Awards 2017 Archives - Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

“People, Places & Holiday Things” 2017 Awards

January 15, 2017 by Toni Kellenberg

December 2017 LPAPA presented “People, Places & Holiday Things”, a LPAPA in Residence juried art show of original paintings by LPAPA Artist & Signature Members

Exhibit Dates: November 27, 2017 – January 2, 2018;
Opening Reception: December 9th, 5-7pm (awards announced at 6:00pm)
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery, 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri & Sunday: 11am – 5pm | Saturday: 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

Award Winners:

Tranquil Thaw by LPAPA Artist Patricia Matranga — 1st Place Award: “Tranquil Thaw” by LPAPA Artist Patricia Matranga

California Highway One by LPAPA Artist Barbara Davidson — 2nd Place Award: “California Highway One” by LPAPA Artist Barbara Davidson

Travelers at Union Station by LPAPA Artist Katarzyna Lappin — 3rd Place Award: “Travelers at Union Station” by LPAPA Artist Katarzyna Lappin

Participating “LPAPA in Residence” Artists:

Larry Cannon
Toni Danchik
Barbara Davidson
Cheryl Fleming
Mary Garrish
Kathy Gillis
Pamela Ingwers

Katarzyna Lappin
Patricia Matranga
Brad Neal
Lana Perry
Janine Salzman
Marianne van der Veer
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LPAPA presents juried art exhibitions at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery home 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 be part of the painting tradition that established Laguna Beach as an Art Colony over 100 years ago. It also provides LPAPA with the opportunity for our nonprofit art organization to connect with our community, supporters and art lovers.

Join the celebration — be part of the tradition!

“Art & Nature” 2017 Awards

January 15, 2017 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA in Residence “Art & Nature” Juried Art Show
Exhibit Dates: October 30 – November 27, 2017; Opening Reception: November 11th, 5-8pm
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery, 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri & Sunday: 11am – 5pm | Saturday: 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

To view the expanded online gallery show, visit: DailyBrushwork.com

This show is presented in collaboration with the Laguna Art Museum’s “Art & Nature – Art Around Town”.

Award Winners:

Laguna Plein Air Signature Artist Larry Cannon "Big Sur Gateway" — 1st Place: “Big Sur Gateway” by LPAPA Signature Artist Member Larry Cannon (watercolor)

"Shore Break" by LPAPA Artist Jacquelyn Blue — 2nd Place: “Shore Break” by LPAPA Artist Member Jacquelyn Blue (pastel)

"Sticks & Stones" by LPAPA Artist Brandon Gonzales — 3rd Place: “Sticks & Stones” by LPAPA Artist Member Brandon Gonzales (oil)

Participating “LPAPA in Residence” Artists:

Jacquelyn Blue
Gobind Boyes
Larry Cannon
Monica Edwards
Brandon Gonzales
Susan Gordinier
Scott Hamill
Kraig Hogan
Ellen Howard

David Marty
Patricia Matranga
Patty McGeeney
Brad Neal
Deborah Newman
Bonnie Joy Sedlak
Christine Thomas
Sharon Weaver
Kathleen Williams

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Laguna Plein Air Invitational 2017 Awards

January 15, 2017 by Toni Kellenberg

The 19th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational took place the week of October 7th – 15th, 2017, with 35 participating artists invited to compete in what has been referred to as the “power-house” of plein air invitational events. The annual event is presented by nonprofit Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) and supports their mission to promote the plein air painting tradition that established Laguna Beach as an Art Colony over 100 years ago. This annual event is made possible with the generous support of our sponsors, patrons and contributors.

2017 Award Winners

LPAPA’s Best in Show Award “Before Sunrise” (14″ x 24″ oil)
by Aimee Erickson

LPAPA’s Award of Excellence “Breaking Light, Three Arches” (24″ x 30″ oil)
by Jason Sacran

SeaWind Properties Distinctive Merit Award “Made In the Shade” (16″ x 20″ oil)
by Zufar Bikbov

Kinsman & Kinsman Spirit of Laguna Award “Red, Red Ruby’s” (12″ x 16″ oil)
by Rick J. Delanty

Dr. Edward H. Boseker Award “Laguna Nights” (24″ x 30″ oil)
by Jennifer Diehl

The Irvine Museum Collection at UCI Award “Main Beach Atmosphere” (18″ x 24″ oil)
by Jim McVicker

LBR/CAF Architectural Award “Beach Shack Crystal Cove” (12″ x 24″ oil)
by Charlie Hunter

