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John Hughes painting en plein air at Big Sur

7 Surprising Tricks for Painting en Plein Air

You might think you know all the tricks to the trade when it comes to painting en plein air, but these three artists have some witty ideas for making it an even better experience.
Practical Perspective: 3 Ways to Show Point of View in a Painting

3 Ways to Show Perspective in a Landscape Painting

Perspective is more than just the way a road appears to get smaller as it recedes into the distance - learn more in this guest blog post from Michael Holter.
Sketching From Life - OutdoorPainter.com

Two Important Reasons to Practice Sketching From Life

Watercolor artist Shuang Li explains why sketching from life can have a big impact on your next painting.

“Floating Dream” Finishes First in the PleinAir Salon

Diane Waterhouse, owner of Waterhouse Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Plein Air Convention volunteer

A Volunteer with a Big Heart

In addition to painting beautiful landscapes that document a moment in time, plein air painters are out there making a big difference for individuals in many ways.

Artist Spotlight: Keary Kautzer

Where do you find inspiration for painting? Keary Kautzer: I find inspiration to do a painting from just about everywhere. It could be some flowers...
plein air events - Red Wing

Plein Air Painting in the “Gateway to the Driftless Region”

Plein air news from Minnesota: See who took home prizes at this year's Red Wing Arts Plein Air Festival. Is anyone you know included?
Brienne Brown’s studio in Central Pennsylvania with her watercolor paintings, "Enfolding Green Pastures" (framed) and "Day for Exploring"

Artist Spotlight: Brienne M Brown

How do you find inspiration? Brienne M Brown: I find beauty in everyday life, the so called “mundane”. Ordinary people going about their everyday lives...
PleinAir Salon - Robin Caspari, "The Edge," oil, 12 x 10 in.

Why I Responded to this Painting At First Glance

Karen Hagan, owner of Hagan Fine Art Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
art supplies for plein air painters

The Hottest Plein Air Art Supplies of the Season

We always need more art supplies - like, always. Here are some the most popular colors, surfaces, paint brushes, frames on the market now. You're welcome!
picture of artist Cindy Briggs holding her painting

Artist Spotlight: Cindy Briggs

How did you develop your unique style? Cindy Briggs: My style has evolved through various life experiences, travel, workshops, simply painting, and painting more. From a...
PleinAir Salon - painting of boats

I’m Stunned

A husband’s secret, an artist’s dream...

Plein Air Painters Take Over the Plaza

For our second paint-out of the Plein Air Convention & Expo, we took several buses to the historic and vibrant Santa Fe Plaza. There,...

Painting Santuario de Chimayó

Welcome back to your Plein Air Convention & Expo highlights! Yesterday was so filled with activities that it’s difficult to narrow it all down...
Zufar Bikbov Plein Air Podcast Eric Rhoads

Plein Air Podcast 224: Russian Landscape Painter Zufar Bikbov

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Russian landscape painter Zufar Bikbov in a fascinating conversation.
Eric Rhoads and friends painting en plein air at a Publisher's Invitational

Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for May 2022

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Plein Air Podcast Eric Rhoads Mark Shasha

Plein Air Podcast 223: How Mark Shasha Keeps Getting to the Next Level

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Mark Shasha, an amazing plein air and studio artist.
Larry Cannon plein air painting

Artist Spotlight: Larry Cannon

How did you get started and then develop your career? Larry Cannon: I had one semester of watercolor during my architectural training but did not...
How to paint landscapes

7 Ways to Handle Details in a Mood Painting

From the Archives: What details should go in and how should you paint them? What should be left out? John MacDonald shares his expert suggestions.
Plein Air Salon winners

The Last Salon Winners

Seth Hopkins, Booth Western Art Museum Executive Director has revealed his selections for the March round; winners of the annual competition will be announced at the Plein Air Convention!