OutdoorPainter

We've been running this retreat for 15 years now. And every summer — without fail — something happens out there that reminds us why we keep doing it. Painters leave transformed. People who came as strangers leave with friendships they'll carry for life.

A word of advice from plein air painter Carla Bosch, who will be joining us at the 2026 Plein Air Convention & Expo!

"I want my paintings to be so vibrant they pop out of the frame," says Steve Browning. "I enjoy seeing brush marks on the surface, and the way a painting can come to life with just a few strokes."

Discover how Clyde Aspevig’s new painting, “The Blackfoot,” brings Norman Maclean’s “A River Runs Through It” to Opera Montana’s stage—through light and color.

Award-winning paintings from Atlanta’s 12th Annual Olmsted Plein Air Invitational are here. The artists who placed in this year's event are ...

"More than anything, I enjoy the sense of connectedness that painting on location brings,” says Kathleen Hudson. “My own sense of wonder in the landscape comes from my immersion in reading history. A place isn’t just scenery when you come to know its story, when you think of people from generations past who stood upon the same ground, taking in their surroundings just as you are.”

My story starts like most. As a kid I always drew and created, but I was lucky enough to have grown up in a family of artists...

The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Lyudmila Tomova Clark, who is inspired by the grit - and in this case, kind and quick consideration - of fishermen.

Landscape painter Richard McKinley shares his "7 Tips for Greater Creative Expression," especially for those painting en plein air with pastel.

Last year, Plein Air Live brought together hundreds of artists from all over the world for an incredible three days of learning, painting, and inspiration. 🌿🎨Here's one of our favorite quick takeaways ...