What does it take to become an LPAPA Signature Member? It requires a masterful command of light, a dedication to the open sky, and the highest respect of your peers.
Following a rigorous review by our distinguished panel of five expert jurors, LPAPA is pleased to announce and congratulate our nine newly juried Signature Artist Members:Â Harsh Agrawal (London, Great Britain), Allen Brockbank (Centerville, Utah), Philippe Gandiol (Davis, California), Linda Glover Gooch (Mesa, Arizona), Kelley Mogilka (Laguna Beach, California), Charles Newman (Haddon Township, New Jersey), Richard Sneary (Kansas City, Kansas), Lyudmila Tomova Clark (Cary, North Carolina), and Renae Wang (Aliso Viejo, California). Click on the artist’s name to explore their individual LPAPA profiles and learn more.
“Your peers look to Signature Artists for inspiration and to set a high standard that they themselves strive to achieve.” —Mr. Jean Stern, Director Emeritus of The Irvine Museum.
This designation is awarded only to top-scoring artists whose submitted portfolios represent the very best of contemporary plein air and studio art. We are honored to carry their names on our roster and look forward to the inspiration they will bring to our global community.
Appreciation and thanks to our distinguished 2026 panel of Jurors:
John Cosby, LPAPA Signature Artist & Founding Member
Mark Fehlman, LPAPA Signature Artist
Toni Kellenberg, LPAPA’s President & Artist Member
Eric Rhoads, Streamline Publisher & Honorary Lifetime LPAPA Artist Member
Mr. Jean Stern, Emeritus Director of The Irvine Museum & LPAPA’s Artistic Advisor
Click link to read announcement in OutdoorPainter.com; click here to view the full prestigious roster of LPAPA Signature Artists.
