PleinAir Magazine

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PLEIN AIR Heritage

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Make This Speech at Every Plein Air Event

Art Is Good For You

Branching Out • English poet and painter William Blake wrote, “The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way … to the eyes of the man of imagination, nature is imagination itself.” Here, we share 18 unique views of trees, shrubs, and foliage that have sparked our imagination and are sure to bring joy to all who experience them.

More Artful Than Literal • This New Jersey artist draws on the inspiration of Tonalists and Luminists to create atmosphere and light in his unique approach to pastel painting.

Why Small Works Work for Both Artist and Collector • Paintings that measure a foot or less offer a versatility for painters looking to capture color notes, study a location, and sell to people with limited wall space or budget. Here's why six artists love them.

The Light at the End of the World • Inspired by miles of sandy beaches and a lengthy blue hour that merges sea and sky, a group of late-19th-century artists transformed a Danish fishing village into a hotbed of artistic expression.

THE SKAGENS MUSEUM

More To Explore • Other painters worth noting in Skagen's history

An Exploration of Lake Tahoe • What happens when you drop a star-studded group of watermedia artists — a mix of landscape, still life, and figure painters — into the area around Lake Tahoe for a week of plein air painting? Follow along as nine pros fill us in on their unique experience.

The Art of Art Marketing • As the author stepped in to help grow the career of his wife, celebrated plein air painter Kathie Odom, he took his cues from the artist herself. Along the way, they identified five secrets to success.

From Roots to Canopy • Keiko Tanabe, Paul Kratter, and Albert Handell share what they know about trees and give you their best advice for how to paint them in any medium.

PleinAir SALON • DAVID ETHRIDGE, OWNER OF GALLERY 1261, PRESENTS THESE SHOWSTOPPERS FROM THE AUGUST COMPETITION.

PleinAir SALON • ARTIST KATHIE ODOM NAMES THE WINNERS IN THE SEPTEMBER COMPETITION.

Events

The All-Important Art of Seeing • Charles Hawthorne championed plein air painting with these words of wisdom.

Postcards from the Road

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PUBLISHER'S LETTER

A GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF ART: A RISE IN INTERNATIONAL PAINTING EVENTS

The Best of the Best • A look at some of the award-winning work created at plein air events across the country in 2024.

2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Your Painting Adventure Awaits

2025 VENDORS AND ORGANIZATIONS