05/12/2026
Congratulations to the 2026 Quick Draw Awards during the Rolling Hills of Round Top Plein Air Festival:
1st Place $750 Prize Winner- Allyson Hoffman
2nd Place $500 Prize Winner - Rita Kirkman
3rd Place $250 Prize Winner - Garland Swinney
Merit Award $150 Prize Winner - Judy Elias Hill
What is a Plein Air Quick Draw?
A plein air quick draw is a timed art competition held at plein air festivals where artists create a finished piece of art in a short, set period — often 90 to 120 minutes — under real‑time outdoor conditions Outdoor Painter. It’s a high‑energy challenge that tests an artist’s ability to work quickly, make compositional decisions, and capture light, color, and mood in a limited time.