. Listen as they discuss ...
PleinAir Salon - Hui Li, "Metaphor of Plants Series No.8," oil, 59 x 71 in.

A “Metaphor of Plants” Wins Feb. PleinAir Salon

Scott Shields, who is the Ted and Melza Barr Chief Curator and Associate Director at the Crocker Art Museum, has revealed his selections for the winners in the February 2023 PleinAir Salon.
Painting events - Eric Rhoads with Ellen Howard at Plein Air Convention & Expo paint-out (2022, Santa Fe)

Your April 2023 Plein Air Painting Events

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!

Artist Spotlight: TINA BOHLMAN

How do I find inspiration? It actually “finds” me! There are 3 deciding factors on whether to paint a scene; 1st is the light; I’m...
Shuang Li at Easel, in rural Northwestern China, plein air painting

The Worst Time of Day for Plein Air Painting

Avoid ending up with a plein air painting that has too many scattered, isolated, small shapes by ...
Dan Mondloch in Cades Cove - plein air events

Plein Air – Alive and Well in 2023

Here are three new plein air events to check out this year. For a complete listing, ...
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads and Paul Kratter

Plein Air Podcast 243: Paul Kratter on Painting Trees and More

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews landscape and wildlife artist Paul Kratter.
Plein Air Podcast Eric Rhoads and Colley Whisson

Plein Air Podcast 242: Colley Whisson on His Art Career Path and More

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Australian artist Colley Whisson, who says to "paint with passion, paint like this next painting you're doing is going to be your best painting..."
From Jim McVicker's Plein Air Live demo

“Like a Little Kid a Christmas”

On Day 1 of Plein Air Live this year, we had front-row seats for painting demonstrations from five incredible artists, with a special ...
From Clare Bowen's Plein Air Live demo

We’re Here – Are You?

The fourth annual Plein Air Live kicked off this week with our "Essential Techniques Day," an annual favorite ...
Borrego Springs Plein Air - Margaret Larlham won the Quick Draw event in 2022 with her pastel painting, "Golden Oldie."

Borrego Springs Plein Air – 17 Years Strong

Once again 13 premier plein air artists have been invited to capture stunning vistas in oil, pastel, and watercolor for ...
PleinAir Salon - Charles Newman, "Corner of Riggs Street," oil, 18 x 24 in.

The Street Corner That Won the Salon

CW Mundy has revealed his selections for the winners in the January 2023 PleinAir Salon. See who took home first place ...