Plein Air Painting-Resources for Artists

Articles on Impressionism and Plein Air Painting 

Impressionism

This excellent article from Wikipedia outlines the beginnings of Impressionism, it's techniques and content. It includes links to pages about many of the most well known, and some lesser known impressionists. There are also a number of beautiful full color examples of impressionist paintings. Plus a section on post-impressionism.

Plein Air Painting on Santa Catalina Island

Catalina island is one of those places with an incredible beautiful quality of light and atmosphere. It has a long history and tradition of plein air painting which you can read about in this fine article.

Plein Air Painting -- Painting Outside Plein Air

Practical tips for plein air painting, or painting on location.

Plein Air Painting and the Impressionists

The roots of plein air painting among the impressionist painters.

Where to Buy Plein Air Equipment 

Guerrellia Painters Pochade Boxes

Guerrilla Painters makes a teriffic, durable pochde box.A pochade box is also known as a paint box and is an alternative to a French Easel. They are light weight and mount on a tripod. They come in several sizes, with storage space for paints and brushes, and the ability to house 2 or more wet panels in the lid. I've had their 9x12 box for over two years and love it.

Artwork Essentials

Artwork Essentials offers a different type of pochade box. Lighter in weight than a Guerrilla Box, because it doesn't have storage space. The EasyL pochade box they offer has some unique features and can accomadate varying size panels. I own the EasyL Versa which I use for my plein air acrylic work.

Open Box M

Another lightweight pochade box sans storage. Top quality construction.

RayMar Art

RayMar makes very nice, afforadbly priced plein air panels.They come in a variety of surfaces,cotton canvas,or linen,with acrylic gesso or oil primed. My favorite is the single oil primed linen. The back of the panel is covered with a melamine coating which protects the core and eliminates the possibility of warping.

SourceTek

SourceTek offers plein air painting panels featuring Claessens Belgian Linen,or cotton canvas mounted to your choice of Russian Baltic birch plywood, Gatorfoam or Masonite. Another fine panel that I've been using and can recommend.

Judson's Plein Air Outfitters

Judson's is a great company to work with, They offer pochade boxes,clothing, backpacks, brushes, umbrellas and most everything else you'll need for plein air painting. I give them 5 stars.

Artists Easel Plans

For all you DIY'ers. Build your own pochade box!!

Frame-Express

Offering a beautiful line of plein air frames.

NEW! 2010 Plein Air Workshops 

"Get Your Irish On!"

Eugene, OR
May 10-13, 2010 - Open to all levels.
Green is the bane of many plein air painters. We will break down the hue, and work to incorporate knowledge of color and value to enhance naturalistic designs. The Emerald Valley is the next best thing to going to Ireland to
get your "Green on." Many painters run from green, we are going take it
head on.
Tuition: $440 (Save 10% by registering prior to January 31, 2010) To register please contact Charlie Bogusz at 970.227.4878 or primary.colors@live.com or visit

In Pursuit of Elegant Color and Design

Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio - Whidbey Island, WA July 26 - 30th, 2010 - Open to all levels.
After discussing the basics of landscape painting on location and the tenets of good value patterns and design, we start with exercises designed to instill these good habits for future use. The workshop is designed to allow for the maximum one-on-one time that facilities, weather and location allows. Instructor demos, critiques and visual presentations are sprinkled throughout the workshop as the needs of the students are assessed and addressed for individual growth.
Tuition: $550

Land and Sea" Painting Oregon's Spectacular Scenery

Eugene, OR August 16 - 21, 2010 - Eugene, OR (Land Portion)

August 23 - 25, 2010 - Oregon Coast
Join Costanza as he translates the beauty of the rolling hills and rugged coastline of Oregon on to the canvas. Costanza will share his techniques in capturing the unique light and atmosphere of late summer. This workshop will include lecture, demonstrations and field painting.
This workshop will start in Eugene, for 5 days of study in the studio and plein air painting and will continue on the Oregon coast after a day for
rest and travel. You may join us for one or both sections of the workshop.
Tuition: $550 "Land" portion (Save 10% by registering prior to January 31,
2010)
$350 "Sea" portion

To register please contact Charlie Bogusz at 970.227.4878 or primary.colors@live.com

Intensive Workshop with Scott Christensen.

