Brandon Gonzales of Buena Vista, Virginia
LPAPA’s April 2021 Signature Artist Member of the Month

Click to view Brandon’s artwork at Brandon-Gonzales.com
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Brandon’s unique artistic background has helped him develop a sharp eye for detail, evident in his expressive brush strokes and the accurate, yet stunning colors of his paintings. Since his return to traditional painting, he has received various awards including the Best of Show in the LPAPA Next Generation Invitational, Master Class Winner in the Art Muse Contest and 2nd place in the CAC Small on the Wall for Fall and in the LPAPA Town & Country Competitions. His years working as a matte painter has nurtured an uncommon ability to see complexities and nuances around him. This ability coupled with his painterly style results in an uncommon freshness and energy. 

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Jon Francis of Larkspur, California
LPAPA’s April 2021 Artist Member of the Month

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Jon Francis was born and raised in Laguna Beach, an early California art colony of Plein Air Painters. While still in high school, he won awards for his art in the Orange County Fair.  He went on to earn his Bachelor of Professional Arts at The Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles with a degree in Advertising Design, then spent 10 years in New York working in advertising and art directing many national campaigns. For the last 16 years, he has been busy painting the California landscape, the urban landscape and figurative work.

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Jason li of  Yorba Linda, California
LPAPA’s March 2021 Signature Artist Member of the Month

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Jason loves landscape painting and is fascinated by the beautiful California coastlines, sunny deserts and breathtaking forests. He explores a much deeper personal belief and emotional connection through his watercolor paintings. By capturing the magical light and swift movements with refine details, he channels his affection for the power of nature.  By depicting the falling leaves floating along a creek, and a lonesome seagull flying over a windy remote island, his paintings not only create dramatic visual effects but also embed his personal experience, extraordinary technical skills, and the appreciation for nature’s beauty.

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

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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

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Kathie Odom of Knoxville, Tennessee
LPAPA’s February 2021 Signature Artist Member of the Month

Click to view Kathie’s artwork at KathieOdom.com
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Click to watch: Bold Brushwork Painting Demo.

“I call myself a “Nostalgic Impressionist” as a way of identifying the subjects and style of painting that interest me most. No matter which part of America I paint, I am really passionate about plein air and love getting lost in the wonderful process of it all! “ — Kathie Odom

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