Awards 2018 Archives - Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

“Art & Nature” 2018 Awards

November 1, 2018 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA’s Annual “Art & Nature” Juried Art Show
Dedicated to the beauty of the natural landscape
Exhibit Dates: October 30 – November 11, 2018

Award Winners:

LPAPA Signature Artist Camille Przewodek — 1st Place: On Golden March by Camille Przewodek

LPAPA Signature Artist Larry Cannon — 2nd Place: Irresistible Force by Larry Cannon

LPAPA Artist Member Mary Christie — 3rd Place: That’s What I Thought by Mary Christie

LPAPA Artist Member Nanette Biers — Honorable Mention: Golden Hour by Nanette Biers

LPAPA Artist Member Esther Engelman — Honorable Mention: Nature’s Simplicity by Esther Engelman

Juried Gallery Artists:

LPAPA presents juried art shows at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery home located at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach. The gallery creates opportunities for our regional, national and international Signature, Artist and Student Members to show their work in our thriving art colony, and provides LPAPA with the opportunity for our nonprofit art organization to connect with our members, our community, supporters and art lovers, to further our Mission.

LPAPA is dedicated to painting the landscape, preserving Laguna’s artistic legacy and promoting the plein air painting tradition.

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

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Laguna Invitational 2018 Awards

October 1, 2018 by Toni Kellenberg

On Saturday, October 13th, LPAPA hosted its 20th Annual “Collectors Gala” at the Festival of Arts, a magical outdoor setting nestled in the heart of Laguna’s arts district proved to be the perfect setting to showcase the plein air fine art show that featured nearly 500 original works of art. The Collectors Gala attracts fine art collectors from around the country who wish to be the first to view and have the opportunity to purchase the paintings created by these nationally recognized contemporary masters at what has become one of the most prestigious Plein Air Painting Invitational events in the country.

Over $40,000 in cash and prizes was awarded to the artists, with the top prize, the highly coveted $10,000 Best in Show was awarded to Rhode Island based LPAPA Signature Artist Cindy Baron for her painting “Transitions” which also received The Irvine Museum Collection at the UCI Institute & Museum of California Art Award. The 2018 Best in Show judges were Stephen Barker, Dean of the Claire Trevor School of Arts & Executive Director of the UCI Institute & Museum for California Art, Jonathan Burke, President of the Laguna College of Art + Design, and Mr. Jean Stern, Director of The Irvine Museum Collection at the UCI Institute & Museum of California Art.

Click here to view all of the 2018 Laguna Plein Air Invitational award winners!

2018: At the Bowers Museum

July 29, 2018 by Toni Kellenberg

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LPAPA Signature Artists took over the Key Courtyard at the Bowers Museum on Sunday July 29th, 2018, to paint in plein air in support of Bowers Museum’s California Bounty: Image and Identity, 1850-1930 exhibit! Visitors were able to watch, learn and engage with artists all over the courtyard as they create plein air masterpieces in two hours! The paintings will be available for purchase with proceeds supporting the artists, the Bowers Museum and nonprofit LPAPA! This was a free outdoor public event enjoyed by all.

After the paint out, Mr. Jean Stern judged the framed paintings and awards were presented to Michael Obermeyer (1st Place), Greg LaRock (2nd Place), and Lisa McDill (3rd Place).

Participating LPAPA Signature Artists included: Rick J. Delanty, Mark Fehlman, Nita Harper, Jeff Horn, Greg LaRock, Calvin Liang, Lisa Mozzini-McDill, Michael Obermeyer, Anthony Salvo, Michael Situ, W. Jason Situ, and Durre Waseem.

After the paint out, we enjoyed a fabulous Art Talk in the beautiful Norma Kersha Auditorium titled From Past to Present: The History of Plein Air with Mr. Jean Stern. Mr. Stern is the Director of The University of California, Irvine Institute and Museum for California Art, and a leading expert in the California Impressionist period, he will discuss the history of plein air painting from past to present with references to specific pieces in the California Bounty: Image and Identity, 1850-1930 exhibit.

14th Annual “Best of Plein Air” 2018 Awards

July 1, 2018 by Toni Kellenberg

The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association presents the
14th Annual “Best of Plein Air” Art Show
Art Exhibition Dates: July 10 – 23, 2018
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery, 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri & Sun 11am-5pm; | Sat 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

Art and nature come together for LPAPA’s 14th Annual juried art show dedicated to the “Best of Plein Air” art with all paintings created outdoors in plein air by regional, national and international artist members of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association.