Available Dates (positions fill quickly, we encourage you to register now.)

June 20 - 29, 2010

July 22 - 31, 2010

The goal of the (10) Day Intensive is to create an accelerated, highly structured learning environment that will help you achieve breakthroughs that have the potential to change the quality of your work.

Christensen has introduced a new approach to teaching painting -- The Three P's. Prepare at the highest level. Practice at the highest level. Paint at the highest level. It is designed for the painter who has made a serious commitment to artistic growth and is willing to engage in an intensive study of the fundamentals of outdoor painting. This workshop is structured to cover a lot of territory in a concentrated period of time.

This workshop will include:

*Classroom lectures & written instructional materials.

*Two large demonstrations by Scott Christensen.

*Painting sessions.

*Field study and painting on property and throughout the Teton Valley.

*Study of deceased master works.

*Q & A sessions.

*Critiques.

*An intimate dinner wtih (10) fellow artists at Scott & Kristie's home.

*Daily coffee service.

*Welcome reception the evening before the workshop officially begins.

Tuition: $1,800

Deposit: $900 required at time of registration. Inquire about payment plans when registering.

To register visit http://www.christensenworkshops.com and click on "Sign me up!"

Artist's Dream Holiday Plein Air Painting in Prague.

OPEN to 10 artists and their guests. May 25 - 31, 2010. Join Artist Rod Cameron and Prague native, Jiri Balej, together with Artist Margaret Stanton for an exciting 5 day/6nights of painting, photographing and touring this exquisite, old European capital in a fun, relaxed atmosphere!

This painting workshop/tour includes three star hotel accommodations with amenities in the heart of Prague (one block from MoMA), 5 days of painting workshops with Rod Cameron in different locations, 2 evening figure painting sessions, Daily sightseeing tours, personal instruction, Airport meet and greet, train ride excursion & savings on food and entertainment.

Plein Air Workshops 2009 

Get Out There!

Art Workshops- Plein Air Island Painting Holidays,Monhegan Island,Caribbean,Mediterrean,Niagara

Want to know the 10 Secrets to choosing the right Painting Art Workshop for you ?
Plein Air Painting Workshops on Monhegan Island, St. Lucia West Indies,South Carolina and Niagara Falls as seen in the Wall Street Journal,
Cottage Living Magazine
Carribean Travel Planner Magazine, Island Institute N

Plein Air Workshop, March 3-6, 2009

Plein Air Workshop, March 3-6, 2009

Open Air Workshops Susan Truitt - Workshops

Open Air Italy Plein Air Workshops Current
Workshops   Plein Air Painters Retreat - All Mediums
$1,500.00
Location: Tuscany - Italy
Workshop
Dates: 3/28/2009 - 4/4/2009
Contact Person: Susan Truitt-Open Air Italy
This will be an uninstructed week of painting in the medium

2009 Plein Air Workshops

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2009 Plein Air Workshops
Compelling landscape paintings result when the artist knows how
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2009 Scottland Plein Air Workshops

Jack Richeson & Company manufactures and distributes professional art materials such as Unison pastels, Shiva paint, Yarka paint and canvas, Best easels and Academy easels.

En Plein Air Masters 2009

   
GREECE
2009
now open
for
Registration
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Michael Chesley Johnson - Landscape En Plein Air Painter in Pastel , Oil

Michael Chesley Johnson, PSA - Landscape En Plein Air Painter in Pastel , Oil

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Plein Air Workshops with L. DIane Johnson

Intimate plein air landscape paintings in acrylic, pastel, & oil by acclaimed American artist...

5 day Art Workshops Summer 2009--oil or pastel plein air painting

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South Street Art Gallery Workshop Schedule 2009

South Street Art Gallery hosts an extensive, year round studio and plein air painting workshop program.

