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3 Things You Might Need to Hear Right Now
Lisa Egeli paints the people and places we care about most. Here, she shares three art inspiration tips to remember as you begin or continue your plein air painting journey.
Happening This Week: 2026 Gouache Live
Do you know why many of the top studio and plein air artists are exploring gouache? It's their portable studio in a tube – paint anywhere without solvents or setup. Gouache paints with the feel and flexibility of oil, yet dilutes to get the effects of watercolor.
How To Paint By Subtraction
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.
Painting Outdoors: The Best Medium for Plein Air at the Beach
There are many methods to choose from when it comes to painting outdoors at a potentially tricky location like the beach. Gabriel Stockton is a proponent of watercolor, and here's why.
Plein Air Watercolors with a Western Flair
Drawn to rural, gritty, and seemingly mundane subjects, this artist loves the authenticity, immediacy, and raw honesty of painting watercolors en plein air.
15 Ways Plein Air Painting is Evolving
As the time-honored practice of painting directly from nature enters a new era, artists are reimagining its traditions to reflect a changing world — one more connected, inclusive, and dynamic than ever.
15th Annual Driggs Plein Air Festival Awards
Discover the winners of the 15th Annual Driggs Plein Air Festival! See who took home top honors in the juried competition and Nocturne awards this year.
Art, Impermanence, and the Southwest
Discover the evocative work of Natasha Isenhour, an artist who captures the soul of New Mexico through her powerful southwestern art.
Mastering Color Harmony: Kathryn Stats on Values, Complementary Pairs, and More
In this exclusive interview, John Hughes sits down with artist Kathryn Stats to explore color harmony in landscape painting. Learn her expert techniques for mastering values and utilizing complementary pairs to create stronger, more intentional compositions.
A Guide to Plein Air Painting at the Break of Dawn
Discover essential gear prep, composition techniques, and expert tips for capturing the perfect light and shadows at sunrise in this guest blog post from Jack McGowan.
An Artist to Watch: Through painting with gouache and oil, 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?
Quick painting trains our reflexes and judgment; it improves the observation of the eyes and drawing skills of the hand by ...
Discover how artist John Paul Marcelo was inspired by the unique challenge of nocturne plein air painting for his nostalgic look at Americana.
After years of navigating the delicate balance of watercolor, Allison Krajcik found herself craving a more forgiving medium. And pastel didn’t just change her technique — it expanded her artistic mindset.
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