Parisian Painting Wins PleinAir Salon, January 2024
Lisa Skelly, plein air artist and owner of Huse Skelly Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Trout Pool
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature: "Trout Pool" by ...
How I Painted Montana’s Saddle Peak
The following is part of a series featuring a leader in the art community who will be joining us on the faculty of Pastel Live, a virtual art conference taking place ...
Tractors in Red, White, and Blue
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on William Martin.
The Fastest Possible Way to Become a Plein Air Painter
A note for new or inexperienced plein air painters only.
The How of Painting Clouds and Sky
In case you missed it: We received a wide variety of submissions from an earlier Winter Sky Challenge. So what did we see when we looked at the paintings? Two things.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Dream Lake
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
How Michele Usibelli is Breaking New Ground
Forcing herself outside the familiar is what keeps Michele Usibelli’s artwork fresh and fulfilling to make.
The Most Productive Month?
"Artist Winslow Homer said that March was always his most productive month," said Mary Whyte. "For me ...
I’m back. Did you miss me?
After five weeks away, today is my first official day back at my desk, and I thought I’d share some observations about what I learned, what I learned about myself, and what I learned that will benefit you.
Six Degrees of Plein Air
Discover what’s inside the newest issue of Plein Air magazine, including dramatic lighting in landscapes, textural watercolors, “broken color,” and more, in this sneak peek.
Artists and Conservancy: When a National Park Is Something Else
By Lori Putnam
In this series, artist Lori Putnam speaks on the role artists can play in the conservation and preservation of land, cultures, and...
A, Um, Surprising, Paper Adhesive for Painting Outdoors
Have you ever found yourself without an essential tool for painting outdoors? Such was the case for Dan Marshall, who brilliantly improvised when he forgot to pack tape with his art supplies.
Living in the Now, Through Plein Air
Canadian artist Richard Dixon has been painting for 40 years, but he remembers only one of them. Learn why, and why he calls it a blessing.
Let’s Get Social – Ways to Connect with PleinAir Online
Have you ever wanted to snap a photo in the moment to later recall the peacefulness you experienced while painting or drawing? Of course! Any activity that feeds our creativity is worth remembering and using to inspire others.
Parting Shot: Caption Contest
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
OK, yes, we can guess the story. There was a Quick Draw in the Old West, Eric...
Going to Extremes: Plein Air Painting in a Rail Yard
An artist shares how he followed his muse and made his way into a rail yard to paint a burned out and abandoned train car.
Horsing Around en Plein Air
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Pam Ayres.
Anatomy of a Peculiar Painting Composition
Andrew Borg wanted to capture a “sensation” rather than an “expression” when he set out to create this unusual painting composition.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Nikolas’ Garden Shed
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Nikolas’ Garden Shed" by Nancy Takaichi.