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 ’25
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ON THE COVER: Jerry Smith, “Buckeye Ridge,” 2022, watercolor, 14 x 21 in., available from the artist, studio from plein air study
CONTENT:
- Publisher’s Letter: A Homecoming Like No Other
- Editor’s Note: The Joy of Painting—and Sharing
- PLEIN AIR PORTFOLIO: Faraway Places
Join 17 plein air painters as they journey beyond the familiar, setting up their easels in distant corners of the globe to capture the light, atmosphere, and essence of foreign lands.
By Kelly Kane - JAMES GURNEY: Drawn to Adventure
Armed with curiosity and a satchel full of sketchbooks, this artist criss-crossed America with Thomas Kinkade. Here’s what they discovered — and how those early escapades still shape his art today.
By James Gurney - JERRY SMITH: Simply Complex
Whether painting lush farmland, quaint villages, or rocky coasts, this Indiana artist brings every scene to life with loose watercolors painted on location.
By Kristin Hoerth - SPECIAL FEATURE: Where Tides and Time Collide
Discover how Nova Scotia’s ancient cliffs and powerful tides have long inspired artists — from early explorers to today’s plein air painters.
By Tim Fedak - BARBARA TAPP: The Art of Going Home
Accompany this Australian-born artist as she rediscovers her native country in an epic 6,000-mile painting adventure.
By John A. Parks - SPECIAL FEATURE: Guardians of the Wash
Born from rebellion and fueled by community, watercolor societies have shaped the course of art history — and they’re evolving to meet a new era.
By Kelly Kane - THE ELEMENTS: From Sketch to Studio
Follow along as this Colorado artist shows you how thumbnail plein air sketches can bridge the gap between fleeting impressions and finished studio paintings.
By Cheryl Browder
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