2021 Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational Artist
Don Demers
Eliot, Maine
Don’s maritime experience came about as a crew member aboard many traditional sailing vessels including schooners and square-riggers. His professional career began as an illustrator and expanded into the field of fine art. His illustrations can be found on many book covers and in national publications such as Reader’s Digest, Sail Magazine, Field & Stream, Sports Afield, Yankee, and National Geographic.
Artist Bio
2021 Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational Artist
Saim Caglayan
Kileaua, Hawaii
“Plein air painting is a dialog I have with nature, which is full of light, colors and shapes filled with aromas, sounds and delightful surprises that moves me to reveal its abundant gifts, not by copying, but by meditative focus to bring forth its spirit.
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Artist Bio
2021 Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational Artist
Rick J. Delanty
San Clemente, California
“Mood, mystery, and movement are the three strands that weave my works together. I Intend that each painting has a particular mood, which relates to the peace I feel when I am in God’s presence. As I paint, I make decisions regarding the level of abstraction, so that the viewer is able to consider the essence of the subject more than the facts of it outward appearance–its inherent mystery. Finally, I make subject selections and direct my process in such a way that the viewer might sense the movement, either of the subject itself, or my own energy as I work. God’s creation is my subject. My intention is to convey His sovereignty and love for mankind in all of His works, and to express my belief that even though He cannot be seen, He most certainly may be felt.”
2021 Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational Artist
Carl Bretzke
Minneapolis, Minnesota
“It is often said that art is a ‘right brain’ endeavor and yet I’ve always considered myself to be quite grounded in left brain thinking even as I paint. The physics of light and color fascinates me and ‘understanding it’ helps me to ‘see it’ which then allows me to ‘paint it’. I try to paint scenes that are a bit unexpected and still convey a pleasing sense of familiarity.”
