Featured places #5: Let’s go to Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Its famous Rio Carnival, with parades, flaming costumes and samba dancers, is considered to be one of the biggest in the world. But Rio de Janeiro is also known for Copacabana and Ipanema beaches and last but not least the statue of Christ Redeemer. Here are some artworks found on Place-To-Paint.com, depicting... Continue Reading →
Featured events #2 Couleurs de Bretagne
Les concours Couleurs de Bretagne Couleurs de Bretagne est une association de peinture Plein Air. Depuis 1994, l'association organise chaque année plusieurs concours et ateliers. De 27 concours en 1994, c'est aujourd'hui 52 rendez-vous qui sont organisés chaque année. Cette année Couleurs de Bretagne fête ses 25 ans ! Pour en savoir plus sur l'histoire de... Continue Reading →
Featured Artists #4 | Jean-Yves Gagey
Discover the self-taught artist Jean-Yves Gagey. Jean-Yves Gagey is a self-taught artist who uses acrylic, watercolor, oil-sticks and oil colours techniques. He has two passions in his life : painting and Brittany. After a career to preserve the heritage, this Brittany lover spends his time across Breton coast and maritime cemeteries. During the summer, he... Continue Reading →
Enter the Summer Sweepstake 2018 to win 500 euros of Art Materials!
Try to win 500 euros of Art Materials! In partnership with place-to-paint, try to win 500 euros of Sennelier Art Materials. This contest is open to plein air artists, member of the Place to Paint website. The Place To Paint website allows you to share and localize your plein air artworks and events via an... Continue Reading →
Popular countries
What are the most inspiring countries for the Plein Air artists on Place-To-Paint.com? Thanks to the Place To Paint’s interactive map, we see that Europe is very popular, especially France, Spain and Italy. The United States, mostly the eastern side of the country, also attract a lot of Plein Air artists! Discover our artworks selection... Continue Reading →
Featured places #4 : Let’s go to San Francisco
San Francisco, the picturesque city By spanning the large turquoise bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, the famous symbol of this Californian city, links the city of Sausalito to San Francisco. With its steep slope streets edged by Victorian houses, the city of San Francisco and the surrounding mountains offer splendid views. Come and discover them... Continue Reading →
Featured Artists #3 | Juan Miguel Álvarez Páez
Discover the watercolorist from Seville, Spain, Juan Miguel Álvarez Pàez. Juan Miguel Álvarez Pàez was born in 1971 in Pruna, Seville. He studied in Catalonia where he spent a big part of his youth. His artistic life changed when he met painters of the Gothic District of Barcelona, a meeting place for the bohemian artists... Continue Reading →
The 10 most popular artworks on Place to Paint
Among the artworks we can find on Place to Paint website, here are some of the successful ones. Feel free to share yours on the website, maybe you will be part of the next top 10 ! Parmi les tableaux présents sur le site Place to Paint, en voici quelques-uns qui connaissent un franc succès.... Continue Reading →
Featured places #3 : Let’s go to Venice
Venice, the floating city Immerse yourself in the city of channels, gondolas and beautiful bridges. Venice will seduce you with its romantic scenery and unique charm. Let the floating city show itself to you through the view of artists discovered on Place to Paint. Venise, la ville sur l’eau Plongez-vous dans les canaux, les... Continue Reading →