Highland Valley Studios Plein Air Workshops

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Mastering the Landscape Plein Air Workshop - L Diane Johnson

For plein-air artists working in acrylic, soft pastel and oil, this four day excursion was created with artistic growth in mind. Advance your skill-set by developing more compelling compositions, tackling green and other color mixes for good, \\\see

Open Air Workshops Susan Truitt Web Site

Open Air Italy Plein Air Workshops
:Welcome to the Home Page for  Plein Air Oil Painting Workshops in Europe Open Air Italy specializes in well organized workshops, with small groups of participants and world class instruction.
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Plein Air - Art Workshops

Plein Air painting or outdoor landscape painting from life is a very popular movement sweeping the country and Sedona is the perfect place to explore the grandeur and intimacy of landscape painting.

LAGUNA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS ASSOCIATION

LPAPA - dedicated to painting the landscape

Opportunities Arizona Plein Air Painters

Arizona Plein Air
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Virginia Center for the Creative Arts

   
2009 WRITING AND PAINTING WORKSHOPS
 InstructorS:
  MARY PAGE EVANS
 ELIZABETH SEYDEL MORGAN
En plein air:
Writing and painting in France July 21-28, 2009 (6 NIGHTS/7 days)
COST: $2195.00 (tuition, lodging, SOME meals, excursions)
CLICK HERE

Plein Air Painters of The South East

 The Plein Air
Painters of The Southeast  
A professional artist organization dedicated
to the preservation 
& continuation 
of the traditional method of painting en plein
air; out-of-doors, on
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Italy - Gotuzzo Workshops: Plein Air Painting in the Medieval Village of Ceriana - Italian Riviera Hillside

Affordable Workshop Hostels in Medieval Towns in Italy - Plein Air Painting, Ceramic, Cooking & Conversational Italian. TWO locations: Italian Riviera Hillside (30-min to France) and South of Rome. Both near the Mediterranean Sea.

painting workshops in France, Mexico, Italy, Portugal, and England

painting workshops, plein air painting instruction, custom designed cultural discovery trips to France

Taos Art School - Painting Workshops, Beginning, Plein Air, Georgia O'Keeffe, Classic Trucks, Basics, Rio Grande, Missions of New Mexico, drawing, Portrait painting, Canyon de Chelly, autumn colors painting

   
Taos
Art School
Painting & Drawing Workshops BEGINNING PAINTING
Bill Arms
June14-20, 2009
BEGINNING HORSE DRAWING
Suzanne Betz
June 21-28, 2009
BEGINNING PLEIN AIR PAINTING
Richard Gallego
July 26- Aug 1 2009
PAINTING THE
MISSIONS OF
NEW MEXICO
Aug 2-8

Plein Air Art Workshops Niagara Falls, CANADA for  2009 call  800 393-7270

Does a Painting Workshop in Niagara Falls whisper to your soul? 2 Day en plein air painting Art workshops in Niagara.
Paint en plein air in and around the Niagara Peninsula. Classes will concentrate on capturing the light and atmosphere on location. Emphasis on color temperature and grisaille to simplify the scene.

Marc Hanson Workshop Brewster NY

August 24-28: The amazing, award-winning Marc Hanson will be teaching a five-day, intensive plein air workshop in oils and pastels for 10-15 artists at Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster NY, hosted by Putnam Arts Council. If you'd like to attend, please register by calling Putnam Arts Council at 845-278-0230, or you can email them at putnamartscouncil@comcast.net and ask for further information.

Check out Marc Hanson's website at http://MarcHansonart.com .