Sincere thanks to our distinguished jurors: LPAPA Founding Member Cynthia Britain, LPAPA Signature Artist Carl Bretzke, Forest & Ocean Gallery Owner & LPAPA Board Member Ludo Leideritz, and our final Awards Judge Mr. Jean Stern, Associate Director of The University of California, Irvine Institute and Museum for California Art.

Click here to read Outdoor Painter PleinAir Magazine article featuring the award winners.

Award Winners:

LPAPA Signature Artist Suzie Baker — 1st Place Award: Suzie Baker for “Harvey was Here”

LPAPA Signature Artist Durre Waseem — 2nd Place Award: Durre Waseem for “On the Crystal Cove Bench”

LPAPA Artist Bob Upton — 3rd Place Award: Bob Upton for “The Breakwater”

LPAPA Signature Artist Greg LaRock — Honorable Mention Award: Greg LaRock for “All Quiet Now”

LPAPA Artist Tatyana Fogarty — Honorable Mention Award: Tatyana Fogarty for “Monterey Fishing”

Juried Gallery Artists:

The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association presents juried art shows at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery home located at Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach. The gallery creates opportunities for our regional, national and international Signature, Artist and Student Members to show their work in our thriving historical art colony, and provides LPAPA with the opportunity for our nonprofit art organization to connect with our members, our community, supporters and art lovers, to further our Mission.

Laguna Plein Air Artists are dedicated to painting the landscape,
preserving Laguna’s artistic legacy and promoting the plein air painting tradition.

Celebrate Laguna’s plein air legacy, be part of the tradition!

Click here to read PleinAir Magazine’s OutdoorPainter.com awards announcement

Click here for other Summer & Fall Laguna Plein Air Art Shows & Events

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2nd Annual “Waterworks” 2018 Awards

May 1, 2018 by Toni Kellenberg

The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association’s
2nd Annual “Waterworks” Watercolor Juried Art Show
LPAPA’s Juried Art Show Dedicated to Transparent Watercolor Paintings is
Presented with the support of the Joe Hanks Van Cleave Foundation for the Arts
Art Exhibition Dates: May 8-20, 2018
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery
480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, California
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri & Sun 11am-5pm; | Saturdays 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

Award Winners:

Dan Mondloch for "Balboa Sunset" — Best in Show Plein Air Watercolor: Dan Mondloch for “Balboa Sunset” (15 x 11 plein air watercolor)

Vladislav Yeliseyev's "Green Door" — 1st Place: Vladislav Yeliseyev for “Green Door” (21 x 14 watercolor)

Cindy Baron's "Elegance" — 2nd Place: Cindy Baron for “Elegance” (9 x 16 watercolor)

Daniel Marshall's "Bringing in the Sails" — 3rd Place: Daniel Marshall for “Bringing in the Sails” (10 x 15 plein air watercolor)

James Keenan's "Coastal Trail" — Honorable Mention: James Keenan for “Coastal Trail” (22 x 30 watercolor)

Stewart White's "A Hong Kong Dawn" — Honorable Mention: Stewart White for “A Hong Kong Dawn” (14 x 18 watercolor)

Click here to read American Watercolor “Turn on the Waterworks”

GRAND PRIZE “Best in Show Plein Air Watercolor” $1,000 + Artist Invited to participate in the 2018 Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational. Five additional cash prizes to be awarded for plein air and studio paintings. Sincere thanks to our distinguished jurors: LPAPA Signature Artist David Damm, Curate Fine Art Founder Kirsten Hermstad, Forest & Ocean Gallery Owner Ludo Leideritz, and our Awards Judge Mr. Jean Stern, Associate Director of The University of California, Irvine Institute and Museum for California Art.

Juried Gallery Artists:

The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association presents juried art shows at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery home located at Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach. The gallery creates opportunities for our regional, national and international Signature, Artist and Student Members to show their work in our thriving art colony, and provides LPAPA with the opportunity for our nonprofit art organization to connect with our members, our community, supporters and art lovers, to further our Mission.

Laguna Plein Air Artists are dedicated to painting the landscape,
preserving Laguna’s artistic legacy and promoting the plein air painting tradition.

Celebrate the plein air legacy, be part of the tradition!

Click here to read the American Watercolor “Turn on the Waterworks” article!

Click here for other Spring, Summer & Fall Laguna Plein Air Art Shows & Events

Click here for Visit Laguna Beach Hotel Partners

For information about becoming a LPAPA Member, click here: Join LPAPA

Image: 2017 1st Place Award winning painting “Peaceful Dawn” by LPAPA Signature Artist Cindy Baron