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Albert Handell

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Laguna Plein Air Signature Artist Albert HandellLPAPA Signature Artist Albert Handell
Santa Fe, New Mexico
AlbertHandellStudio.com

Albert Handell was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1937. At an early age, a favorite activity of his was drawing with chalks on the city streets. He Began formal studies of drawing and anatomy at the age of sixteen. In 1954, he enrolled at the Art Students League of New York City to study drawing and anatomy with the late Louis Priscilla and the late Robert Ward Johnson, and later studied painting for two years with Frank Mason. From 1961 to 1965, Albert lived and traveled in Europe. In Paris, he painted independently in his own studio, working from the model at L’Ecole de la Grande Chaumiere and at theLouvre, copying the old masters.

Catherine Hillis

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LPAPA Signature Artist Catherine HillisLPAPA Signature Artist Catherine Hillis
Locust Grove, Virginia
CatherinHillis.com

“I was always drawn to the arts.  I worked as a child model and actor and was gifted musically.  I could draw and paint without effort. Creating art makes me feel good.  I’m relaxed and healthy when I paint and if I’m working outdoors, with the sun shining, birds singing and breezes blowing, I cannot be happier.

Our daily lives are hectic.  I like to think my work can slow the pace, and make a troubled world feel better as I take a wide view of the chaos and bring focus and order to the pandemonium around me by squinting, and then positioning my pencil and brush onto paper or canvas.” — Catherine Hillis (CatherineHillis.com/about)

Mike Hill

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Laguna Plein Air Signature Artist Mike HillLPAPA Signature Artist Mike Hill
Escondido, California
MikeHillFineArt.com

Mike Hill is a representational oil painter who specializes in urban and plein air landscapes. Most paintings are started in the field and finished in his studio. Mike holds a Masters degree in business administration and runs a successful business in San Diego. Mike has also trained extensively under Pat Kelly and Jeff Yeomans in San Diego.

Dan Graziano

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LPAPA Signature Artist Dan Graziano

LPAPA Signature Artist Dan Graziano
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
DanGrazianoFineArt.com

Dan Graziano is an award winning, nationally exhibited artist whose paintings capture the hidden beauty found in the unexpected places and fleeting moments of everyday life.  His work has been featured in numerous publications and is in the collections of private and corporate collectors throughout the world.

His artistic vision began taking shape in the 60’s, during America’s explosive political, cultural and artistic awakening.  His first formal training focused on advertising and illustration, but a career opportunity in architecture and urban planning altered his original direction.

3rd Place Signature Member Award – 1st Annual LPAPA Squared – December 2020
Received Juried LPAPA Signature Artist designation in 2019

Brandon Gonzales

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LPAPA Artist Member Brandon Gonzales

LPAPA Signature Artist Brandon Gonzales
Buena Vista, Virginia
Brandon-Gonzales.com

In a short period of time, Brandon Gonzales has made fresh and significant contributions to the world of plein air painting and fine art. After graduating from Art Center College of Design, he spent 7 years working as a matte painter and concept artist in the entertainment industry. His love of painting and drawing led him to return to school to pursue a Masters in Fine Art Degree in Painting at Laguna College of Art and Design.

2nd Place Award Winner – LPAPA’s Town & Country – January 2018
3rd Place Award – LPAPA’s Art & Nature – November 2017