Acadia Workshop Center, Maine

Acadia Workshop Center, Bernard, ME

JUNE
The Maine Landscape in Pastel
DATES: June 22 - 26, 2009
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Chesley Johnson

JULY
Watercolor On Mount Desert Island
DATES: July 6 - 10, 2009
INSTRUCTOR: Judi Wagner

Creating Atmosphere in Watercolor Landscapes
DATES: July 13 - 17, 2009
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Jones

Perfectly Plein Air in Coastal Maine
DATES: July 20 - 24, 2009
INSTRUCTOR: Shelli Ardizzone

AUGUST
Watercolor in Acadia National Park
DATES: Aug. 3 - 7, 2009
INSTRUCTOR: Sheila Parsons

Plein Air Realism
DATES: Aug. 10 - 14, 2009
INSTRUCTOR: Priscilla Coote

Watercolor on the Maine Coast
DATES: Aug. 17 - 21, 2009
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Abbott

Painting the Portrait in Watercolor
DATES: Aug. 24 - 28, 2009
INSTRUCTOR: Stan Miller

Landscape in Oil
DATES: Aug. 31 - Sept. 4, 2009
INSTRUCTOR: Jeanne MacKenzie

SEPTEMBER
Watercolor in Acadia
DATES: Sept. 7 - 11, 2009
INSTRUCTOR: Richard Stephens

Make Your Paintings Come Alive!
DATES: Sept. 14 - 18, 2009
INSTRUCTOR: Ken Austin

Fall Color Boot Camp!
DATES: Sept. 21 - 25, 2009
INSTRUCTOR: Elin Pendleton

Watercolor Journaling
Dates: Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2009
Instructor: Don Getz

Plein Air Oil Painitng Workshop in Tuscany

Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop in Tuscany: September 23 - October 2, 2009
Join experienced workshop instructor Barrett Edwards in capturing the delights of the Tuscan landscape during peak Fall colors. You'll be there for the Festa dell'Uva (Annual Festival of the Grape Harvest), staying in a beautifully restored 13th Century monastery near the charming hill village of Vagliagli. Barrett will demo and work with each student individually--emphasis is on having fun while learning to paint stronger compositions, establish accurate value relationships and improving color mixing. This 8-day workshop is nearly full. For information, email: michael@ilchiostro.com

September in Tuscany with Barry John Raybould

It is open to all students,not just Virtual Art Academy students. Generally these workshops are for serious beginners, or more advanced/professional painters.

What is different about these workshops?

These workshops have been designed for students who are interested in the Virtual Art Academy® course curriculum. The Virtual Art Academy program is a series of self-study courses for artists of all levels. If you have already taken some of the self-study courses, the instructor-led workshops will reinforce the material you have already seen. If you have not yet taken any of the self-study courses, then you can do the workshop first and then use the self-study couses when you get back home to further reinfoce the workshop.

What level are the workshops for?

The workshops are for both serious beginners as well as intermediate and advanced students. Absolute beginners are welcome (as long as you are prepared to work hard and are serious about learning how to paint well - these workshops will require some work).

What material will be covered?

In these workshops we will review the alla prima or plein air painting process and then focus on specific course topics in the Virtual Art Academy® curriculum. If you are a beginner, then we will make sure you get the basics covered during the workshop. At the beginning of each workshop Barry will help you identify exactly where you need to focus your efforts during the week in order to make the fastest progress. During the workshop we will focus on these weak areas in order to get your painting to the next level.

5 Day Plein Air Workshop with Scott Tallman Powers-

5 Day Plein Air Workshop with Scott Tallman Powers-
Please join us for 5 days of intensive study, covering all the basic elements to the advanced of Painting in Plein Air. The days will consist of Demonstrations, exercises, drills and hands on painting with plenty of personal instruction.

After 4pm we can all paint together into the evening. You can just watch or paint along. After hours is not mandatory. One of the nights will be a slide lecture.

Please contact Eleinne Basa for registration and questions: 732 604 9653 - eleinne@msn.com

To download an Ebrochure please follow this link: http://scottpowersfineart.com/workshops
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or www.eleinne.com/workshops.php

"Hope on the Horizon"

M Gallery of Fine Art - Sarasota, FL December 7- 11, 2009 - Open to all levels.
This workshop will cover all the basic principles of developing a good painting, including; composition, values, color, and motif. We will be working between Sarasota and Venice Florida, facing the challenges of painting water and light.
Tuition: $550 (10% discount for veterans or active duty military personnel) Register by contacting M Gallery of Fine Art at 941.954.8774 or by visiting:

Today's Top Plein Air Painters 

Kenn Backhaus

Color,light,atmosphere its all here!

