Plein Air Painting a Slice of Paradise in the Caribbean


After a long winter in my studio working with encaustic wax, it has felt great…

A Beginner’s Approach To Plein Air Painting


Plein air painting intrigues and intimidates the heck out of me.  I thoroughly…

Tips For Marketing To Strangers While Painting en Plein Air


Artists who work en plein air must deal with natural and self-imposed burdens…

The Highland Plein Air Artist Palette by New Wave


Much to my delight, I recently received a box filled with two beautiful artist…

2012 Autumn Plein Air Painting & Social Media Workshop with Lori McNee


SOLD OUT!   Announcing! Autumn Plein Air Painting & Social Media Workshop…

Working From Nature en Plein Air


As I was preparing for a recent plein air painting trip, this guest post…

Cruising and Plein Air Painting Alaska!


Lori at Glacier Bay, Alaska  Traveling, the outdoors and plein air painting are…

20th Anniversary of Plein Air Painting in Sun Valley, Idaho


Each year, I have the wonderful opportunity to plein air paint with a talented…

10 Motivating Tips for the Plein Air Painter


  Although some of my readers are from around the world and warmer places,…

Winter Outdoor Painting Tips for the Plein Air Painter


Plein air painting in the great outdoors always has its challenges, especially…