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Derived From Life: The Paintings of PleinAir Salon Winner Eric Bowman
Even if an Eric Bowman piece is done in the studio, it is utterly informed by his work outdoors.
My Favorite Winter Painting Spot
Kathleen Kalinowski shares what it’s like to paint in the cold Michigan winter, and why it has its benefits.
Working Out the Kinks of Water-Mixable Oils
Christine Lashley gets a wide variety of responses — everything from rude negativity to nods from those in the know — when people discover that she paints with both traditional and water-mixable oils. Here are the benefits and the drawbacks as she has experienced them.
The State of the Plein Air Movement
Learn about the massive trends we’re seeing, and how you can help grow this historic movement.
6 Inspirational Quotes for Artists
In this special round-up from Plein Air Magazine, we’re bringing you some of the most inspiring quotes for artists that we’ve seen yet!
Preview the Upcoming PleinAir Magazine (February/March 2020)
Enjoy a sneak peek at some of the articles coming up in the February/March issue of PleinAir Magazine, showcasing the top artists and emerging talents making news in the plein air community today.
Your PleinAir Podcast Binge Guide
Each week Eric Rhoads welcomes a new guest to the PleinAir Podcast. Even if you’ve been following this podcast for artists since it began, chances are you may have missed at least one. And if you’re a new listener, we know you won’t want to miss some of the amazing artists that have been featured.
Plein Air Artists to Follow on Instagram
Our team came up with the following list of Instagram accounts for artists — especially plein air artists! — that you’ll love seeing in your feed.
How Christine Lashley Discovered Her Style
While Christine grew up surrounded by the arts, her journey to becoming an artist wasn’t clear until later on in her life. Be inspired by her landscape paintings, and learn more in this interview.
How to Make a Color Chart for Plein Air Painting
Plein air artist Mark Boedges shares three color charts, along with important advice on creating and using them for your next plein air landscape.
Cool Whisper: A Winter Landscape Painting
“The environment stimulates your senses as you breathe the fresh air, taking in all the sights and sounds; a truly awe inspiring and humbling experience,” says the artist. “My paintings are my personal response to these surroundings…”
PleinAir Podcast 151: William Scott Jennings on Painting Values, Color, and More
A talented painter who is also great at explaining painting techniques, William Scott Jennings joins Eric Rhoads for this episode of the PleinAir Podcast. Jennings paints large-scale landscapes and is passionate about painting outdoors. “No matter how good you are - or aren't - you learn,” he says.
A Pioneering Spirit
In this issue of PleinAir Magazine, we’re highlighting a number of artists who exhibit a pioneering spirit, defined as a “willingness to endure hardship in order to explore new places or try new things.”
Featured Artwork: Brienne M. Brown
On the Road to Grandma’s
Varnished Watercolor on Panel
12 x 24 in.
$2,000
Available through The Mission Gallery, St. George, Utah
Impressions in Watercolor
Bringing the Everyday to Life
Brienne...
The Laguna “Best in Show” Goes To…
The annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational carries on the landscape painting legacy that established Laguna Beach as an art colony more than 100 years ago. See who took home this year’s Best in Show!
PleinAir Podcast 150: London-Based Landscape Painter David Curtis
In this PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads, you’ll be inspired by David Curtis, who is a member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. Essentially a "plein air" and figurative painter, working in both oil and watercolor, he is the author of numerous books and has work in collections all over the world.
The Making of a Magic Moment
When this artist was asked to paint en plein air at a wedding ceremony, she stepped up to the challenge. No pressure — right?
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Terlingua Trading Post Vista
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Terlingua Trading Post Vista” by Tim Oliver.
Just for Fun! 2019 Gifts for Artists
If you celebrate the holidays by sharing and receiving gifts, you’ll appreciate this list of gifts for artists — from practical to just plain fun, the gifts range in price from $20 on up.
Artists, To Thine Own Self Be True
Landscape artist and nature-lover Tom Lockhart shares what he has learned from painting en plein air.