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, August/September ’25
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ON THE COVER: Kyle Ma, “Maricopa Point Morning,” 2024, oil, 40 x 30 in., Private collection, Studio from plein air study
CONTENT:
- Publisher’s Letter: A Bold Vision for the Future
- Editor’s Note: An Open Invitation
- INSIDE PLEIN AIR’S BIGGEST EVENT
On Location in Reno and Lake Tahoe: From artist demos and scenic paint-outs to an expo of must-have gear, we take you behind the scenes of the Plein Air Convention & Expo.
By Kelly Kane - 14TH ANNUAL PLEIN AIR SALON
Winners Revealed: We crown the youngest grand prizewinner ever. Plus, four Salon judges share their best advice for entering an art competition.
By Kelly Kane - PLEIN AIR PORTFOLIO
High & Mighty: Eighteen artists explore the drama, mystery, and quiet majesty of the world’s elevated landscapes in our showcase of hill, mountain, and cliff paintings.
By Kelly Kane - Bold Choices: With a “no excuses” approach to painting outdoors, this Virginia oil painter tells personal stories about the landscape.
By Kristin Hoerth - LISA WANG
Painting in the Streets of Venice: This Melbourne-based artist calls on her early Chinese art education to capture centuries-old objects en plein air.
By Kelly Kane - SPECIAL FEATURE
A Legacy of Light & Land: Drawing on more than a hundred years of American plein air tradition, PAPA members capture the enduring majesty of the Western landscape.
By Kelly Kane - SPECIAL FEATURE
Why Painters Are Switching to Pastels: Four artists describe how pastel reshaped their practice — and how it could do the same for you.
By Kelly Kane - THE ELEMENTS
Up Close and Personal: Follow along as this artist demonstrates how small scenes can yield big rewards.
By Beth Bathe - EXPANDED DIGITAL EDITION CONTENT
Finding America: Follow along as this Colorado-based artist shares the story of her transformative plein air painting road trip.
By Emma Kalff
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