Gay Falkenberry

Beautiful sensitivity to color!

Camille Prezwodek

Bold color and brushwork. I especially love her marsh series.

Scott Christensen

A master!

Richard McDaniel

Amazing color!

Kevin MacPherson

Check out his book in the Book Recommendations section below.

Atmospheric Perspective 

an article by Armand Cabrera

Atmospheric Perspective Article

One of the most important things a plein air painter needs to learn is how to create "atmospheric perspective", not to be confused with aerial perspective or linear perspective, this aspect of landscape painting is essential for creating convincing distance, depth and atmosphere. Learn more about this element of plein air painting in Armand Cabrera's excellent article.

2009 Plein Air Competitions and Events 

Gunpowder Falls Plein Air 2009

June 4-6, 2009 Details coming soon!

Plein Air Easton

Competition and arts Festival. Entires must be received by March 6th.

The Great Paint Out 2009

PLEIN AIR PAINTERS CREATE LASTING MEMORIES OF
FORGOTTEN COAST IN GREAT PAINT-OUT MAY 7-17, 2009
Nationally recognized plein air artists have been selected to capture the allure of the Florida's Forgotten Coast with paint and canvas. Artists will be painting on the beach, across the marsh, beside the lakes and throughout the streets of waterfront towns from Mexico Beach, Windmark, Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Apalachicola, Eastpoint, St. George Island, Carrabelle, and inland at Wewahitchka. You are cordially invited to join us at this premier art exhibition and sale featuring on-location artists. Experience beauty through the eyes of America's finest plein air artists!

5th OPAS Plein Air Competition, New Philadelphia, OH

September 19, 20, 21, 2008
5th OPAS Plein Air Competition, New Philadelphia, OH
"Painting Tuscarawas County 2008"
Home Base New Philadelphia, Tuscarawras County - In the Heart of Amish Country
Sponsored by Ohio Plein Air Society
Website : http://www.neohiotravel.com/
Co-Chairs :
Jon Browning - jbrowning@browninglaw.us %u2022 614.221.8988
Susi Havens-Bezaire

Judge: Marc Hanson, OPA signature member
Marc is a signature member of the Oil Painters of America, an award-winning oil and pastel artist, and a gifted instructor. Visit his website at www.marchansonart.com

Marc Hanson Workshop : www.marchanson.blogspot.com click on that link to read Marc had to say about his workshop here and about the wonderful world of OPAS artists !

Carmel Art Festival Plein Air Competition

All Plein Air painters can submit their entry forms.
It is not by invitation.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Deadline to apply for 2009, December 1, 2008.
The Carmel Art Festival is always the weekend after Mother's Day weekend.
In 2009, the Carmel Art Festival will be held May 14-17, 2009

Midway Art Association Plein Air Competition

THESE DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AT www.midwayartassociation.org

Escalante Canyons Working Art Festival

September 25-26, 2009 in Escalante, Utah
(Plein Air Competition: September 20-20, 2009)
PLEIN AIR COMPETITION 2008
The Fifth Annual Escalante Canyons Art Festival held September 20-26, 2008. After 5 successful years, we feel we have an established track record and we are here to stay!

This year's festival was a held a week earlier than in years past. As a result we had picture perfect weather. Our artists sat in the glorious sunshine as they finished their entries. The quality of the art entries was superb. Artists from all over Utah and several other states participated in the competition. At the silent auction on Saturday night we sold 54 out of 86 entries for the participating artists, or about 60%. In addition to the sales, we awarded $9,500.00 in prize monies to the artists, making it very worthwhile for the artists to compete. Most of the artists reported feeling that that they also benefited artistically from the experience of painting in the Grand Staircase -Escalante National Monument, Dixie National Forest, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Capitol Reef National Park, Artists experienced a sense of camaraderie and enjoyed the added benefit of painting with each other.

