PleinAir Magazine

PleinAir Magazine caters to artists, fans, and collectors of plein air art. It features a diverse collection of plein air paintings, insightful articles about both contemporary and historical plein air artists, as well as updates on upcoming events and exhibitions.

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Leaving the Adirondacks Forever

1 month ago | outdoorpainter.com | B. Eric Rhoads |Eric Rhoads

-advertisement-Our family’s journey from Indiana to the Adirondacks, discovering a lifelong love for nature, art, and tradition. Join me as I share the unexpected twists that led to finding my forever summer home—and how you can be part of the magic.
Deciding When the Time is Right

1 month ago | outdoorpainter.com | Bob Bahr

-advertisement-From initial iPad sketches to refining the final composition, follow along in this step-by-step landscape painting demonstration as Kimball Geisler navigates creative challenges, balances colors, and brings his vision to life on canvas. Kimball first sketched out compositional possibilities on his iPad. Once he had his idea for the painting, he turned to the canvas — linen toned with earth colors. His quick under-drawing featured linework and hatching.
Embracing the Elements While Painting in New Zealand

1 month ago | outdoorpainter.com | John Crump

-advertisement-A spotlight on John Crump, who has embraced plein air painting in New Zealand. “After working en plein air for roughly 50 years, I can even ignore bad weather when it comes down to capturing the mood of my subject.”By John CrumpOver the past few years plein air painting has become more popular in New Zealand. When I began teaching, classes were always indoors, but recently many of my students have wanted to paint on site.
The "Big Challenge" of Switching to Plein Air

2 months ago | outdoorpainter.com | Laura Vailati

-advertisement-By Laura Vailati“I’m not trying to build up a collection of paintings to sell to a gallery. The reason I paint is because it drives me, as an artist and as a human being, to be in nature,” says artist Sarah Burns, who will be one of the faculty members at the first edition of Acrylic Live, online March 26-28, 2025, with an Essential Techniques Day on March 25. Born in the country and raised in upstate New York, she has lived in the midst of farmland and forests.
The LA Fires: 7 Ways Artists Can Help Now

Jan 17, 2025 | outdoorpainter.com | Cherie Dawn Haas

-advertisement-Our hearts are going out to everyone affected by the LA fires, and as an artist community, we all want to help. Following is a list of trusted resources; please take a moment to check them out and see which one (or more) you’re moved to support. 1.
Creating a Soft Effect in a Landscape Painting

Jan 16, 2025 | outdoorpainter.com | Bob Bahr |Kelly Kane |Cherie Dawn Haas

-advertisement-Discover the step-by-step process Shanna Kunz uses to create an atmospheric landscape painting. From building a strong composition with grids to adding subtle textures with sandpaper, explore how she balances color, value, and detail to bring her art to life. Step 1Shanna Kunz likes to work over a grid to aid in the placement of big shapes and to check the symmetry of her composition. Step 2She then paints the composition in one color.
7 Paintings of Painters: The Other Side of the Easel

Jan 15, 2025 | outdoorpainter.com | Kelly Kane |Cherie Dawn Haas

-advertisement-With their stationary poses, shapely umbrellas, and telltale setups, fellow artists in the field make attractive subjects in their own right. Here, we showcase seven paintings that celebrate the plein air artist at work — both in front of and behind the easel. 1. Antwan Ramar, “Artists Among the Cotton,” 2022, oil, 8 x 10 in., Collection the artist, Plein air2. Lisette McClung, “Painting Julie,” 2024, oil, 10 x 8 in., Available from artist, Plein air3.
An Intro to Plein Air Painting for First Responders and Veterans

Jan 10, 2025 | outdoorpainter.com | Cherie Dawn Haas

-advertisement-Representational artist Todd Lachance is passionate about making art and giving back. In 2022 he created the non-profit Plein Air MD after receiving a grant from The Canada Council for the Arts. Today, Todd’s non-profit takes small groups on plein air trips, providing everything they need to paint for the day. But the attendees aren’t just anyone.
A Moment in Art History: Waterfall in the Dingle at Badger Hall

Jan 9, 2025 | outdoorpainter.com | Kelly Kane

-advertisement-As a plein air artist, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about those who have helped start this movement in some way, and be inspired to continue your own journey of landscape painting. For even more inspiration, subscribe to PleinAir® Magazine.
Free Painting Lesson: Marking Light and Shade

Jan 8, 2025 | outdoorpainter.com | Bob Bahr |John Hughes

-advertisement-Discover the art of capturing light and shadow with Heather Arenas in this free painting lesson. In her vibrant work “St. Armands Circle Corner,” Heather shares how she builds her compositions from bold shapes, thoughtfully balancing warm sunlight and cool shadows. This detailed guide will walk you through her process, from establishing the dark-light pattern to refining the scene’s final details.