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Art Snippet: Why I Love to Layer
I view the world in shapes and color notes — not objects, and this is how I approach my paintings as well. In general, I begin a painting by ...
Ned Mueller Receives PleinAir Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award
Ned Mueller has not just painted the world; he has enriched the lives of all who know him. His work is a monument to a life lived with integrity, passion, and an endless curiosity. Watch his PleinAir Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award presentation here, and ...
How to Create Perspective and Depth in a Landscape
Learn how to add realistic perspective and depth to a landscape using Carla Bosch’s shape-first approach. Includes guidance on sketching, toned canvas, and leading the eye for an atmospheric Yosemite mountain scene.
Glow, Energy, Texture: How to Paint Landscapes Step by Step Demo
How to Paint Landscapes > Learn how to quickly accomplish a glowing, magical atmosphere in paintings with this free step-by-step demo from Bill Davidson ("How to Paint Glowing Landscapes" on PaintTube.TV).
Landscape Painting Demo: Building and Taking Away
The following landscape painting demonstration is by Trey Finney, whose work stresses high contrast and a high key.
It’s Official: Plein Air Live is Back!
We couldn't be more excited to have you back with us! Here's a quick look at what's in store: Live demos from world-class plein air artists, Q&A sessions so you can ask your burning questions, and ...
Art Snippet: On Simplifying Your Shapes and Massing
Painting from life will teach you how to see and paint light on forms and will make you learn to bring order to what is a seemingly overwhelming amount of detail and information in nature.
Annual Salon Winner: “One of the Best of His Generation”
Discover who won the Grand Prize in the 15th Annual PleinAir Salon (now known as The Salon Art Prize, and one of the most prestigious art prizes in the world). The artist's winning painting, "Summertime" had already ...
Plein Air Painting Throughout Pikes Peak
The season kicks off with a Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters group exhibition, and then launches into a series of outdoor art activities, classes, studio tours, and more.
Plein Air Painting an Imagined Figure?
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on ...
Check out these June 2026 plein air painting events and opportunities, highlighting art shows throughout the U.S. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities.
Plein air painter Peggy Immel takes us through a step-by-step landscape painting tutorial on how she created "Spring Willows."
Artists Mike Hernandez and Tiffanie Mang share tips on how digital painting tools can enhance your plein air practice — making you faster, bolder, and more inventive in the field.
Olga Abramova lives and works in Moscow. She is best known for her soft, atmospheric paintings created with pastel and charcoal. Here, she shares her process for plein air painting in preparation for studio works.
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