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What the Rocks Tell Us: Artist/Geologists in the American West
In this series of articles, Utah artist J. Brad Holt talks about what artists are seeing as they look at the landscape. Holt studied...
What the Rocks Tell Us: Beginning the Journey
In this new series of articles, Utah artist J. Brad Holt talks about what artists are seeing as they look at the landscape. Holt...
“Then I Got Adventurous” – Kim Lordier on Pastel Painting
Surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells of nature, California artist Kim Lordier balances light and dark to create dynamic pastel compositions.
33 Special Highlights and Bonus Tips from Plein Air Live
Hundreds of artists gathered recently during Streamline's 2nd annual Plein Air Live, where they had front row seats to presentations and demonstrations from today's masters, such as Clyde Aspevig, Dawn Whitelaw, C.W. Mundy, Thomas Jefferson Kitts, Lori Putnam (who got a very special surprise!) and so many more.
A Pep Talk for Beginners and Frustrated Art Students
If you weren't naturally handed a free pass to excellence or are coming to art late in the game, John Hughes has an encouraging message for you.
Just Do the Preliminary Sketch – and 25 Other Painting Aha Moments
Do you remember the first time a painting concept clicked for you? For these Dreamliners, the big "aha" moment came during plein air workshops, painting travels, and even at Streamline events such as Plein Air Live, the world's first online art conference. Keep reading to see if you've shared some of these special moments!
Two Pochade Box Stories You Just Have to Read
Can you take a guess as to what farm animal stuck its nose in her wet palette?
An Artist Tells About Fall Color Week Through Paintings
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Nearly 70 painters joined PleinAir magazine publisher Eric Rhoads to paint Maine’s Schoodic Peninsula recently during Fall...
Why This Works: Using Your Brush to Help Tell the Story
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they...
Choosing Colors to Use in Antarctica
Ann Justin decided to celebrate a big birthday by going on a spectacular painting trip to the "bottom" of the globe. What colors would...
Plein Air Podcast 261: Harley Brown and the 7 Essential Art Truths
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Harley Brown, who isn't just an artist, but a legend.
How Plein Air Painting is a “Pool of Peace”
Don’t wait for the perfect moment (although those are a joy), don’t put it off. Get out there and get painting.
Plein Air Podcast 260: Kevin Macpherson on Escaping the Creative Rut
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews renowned artist Kevin Macpherson, who shares profound insights and inspirational advice for artists looking to reignite their passion.
Plein Air Podcast 259: Jill Carver’s Painting Roadmap, and More
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Jill Carver, whose work "explores the dialogue between abstraction and realism."
Plein Air Podcast 258: Scott Christensen on His Color Palette, Gouache, and More
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Scott Christensen, who has a two-man exhibition with Quang Ho at the Museum of Western Art, from July 20 through September 21, 2024. Listen as they discuss the act of creating art outdoors, their transformative experience of painting in Russia, different approaches to solving common painting problems, color palette preferences, and much more.
Your June 2024 Painting Events Guide
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
Plein Air Podcast 257: Joe Paquet on Artistic Choices and More
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews plein air painter Joe Paquet, who is leading a special session titled “A Beautiful Beginning: The Art of the Start” this year at the Plein Air Convention & Expo.
Plein Air Podcast 253: James Hart Dyke on Climbing and Painting a Mountain Summit
In this episode, British artist and plein air mountaineer James Hart Dyke shares a story about a plein air adventure all of us wish we could have been a part of.
Eccentric? Maybe …
“Life has definitely changed since I began painting plein air,” said Carl Bretzke. He’s not alone, as you’ll see in this just-for-fun roundup of unconventional ...
Making a Personal Creative Statement
"Once we've mastered the ability to make a tree look like a tree and a rock look like a rock, the real work begins."