Wayne Art Center's third annual Plein Air Festival

Plein Air Festival 2009
Competition: May 13 - 16
Exhibition: May 17 - June 27
Preview Gala: Saturday, May 16, 6 - 10pm
Davenport Gallery

Mark your calendar for Wayne Art Center's third annual Plein Air Festival. Over thirty of our country's finest plein air artist will gather to paint the inspiring landscapes of the Delaware Valley. This exciting event will conclude with a gala opening and sale of works completed during the festival. "En plein air" a French phrase meaning "in the open air" is currently a well appreciated artform that captures the atmosphere and spontaneity of the moment.

Sonoma Plein Air 2009

We're moving the competition, gala
and exhibition weekend to the spring,
for a fresh perspective. Save the date ~

Sonoma Plein Air 2009
Artists paint on location: May 4 - 8, 2009
Gala Dinner and Auction: Friday, May 8, 2009
Art Exibition & Sale: Saturday, May 9, 2009

Mountain Maryland Plein Air

05/26/2009-05/30/2009
The Allegany Arts Council is pleased to introduce Mountain Maryland Plein Air! New for 2009, this event is a juried exhibition and art competition that will showcase the talents of 30 "plein air" painters from across the country

Plein Air Painting Contest and Sale Cedarburg, WI

June 18 - July 7, 2009
Cedarburg
Watch professional and amateur painters, young and old alike, Painting "en plein air" on the city streets. Pictures will be auctioned on Saturday during the Strawberry Festival.
Address

Downtown
Cedarburg, WI 53012

Contact Information
Voice: 262-377-9620
Toll Free: 800-237-2874
Email: info@cedarburg.org

Event Date Detail
6/18/2009-7/7/2009

Call the Cedarburg Cultural Center at 262-375-3676 to register between 10 am - 5pm.

third annual Door County Plein Air Festival

2009 will be the third annual Door County Plein Air Festival. We are the largest plein air paint-out and competition of the Midwest region. We invite top-notch artists whose work is known across the country. The artwork created in Door County is spectacular.

...Door County is spectacular.

Over 250 miles of shoreline- arts, theatre and music every day- It's no wonder that Door County is referred to as the 'Cape Cod' of the Midwest.

Check out the articles that have been written about the festival in the past. Be sure to read some of the blogs by participating artists. Their inside stories convey the intensity of the festival.

We're happy to share photos and comments with interested writers. You can contact Community Relations Director, Cinnamon Rossman at 920-868-3455 or info@doorcountypleinair.com.

Mid-Summers Brush, Oconomowoc's Plein Air Competition

Mid-Summers Brush, Oconomowoc's Plein Air Competition and sale will be held for the 3rd year from July 24th thru July 31st. Info at www.GriffinGalleryFineArt.com

Selling on the Internet 

A Web Gallery of Your Own

Fine Art America

If you are looking for a place to sell your own work on the internet, would like a professional looking easy to use web gallery and would also like to have a print on demand feature, may I recommend to you Fine Art America? I have a gallery page there and they have lots of teriffic features and great tech support, plus it's FREE!

Resources for Plein Air Painters 

The Plein Air Forum at WetCanvas.com

WetCanvas is a huge and very active artists website. The plein air forum is where you can get to know other plein air artists, post your paintings for comments and critique and join in discussions about the art of plein air painting. Membership is free, and you'll find me, JanB, there as a guide.

National Plein Air Groups 

Plein Air Painters of America

Official website of one of the top plein air organizations in the country.

National Academy of Professional Plein Air Painters

Visit their website to see works from today's most talented plein air painters. A feast for the eyes!!

International Plein Air Groups 

International Plein Air Painters

Sponsors of the Annual World Wide Paint Outs.

Plein Air Groups~East Coast 

Connecticut Plein Air Painters Society

State orginazition for plein air painters, sponsors paint outs, exhibits and workshops.

Plein Air Florida

State group for plein air painters in Florida.Co-founded by my friend Linda Blondheim, a wonderful plein air artist!

Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association

Regional plein air painters group.

Charleston Outdoor Painters Association

Dedicated to the pursuit of painting outdoors in the natural light. There are no membership dues just a desire to be out there painting.

