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PLEIN AIR HERITAGE

Plein Air Magzine

PANDEMIC. NOW WHAT?

FROM COAST TO COAST

Greg LaRock (1965-2020)

9TH ANNUAL SALON WINNERS ANNOUNCED • Six talented painters were awarded $21,000 in cash prizes at the first virtual PleinAir Salon awards ceremony.

SNOWSCAPES

5 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR ART SALES WITH INSTAGRAM • Savvy artists recognize that the more popular their Instagram pages, the more valuable they are as tools for selling artwork.

THE SPLENDOR OF CALIFORNIA’S EASTERN SIERRA • Every August, Granite Group co-founders Paul Kratter and Bill Cone invite artists from around California to join them for a weeklong painting adventure in the High Sierra. Fresh from base camp along the shore of Ediza Lake, this year’s group shares their unique experience.

PUTTING TOGETHER A SUCCESSFUL GROUP TRIP

WHAT TO KNOW IF YOU GO

TAKING THE VIEWER THERE • Through strong drawing, choice use of color, and skillful manipulation of depth, this Texas oil painter takes the viewer on a journey through her compositions.

ARTIST’S TOOLKIT

A REJUVENATING ESCAPE • Two unique opportunities to explore Nantucket and paint both its iconic structures and its hidden gems provided the respite I needed this summer.

EVOLVING IMPRESSIONISM • Can impressionism still be revolutionary? This California artist is convinced of it.

JAZZ AND THE ABSTRACT TRUTH

DEMONSTRATION: Establishing Intent

SHEDDING LIGHT ON LIGHT SENSITIVITY • If asked what drives you to paint outdoors, you’re likely to answer “the light.” So what do you do when sunlight hurts your eyes? This artist consulted her eye doctor to bring you some advice.

EYE CARE

WHAT’S UP WITH WATER-MIXABLE OILS? • Three pros answer your burning questions about going solvent-free and taking advantage of the medium that can be applied as thick as oils, as thin as watercolors, or as varied in levels of opacity as acrylics.

DEMONSTRATION: Water-Mixable Oils in Action

THE UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES OF A LIMITED PALETTE • Faced with too many choices, it’s easy to settle for a tube color that’s “close enough.” By limiting your options, you can get to know color better and achieve more realistic paintings.

8 TIPS FOR USING A LIMITED PALETTE

JUDGE’S PICKS • George Billis of the George Billis Gallery, NYC and L.A., names the prize-winning paintings in the August competition.

‘BEST OF’ CATEGORY AWARDS

WINNERS’ CIRCLE • Helena Fox, owner of Helena Fox Gallery, crowns her picks for the top paintings in the September competition.

‘BEST OF’ CATEGORY AWARDS

WINTER READING LIST • As the days grow shorter and cold sets in for much of the country, it’s a good time to make sure your bookshelves are well-stocked with inspiration. May we offer a few suggestions?

FALL COLOR WEEK CAME WITH A BONUS PEEK AT WINTER THIS YEAR

EN PLEIN AIR TEXAS EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CELEBRATES PLEIN AIR

ARTISTS TAKE HOME PRIZES IN COLORADO

PLEIN AIR TAKES OVER ELLICOTT CITY

PLEIN AIR GRAND MARAIS PIVOTS AND THRIVES

Lost in Meditation

Plein Air Painting Is the Largest Movement in Art History … and Growing

A Guide for Artists, Collectors & Organizers

ADVICE FOR 2021 EVENT ORGANIZERS

The Best of the Best

2021 EVENT CALENDAR

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