Published bi-monthly, PleinAir magazine is focused on landscape paintings by historical and contemporary artists, art collections, events, and the process of creating plein air paintings. Beautifully designed with rich reproductions on high-quality paper, PleinAir features the top artists and artworks from around the world.
PleinAir Magazine, April/May ’25
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ON THE COVER: Donald Demers, “The Lower Flume,” 2023, oil, 16 x 20 in. Available from artist Plein air
CONTENT:
- Publisher’s Letter: Heirs to Light and Legacy
- Editor’s Note: Make It Personal
- PLEIN AIR PORTFOLIO
From Dawn to Dusk: Seventeen plein air painters present their unique visions of the sky — not merely as a backdrop for the landscape, but as a subject full of mood, movement, and meaning in its own right.
By Kelly Kane - Rich Truths: You won’t find Maine artist Donald Demers hung up on the latest art materials fad or gimmick. He’s after a deeper connection to his subject — and the viewer — in his dynamic paintings of land and sea.
By John A. Parks - The Art of Moving On: For dedicated pastel and oil painter Jill Stefani Wagner, artistic growth comes from seizing on a compelling scene, painting with speed, then looking ahead to the next experience.
By Stefanie Laufersweiler - Paint a Forest Without Painting a Single Leaf: Avoid getting lost in the details with these seven principles for simplifying a dense woodland scene.
By Rick J. Delanty - DESTINATION INSPIRATION
From Marrakech to the Mountains: Tag along with a popular watercolor instructor as she guides you through Africa’s largest urban market, a mountaintop fortress, and a popular beach resort, and introduces you to the people and traditions of Morocco.
By Emily Olson - Painting Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them): Keep your compositions fresh and lively by applying the mantra “same same, bad bad.”
By Thomas Jefferson Kitts - Impressions of California: At the turn of the 19th century, California landscape painters presented viewers with a romantic look at the state. Today an immersive online exhibition lets us experience these works in a new way.
By Kelly Kane - THE ELEMENTS
The Secrets to Expressive Skies: Christine Code and Ellen Howard share their best tips and techniques for painting dramatic clouds and sunsets.
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