LPAPA Signature Artist Chuck Kovacic
Los Angeles, California
ChuckKovacicArts.com

After acquiring a BFA in graphic design with a minor in painting from the Cleveland Institute of Art, Chuck art directed campaigns for a variety of print and media clients and detailed urban revitalization programs for communities participating in the “Main Street” program sponsored by the National Trust For Historic Preservation.

​Upon relocating to Southern California, he focused his artistic skills as a restoration expert specializing in early merchandising ephemera and related antiques. His disparate interests contributed to his creation of 221b BAKER STREET/Los Angeles, a full-scale recreation of the sitting room of the famed detective, Sherlock Holmes. As a performer/emcee, he has staged presentations for numerous Fortune 500 companies and hosted the California Art Club’s revived lecture series.

​His paintings investigate a variety of subjects rendered in the “plein air” style of the post-Impressionists.

Received LPAPA Signature Artist designation in 2019

LPAPA Signature Artist Shuang Li
Escondido, California
ShuangLiWatercolors.com

Born, raised and classically trained in China, Shuang Li received her BA Degree in Graphic Design and Master Degree in Art History. After moving to the United States, Shuang Li received her MFA (Master of Fine Art) Degree from The Department of Art, University of Oregon in 1991. Following the traditional “En Plein Air” Impressionism approach, Shuang paints watercolor both on locations and in her studio, portrays the extraordinary variety of life with her unique perspective.

LPAPA Signature Artist Paul Kratter
Moraga, California
PaulKratter.com

The first impression Paul Kratter captures is a strong composition.  He looks to simplify the scene by making bold, graphic shapes. The light and atmosphere are ever changing, and he wants to quickly establish a color script. One of the first things Paul determines is what is going to change the quickest. This is the key area to capture and determine the feel of the painting. Paul will usually finish his paintings on location, so he can keep the fresh spontaneous feel.

Plein Air Magazine Award – Laguna Plein Air Invitational – October 2018