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Trees
Trees are an essential element of almost every landscape painting, and they present challenges to plain air painters who determine their shape, scale, coloration,...
EXHIBITION: McNally at Benicia
New works by watercolorist Samantha McNally will soon be featured at the well-known Benicia Plein Air Gallery in California.
PleinAir Podcast Episode 58: Mary Deloyht-Arendt—A Foundation of the Plein Air Movement
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads has the pleasure of talking with artist Mary Deloyht-Arendt, a founding member of the Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA) organization. At 90 years old, Deloyht-Arendt has a lifetime of knowledge regarding the plein air movement, helpful techniques, marketing, and so much more. You can't miss this significant episode!
Dean Mitchell Honors His Grandmother
Nationally known painter Dean Mitchell was inspired at an early age to become an artist, and he credits his maternal grandmother, Marie Brooks, for that. The artist is honoring her in a beautiful way that will continue for years to come. How?
South Street Versatility
Easton, Maryland’s premier gallery — South Street Art — is currently highlighting the works of two gifted painters during its October show. Both artists are accomplished painters in different mediums in this versatile display of plein air magic.
Featured Artwork: Kirk McBride presented by Troika Gallery
“Grandmaster”
24 x 30 in.
oil on linen
Available through Troika Gallery, Easton, Maryland
"I am drawn to paint trees of all sorts and for a variety of...
Grand Canyon, Grand Celebration
PleinAir Today can’t go too long without mentioning the Grand Canyon again because, well, it’s such a magnetic subject for outdoor painters, event organizers, and so much more. One of the largest events involving plein air and the canyon — the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art — recently concluded with those familiar fantastic results.
Bath County Beauties
A large contingency of world-class plein air painters recently participated in the Fifth Annual Bath County Plein Air Festival in Virginia, which resulted in a stunning array of paintings. Which ones earned ribbon distinction? Find out here!
A Wonderful Project Wraps Up
In August, PleinAir Today detailed a magnetic project titled #PaintItForward by watercolorist Dan Mondloch that earned major praise among our readership! After 50 paintings created, Mondloch is poised for a fantastic conclusion in Minnesota. Details here.
Plein Air Plus on Long Beach Island
For anyone who’s visited, lived, or worked on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, it’s easy to become enamored with the beauty of the ocean, beaches, and bay. Surely everyone has their favorite view, including a host of outdoor painters who received awards during the recent “Island Life: Plein Air Plus” exhibition.
Seductive Solomons
The historic Solomons Island in Maryland was host once again to a vibrant plein air competition and festival, with names both familiar and new earning those prized ribbons, bragging rights, and cash. Who were they?
Results from Mendocino
The fifth annual Mendocino Open Paint Out (MOPO) recently concluded in California in which six prestigious featured artists and 64 participating artists created 438 works in total. Which of these rose to the top?
Journaling Mood and Space
The watercolors of Christopher St. Leger follow the tradition of illustrated journals as the artist explores themes of mood, place, and impermanence. Where can you see his latest?
Once-in-a-Lifetime Event or Yearly Conference?
During the week of September 13-17, an unusual event took place in the little town of Midway, Utah.
Minnesota Nice
Plein Air Grand Marais, a Minnesota event that just wrapped up its awards presentation in the picturesque area along the North Shore of Lake Superior, is one of the premier plein air opportunities in the Midwest, continually drawing the region’s best artistic talent. Who captured glory in 2017?
Industry and Plein Air in America
Works by 30 of the most accomplished artists from the Plein Air Painters of America have been curated into a breathtaking exhibition that focuses on urban sprawl and industrial blight. Any fan of fine art or plein air brilliant can’t miss this!
Brandywine and PWCS Converge!
Collectors, connoisseurs, and plein air enthusiasts definitely need to hear about the amazing partnership between the Brandywine River Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Water Color Society (PWCS) that resulted in this...
Nocturnes, Sunsets & Sunrises
An increasing number of nocturnal paintings are being included in plein air competitions, in part because the artists enjoy the challenge of working in...
Featured Artwork: Larry Cannon
“A Moment in Time: Malibu”
Watercolor on paper
16 x 20 in.
Visiting Point Dume State Beach, I was struck by two young women enjoying the warmth...
Featured Artwork: Nancy Boren
“Hoof Beats at Twilight”
oil on canvas
36 x 36 in.
Available at the 2017 American Women Artists show Under a Vast Sky at the Tucson Desert...