Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

1st Annual “Waterworks”

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1st Annual “Waterworks” – A Juried Art Show Dedicated to Transparent Watercolors, presented in collaboration with the Joe Hanks Van Cleave Foundation for the Arts and Curate Fine Art Collection Management
Exhibit Dates:  May 2 – June 5, 2017
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery, 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach

Award Winners:

Cindy Baron "Peaceful Dawn"
1st Place to LPAPA Signature Artist Cindy Baron for “Peaceful Dawn”
Thomas Kitts for "Centro Historico Mexico City"
Best Plein Air Watercolor to LPAPA Signature Artist Thomas Kitts for “Centro Historico Mexico City”
Barbara Tapp "Daily Walk"
2nd Place to LPAPA Artist Barbara Tapp for “Daily Walk”
Tom Swimm for "Crystal Memories"
3rd Place to LPAPA Artist Tom Swimm for “Crystal Memories”
Larry Cannon for "Irresistible Force"
Honorable Mention to LPAPA Signature Artist Larry Cannon for “Irresistible Force”
Hans Groeneveld for "Florence Tuscany"
Honorable Mention to LPAPA Artist Hans Groeneveld for “Florence Tuscany”

List of participating artists:  1st Annual Waterworks-2017

View the gallery show and the expanded online show through this link:  DailyBrushwork

This is a special juried exhibition of original works in transparent watercolor by Signature and Artist Members of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA),  presented in collaboration with the Joe Hanks Van Cleave Foundation for the Arts and CURATE Fine Art Collection Management.

Each month LPAPA presents a new juried art exhibition at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery located at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach. The gallery creates opportunities for our artist members from across the country to show their work in our thriving art colony, and it provides LPAPA with the opportunity for our nonprofit art organization to connect with our community, supporters and art lovers.

Please plan to visit the gallery to support LPAPA’s gallery presence in Laguna Beach! Proceeds from the sale of art work benefits the artists and helps to support the mission of nonprofit Laguna Plein Air Painters Association.

13th Annual “Best of Plein Air”

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13th Annual “Best of Plein Air”   – an annual Juried Art Show of plein air paintings by LPAPA Signature and Artists Members
Exhibit Dates: June 5 – July 3, 2017
Location: LPAPA in Residence at the Forest & Ocean Gallery, Laguna Beach
View and purchase Gallery Show artwork + bonus Online Show through DailyBrushworks

Award winners:

1st Place: LPAPA Artist Pierre Bouret for "Wailua River"
1st Place: LPAPA Artist Pierre Bouret for “Wailua River”

 

2nd Place: LPAPA Signature Artist Patrick Saunders for "Riverbend Breeze"
2nd Place: LPAPA Signature Artist Patrick Saunders for “Riverbend Breeze”

 

3rd Place: LPAPA Artist Kathie Odom for "Vintage B&B"
3rd Place: LPAPA Artist Kathie Odom for “Vintage B&B”

 

Honorable Mention: LPAPA Signature Artist Jason Sacran for "Laguna Lights"
Honorable Mention: LPAPA Signature Artist Jason Sacran for “Laguna Lights”

 

Honorable Mention: LPAPA Artist Christine Debrosky for "Along Cliff Rose"
Honorable Mention to LPAPA Artist Christine Debrosky for “Along Cliff Rose”

 

List of Participating Artists at the Gallery: 13th-Best of Plein Air-2017

Exhibit Dates:  June 5 – July 3, 2017
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery, 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach

In addition to the five cash awards presented, the Best in Show artist will receive an invitation to participate in the 19th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational to be presented October 7th – 15th, 2017!

Each month LPAPA presents a new juried art exhibition at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery located at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach. The gallery creates opportunities for our artist members from across the country to show their work in our thriving art colony, and it provides LPAPA with the opportunity for our nonprofit art organization to connect with our community, supporters and art lovers. Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefits the artists and nonprofit Laguna Plein Air Painters Association’s mission to promote and preserve Laguna’s art colony legacy established by plein air artists and the tradition of plein air painting.

