PleinAir Magazine – April/May 2021

Celebrate ten years of plein air painting with the April/May 2021 issue of PleinAir Magazine. This digital edition, available as an instant PDF download, brings together artist profiles, practical advice, and a look at one of the country’s preeminent California Impressionism collections. Whether you paint outdoors or collect landscape art, this issue offers inspiration and instruction.

PleinAir Magazine has become one of the leading voices for outdoor painting, and this anniversary issue reflects that journey. The issue includes a special report on a California Impressionism collection going public for the first time, plus features on contemporary artists who continue to shape the plein air movement.

Book Overview

Published by Streamline Publishing, Inc., PleinAir Magazine’s April/May 2021 issue celebrates the publication’s tenth year since its relaunch. The issue profiles oil painter Scott Christensen, California oil painter Jennifer McChristian, Indiana pastelist Carol Strock Wasson, and includes a Plein Air Portfolio titled “Gardens and Green Space” featuring 17 contemporary painters. Editorial leadership is provided by editor-in-chief Kelly Kane and managing editor Brida Connolly.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• An in-depth look at a preeminent collection of California Impressionism that goes public for the first time.
• Scott Christensen on nearly 40 years at the easel and his recent use of gouache for plein air studies.
• Jennifer McChristian explores what makes a painting work in her California oil painting practice.
• Carol Strock Wasson’s approach to combining color, Tonalism, and plein air in pastel.
• A Plein Air Portfolio of gardens and green spaces by 17 contemporary painters.
• Daniel Grant’s field test decodes what paint labels don’t tell you.
• A destination feature tracing the footsteps of the Hudson River School in the Adirondacks and Upper Hudson River Valley.

Why This Book Matters

PleinAir Magazine has helped sustain a worldwide movement around painting outdoors. This anniversary issue documents the growth of the genre and offers practical takeaways for artists at every level. Collectors and enthusiasts will find a meaningful record of where contemporary plein air painting stands today.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. After you complete your purchase, access is available immediately. The PDF works with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile phones, and reading apps.

FAQ

How soon will I receive the magazine? Instant digital access is available immediately after purchase.

Will I receive a physical copy? No. This is a digital-only product, and no physical copy will be shipped.

Which devices are compatible? The file can be read with most PDF readers, including Kindle apps, tablets, and desktop software.

Add this anniversary issue to your collection and enjoy ten years of plein air painting, instruction, and inspiration.

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