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Your June 2024 Painting Events Guide
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
12th Annual PACE To Be Held In …
Next year's PACE location announcement, plus highlights from Day 4 of the Plein Air Convention & Expo!
“Take a Chance”
Highlights from Day 3 of the Plein Air Convention & Expo in Cherokee, North Carolina.
Learning How to Paint en Plein Air, Together
Highlights from Day 2 of the Plein Air Convention & Expo > Picture this: A cool, burbling river running alongside a forested valley trail; or a golden, open field at the base of tree-covered mountains leading ...
Learning How to Paint en Plein Air, Together
Highlights from Day 2 of the Plein Air Convention & Expo > Picture this: A cool, burbling river running alongside a forested valley trail; or a golden, open field at the base of tree-covered mountains leading ...
Artist Spotlight: Carol Strock Wasson
Carol Strock Wasson: My style developed over many years of exploring and experimentation. Through asking “what if” and using different tools and techniques, I...
“This Can Really Change Your Life”
Highlights from Day One of the 11th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo.
Pastel Painting Demo: How to Create Crashing Waves
Join art publisher Eric Rhoads on Art School Live as he gives you free art instruction in pastel painting with artist Lyn Diefenbach.
Are You Loving Nature to Death?
Minimize the impact of painting on location by following a few simple guidelines.
One Day in Bayou Country
Reflections on a plein air painting trip with no rules or deadlines - just inspiration and made-to-order sky holes.
Whether you’re looking to grow your skills or explore new avenues, art workshops and classes are an investment in your future. Here’s how to get the most from the experience — both during and after the event.
Artist Spotlight: Charlie Hunter
How Do You Describe Success?
Charlie Hunter: One of my favorite songwriters is Fred Eaglesmith. When he was a kid, he says all he wanted...
Nature’s Studio: 9 Paintings For Your Inspiration
Perhaps no one knows better the beauty awaiting us just outside our doors than the plein air painter. Here we share the work of nine artists who found inspiration close to home in a variety of gardens, yards, and green spaces.
10th Annual Olmsted Plein Air – It’s a Wrap!
Thirty top-tier outdoor painters from across the United States gathered in Atlanta to celebrate art while painting the town.
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews plein air painter Joe Paquet, who is leading a special session titled “A Beautiful Beginning: The Art of the Start” this year at the Plein Air Convention & Expo.