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Eric Rhoads and friends painting en plein air at a Publisher's Invitational

Summer Art Retreat: Join Me and a Few Friends in the Adirondacks

Paint all day, every day, without any distractions; make deep friendships; have everything taken care of for you.
Jessie with “Space”, oil, 24x60 in, in the public collection of the Edith Sanford Breast Center

Artist Spotlight: Jessie Rasche

How did you develop your unique style? Jessie Rasche: I’m teaching a workshop right now on how to find and develop your authentic artistic voice,...

A Painting Exercise That’s Almost Like Therapy

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

A Conversation with Master Artist Joe Paquet

Watch an inspiring video interview with Joe Paquet, who describes his upcoming Pre-Convention Workshop “A Beautiful Beginning," coming soon to the Plein Air Convention.

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Eric Rhoads - Joe Paquet

A Conversation with Master Artist Joe Paquet

Watch an inspiring video interview with Joe Paquet, who describes his upcoming Pre-Convention Workshop “A Beautiful Beginning," coming soon to the Plein Air Convention.
Plein air painting in North Carolina

Guide to Plein Air Painting in North Carolina and Tennessee

Today the art scene in North Carolina and Tennessee is vibrant and ever-growing and the plein air tradition flourishes. Find opportunities and inspiration with this free guide!
Plein Air Japan - Lynn Mishkel

Your May 2024 Painting Events Guide

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Olmsted Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non profit organization that is dedicated to nurturing the visual and cultural art education and experience through the art of plein air painting.

Starting This Weekend: Olmsted Plein Air Invitational 

Atlanta’s 10th Annual Olmsted Plein Air Invitational takes place April 13-21 with 29 nationally and regionally recognized artists.
A temple in Kyoto, seen during the Plein Air Japan trip

Photo Essay: Plein Air Japan, An Artist’s Dream

Passion for plein air painting drives us to explore new adventures. Two weeks ago a group of 35 plein air artists enjoyed a lifetime...
Painting during Plein Air Church, an annual favorite

Plein Air at the Forgotten Coast

Highlights from the 19th Annual Forgotten Coast en Plein Air event, including Plein Air Church, Student Art Day, and more.
How and why Jane Hunt, who will be at PACE this May, transitioned from medical illustration to painting the landscape en plein air.
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New Issue Sneak Peek: PleinAir Magazine, April/May ’24

Hot off the press > Expert insight and advice from today's plein air masters; News on art competitions; Interesting historical perspectives on landscape art; and more!
Plein air artist Susan Benigni-Landis

A Plein Air Selfie: Inspired by Every Season

The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Susan Benigni-Landis.
plein air painting in Spring flooding

Plein Air Painters: Pay Heed to Rising Water

A cautionary tale about the danger of flash floods: Just because it’s dry where you are, you could still be downstream of a perilous storm.
Aiming to stay true to nature, Abbott Handerson Thayer painted scenes en plein air, most often finding inspiration in views of Mount Monadnock, which overlooked his studio.

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