Author Archives: michiganpleinair

Improved Photo! Sharon Ross Cullen- New Member Produces A Wonderful Pastel Painting!

Posted on March 17, 2015 by michiganpleinair

Here is my final painting. Done in pastel. No freezing fingers today yay! It is 11″x14″ on my own sanded paper.

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Plein Air At It’s Best! Tamera, Heiner, Keith & Others March 2015

Posted on March 17, 2015 by michiganpleinair

A beautiful painting from Tamera and photos of some of the Michigan Pleinair Painters!

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Upcoming Event Brighton Quick Draw June 25, July 23, and August 27

Posted on March 17, 2015 by michiganpleinair

  Call to Artists! Introducing The Brighton Quick Draw Ready…..Set….. Art!!! The Brighton Art Guild will sponsor “The Brighton Quick Draw,”  a fun, informal art competition in downtown Brighton on June 25, July 23, and August 27. All levels, all … Continue reading →

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Brighton Paint Out Save The Date July 11 & 12

Posted on March 17, 2015 by michiganpleinair

 Call to Artists Brighton Paint Out 2015   July 11, Saturday & July 12, Sunday Two days and one evening to paint downtown Brighton, the scenic Mill Pond and surrounding area! Paint all day Saturday and evening, plus Sunday until … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event Great Lakes Bay En Plein Air A Festival of Art and Culture

Posted on March 12, 2015 by michiganpleinair

Great Lakes Bay En Plein Air A Festival of Art and Culture CALL TO ARTISTS June 15-21, 2015 The Saginaw Art Museum and partnering organizations seek plein air painters to participate in the first Great Lakes Bay Plein Air Festival! … Continue reading →

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Bruce Foxworthy Michigan Plein Air Painter In Plein Air Magazine!

Posted on March 11, 2015 by michiganpleinair

Congratulations Bruce on having one of you paintings commented on by Jeanne MacKenzie in the recent issue of Plein Air Magazine! Jeanne’s article discussed the importance of establishing the right values.  Here’s a link to the article http://outdoorpainter.com/tips/why-this-works-nailing-the-values.html First Snow Bruce Foxworthy

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Welcome To Our Newest Member! Lucinda Parsons

Posted on March 5, 2015 by michiganpleinair

Lucinda Parsons is  an oil painter from Oakland Twp. She has produced some terrific work. Please check out her website. http://www.cindyparsonsart.com.

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Plein Air Workshop In One of The Most Beautiful Places In The Country!

Posted on March 5, 2015 by michiganpleinair

The Sedona Arts Center and Mountain Springs Cabins will be hosting a 5 day Plein Air Painting expedition to beautiful waterfalls, Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountain panoramas and the vast Biltmore estate, as well as an evening excursion to the … Continue reading →

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New Member! Kathleen Bechtel

Posted on February 20, 2015 by michiganpleinair

Welcome to our newest member Kathleen Bechtel! About Kathleen Bechtel   Kathleen Bechtel grew up in Comstock Park, Michigan, near Grand Rapids.  She attended Kendall School of Design and majored in Illustration.  Kathleen has studied with various workshop instructors that … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event! Mark Your Calendars! Wet Paint at Fallasburg Park

Posted on February 20, 2015 by michiganpleinair

Registration for the Wet Paint Fallasburg Park On September 20, 2015 the Franciscan Life Process Center will be hosting a plein air event open to all plein air groups in Michigan. This event is in collaboration with LowellArts!, as it … Continue reading →

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