Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

Plein Talk with Carl Bretzke

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LPAPA Signature Artist Carl BretzkeCarl Bretzke of Minneapolis, Minnesota
LPAPA’s August 2019 featured Signature Artist Member of the Month.

Click these links for: LPAPA Plein Talk QAs with Carl Bretzke & Artwork Showcase, plus more at CarlBretzke.com.

Carl Bretzke is a representational oil painter who specializes in urban scenes and plein air landscapes.

Carl’s work has been described in the Washington Post as “simultaneously intimate and detached… The artist’s unadorned style recalls Edward Hopper and The Ashcan school.”

Carl holds an MD degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Colorado, where he also received a minor in Fine Art. 

Click here to visit Carl’s website and learn more.

LPAPA Signature Artist Carl Bretzke

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Plein Talk with Bob Upton

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LPAPA Artist Bob UptonBob Upton of St. Paul, Minnesota
LPAPA’s August 2019 Artist Member of the Month

Click the links for: LPAPA Plein Talk Q&As with Bob Upton & Artwork Showcase, plus more at BobUptonStudio.com.

Bob Upton, is a plein air painter from St. Paul, Minnesota. He paints in oils and in gouache directly from life. He has travelled around the world painting on location in Italy, France, Poland and all across the United States.

His work has been awarded in LPAPA’s Best of Plein Air, 2015, 3rd place, 2018, 3rd place, and, 2019, Honorable Mention, Plein Air Salon, Best Nocturne 2018, Bold Brush Painting Competition 2015, Best in Show, South Street Gallery Plein Air Invitational, 1st Place.

Upton has been recognized at plein air competitions across the country, 1st place in Plein Air Grand Marais in 2014 and 2015, Best Architectural Award at Plein Air Easton 2015, and juried into Plein Air Door County 2015, 2019.

Upton was the cover artist for the November 2014 Issue of Plein Air Magazine, featuring his luminous paintings of Venice and Florence, Italy.  Bob’s is a feature artist in Stephen Doherty’s published book “The Art of Plein Air Painting.”

Upton is a member of OPM Outdoor Painters of Minnesota and LPAPA/Laguna Plein Air Painters Association.

Click here to visit Bob’s website to learn more.

Featured LPAPA Artist Bob UptonClick here for LPAPA’s Library of Archived Plein Talks

Sunday October 13th: Invitational Art Show & Plein Air Festival

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Laguna Plein Air Invitational Art ShowOn Sunday October 13, 2019 (10:00am – 5:00pm), we open the doors with free entry for all to visit the 21st Annual Laguna Invitational Plein Air Fine Art Show & Outdoor Painting Festival. Come see plein air paintings created during the week, meet the artists, see award winning paintings, watch live painting demonstrations and sit in on a special Plein Talk presentation!

Free entry to all events throughout the day!

Art Show, 10am – 5pm: This is your last opportunity to meet the artists and purchase an original painting created during the Laguna Invitational. Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefits the artists and nonprofit Laguna Plein Air Painters Association.

Plein Talk, 2pm – 3pm: Mr. Jean Stern, Director of The Irvine Museum Collection at UCI, and Pierre Guidetti from Savior-Faire/Sennelier Paris will be presenting a special “French Connection” Plein Talk at the Festival of Arts Forum Theater.*

Painting Demonstrations, 11am – 2pm: The Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artists will be doing painting demonstrations throughout the day!

Purchase LPAPA Merchandise, 10am – 4pm: The LPAPA Pop-Up Store will be open for business with LPAPA brand merchandise and books!

Sunday October 13th will be your last chance to meet the artists and collect an original plein air work of art created during the 2019 Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational by one of today’s master painters. Come support the arts! Come support nonprofit LPAPA and its mission! Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefits the artists and nonprofit Laguna Plein Air Painters Association.

Location: Laguna Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California.

*Please note that the Festival of Arts Forum Theater does not have ADA access.

Links for
Gala Tickets | Workshops |Schedule of Events | Invited Artists | Sponsors

View/Print PDF of Invitational Events: 2019 Laguna Invitational Event Highlights

Follow & share using our event hashtag #LPAPA21st!

Wednesday October 9th: Plein Talk with the Experts

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Laguna Plein Talks

Join us at the Festival of Arts Forum Theater for “Plein Talk with the Experts” on Wednesday October 8, 2019 (6:00-8:30pm), for a captivating evening art talk with our experts about Plein Air Fine Art Collecting. Further details about the panel of experts will be added as they become available.

This event will be presented indoors at the Festival of Arts Forum Theater adjacent to the Terra Laguna restaurant.

Wine & Cheese Reception at Terra Laguna (no host bar) 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Plein Talk in the Forum Theatre adjacent to Terra Laguna 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Tickets: $15 (LPAPA Members & Patron price $10 with “members only” discount code)
Wednesday October 9th, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Festival of Arts Forum Theater*
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach

Please click HERE to purchase a ticket and reserve your seat!

*Please note that the Forum Theater does not have ADA access

Laguna Plein Talks at Forum Theater

Links for Gala Tickets | Schedule of Events | Invited Artists | Sponsors

View/Print PDF of Invitational Events: 2019 Laguna Invitational Event Highlights

Follow & share using our event hashtag #LPAPA21st!

Monday October 7th: Plein Talk with the Invitational Artists

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Laguna Plein Air Artist TalksPlan to join us for Plein Talks with the Artists on Monday October 7, 2019 (6-8:30pm), at the Laguna Festival of Arts Forum Theater for a special evening with our panel of Invitational Artists who will talk about their artistic journey and plein air painting experiences. Wonderful opportunity to listen to the hearts and minds of some of the nation’s top plein air painters, and ask them any question. This has become an annual favorite — informative, fun and lively conversation. Ludo Leideritz, LPAPA Board Member and Forest & Ocean Gallery Owner, will moderate the conversation. You don’t want to miss it!

Wine & Cheese Reception at Terra Laguna (no host bar) – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Plein Talk in the Forum Theatre adjacent to Terra – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Tickets: $15 (LPAPA Member & Patron price $10 with “members only” promo code)
Monday October 7, 2019, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Festival of Arts Forum Theater*
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.

Click HERE to purchase tickets to reserve your seat!

*Please note that the Forum Theater does not have ADA access

Laguna Plein Talks at Forum Theater

Links for Gala Tickets | Schedule of Events | Invited Artists | Sponsors

View/Print PDF of Invitational Events: 2019 Laguna Invitational Event Highlights

Follow & share using our event hashtag #LPAPA21st!