Plein Talks Archives - Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

Featured Signature Artist: Mark Fehlman

January 1, 2023 by Bonnie Langner

January 2023 Signature Artist Member of the Month: Mark Fehlman of San Diego, CA

Mark Fehlman practiced as an architect for 35 years, as the design partner for a San Diego based architectural firm before transiting to his second career as a fine artist. Mark is equally comfortable in figurative and landscape subjects that feature strong composition, well-defined value relationships and vibrant color. He has regularly been invited to be an artist in the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational. Mark has received numerous awards for his work, including the 2014 Grand Prize in LPAPA’s annual Best of Plein Air juried show, the Award of Excellence in the 2021 Laguna Invitational, and the Irvine Museum Award in the 2022 Laguna Invitational.

Click here to visit Mark’s website to learn more about the artist.

The following painting by Mark Fehlman is currently on exhibit and available through the LPAPA Gallery…

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Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA)
Gallery: 414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone (949) 376-3635, Email info@lpapa.org

Featured Artist Member: Lee Munsell

January 1, 2023 by Bonnie Langner

January 2023 Artist Member of the Month: Lee Munsell of Mission Viejo, California

Lee Munsell studied fine art at Otis Art Institute, Santa Monica College, and with California artist Bonnie Wade from the age of 10 until high school. He currently lives in Mission Viejo, California with his wife Lorrie and has four children and 7 grandchildren.

“When I am painting I am seeking to capture the detail, beauty and wisdom of the creation. My hope for those who are drawn to my work is that they will stop and take some time to reflect on the miracles all around us. Then ponder the hidden lessons that are there and who it is pointing to.” –Lee Munsell

Click here to visit Lee’s website learn more about the artist.

Artwork by Lee Munsell currently on exhibit and available through the LPAPA Gallery…

Click to view more of Lee’s artwork at CypressCoverCreations.com

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Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA)
Gallery: 414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone (949) 376-3635, Email info@lpapa.org

September 2022 Featured Signature Artist: Robin Purcell

September 1, 2022 by Bonnie Langner

September 2022 Signature Artist Member of the Month: Robin Purcell of Carlsbad, California

“I discovered a love of Plein Air Watercolor with William Ternes during New England Summers. I was able to begin painting outdoors year round when I moved to sunny inland Northern California. Four years ago I moved to Southern California where the light changed my work because of a luminous coastal atmosphere .It has meant the most to me to document the recovery of Mount Diablo with an “After the Fire ” Series. I am proud to be recognized by my peers as a Signature Member of LPAPA, AIS, NWS, AWS, MCWA, and to have been an exhibitor at the California Art Club for 12 Consecutive Gold Medal Exhibition. I was honored to paint in the 2019 LPAPA invitational.” –Robin Purcell

Click here to visit Robin’s website to learn more about the artist.

The following painting by Robin Purcell is currently on exhibit and available through the LPAPA Gallery…

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Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA)
Gallery: 414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone (949) 376-3635, Email info@lpapa.org

September 2022 Featured Artist Member: Ellen Schauer

September 1, 2022 by Bonnie Langner

September 2022 Featured Artist Member of the Month: Ellen Schauer of Lake Elsinore, California

Ellen’s favorite part of being an artist is the challenge. She loves the continual process of problem-solving that comes from trying to convey her artistic expression. With a strong analytical background, that process comes as naturally to her as the movements of her hand, and keeps her tantalizingly engaged. Although inspired by the swishes and swirls of nature’s natural Fibonacci, Ellen finds it especially intriguing when man-made objects unintentionally mimic this elegant flow in light, shadow and reflection… as if trying to achieve balance where the spirit of nature would otherwise be broken. Ellen strives for a looser more impressionistic feel to her art while still trying to achieve the impression of realism. Toward that goal she continues to add the detail that attracts her collectors, yet with more free-spirited mark making.

Click here to visit Ellen’s website learn more about the artist.

Artwork by Ellen Schauer currently on exhibit and available through the LPAPA Gallery…

Click to view more of Ellen’s artwork at EllenSchauerFineArt.com

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Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA)
Gallery: 414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone (949) 376-3635, Email info@lpapa.org

August 2022 Featured Signature Artist: Jim Wodark

August 1, 2022 by Bonnie Langner

August 2022 Signature Artist Member of the Month: Jim Wodark of Orange, California

Influenced by the beauty of Colorado, Jim was greatly influenced by his parents, whom were also artists. Beginning his career as a cartoonist, he later moved to California in 1990 and began painting with oils. The births of his children, Clint, Sophia and Gwen, provide great inspiration to Jim’s work a serious artist. Painting daily for the past 18 years, Jim feels this focus and commitment has contributed to his growth and success. As both a plein air and studio painter, he yearns to inspire others, while also being inspired by other art as well. Jim considers it a real blessing to create work that provides beauty into people’s homes and businesses. Jim shares, “I paint to bring beauty into the world, to bring beauty in people’s lives, to inspire and be inspired. I want to make a difference through my art.”

Please enjoy this sampling of Jim’s work…