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Plein Air Painting Today > Be inspired by this “Artist to Watch” feature on Alina Lindquist, an artist based in Las Vegas, Nevada. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology, art history, and art, and is currently pursuing her MFA at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Through painting, her work explores the deserts of North America with a focus on th...

The following is part of a series that spotlights the work of an accomplished plein air artist whose work has been featured in PleinAir magazine. Here, Bonnie Zahn Griffith shares her inspiration for “Grazing,” shown above.

“I’m inspired to paint the pastoral scenes of the modern west illustrating the summer colors of the fields contrasting that of the livesto...

In a “marathon of creativity,” urban sketcher Heiner Radau followed his dream of drawing New York City on location. Then, he took his art to a modern level. Keep reading to see how, and be inspired.

By Heiner Radau

For 45 incredible days, from August 13th until September 27th, 2025, I lived out...

In Easton, Maryland, they’re welcoming 58 artists who are spending the week painting all over Talbot County for Plein Air Easton.

If you’re in the area, be sure to view the exhibits of their work at Plein Air Easton Headquarters (new inventory added daily) and the Academy Art Museum. July 10-17, folks are strolling through downtown Easton, enjoying live music, special ...

Paint Grand Traverse 2026 has officially come to a close after an extraordinary eight days celebrating plein air painting, community connection, and the natural beauty of Northern Michigan.

From the organizers:

Thirty-one nationally recognized plein air artists gathered throughout the Grand Traverse region in Michigan to capture the area’s landscapes, w...