Until We Meet Again!

Michelle Held, Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) — Michelle Held's (@michelleheld717) on-location painting during the Plein Air Convention trip to Lake Tahoe. Michelle says, "I proudly use @rosemarybrushes @mhpaints and @edgeprogear."

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“Our final day of painting at Lake Tahoe, and my heart is full,” shared Michelle Held on Instagram. “I spent the week supporting other artists as they created their beautiful pieces, which was absolutely priceless. I was blessed with a quiet moment to paint this scene. Y’all, those vibrant turquoise waters and snow-capped peaks were impossible to resist.

“I feel so deeply grateful for this time, this place, and the inspiring community I shared it with. What a gift.

“Thank you to everyone who made this experience so meaningful at the Plein Air Convention – Eric Rhoads and the entire staff, the artists; your talent, generosity, and spirit made this week absolutely unforgettable.”

Eric and friends during our PACE paint-out in historic Virginia City, Nevada — Eric and friends during our paint-out in historic Virginia City, Nevada

"This is the team that is running the Plein Air Convention, not including fifty volunteers," said Eric Rhoads. "They have been working on this event for over a year and here in Reno for several 15 hour days. I’m very proud of this team!" — “This is the team that is running the Plein Air Convention, not including fifty volunteers,” said Eric Rhoads. “They have been working on this event for over a year and here in Reno for several 15 hour days. I’m very proud of this team!”

Don’t miss your opportunity to create lifetime memories at PACE! The next Plein Air Convention & Expo is May 14-18, 2026 in The Ozarks. All training sessions are indoors on giant, high-def screens, with plein air paint-outs in the afternoons. Beginners and pros feel right at home, so register now to join us!