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Mother and Child

2012-01-13T13:06:00.001-08:00

Oil Wash

by Stephen Crisafulli

California Arts Council

2012-01-06T09:32:00.000-08:00

A great site for upcoming art shows and "Call for Entries" in California and around the country.
California Arts Council

Aaron Coberly

2011-11-06T13:11:00.000-08:00

Aaron Coberly

Tonya Zenin

2011-11-06T13:03:00.000-08:00

Tonya Zenin

Susan Jansen

2011-11-06T12:50:00.001-08:00

Susan Jansen

Jerry Points Fine Art

2011-11-06T12:44:00.000-08:00

Jerry Points Fine Art

Plein Air Art.net

2011-11-04T16:06:00.000-07:00

Plein Air Art.net

A Letter from the Publisher

Barbara Runcie/Coastal Women Magazine

As a longtime lover and collector of plein-air art, surrendering to the urge to paint was a profound experience for me, one that evoked a challenge, joy and satisfaction beyond any I’d ever imagined. Everywhere I turned, the world seemed anew, whether I was driving down a road, sitting in a café or looking out a window. A myriad of new shapes, value ranges and color–all illuminated in transient light–fascinated and dared me to try and catch it’s fleeting glory.

Moderately obsessed with my discovery, I proceeded to paint and learn about plein-air art whenever and wherever I could. I found the most interesting and valuable information came from today’s plein-air painters and the gallery owners and collectors who deal and collect this wonderful art form. While I did come across a few helpful plein-air art websites along the way, I realized a lot more could be done in this arena. I began envisioning a central database or clearing house for everything plein-air art—a place to find an artist, gallery, workshop or event; a place to show, promote and sell one’s art; a place to view, talk and learn about plein-air art. This site is designed to function as just that, a unique meeting space for all those interested in plein-air art.

Rob Robinson
Publisher PleinAirArt.net

Angela Woods

2011-11-04T16:02:00.001-07:00

Angela Woods

Kristine Pallas

2011-11-04T12:10:00.000-07:00

Kristine Pallas

Win-A-Frame Contest

2011-11-04T11:36:00.000-07:00

California Plein Air Painters is holding The Golden Frame Contest, the first in a series of contests to promote artists participation in sharing your work with other artists. Not only will you be able to post your work on CAPAP, you'll be able to vote whose work you think is best! For more information, click the link below.

http://californiapleinair.ning.com/page/win-a-frame

Robert Abele

2011-11-04T10:52:00.000-07:00

Robert Abele

Andrew Ameral

2011-11-04T09:52:00.000-07:00

Andrew Ameral

Olga Krimon

2011-11-04T09:41:00.000-07:00

Olga Krimon

The New Stanford

2011-09-14T12:40:00.000-07:00

The Stanford is a stunning new frame added to our collection. Hand carved with a finish that is a richer, darker gold. Magnificent! To learn more, click here.

Simpler Style Frames

2011-06-09T17:24:00.000-07:00

We've noticed a trend to a more stripped-down style of frame. Frames that work very well with any style art be it plein air, traditional or contemporary. We've added three frames we're really excited about, the Rockwell, Taos and Tivoli. We feel these frames embody the plein air tradition, but with a fresh, clean look. These solid wood frames feature a scoop design that draws the views eye in to the focal point.

David Cheifetz Fine Art

2010-10-13T06:56:00.000-07:00

David Cheifetz (pronounced "high-fits" OR "chay-fits") was born in the Pacific Northwest in 1981. A former architect, David started learning to paint with oils in the fall of 2007 while attending the Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore, and soon found his true calling as an artist. To view more of David's work, click here.

Erica Pollock Norelius

2010-10-12T11:03:00.000-07:00

My paintings deal with themes of isolation and anonymity created when living in an urban environment. By painting in a representational style, the viewer is presented with realistic interactions of people on the streets and in the parks. The separateness and individuality of the pedestrians are highlighted even though physically on canvas they might be connected.

Although cities are condensed areas of people, the lack of personal connections made between one another, and consequently, the focus on the superficial qualities of the people, become more and more obvious when surrounded by multitudes of people. We remain anonymous, merely a passerby. I paint to portray this condition, to question what it is that we value within relationships, while trying to understand the draw towards this interconnected, yet emotionally disconnect world. To view more of Erica's work, click here.

The Bellini

2010-08-13T10:59:00.000-07:00

We just added a new frame to our collection called the Bellini. It's a beautiful, dark rich frame that could be considered a "Classic" or "Contemporary". A wide variety of application for its use. Check it out!