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Carl Bretzke

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Signature Artist Carl Bretzke at his easel2026 Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting
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Carl Bretzke
Minneapolis, Minnesota

“My work might best be described as realism bordering on impressionism.  I try to paint a variety of different scenes that are a bit unexpected and still convey a pleasing sense of familiarity.  It is often said that art is a “right brain” endeavor and yet I’ve always considered myself to be quite grounded in left brain thinking even as I paint.  The physics of light and color in both daytime scenes and night scenes fascinates me and “understanding it” helps me to “see it” which then helps me to “paint it”. “

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Danny Folkman

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LPAPA Artist Member Danny Folkman at his easel2026 Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting
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Danny Folkman
Los Angeles, California

“I love being outside, exploring and painting the everyday scenery of Los Angeles and Southern California, A friend of mine said that my paintings capture “the idea of California”. I like that. As anyone who has lived in LA knows, it isn’t quite what you see in the movies. She’s anything but an easy lover, but if you play your cards right, she might just flash you a smile.”

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Suzie Baker

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LPAPA Signature Artist Susie Baker at her Easel2026 Laguna Plein Air
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Suzie Baker
Shenandoah, Texas

“I aim to create paintings that communicate truth without telling the whole story, and it’s so satisfying when a viewer tells me that one of my paintings conveys the spirit of the subject in a truthful way.” 

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Terry Miura

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Terry Miura
Fair Oaks, California

“For me, the most important aspect of painting en plein air is the experience itself. Rather than simply recording a scene, I try to capture the feeling of being present in that moment. Whether painting in nature or on a busy city sidewalk, each work reflects a unique experience. A successful painting transports me back to that time and place and recalls how the environment felt. I hope the viewer can also share in that sense of experience.”

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