Van Cleave Foundation Artistic Palette Award “Midnight On Main Beach” (11″ x 15″ watercolor)
by Andy Evansen

THE REVELITE AWARD “Crystal Clear Morning” (16″ x 20″ oil) by Rita Pacheco

“Laguna Stroll” (8" x 10" oil) by John Cosby — SOUTHWEST ART QUICK DRAW AWARD “Laguna Stroll” (8″ x 10″ oil) by John Cosby

Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artist John Burton — RANDY HIGBEE GALLERY AWARD to John Burton for his Invitational body of work

Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artist Jason Sacran — ARTISTS’ CHOICE AWARD to Jason Sacran for his Invitational body of work

Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artist Jove Wang — COLLECTORS’ CHOICE AWARD to Jove Wang for his Invitational body of work

Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artist Suzie Baker — DIRECTORS’ CHOICE AWARD to Suzie Baker for “Good Morning Laguna” (10″ x 30″ oil)

Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artist Michele Usibelli — THE STRADA AWARD to Michele Usibelli for her Invitational body of work

Greg LaRock “Yard Work” (20" x 24" oil) — PLEINAIR MAGAZINE AWARD to Greg LaRock for “Yard Work” (20″ x 24″ oil)

Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artist Jane Hunt — FINE ART CONNOISSEUR AWARD to Jane Hunt for her Invitational Body of Work

Stephanie Hartshorn “Well Guarded” (10" x 20" oil) — OUTDOOR PAINTER.COM AWARD to Stephanie Hartshorn for “Well Guarded” (10″ x 20″ oil)

Jeff Sewell “South Swell, South Laguna” (16" x 20" oil) — AMERICAN ART COLLECTOR AWARD to Jeff Sewell for “South Swell, South Laguna” (16″ x 20″ oil)

Laguna Plein Air Next Generation Scholarship Awards — NEXT GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS to Brandon Gonzales, Emily Bertucci, Ben Jarvis & Kyle Larson

Laguna Plein Air 2017 Lifetime Awards — Lifetime Achievement Award to Rick J. Delanty & Lifetime Member Award to Yvonne Boseker

2017 Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artists Group Photo

When you join the celebration, YOU become part of the tradition!

Laguna Invitational Quick Draw 2017 Award

January 15, 2017 by Toni Kellenberg

The 2017 Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational events kicked off on Sunday October 8th at 2:00pm in Heisler Park with the annual “Quick Draw” Painting Competition sponsored by LPAPA and Southwest Art Magazine. The artists have two hours, 2pm to 4pm, to create a plein air masterpiece! At 4pm the artists are required to put down their brushes and step away from their easels… the paintings were then be taken to Festival of Arts for framing and hanging for the “Quick Draw Quick Sale”. This is an annual free event presented in association with the Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational.

When you join the celebration, YOU become part of the tradition!

2017 Quick Draw Award winning painting “Laguna Stroll”
by LPAPA Founding Member & Signature Artist John Cosby

For details about the Laguna Plein Air Invitational, visit our event website: LagunaPleinAir.org

“Trains, Pleins & Automobiles” 2017 Awards

January 15, 2017 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA in Residence “Trains, Pleins & Automobiles” Juried Art Show
Exhibit Dates: August 28, 2017 – October 2, 2017
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery, 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri & Sunday: 11am – 5pm | Saturday: 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

Award Winners:

LPAPA Signature Artist April Raber — 1st Place: “Portrait of a Lady in Waiting” by LPAPA Signature Artist Member April Raber

2nd Place: “Vintage International” by LPAPA Signature Artist Member Anthony Salvo

3rd Place: “Jack Here” by LPAPA Artist Member Michael Jacques

Click here for expanded online gallery to view & purchase artwork: DailyBrushwork.com

Participating Gallery Artists:

Christine Debrosky
Jon Francis
Brandon Gonzales
Mark Jacobucci
Michael Jacques
Katarzyna Lappin
Lisa Mozzini-McDill

Kathie Odom
April Raber
Anthony Salvo
Randy Sprout
Tom Swimm
Barbara Tapp
Michele Usibelli

Each month LPAPA presents a new juried art exhibition at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery located at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in the heart of the Laguna Beach art district. 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. LPAPA’s mission is dedicated to promoting and preserving the plein air painting tradition and Laguna’s artistic legacy established by plein air artists more than 100 years ago.

Join us in celebrating the legacy…be part of the tradition!