PleinAir Magazine

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PLEIN AIR HERITAGE

PleinAir MAGAZINE

THE MOMENT YOU FLICK THE SWITCH

IT’S A SMALL WORLD (AFTER ALL)

WATERCOLOR SPOTLIGHT • To paint with a medium that draws its magic from the unpredictable nature of water, an artist must be bold, confident, and adaptable. The reward is paintings that express a freshness and luminosity unique to watercolor. On the pages that follow, we showcase a host of watercolor artists whose work exemplifies the range, craftsmanship, and versatility possible with this alluring medium. Enjoy!

Richard Schmid (1934-2021)

GIVE YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE A LEG UP • Here are the seven most important things you can do for your website today.

HEALTHY WEBSITE CHECKLIST

10TH ANNUAL SALON WINNERS ANNOUNCED • Six talented painters were awarded $21,500 in cash prizes at this year’s virtual PleinAir Salon awards ceremony.

RIVERS, STREAMS, AND WATERFALLS

PLEIN AIR THE WORLD OVER • As part of our continuing celebration of PleinAir Magazine’s 10th anniversary, we check in with 10 top outdoor painters from across the globe.

FILLING IN THE GAPS • Loss of vision in one eye has taught this plein air painter that there’s more to perception than seeing.

GATHERING IN THE FIELD • Employing strong technique and sensitive color, this Colorado oil painter uses plein air studies to inform irresistible compositions in the studio.

A BIG ARTISTIC VOICE IN A SMALL TOWN • This acclaimed watermedia painter influences artists worldwide with his color theory and painting technique in acrylic, watercolor, gouache, and casein.

WATERCOLOR

ACRYLIC

GOUACHE

CASEIN

MORE THAN ONE WAY TO WATERCOLOR • Six artists showcase the diversity of styles and techniques possible en plein air.

WATERCOLOR EN PLEIN AIR IN PROGRESS

PASSING ON A PASSION FOR PLEIN AIR • A Laguna Plein Air Painters Association program introduces California schoolchildren to the joys of painting the landscape outdoors and makes a connection from their experience to the rich legacy of plein air in the state.

CREATING RHYTHM AND MOVEMENT • Follow along as this artist demonstrates her process for taking an abstract view of the landscape, using value, color, and shape to move the viewer’s eye through a painting and shine a spotlight on the hero of the piece.

7 TIPS FOR CREATING RHYTHM IN YOUR PAINTINGS

THE RESULTS ARE IN • Sue Simpson Gallagher, owner of Simpson Gallagher Gallery, names the winners in the February competition.

WINNERS’ CIRCLE • Lance Rehs, director of Rehs Contemporary, crowns his picks for the top paintings in the March competition.

INDIANA’S FIRST BRUSH OF SPRING

THE BEST OF BORREGO SPRINGS

PLEINAIR LIVE DOES IT AGAIN

FREEDOM IN CONSTRAINT

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THE PERFECT DAY FOR PLEIN AIR • Four artists from around the world describe their ideal painting day.