The Amazing History of Plein Air Painting


The history of plein air painting is explained in the following beautiful…

Winning Tips to Plein Air Painting the Live Model Outdoors


Plein air painting with a human subject that tells a story can be a challenge,…

California Dreaming of Plein Air Painting


Traveling home after presenting and attending the 3rd Annual Plein Air…

Teaching and Speaking at the Plein Air Convention in Monterey


THE CONVENTION WAS A GREAT SUCCESS. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! (This event has…

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…