NH Plein Air

Painting Landscapes Everywhere In NH And In the Region

striving to be an indispensable resource for and about artists painting en plein air in our region

New York Plein Air Painters

NEW YORK PLEIN AIR PAINTERS is a collection of painters around New York State who prefer to 'paint from life', generally on location. NYPAP is organized into CHAPTERS, each being of a different location. Each CHAPTER makes its own schedules, plans, and policies. Hopefully there are times when two or more CHAPTERS join forces.

Plein Air Georgia

At Plein Air Georgia, we have no preference as to style, materials used, or artistic interpretation. These are all personal choices that contribute to the unique expression of each artist while they paint 'en plein air'. Likewise, we think honest work by novice or professional is equally valid. The challenges and rewards of plein air painting are open to all.

We encourage all artists to make plein air painting a part of their creative experience. We welcome anyone living in Georgia with a sincere interest in plein air to join us for paintouts, workshops, forum discussions, and friendship.

Plein Air painters of the Jersey Coast

The artists meet every Monday morning at a predetermined painting location at or near the New Jersy coast.

Plein Air Painters of the Southeast

A professional artist organization dedicated to the preservation & continuation
of the traditional method of painting en plein air; out-of-doors, on location.

Western North Carolina Plein Air Painters

Our mission is to stay true to the idea of plein air painting by capturing "a moment in time" and by painting in a variety of interesting and diverse locations. We will make the community aware of plein air painting by exhibiting our work and organizing paint outs.

Acadia Plein Air Group

Meets Monday mornings at 9. All levels welcome.

Plein Air Groups~Midwest 

Ohio Plein Air Society

Statewide group promoting plein air events and activities.

Great Lakes Plein Air painters Association

Painting, education, competitions to assist it's members in their creative pursuits.

The Chestnut Group

Located in Middle Tennessee. Plein air painters for the land, dedicated to the conservation and preservation of wild and open spaces.

Indiana Plein Air Painters

Dedicated to the education of Indiana plein air painters and their supporters as well as the reawakening of an appreciation for Indiana landscape painting based on its rich history.

Michigan Plein Air Painters

Michigan Plein-Air Painters are a network of artists and friends that enjoy the challenge and pleasure of painting on location in Michigan.
Our goal is to bring artists together to explore and develop the tradition of plein-air painting. We hope to promote an awareness and visual appreciation through our art of Michigan by sharing with the public our experience through shows and exhibitions throughout the state.

Northwoods Plein Air Painters

Northwoods Plein Air Painters is a group of artists who paint together in northern Wisconsin. We meet as a group, once a month, in various locations in Northeastern Wisconsin. There are no medium requirements--all mediums, experience levels are welcome. Currently, the group meets between April and October. Come and paint with us!

NEW GROUP! Wisconsin Plein Air Painters Association

Wisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA)
Use the link above to visit their blog for more information.

Plein Air Groups~Southwest 

Plein Air New Mexico

New Mexico is a plein air hot spot! This is the state wide group that promotes plein air workshops, exhibits and paint outs.

Plein Air Austin

Plein Air group in the great state of Texas.

Tucson Plein Air Painters Society

We currently offer Saturday paint-outs twice a month, impromptu paint-outs during the week, critique sessions every 3rd Friday, 2 show, a couple of workshops, a party before and after the season, and a new website to serve our members.

Plein Air Groups~California 

Verde Artist Guild

Plein air group based in the San Franscisco Bay area.

The Oak Group

A group of plein air painters based in Santa Barbara who donate 50% of their sales to help protect and preserve the environment. Very cool!!

Laguana Plein Air Painters

Based in Laguna California, well known plein air group, lots great of shows/exhibits.

The Plein Air Scene

A monthly newsletter covering plein air painting in California. Always lots of interesting information.

California Plein Air Artists

Meets in and around Laguna Beach on a weekly basis.

Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters

MBPAPA will foster the understanding and appreciation of Plein Air painting and its place in the history and current culture of our communities. It will work to distinguish its members as dedicated artists of the region.

