Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

Featured Artist Member: Frances Pampeyan

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LPAPA Artist Member Frances PampeyanFrances E. Pampeyan of Duarte, California
LPAPA’s February 2019 Artist Member of the Month

Click the links for: LPAPA Plein Talk with Frances Pampeyan & Artwork Showcase, plus more at FrancesPampeyan.com.

Frances is a California-based artist whose gift was noticed at an early age by her mother.  Her childhood memories include having a paint brush in her hand.  She studied drawing and painting at Pasadena Art Center College of Design and has continued to study and develop her skills through instruction by nationally and internationally known artists.

Click here to learn more about Frances.

LPAPA Artist Frances PampeyanClick here for LPAPA’s Library of Archived Plein Talks

Award Winners: Town & Country 2019

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LPAPA’s 2019 “Town & Country” Juried Art Show
Celebrating the beauty of the natural and built landscapes, where the cities meet the pastures!

Gallery Exhibit Dates:  January 7 – 21, 2019
Opening Gallery Reception: Saturday January 12, 2019, 5-7pm (awards at 6pm)
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery, 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA
Gallery Hours: Sunday – Friday: 11am – 5pm | Saturday: 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

Award winners:

LPAPA Signature Artist Durre Waseem
1st Place: Watching the Last Show by Durre Waseem
LPAPA Signature Artist Kathie Odom
2nd Place: Holy Storage by Kathie Odom
LPAPA Artist David Marty
3rd Place: Waking Up by David Marty
LPAPA Artist Jeanne LaRae
Honorable Mention: Solitude by Jeanne LaRae
LPAPA Signature Artist Jason Sacran
Honorable Mention: Surf Shack by Jason Sacran
People’s Choice (tied): Lafayette Sunrise by Jane Hunt
People’s Choice (tied): Main Beach Nocturne by Jason Sacran

And, congratulations to all of the Juried Gallery Artists:

Liz Abeyta
Benone Achiriloaie
Kathy Bauer
Nanette Biers
Scottie Brown
Larry Cannon
Barbara Davidson
Mark Fehlman
Marian Fortunati
Lynn Gertenbach
Kathy Gillis
Emily Goldfield
Ellen Howard
Jane Hunt
Pamela Ingwers
James Keenan
Jeanne LaRae
Shuang Li		 David Marty
Patricia Matranga
Hilary McCarthy
Lisa Mozzini-McDill
Brad Neal
Kathie Odom
April Raber
Elena Roche
Ann Rode
Jason Sacran
Anthony Salvo
Alex Schaefer
Craig Schub
Julia Munger Seelos
Shelley Smith
Kathleen Strukoff
Stephen Van Handel
Durre Waseem

 

 

 

LPAPA presents its annual juried art shows and special events at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery home located within the Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach. All artwork is available for purchase through the Gallery or through LPAPA, with the proceeds supporting the Artists and nonprofit LPAPA. 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 celebrate Laguna’s plein air painting heritage and connect with our members, our community, supporters and art lovers, to further our Mission. The artists’ entry fees support the awards and expenses, as well as LPAPA’s gallery presence.

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 Member, click here: Join LPAPA

Details about other award winning paintings and artists can be found at LPAPA’s Award Winners Archive Gallery
For purchase inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or info@lpapa.org