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James McGrew

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LPAPA Signature Artist James McGrew
Lake Oswego, Oregon
JamesMcGrewFineArt.com

From his earliest childhood memories, LPAPA Signature Artist James McGrew remembers his inspiration to draw/paint and photograph the beautiful world of the Western U.S. His family camping/backpacking trips to Yosemite, Tahoe, Trinities, Southern Oregon and the Coast were a major influence. Though he began with watercolors, gouache, pencils and crayons, he quickly picked up pastels at the age of 8 and oils by age 10. He grew up with a love of nature, sports and performing arts.

Jim McVicker

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LPAPA Signature Artist Jim McVicker

LPAPA Signature Artist Jim McVicker
Loleta, California
JimMcVickerPaints.com

Jim McVicker made his first on location, plein air painting in 1973. His influences then were the French Impressionist, mostly Monet, Pissarro and Sisley. At the time Jim was working full time and attending art classes at Chaffey Community College in Southern California. Jim believes in painting from life, outdoors and in the studio. He paints a lot of still life and figure painting when not working outdoors. McVicker received the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational “Best in Show” award in 2014 and 2016.

The Irvine Museum Collection Award – Laguna Plein Air Invitational – October 2017
Best in Show Award – Laguna Plein Air Invitational – October 2016

Clark Mitchell

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LPAPA Signature Artist Clark Mitchell

LPAPA Signature Artist Clark Mitchell
Cotati, California
CGMitchell.com

Growing up in the shadow of the Rockies, Clark Mitchell very early discovered a love of the natural world. Given a set of fine old German pastels by his father when quite young, he quickly embraced the medium for its ease of handling, brilliance of color and portability. Mitchell has developed the talent to create both tightly rendered scenes as well as looser, more abstract suggestions. Clark received the 2005 “Best in Show” award at the 7th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational.

Lisa Mozzini-McDill

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LPAPA Signature Artist Lisa Mozzini-McDill

LPAPA Signature Artist Lisa Mozzini-McDill
Lake Elsinore, California
LisaMozzini-McDill.com

Lisa Mozzini-McDill graduated from San Diego State University with Honors, Distinction in Art, and a BA in Graphic Communications. She worked as a graphic artist, illustrator, and portrait artist in San Diego for over 10 years. today she works primarily in oil on plein air landscapes, larger studio work, and commissioned portraits, in addition to teaching.

Honorable Mention Award – Art & Nature 2020
Honorable Mention Award – LPAPA’s Urban Landscapes – May 2016

Ned Mueller

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LPAPA Signature Artist Ned Mueller

LPAPA Signature Artist Ned Mueller
Renton, Washington
NedMueller.com

Born in Wisconsin and raised in Montana, Ned Mueller has been drawing and painting all of his life. He graduated from the prestigious Art Center School of Design in Los Angeles where he also taught drawing while still a student. His love for life and art is reflected in his superb paintings of a wide range of subjects, done in several mediums.

Still Seeking the Unique – Fine Art Connoisseur – July/August 2018