PLEIN AIR CONVENTION

PLEIN AIR BASICS CLASS WITH CARRIE CURRAN

 

The Plein Air Convention & Expo is a must-attend event for Plein Air painters. It’s the Woodstock of outdoor painting. Attending the Plein Air Convention and Expo makes personal connections with the world’s top painters (including the faculty) and many peers to meet and discover amazing techniques to transform painting skills.

 

12th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo: Lake Tahoe & Reno

Have plans for May 2025?

We're headed to Lake Tahoe & Reno
for the 12th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo

 

TAKE A LOOK AT MY PACE SCRAPBOOK

I have been part of the Plein Air Convention and Expo since PACE2014 and have recently been able to share my skills in teaching and painting with famous world-class painters.

 

PACE2014 at Monterey

 

 

PACE2015 at Monterey

First time meeting Rosemary and Simi of Rosemary Brushes and artist Lori Mcnee.

 

 

PACE2016 at Tucson

My daughter Maggie attended the event and met Carol Marine who we both admire her work. I met the world-renowned motivational speaker, Lee Milteer!
And at this point, I look forward to meeting new artist friends every year.

 

 

PACE2017 at San Diego

Had the privilege of meeting meeting Dana Peterson and hearing her story on how she became one of the artist to create the film “Loving Vincent”. Enjoyed spending a little time with one of my favorite mentors, Quang Ho!

 

 

PACE2018 at Santa Fe

I finally told Eric I am a fellow Hoosier (born and raised in Indiana) !
At this point, I don’t know what I enjoy best: spending time with my artist friends, the scenic surroundings, painting or the demos.

 

 

PACE2019 at San Francisco

 

 

PLEIN AIR LIVE 2020

 

 

PACE2022 at Santa Fe

My team basics Barbarra Tapp, Sharon Bamber & Jed Dorsey were included, they were the best!

 

 

PACE2023 at Colorado

The Basics team with Barbarra Tapp, John Taft, Bruce A Gomez, and Judd Mercer. Thrilled to meet the celebrity and artist Jane Seymour and an amazing artist friend Lori Mcnee!

 

 

PACE2024 at The Great Smoky Mountains
& The Biltmore Estate

The Basics team with Barbarra Tapp, Laura Pollak, Scott Boyle, and Robert Masla.

 

PACE2025: We’re Heading to Lake Tahoe & Reno

Have plans for May 2025?

We're headed to Lake Tahoe & Reno for the 12th Plein Air Convention and Expo