OutdoorPainter

Perspective is more than just the way a road appears to get smaller as it recedes into the distance - learn more in this guest blog post from Michael Holter.

The 2026 Door County Plein Air Festival returned this weekend, inviting art lovers and nature enthusiasts to experience the breathtaking landscapes of Door County, Wisconsin through the eyes of some of the nation’s leading plein air painters.

An Artist to Watch: Through painting, her work explores the deserts of North America with a focus on the Mojave and Great Basin deserts, and telling stories of conservation efforts. Who is it?

The following is part of a series that spotlights the work of an accomplished plein air artist whose work has been featured in PleinAir magazine. Here, Bonnie Zahn Griffith shares her inspiration for ...

In a "marathon of creativity," urban sketcher Heiner Radau followed his dream of drawing New York City on location. Then, he took his art to a modern level by connecting the artwork to videos, timelapses, and even an ...

In Easton, Maryland, they're welcoming artists who are spending the week painting all over Talbot County for Plein Air Easton.

From quiet morning painting sessions to conversations with visitors and collectors, Paint Grand Traverse highlighted the power of art to connect people and celebrate a shared sense of place. This year's winners are ...

What happens when an artist sets aside long-held misconceptions to explore the heart of a foreign culture? For Eric Rhoads, a month-long journey through China revealed a world not just of ancient history, but of a sophisticated, modern, and incredibly vibrant outdoor painting movement that is setting a new global standard.

This Art School Live critique session with Eric Rhoads covers composition, values, focal point, edge control, and warm vs cool balance, with practical fixes like checking in black and white and simplifying clutter.

At the most critical junctures, few, and sometimes no one, will believe ...