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Get your PleinAir Magazine subscription today and join tens of thousands of artists and collectors who have joined a new plein air movement at OutdoorPainter.com PleinAir Magazine is for plein air artists, enthusiasts, and collectors showcasing a wide variety of plein air paintings, articles on the top plein air artists of today and past, and the latest information on events and shows.

16/08/2024

Artist Kathleen Dunphy Fine Art has revealed her selections for the winners in the June 2024 PleinAir Salon Art Competition from PleinAir Magazine.

First Place Overall: Annie Murphy-Robinson, “Emily ‘Inchoate’,” Charcoal, 42×32 in.

15/08/2024

Besides improving your brushwork, these painting exercises will go a long way in improving your overall confidence as you pursue your art goals.

Half-Hour Study Kolob Canyon, 2006 Class Demo, 6 x 10

14/08/2024

Reflections on a plein air painting trip with no rules or deadlines – just inspiration and made-to-order sky holes. Check it out here: https://www.outdoorpainter.com/one-day-in-bayou-country

📷: Tim Breaux Fine Art & Gil Adams

14/08/2024

Exciting news! Steve Curry's NEW video, Painting Afternoon Light: Imagined Landscapes pre-releases TODAY! Discover more at https://painttube.tv/curry2

Steve Curry, a brilliant instructor and artist, is going to show you how to develop your unique artistic flair by utilizing the MOST powerful tool in your painting arsenal: Your own creative imagination!

With Steve’s guidance, you'll master the crucial skill every artist needs: How to paint as you feel, not as you see!

You’ll gain the skills to infuse your art with personal emotion, creating original works that truly reflect your unique perspective — deeply personal and reflective of your own creativity.

Discover more at https://painttube.tv/curry2

14/08/2024

"Despite the shared practice of capturing the world through on-site observation, I had never tried plein air painting, so I ventured out and spent three full days at the Plein Air Convention, soaking up as much as possible and sketching away." ~ Mike Yoshiaki Daikubara

Sketches from Eric Rhoads’s “Art Marketing Bootcamp”

13/08/2024

Browse an array of examples of how to paint mountains in this portfolio of contemporary paintings: OutdoorPainter.com/how-to-paint-mountain-landscapes-to-peak-your-interest

🖼️: Susan Nicholas Art, “Big Valley Skyscape,” 2021, oil, 8 x 8 in., Bellefonte, PA, Plein air

12/08/2024

Minimize the impact of painting on location by following a few simple guidelines.

Jessica L. Bryant, “Cascade Canyon,” 2020, watercolor, 22 x 30 in., courtesy of The Art Spirit Gallery of Fine Art, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, studio from plein air study

11/08/2024

No matter what’s on your agenda this summer, I hope you’ll spend some time exploring your own backyard for new subject matter or new perspectives on familiar scenes. One of the greatest gifts an artist can give viewers and collectors is his or her personal, authentic take on a subject. And where better to find inspiration for that kind of response than in the place you call home? 🎨

Clare Bowen, featured in the August/September 2024 issue of PleinAir Magazine

10/08/2024

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Kevin Macpherson instructional books and videos shares profound insights and advice for artists looking to reignite their passion.

09/08/2024

PleinAir Magazine, hot off the press! Expert insights from today's plein air masters, art competitions, historical perspectives and more.

ON THE COVER: Camille Przewodek, “Sonoma Farm Vista,” 2019, oil, 9 x 12 in., private collection, plein air; The plein air world lost a beloved painter when Camille passed away, just before this issue was published.

08/08/2024

One of the dangers of outdoor summer painting this year is the hot and humid weather. Here is a list of things to help you and your painting pals to stay safe in the heat.

Sharon Griffes Tarr, painting on location and staying cool in the heat

08/08/2024

Exciting news! Harley Brown artist is joining us for a FREE online event TODAY (Aug. 8th) at 2PM ET.

Harley will be revealing “7 Essential Art Truths” he’s discovered over his incredible 70-year career. Save your seat here: https://streamlineartevents.com/brown

These truths have the power to liberate your creativity and help you create your most authentic work yet!

