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March 2021 Featured Artist Member: Tom Swimm

March 1, 2021 by Bonnie Langner

Tom Swimm of Laguna Beach, CA & East Hampton, CT
LPAPA’s March 2021 Artist Member of the Month

Click to view Tom’s artwork at TomSwimmFineArt.com
Click to read LPAPA Plein Talk Interview with Tom Swimm

Inspired by the light and landscape of Laguna, Tom was accepted for his first exhibition in the Festival Of Arts in 1988. His paintings soon became recognizable for their exceptional use of light and color — a style that he continues to develop with each new work. To quote the artist: “Light is the most important aspect of my work, offering the ultimate challenge and reward. To capture its elusive qualities on canvas offers great personal satisfaction, and it’s what I thrive on artistically.” –Tom Swimm

Click here to visit Tom’s website to learn more about the artist.

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17th Annual “Best of Plein Air” 2021 Awards

February 28, 2021 by Toni Kellenberg

2021 Best of Plein Air Award winner “Hudson Alley” by Dan Mondlock

2021 Best of Plein Air “1st Place” Award winner “Hello June” by John Budicin

2021 Best of Plein Air “2nd Place” Award winner “Rounding the Bend” by Richard Boyer

2021 Best of Plein Air “3rd Place” Award winner “Pond Clouds” by Richard Lindenberg

2021 Best of Plein Air “Honorable Mention” Award winner “Snow Field” by Joli Beal

VIEW VIRTUAL GALLERY ART CATALOG

17th Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show
A celebration of artwork created “en plein aire”!

Virtual Gallery Art Exhibition/Auction Dates: March 8 – 14, 2021
Virtual Gallery Reception & Awards: Thursday, March 11, 2021, 5pm – 6pm (awards 5:30 pm)

To address the challenges imposed by the pandemic, LPAPA will continue to present its annual juried art shows online until it is feasible to return to physical exhibits and receptions at its “LPAPA in Residence” Gallery home at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in the heart of Laguna’s art district.

Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefits the participating artists and nonprofit LPAPA, and helps sustain LPAPA’s Mission and Gallery. LPAPA’s mission is dedicated to painting the landscape, preserving Laguna’s artistic legacy and promoting the plein air painting tradition. LPAPA strives to enhance the livelihood of its artist members and inspire the next generation of plein air painters!

Join LPAPA’s celebration, be part of the tradition!

For information about becoming a LPAPA Artist or Supporter Member visit: Join LPAPA

To view past show winners visit LPAPA’s Award Winners Archive Gallery
For inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or info@lpapa.org

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PleinAir Salon March 2021 Competition Winners

February 28, 2021 by Toni Kellenberg

Congratulations to the LPAPA Members who received award recognition in the March 2021 PleinAir Salon Competition…

Best Floral "May Poppies" by Jane Hunt — Best Floral “May Poppies” by Jane Hunt

Best Landscape "Rising Up" by David Marty — Best Landscape “Rising Up” by David Marty

Best Drawing "Moss Point" by David Kizziar — Best Drawing “Moss Point” by David Kizziar

Best Nocturne, Sunrise & Sunset "Yellowstone Sunset" by Aaron Schuerr — Best Nocturne, Sunrise & Sunset “Yellowstone Sunset” by Aaron Schuerr

Best Pastel "One Fine Day" by Linda Mutti — Best Pastel “One Fine Day” by Linda Mutti

Best Plein Air Only "Back Bay Evening" by Jane Hunt — Best Plein Air Only “Back Bay Evening” by Jane Hunt

Learn more at PleinAirSalon.com

LPAPA Strong Painted Postcard Art Auction 2021

February 28, 2021 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA is hosting its 2nd Annual LPAPA Strong & Positive Postcard Art Auction online February 8-14, 2021. The theme of this year’s fundraiser is LPAPA LOVE in honor of Valentine’s Day and is designed to raise funds in support LPAPA and its Artists. Auction participants have the opportunity to bid on the Artist that they wish to have paint, personalize and send a 5″ x 7″ LPAPA Strong & Positive Postcard original work of art.

The auction opens Monday February 8th at 10:00am PT and ends Sunday February 14th at 5:00pm PT. All artwork will have a starting auction price of $50.00 with minimum bid increments of $10.00.

Enjoy our roster of participating Artists…we asked for their UNselfie photo because of their generosity in sharing their time and talent to support nonprofit LPAPA! Click on the images to learn more!

AUCTION ENDED FEBRUARY 14TH