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Camille Przewodek obituary

From the Family of Camille Przewodek

We invite you to consider acquiring an original piece of Camille Przewodek's artwork, as, in light of her passing, her work is now in limited supply.
Bryce Elischer artist

A Plein Air Artist to Watch: Bryce Elischer

Be inspired by Kelly Kane’s spotlight on the up-and-coming plein air painter Bryce Elischer, who shares his favorite subjects and more.
4th Floyd Plein Air Biennial artists

How Painters Pivoted During Hurricane Helene

Artists in Virginia were to “lean in and get creative” as they painted their way into the uncertain weather week.
Thomas Kegler, “Mid Summer Night, Romans 5:4,” Oil, 20x16 in.

Trees Take Top 3 This Month in PleinAir Salon

David Ethridge, owner and curator of Gallery 1261 in Denver, Colorado, has revealed his selections for the winners in the August 2024 PleinAir Salon. They are ...

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Hurricane Helene Art Disaster Relief

Hurricane Helene Art Disaster Relief

We will soon learn about our fellow artists who have lost their studios, lost their life’s work, lost their homes...
George Frederick Rapp and Peggy Rapp

Rest in Peace, George Frederick Rapp

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of philanthropic leader Dr. George Frederick Rapp, who was a distinguished ...
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Your October 2024 Painting Events and Deadlines

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 Artists

Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 Awards Go To …

Outdoor Painters of Minnesota announces 2024 awards at the Plein Air Grand Marais competition and festival of outdoor painting.
Tony Allain, "Passing Rain on Braco Road," pastel, 12 x 16 in.

Landscape Painting Demo: Designing for Balance

View four stages of a pastel landscape painting demo done en plein air, including the color Tony Allain chooses to indicate a brightly lit area in the background.

Hard Not to Fall in Love Once You Touch It

Highlights from the Pastel Live virtual art conference, taking place now through Friday evening, September 20, 2024, with attendees from 14 countries, 49 states!
We love to hear from the Plein Air Today community! The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Hema Gupta.
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Artist Spotlight: David Lussier

How did you develop your unique style? David Lussier: I was trained to paint in the style of photo realism during my 4 years of...
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads and Aimee Erickson

Plein Air Podcast 262: Aimee Erickson on Understanding Composition, and More

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews artist Aimee Erickson, who shares her journey, including painting in Florence, riding a bicycle across America, and more.
Watercolor studies - Stan Miller, "Molto Bene," watercolor, 10 x 12 in.  

An Artist’s Journey to Venice: 4 Plein Air Watercolor Studies

Watercolor artist Stan Miller takes us to Venice, Italy, to share four watercolor sketches he painted on location. Bonus: Includes four of his art tips for beginners.
How did you get started and then develop your career? Karen Halbert: On 9/11, faced with the magnitude of the catastrophe, I had to make a difficult decision: do I continue working under stressful circumstances, at NYSE in NYC? Or...

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