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, June/July ’24
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ON THE COVER: Geoff Allen, “Color for Nothing,” 2024, watercolor, 11 x 15 in., available from the artist, plein air
COLUMNS:
- Plein Air Heritage
- Publisher’s Letter: Knowing Your Plein Air Roots
- Editor’s Note: Relationship Goals
- PleinAir Salon
- Postcards From the Road
- Collector’s Guide to Watercolor Artists
FEATURES:
- ARTWISE
Can I Deduct That?: What makes one artist a professional and another a hobbyist in the eyes of the IRS? The distinction determines what expenses you can and can’t claim on your federal tax returns.
By Daniel Grant - PLEIN AIR PORTFOLIO
Ship Shape:Â Seventeen artists share their views of life along the shore and on the water. - JOHN POTOTSCHNIK
One Artist’s Path to Plein Air: How a negative critique provoked a robust field study practice.
By John Pototschnik - NANCY TANKERSLEY
Painting What We See, Optimally: One of the founders of the Plein Air Easton event makes paintings using a balance of reference material and artistic sensibilities.
By Bob Bahr - LYUDMILA TOMOVA CLARK
Implied Stories: This North Carolina oil painter uses vibrant color and loosely rendered figures to bring life to her work.
By Bob Bahr - KATY ANN FOX
Forging a Path of Her Own: This Idaho artist and gallery owner is making her mark in the Teton neighborhood of the Rocky Mountain West.
By Jenn Rein - SPECIAL FEATURE
Watercolor Pioneers: Meet the icons and innovators who blazed the trail for plein air painting in watercolor.
By Kelly Kane - THE ELEMENTS
A Deep Dive Into a Favorite Subject: Watercolor artists Brienne Brown, Larry Cannon, Geoff Allen, and Shuang Li share their best tips and techniques for painting water — from rolling waves and waterfalls to tranquil lakes and harbors.
By Kelly Kane
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