In the past, securing a spot in one of Harley’s workshops was like finding a golden ticket. Artists would line up for the chance to learn from him, and his workshops would be fully booked in the blink of an eye.

Now, for the first time in 25 years, he’s opening the doors to his wisdom in this FREE online event.

Here are details to RSVP:
🎨 What: Master Artist Harley Brown Shares 7 Essential Art Truths From His Remarkable 70+ Year Legacy!

📅 When: Thursday, August 8 at 2pm ET (11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT)

📍Where: Live Online (We will e-mail you the broadcast link before the event so you can easily access and join us for the session.)

Join us TODAY, August 8th, at 2PM ET: https://streamlineartevents.com/brown

02/08/2024

Thomas W Schaller - Watercolor Artist's watercolor approach entails painting the shades and the shadows that give white the identity of light — the luminosity you want to have.

Watercolor by Thomas W. Schaller

01/08/2024

Painting events, workshops, and deadlines: Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air opportunities from our special guide!

Image credit: Plein Air Painters of New Mexico (PAPNM), which has its 16th Annual National Juried Members Exhibition August 31-September 31.

31/07/2024

Join us as we announce the winners of the June PleinAir Salon Art Competition that was judged by artist, Kathleen Dunphy.

31/07/2024

Right now, the Huse Skelly Gallery is celebrating its 19th Annual Just Plein Fun! Ten award-winning artists have gathered from around the country to paint scenes on and around beautiful Balboa Island in Newport Beach, California. The event takes place through August 2, 2024.

“Balboa Island is the quintessential summer vacation spot,” says participating artist Mark Fehlman. “I am enchanted by the wonderful mix of things like the junior lifeguards who congregate at the ferry in the morning to travel across to the Newport peninsula. Kids on the beach, sailboats, night lights, the frozen banana stand, and the families on the beach all make for fun and lots of colorful things to paint.”

30/07/2024

Charles Newman's advice to others on entering the PleinAir Salon Art Competition from PleinAir Magazine: Don't be afraid to do it. You never know what can happen.

Third Place: Utility Truck by Charles Newman, Oil, 10×10 in.

29/07/2024

Tune in now! Hosted by Eric Rhoads, Publisher, Kevin Macpherson discusses 5 ways to get out of a rut and get re-inspired.

29/07/2024

On Episode 259 of the PleinAir Podcast, Eric Rhoads, Publisher interviews Jill Carver, whose work explores the dialogue between abstraction and realism.

Listen here: OutdoorPainter.com/plein-air-podcast-259-jill-carvers-painting-roadmap-and-more

29/07/2024

Today is the day! Join us for a FREE EVENT with Kevin Macpherson instructional books and videos! Save your seat at https://streamlineartevents.com/macpherson

Kevin is giving us the rare opportunity to peek inside his brilliant mind. You’ll immediately be able to see his “superpower” firsthand: his unique ability to open artists’ eyes and guide them to what they’re truly capable of.

There’s no doubt in our mind that after attending this free event today, you’ll be able to go from those moments of feeling stuck, frustrated, and unsure … to discovering the “missing piece” your art needs today and knowing exactly how to move forward.

Here are the details:

🕒 When:

Today at 2pm ET (11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT)

📍Where:

Live Online (We will e-mail you the broadcast link before the event so you can easily access and join us for the session.)

27/07/2024

We love to hear from the Plein Air Today community! The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors.

27/07/2024

Now through Saturday, July 27th, artists are participating in the Door County Plein Air Festival, sponsored by the Peninsula School of Art in Wisconsin. The festival features 35 invited plein air masters and takes place among the diverse natural beauty and quaint harbor towns of the Door Peninsula.

Clouds didn’t stop the Sunset Paint-Out: “Yes, it rained most of the day, but that’s all part of being a plein air painter,” said artist Mark Vander Vinne, from Indiana

The festival includes daily artist demonstrations, gallery tours with artists painting on site, and fresh paintings for sale. The online exhibition and sale is open through August 10, 2024.

For more details, please visit www.doorcountypleinair.com.

26/07/2024

Paint what you love, in the way you love to paint it — and never feel stuck or uninspired again.

