July 2023 Artist Member of the Month: Liz Abeyta of San Diego, California
”I love the constant challenges of painting on location as it forces me to pare down grand vistas or detailed scenes to the bare essentials. It is a delicate balance to provide just enough so that the painting is understood by the viewer, while leaving suggested features to the imagination. I strive to be efficient with brushstrokes yet still capture my feelings about the location. We’ve all heard “Variety is the spice of life.” Variety also adds spice to a painting: light played against shadow, hard crisp edges versus soft lost ones, thick paint confidently laid against a thin wash, and warm yellows and reds alongside cool blues and greens. These contrasts can really make a painting sing.” –Liz Abeyta
Click here to visit Liz’s website to learn more about the artist.
Artwork by Liz Abeyta currently on exhibit and available through the LPAPA Gallery…
Click to view more of Liz’s artwork at LizAbeyta.com
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Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA)
Gallery: 414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651Phone (949) 376-3635, Email info@lpapa.org