Celebrate the legacy, be part of the tradition!

Gallery hours: Sunday – Friday: 11am – 5pm | Saturday: 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

“Birds, Bees & Botanicals” April 2017

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LPAPA in Residence “Birds, Bees & Botanicals” Juried Art Show, Award Winners

Participating Artists: Birds-Bees-Botanicals-2017

Award Winning Artists & Paintings:

"Succulent" by LPAPA Artist Barbara Davidson
1st Place: “Succulent” by LPAPA Artist Barbara Davidson
"Beckoning Spring" by LPAPA Artist Mary Alsin
Honorable Mention: “Beckoning Spring” by LPAPA Artist Mary Alsin
"Fruit and Flowers" by LPAPA Signature Artist Anthony Salvo
Honorable Mention: “Fruit and Flowers” by LPAPA Signature Artist Anthony Salvo

Each month LPAPA presents a new juried art exhibition at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery located at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach. The gallery creates opportunities for our artist members from across the country to show their work in our thriving art colony, and it provides LPAPA with the opportunity for our nonprofit art organization to connect with our community, supporters and art lovers.

Please plan to visit the gallery and support LPAPA and its member artists!

11th Annual “Less is More” March 2017

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11th Annual “Less is More” Award Winners
– A Juried Art Show of Small Works by LPAPA Artists –
Exhibit Dates: February 28 – April 3, 2017
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery, 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach

List of participating artists: 11th Annual Less is More – 2017

Award Winners:

Laguna Plein Air Artist Kirsten Anderson - Into The Glow
1st Place Award: LPAPA Artist Kirsten Anderson for “Into The Glow” (8×8 oil)
Laguna Plein Air Artist Judith Cameron - Back Bay Morning
2nd Place: LPAPA Artist Judith Cameron for “Back Bay Morning” (8×10 oil)
Laguna Plein Air Signature Artist Carolyn Hesse-Low - Watery Route
3rd Place: LPAPA Signature Artist Carolyn Hesse-Low for “Watery Route” (9×12 oil)
Laguna Plein Air Artist Toni Danchik - Dog Walker 2
Honorable Mention: LPAPA Artist Toni Danchik for “Dog Walker 2” (9×12 oil)
Laguna Plein Air Artist Julia Seelos - Eucalyptus Glory
Honorable Mention Award: LPAPA Artist Julia Seelos for “Eucalyptus Glory” (9×12 oil)

Each month LPAPA presents a new juried art exhibition at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery located at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach. The gallery creates opportunities for our artist members from across the country to show their work in our thriving art colony, and it provides LPAPA with the opportunity for our nonprofit art organization to connect with our community, supporters and art lovers.

Please visit LPAPA’s gallery in Laguna Beach and let us indulge your Plein Air Passion!

“Urban Landscapes” February 2017

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“Urban & Abstract Landscapes:  The Edgier Side of LPAPA”
Exhibit Dates: January 31, 2017 – February 27, 2017
Participating Artists:  LPAPA in Residence Gallery-Urban & Abstract Landscapes-2017

Award Winners:

Paige Oden - Crosswalk Conversation
1st Place Award: LPAPA Artist Paige Oden for “Crosswalk Conversation”
April Raber - edge of night
Honorable Mention Award: LPAPA Signature Artist April Raber for “Edge of Night”
Michele Usibelli - Two Friends
Honorable Mention Award: LPAPA Artist Michele Usibelli for “Two Friends”

Each month LPAPA presents a new juried art exhibition at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery located at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach. The gallery creates opportunities for our artist members from across the country to show their work in our thriving art colony, and it provides LPAPA with the opportunity for our nonprofit art organization to connect with our community, supporters and art lovers.

Please visit the LPAPA in Residence Gallery and allow us to indulge your plein air passion!