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, December / January ’25
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ON THE COVER: Kathie Odom, “Sweet Caroline,” 2024, oil, 12 x 20 in., Private collection, Demo from 2024 Plein Air Convention & Expo
COLUMNS:
- Plein Air Heritage
- Publisher’s Letter: Make This Speech at Every Plein Air Event
- Editor’s Note: Art Is Good For You
- PleinAir Salon Winners
- Plein Air Events
- Postcards From the Road
2025 Artists’ & Collectors’ Ultimate Guide to Painting Events and Organizations
FEATURES:
- PLEIN AIR PORTFOLIO
Branching Out: Eighteen plein air painters share their unique takes on trees, shrubs, and foliage. - STAN SPERLAK
More Artful Than Literal: This New Jersey artist draws on the inspiration of Tonalists and Luminists to create atmosphere and light in his unique approach to pastel painting.
By Bob Bahr - Why Small Works Work for Both Artist and Collector: Paintings that measure a foot or less offer versatility for painters looking to capture color notes, study a location, and sell to people with limited wall space or budget. Here’s why six artists love them.
By Bob Bahr - The Light at the End of the World: Inspired by miles of sandy beaches and a lengthy blue hour that merges sea and sky, a group of late 19th-century artists transformed a Danish fishing village into a hotbed of artistic expression.
By Ray Hassard - DESTINATION INSPIRATION
An Exploration of Lake Tahoe: What happens when you drop a star-studded group of watermedia artists — a mix of landscape, still life, and figure painters — into the area around Lake Tahoe for a week of plein air painting? Follow along as nine pros fill us in on their unique experience.
By Kelly Kane - The Art of Art Marketing: As the author stepped in to help grow the career of his wife, celebrated plein air painter Kathie Odom, he took his cues from the artist herself. Along the way, they identified five secrets to success. By Buddy Odom
- THE ELEMENTS
From Roots to Canopy: Keiko Tanabe, Paul Kratter, and Albert Handell share what they know about trees and give you their best advice for how to paint them in any medium.
By Kelly Kane
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