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Artist as Collector: Lynne Bolwell

When New York State artist Lynne Bolwell collects, she is sketching out the arc of her past, present, and future with her choices.  "They are...

Winners in New Harmony, IN

Plein air painters who have attended the annual First Brush of Spring event in New Harmony, Indiana, speak warmly of it. Last week the...
"Plein Air Self-Portrait" by Jim McVicker, Oil, 18 x 14in.

McVicker Takes Top Honor, $15K in PleinAir Salon

If you feel one of your paintings is something special, don't give up on it. That seems to be the message from Jim McVicker,...

Why This Works: Depicting Rain-Slicked Surfaces

In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they...

San Luis Obispo Group Hosts Show, Promotes Conservation

More and more plein air painters are stepping up their efforts to conserve the land they so love to paint. If you haven't yet,...

Plein Air Convention Leaves 700 Artists ‘Wowed’ in Monterey

Event organizers were calling the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) the "Woodstock of plein air painting," and while the vibe was certainly a...

My Favorite Place to Paint: Vanessa and Andre Stashinski

A few weeks back, PleinAir Today reported on a porcine visitor Vanessa and Andre Stashinski encountered when painting in Tel Hadid, Israel. Despite such...

There Is a Season … for Oil Painting

When Paul Saindon posted a painting on Facebook and joyfully labeled it the last oil painting of the year, curiosity was piqued.  ...

Web-Stream That Plein Air Painting!

Imagine watching a live painting demonstration in your home. New York painter James Gurney made this possible recently, thanks to technology.  ...

Learning How to Paint, Again (For the First Time)

After years of painting, with sales and some success, Lennie Mullaney was told that she "had no idea how to paint." It was strong...

Last Group Added to Pool in $21,000 PleinAir Salon Competition

Now all the entries are set in the 2015 PleinAir Salon, and the bi-monthly contest winners wait for the Plein Air Convention & Expo,...

Costantino in Demand

Frank M. Costantino is an instructor at the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) and an in-demand leader of workshops or "seminars." And the...

McGurl on Past Masters: William Trost Richards

In this series, noted painter Joseph McGurl discusses plein air paintings by past masters that he finds instructive or inspiring. This week: a sketch...

Entering the PleinAir Salon: It’s Not Just the Money

Each year, PleinAir magazine gives $21,000 to artists through the PleinAir Salon. The last chance this year for artists to enter is mere days...

Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Eric Wiegardt

Washington State watercolorist Eric Wiegardt is process-oriented, but he loves the product, too. The artist, who is on the faculty at the Plein Air...

McGurl on Past Masters: Andrew Wyeth

In this series, noted painter Joseph McGurl discusses plein air paintings by past masters that he finds instructive or inspiring. This week: "Benjamin's House,"...

What’s the Salon Judge Looking for in Your Painting?

The excitement is building as April approaches and one Grand Prize winner is to be announced in the PleinAir Salon, earning $15,000 and international...

Artist As Collector: Judson Brown

Western New York artist Judson Brown chooses pieces for his collection that please him, but as he talks about his collection, a couple of...

Featured Artwork: Vladislav Yeliseyev

"Old Estate" Watercolor 17 x 23 in.www.artist-yeliseyev.com “Painting outdoors with its ever changing conditions is my passion. I see my paintings as a testament to the natural sources...

Painting the Best Building in Town

Texas has 254 counties, and in many county seats the courthouse is the most striking building in town. Michael Holter has noticed this, and...