OutdoorPainter

Earning a spot on this list represents a masterful command of light, a profound dedication to painting under the open sky, and the ultimate acknowledgment of excellence by peers and industry experts. Do you know any of these artists?

Learn how one artist creates a gorgeous painting using water-mixable oils, the rule of thirds, and a squeegee in this five-step demonstration from PleinAir Magazine.

Combining gouache and oil might sound unlikely, but the two can form a powerful partnership when handled correctly. Raymond Bonilla treats gouache like a painter’s utility knife: a fast, forgiving tool to build a value and temperature map. The result is a workflow that speeds decision making, reduces solvent use, and gives the finished piece both vibrancy and painterly texture.

Use this guide to help you get started plein air painting with tips from artists who are willing to share their knowledge and wisdom.

Like many of his fellow Impressionists in France, Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla designed extensive gardens around his home and studio in Madrid (now the Sorolla Museum) as a reflection of his own creativity and works of art in themselves.

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 ...