Register for this all day Zoom event of Everything Plein Air! Not only do you get a day-long immersion on plein air, but on February 19th you will receive access to 19 videos on aspects of plein air painting, marketing and materials. Members receive a $20 discount.
A special PAPC members only event! Occupational health expert Dr. David Hinkamp will discuss "Health Hazards, Hygiene, and Safety for Plein Air Painters." As artists, we can buy toxic products, even though they are outlawed by OSHA for commercial use, and we are not made aware of the hazards. Outdoor painting reduces the harmful impact of […]
Join us in the zoom critique with master painter Richard Laurent. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the group. Take time to visit his website https://www.laurentart.com. This critique is for Plein Air Painters Chicago members only. Post your work on the PAPC Virtual Critique page by 11:00pm the Monday before the critique.
PAPC members have a unique opportunity to take a full day oil painting plein air workshop with Don Yang, who serves as chair of both the Fine Art and Foundations Departments at the American Academy of Art, and is one of our favorite guest artists. Don understands and works professionally with those new to painting […]
Join us in the zoom critique with master painter Errol Jacobson. Errol is an award winning artist who works in oils. He is a pro at critiquing other artist's work and will make the evening worth your time. Check out his work at https://www.erroljacobson.com/. Post your work on the PAPC Virtual Critique page by 11:00pm […]
We are honored to host Nancy King Mertz who will be critiquing our work on this Wednesday evening at 7 pm. Nancy is a talented, award winning oil and pastel artist. She paints and teaches workshops around the world. Nancy's list of awards and achievements is too long to list so please check her out […]
We are fortunate to have Rich Weber, an accomplished award winning plein air painter, for this month's critique. Rich offers his insightful advice on technique, composition and other aspects of plein air painting during this critique. Paintings should be submitted to the PAPC Virtual Critique 2022 Facebook page by 11pm Monday, August 29.
Bill Marvin is privileged to be able to capture the ever changing moods of nature, out in the open, fresh and unspoiled. Bill started showing his landscapes in 1996 and in 1999 he was asked to become Vice President of Oil Painters of America and remained in that position for two years. Bill is also […]
Frankie Johnson will critique members' work via Zoom, July 5 at 7 pm. Submit one piece of work to the PAPC 2022 Virtual Critique page on Facebook. Yes, unfortunately it is titled '2022.' Work must be submitted by Sunday July 2 at 5:00 pm. Zoom link will be sent via email and posted on the […]
PAPC celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a very special I Heart Event! A morning workshop by founders Scott Powers and Christina Body, with Errol Jacobson and Tom Trausch. This is followed by a lunch catered by Lula's Cafe at the Newberry Library. Lectures and panel discussion fill out the afternoon. Go to our Home Page […]