Award-Winning Artist Kevin Macpherson instructional books and videos will be sharing his secrets with you on MONDAY, July 29th at 2PM — so you can do just that. Sign up here: https://streamlineartevents.com/macpherson

In this FREE event, Kevin will help you:

- Rediscover your creative spark.
- Paint with confidence and authenticity.
- Create bold, emotional pieces that captivate viewers.

All of this without feeling overwhelmed by the creative process. Don't miss out!

Here are the details...

🎨 What: Kevin Macpherson’s 5 Ways to Break Free of Creative Ruts And How to Always Find Inspiration

🕒 When: Monday, July 29th at 2pm ET (11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT)

📍Where: Live Online (We will e-mail you the broadcast link before the event so you can easily access and join us for the session.)

Save your spot at https://streamlineartevents.com/macpherson

25/07/2024

Painting events, workshops, and deadlines: Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air opportunities from our special guide!

Quick Draw winners from Plein Air Easton, 2023

24/07/2024

An interview with Ulrich Gleiter about his experiences of painting in Russia, why he loves nature as a subject more than anything else, and what’s different about painting plein air in America.

Ulrich Gleiter, "Along the River," 2012, oil on linen, 43.3 x 23.6 in.

23/07/2024

The plein air world lost a beloved painter this week, Camille Przewodek Fine Art.

“Camille was one of the greats of our generation and will be fondly remembered as one of the greats of all time. Without her encouragement and support there would be no PleinAir Magazine.” Eric Rhoads, Publisher

Eric first met Camille around 1999, when he would drive to Petaluma to study art and she taught concepts of using color blocks. “Her work stood out – you could pick it out across the room at any venue because she painted so differently and in her own unique style.” Eric said that when others discouraged him to publish PleinAir Magazine, she encouraged him and helped refine the concepts for it.

Camille was a plein air artist in the tradition of Monet. Her aim, she once said, was “to capture the light key of nature — the quality of light on a subject as determined by various factors such as time of day and atmospheric conditions.” She would then refine the composition of some paintings in the studio.

One thing that separated Camille from other artists is that she deeply understood advertising, likely thanks to her background in illustration and marketing campaigns before moving into fine art.

Camille with her family, holding her granddaughter, Azita, which is Persian for “free woman.”

23/07/2024

Our community is saddened by the loss of Camille Przewodek Fine Art, who passed away yesterday. Please help us send condolences to her family and all those who knew her.

22/07/2024

In this episode, Eric Rhoads, Publisher interviews Scott L Christensen Studio, who has a two-man exhibition with Quang Ho Studios at the Museum of Western Art.

20/07/2024

Plein Air Easton Competition and Arts Festival is going strong and celebrating its 20th anniversary. The event began July 12 and takes place through July 21.

Rhonda Ford set up to paint in front of The Treasure Chest in Oxford during Plein Air Easton 2024. Photo:

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Videos

June PleinAir Salon Art Competition Awards

Join us as we announce the winners of the June PleinAir Salon Art Competition that was judged by artist, Kathleen Dunphy.

May PleinAir Salon Awards

Announcing the winners of the May PleinAir Salon Art Competition that was judged by award-winning artists, D. Eleinne Basa.

13th Annual PleinAir Salon Awards

Watch the awards live from the 11th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo.

Conversation with Master Artist Joe Paquet

Conversation with Master Artist Joe Paquet Join art publisher Eric Rhoads and artist Joe Paquet to discuss the Plein Air Convention & Expo and Joe's Pre-Convention Workshop.

Amit Kapoor - The Art of Composition

Joining us all the way from New Dehli, India, watercolorist Amit Kapoor Watercolors kicked off the 3rd day of PleinAir Live with a session that focused on how to capture light and shadow en plein air. He also noted the importance of proportion and alignment: "Perspective gives more depth, volume, and distance in your paintings."

Don Demers - The Power of Painting

Plein air painting has been a form of study for hundreds of years, Don Demers said. In his PleinAir Live session, he explained the transition from painting on location to advancing that work in the studio. As he referred to his plein air study, he assured us that although he's been doing this for a long time, he still employs the basic techniques of composition and proportion.

