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Featured Artwork: Cecy Turner
Cecy Turner: Inspiration bombards me from every direction when I visit new places. “Our Lady of Chartres” is from a trip to France and...
Salon Winner, Southside, is Simply Brilliant
Master artist Thomas W. Schaller has revealed his selections for the July 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Plein Air Painting … in China: Plein Air Podcast 266
Back from nearly four weeks painting en plein air in China, Eric Rhoads shares his discoveries about education-driven plein air bases, a booming watercolor scene, collaborative scrolls, and a frank art marketing conversation.
My Favorite Place to Paint: New Hampshire
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Mia Jaworski.
The Roles Trees Play
Watercolor artist Keiko Tanabe shares insights on painting trees in this free article.
Happening Saturday, August 23: Gouache Live!
Gouache LIVE (August 23, 2025) is about rewiring how you see, think, and create as an artist while giving you a fresh sense of creative freedom.
Free Video Demo: How to Make Gouache Glow
In this free Art School Live demo, Danny Folkman demonstrates how the careful preservation of transparent layers ...
A Look at This Year’s Pikes Peak Plein Air
The event’s conclusion came with an awards ceremony held at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Participants submitted their art to be put on display for judging and inclusion in the evening’s Gala, which began with ...
Can You Use Gouache on Black Paper?
Can you use gouache on black paper? Yes! Jan Poynter is not afraid of the dark, and she’s not afraid of phthalos. Here’s what that means for her artwork.
Radiant Realism: William Trost Richards
Learn about William Trost Richards, who has helped start the plein air art movement in some way, and be inspired to ...
Having Just Plein Fun on Balboa Island
At the 20th annual “Just Plein Fun” event hosted by the Huse Skelly Gallery on Balboa Island (July 28 – August 1, 2025), 11 award-winning artists from across the country created close to 100 new paintings of the local area. The culmination was Friday’s “Brush Off” competition on Marine Avenue and the Awards Gala and Reception.
The Almost Immediate Choice for Best in Show
Artist Larry Moore has revealed his selections for the June 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
The Essential Guide to Outdoor Painting
Whether you are seasoned at outdoor painting or a novice, it is often daunting to tackle new terrain. To make your experience more enjoyable, we’ve compiled this go-to guide for your next plein air excursion!
The Joy of Painting—and Sharing
Whether you’re heading into the field for the first time or the hundredth, I hope this issue of PleinAir Magazine inspires you to try something new, to share something useful, and to remember why you started painting in the first place.
First Place: “Sunburst Upon a Tranquil Silence”
Dave Santillanes has revealed his selections for the May 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Postcard from the Road: Vladislav Yeliseyev in Cozumel
Florida artist Vladislav Yeliseyev captures an unexpected plein air moment during a family cruise stop in Cozumel, transforming a mundane port scene into a vibrant watercolor with creative composition.
What 50 Years of Plein Air Painting Taught Me
A seasoned artist reflects on 50 years of plein air painting, sharing lessons in creativity, aging with grace, and the joy of staying curious and connected through art.
Painting Through Pain: My Journey to Art and Advocacy
Exploring art therapy for chronic pain: how watercolor painting helped one woman cope, heal, and raise awareness.
Extreme Plein Air: Painting an Active Volcano
Blobs of fiery lava the size of school buses were belched into the air — our faces were warmed by the heat and the sonic boom of the blast was uncomfortably loud...
What’s Inside PleinAir Magazine, June/July ’25
Discover the beauty and artistry of plein air painting in the June/July 2025 issue of PleinAir magazine. Explore stunning landscapes, insightful artist features, practical painting tips, and the latest events in the plein air community.