Snapshot: Plein Air Paint Out Current Publishing 8 years ago Artist Mark Ratzlaff (Bloomingtion) was a participant in the second Carmel on Canvas Plein Air Paint Out. The second Carmel on Canvas Plein Air Paint Out was Sept. 18-20 in Carmel. Artists from around the country came to Carmel to compete for more than $10,000 in awards, including a top prize of $5,000 for Best of Show. More Headlines