Plein Air Groups~Northwest 

Northwest Oil Painters Guild

We have a growing group within NOPG who are attracted to Plein-Air painting,
or painting outdoors.
With the beauty of the Pacific Northwest at our door step,
many of us feel compelled to experience nature's colors firsthand.

Pacific Northwest Plein-Aire Painters

Pacific Northwest Plein-Aire Painters is a network of artist groups and individual artists interested in painting and promoting the art of painting outdoors on location. Our purpose is to provide resource information for painters interested in painting in the open air. We welcome other
plein air groups and individuals located in the Pacific Northwest to
connect with us in our effort to link and promote plein air groups,
events, and activities around the world.

Plein-Air painters of Oregon

Frequent paint outs in the warmer months, any medium, informal critiques.

Washington Society of Landscape Painting

From its inception in 1913, members have ardently and regularly pursued painting out of doors. Often called plein air painting, it continues to be the primary focus of Society activities.

Plein Air Groups~West 

Plein Air painters of the West

Our Mission...

The Plein Air Painters of the West is a society of professional artists dedicated to the highest quality paintings, exhibitions and workshops produced in the tradition of plein air painting. We provide various avenues for artistic growth and visual expression to students, artists, and collectors. We are dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of our natural World through conservation and education.

Plein Air Artists Colorado

PAAC was created for the love of plein air painting and to enjoy the camaraderie of painting outdoors. A founding principal is that PAAC create opportunities for artists to paint outdoors together and that these paint outs be open to everyone of every level

Plein Air Painters of Idaho

Plein Air Painters of Idaho (PAPI) paint on location, "alla Prima," from life, thereby capturing moments in time forever preserved for the enjoyment of the viewer. The varied styles of each artist loosely captures the essence of Idaho's vast canyon lands, high deserts, valleys, native prairies still wild at heart, lakes and rivers and the floral life of our lush landscapes in the west. These landscapes reflect a conservation of place and respectful conservancy in a culture of reverent observation and passionate expression of oneness with nature. They bring environmental awareness of the needs of the people, habitat and ecosystems conservation through their retentions of the land. Their images offer understanding of the urgency of protecting the fragile interdependency of biodiversity and man's impact on that structure and the responsibility of all to preserve that which is beautiful and wild within our state.

Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters

The focus of the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters is to foster and promote the advancement of on-location painting within the Rocky Mountain region. The R.M.P.A.P. will work to bring artists and art appreciators together in a creative atmosphere. The emphasis will be on the fellowship of professional artists. Members are encouraged to share ideas, enthusiasm, and knowledge with others. The R.M.P.A.P. will encourage and promote plein air painting as a unique form of artistic expression.

South Dakota Plein Aire Artists

(SDPAA) was formed in
2004 to provide a forum for regional artists and enthusiasts who share a passion for Plein Aire. We are an informal organization - "membership" is predicated upon an interest in the art of outdoor painting and sketching. Participants range from professionals
to amatuers.

Plein Air Groups~Canada 

Uxbridge Plei Air Painters

Our purpose os to support the tradition of plein air painting. Paint-outs.

Plein Air Groups~Europe 

Les Rats des Champs

A plein air painters group in France. Their name means "The Field Mice"! Love it!

Artists of the Aude

Contemporary art in the department of the Aude, France.

Worshops and Classes for Plein Air Painters 

Workshops with L. Diane Johnson

Diane ia a wonderful artist and an excellent teacher and a lovely person. She will teach you and empower you to grow as an artist.

PleinAirPaint.com

This site lists many, many plein air workshops and events. Organized, easy to navigate and well worth a look.

Galleries 

Waterhouse Gallery

Located in Santa barbara, CA. Be sure to check out Marc Hanson's work.

William Lester Gallery

Point Reyes, CA. Specializing in California Impressionism and plein air paintings. Check out Camille Prezwodek's work, she's one of my favorites.

Landscapes Art Studio

Located in Jacksonville Florida. Features the works of David Johnson and Linda Blondheim.

Tirage

Located in Pasadena, CA.