Shuang Li - Clip from her Watercolor Demo at PleinAir Live

Painting on location from a beautiful harbor in California, Shuang Li Watercolors gave a watercolor demo during #PleinAirLive. Her subject included water in the foreground and a boat in the background. She painted until it was “85 percent” done, and then finished the painting in her studio.

John Budicin - PleinAir Live Demo (Sneak Peek)

John Budicin says for him, painting outdoors is "exhilarating" and Mother Nature is the artist's best teacher. He gave an afternoon plein air demonstration from a wash in San Bernandino, California. He finished the demo by continuing to work on the painting in his studio.

Tim Horn - Plein Air Live Demo (Sneak Peek)

Timothy Horn, artist headed to Cavallo Point in Sausalito, California for his Plein Air Live demo! He was inspired to paint a scene featuring this military house that was built around 1900 because of its classic architecture, red roof, and the warm white color of the building against the darker background.

Roos Schuring - PleinAir Live Demo (Sneak Peek)

Painting a parasol and figures on a summer beach with a hazy sky, Roos Schuring Fine Art started with a warm first layer in acrylic, then began sketching the basic shapes of her composition and laying in the initial colors. She reassured us not to worry if everything's less than perfect at the beginning stage of one's painting. Bonus: We had the pleasure of hearing the ocean waves in the background as she painted on location.

Rich Gallego - PleinAir Live Demo (Sneak Peek)

Rich Gallego Fine Art says there is beauty all around us if we open our eyes and look. For his #pleinairlive demo, he used a vertical palette to paint snow-covered mountains in the distance.

Marc Anderson - PleinAir Live Demo Sneak Peek

Joining us from Door County, Wisconsin, Marc Anderson was enthusiastic about painting on a misty day that lent itself to a landscape painting with muted colors and grays, giving his colors subtle shifts in temperature for a "moody" scene. Enjoy this quick clip from Marc's #pleinairlive demo!

Shanna Kunz - PleinAir Live Demo (Sneak Peek)

Day One officially starts today! Ogden Valley, Utah provides beautiful places to paint, as The Art of Shanna Kunz proved with her on-location #pleinairlive demonstration.

Debra Huse - PleinAir Live Demo (Sneak Peek)

Simple and straightforward was the theme for Debra Huse American Impressionist's plein air lesson. She filmed from the San Diego River in California and "zoomed in" on the foreground to capture the light and shadow with a focus on evening light and sunset clouds.

Dan Marshall - PleinAir Live Watercolor Tip

Dan Marshall Art Atelier 71 said that the biggest impact in his art career came when he began painting en plein air. In his Essential Techniques #pleinairlive session, he guided us on the basic supplies - and concepts - that are useful for painting outdoors.

Lisa Skelly - PleinAir Live Demo (Sneak Peek)

Pastel painter The Fine Art of Lisa Skelly joined us for Essential Techniques Day of PleinAir Live with an outdoor demo from Laguna Beach. Fittingly, her session focused on how to paint the beautiful waves and surf, with a focus on composition, value structure, and shapes. Did you paint along during any of these demos so far today? Be sure to post it and tag us with the hashtag #PleinAirLive. We can't wait to see what you've created.

PleinAir Live Demo w/ Carrie Curran - The Importance of Having Fun

For her PleinAir Live demo, second-generation plein air painter Carrie Curran joined us on location from Scottsdale, Arizona, overlooking the Sonoran desert during the golden hour of sunset. When painting outdoors, she tells us, "You never know what's going to happen, but it's fun."

Poppy Balser - PleinAir Live Demo (Sneak Peek)

Whether she's working with watercolor or oils, Poppy Balser Paintings uses a similar limited palette. In her lesson, she took us on a deep dive into understanding color, including hue, chroma, and value, as she painted a still life of an onion from a photo reference with strong highlights and shadows.

Jim Wodark - PleinAir Live Demo (Sneak Peek)

During his PleinAir Live demo, Jim Wodark Fine Art explained how to compose a painting (outdoors or inside), including tools to help you create a strong landscape composition.

January 24 PleinAir Salon Awards

Join us as we announce the winners of the January PleinAir Salon Art Competition that was judged by artist, and gallery owner, Lisa Skelly.

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