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How Your Sketches Can Earn You Money
Does your sketchbook contain the winning work for the next bimonthly PleinAir Salon?
A Great Painting Always Comes Down to This
Quite frankly, these elements are the glue that holds every good painting together and, conversely, is the reason some paintings fall apart!
See the World Like a Plein Air Painter
In this plein air course for beginners, you’ll gain inspiration and a wealth of new skills and techniques for painting outdoors.
13 Dramatic Paintings of Storms
These artists were driven to brave the elements to commit the scenes directly to their painting surfaces, make quick sketches or studies, or, as circumstances dictated for one, simply to burn the imagery into her memory to serve as inspiration as soon as she got to her easel.
Join Us for Plein Air Painting in Denver, Colorado
The world’s largest plein air event is about to get bigger. Discover two new reasons you don’t want to miss the 2020 Plein Air Convention!
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Konriko Rice Mill
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Konriko Rice Mill” by Tim Oliver.
Advice for Artists: 10 Ways to Take New Risks
Why is taking risks so important for our growth as artists, especially when it comes to confidence? Jed Dorsey explains in this excerpt from “The Confident Artist.”
And the Winners Are…
Discover the award winners of two recent major plein air events!
Accidental Magic and More During Fall Color Week
Almost 100 artists gathered to paint the stunning landscapes of Ghost Ranch, while also forming lifetime friendships. Enjoy these photos of the painting excursion, and be inspired.
Plein Air Moment: The Judgment of Paris
As a plein air painter, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about artist Claude Lorrain here.
Oil Painting Demo: Irises by Lynn Dunbar
To help market her artwork, Lynn Dunbar summarized her approach to plein air and studio painting and emphasized her response to the spirit, vitality, and beauty of her home state.
2019 Plein Air Grand Marais Winners
See who took home awards (and survived a Nor’easter) in the 16th annual Plein Air Grand Marais competition.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Fall’s Touch
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Fall’s Touch” by Richard McKinley.
9 Artists Over 65: Still Winning
Today we honor these artists who are still painting, and still winning art competitions. Be inspired.
12 Ways Artists Can Reduce Frustration While Painting
The art of painting is a head game. It requires a distraction-free environment that allows you to get into the painting zone and lets things go smoothly.
What’s Your Painting Worth?
John Pototschnik explains the six factors that determine how much you should charge for your paintings.
Your Plein Air Events Guide for September 2019
Looking for a local event next month? Check out these listings of plein air events from the Northeast to the Southwest, and beyond!
Featured Artwork: Roland Lee presented by Zion National Park Plein Air
Zion Fireglow by Roland Lee
30 x 22 in.
Watercolor
Roland Lee is one of the ten Centennial Artists for Zion National Park’s 2019 Centennial Celebration of...
14 Inspirational Landscape Paintings
The landscape paintings showcased here give us a glimpse of the magic that can be achieved.
Six Degrees of Plein Air
Discover what’s inside the newest issue of Plein Air magazine, including dramatic lighting in landscapes, textural watercolors, “broken color,” and more, in this sneak peek.