Best of Plein Air 2021

The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) is proud to present its 17th Annual “ Best of Plein Air ” juried plein air art show as a virtual gallery exhibition and sale of artwork created en plein air by LPAPA artists. LPAPA's Executive Director Rosemary Swimm shares , “In creating a work of art for the “Best of Plein Air” show, LPAPA artists are challenged to create their best plein air painting competing against the best of the best artists. Works only created in plein air are included in this show, and the top award winning artist will be invited to participate in LPAPA’s 23rd Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational.” Participating LPAPA Members are supporting LPAPA’s Mission to keep the century old plein air painting legacy and tradition alive in Laguna Beach! Exhibition dates March 8 - 14, 2021. Learn more at LPAPA.org .

This year’s 17th Annual Best of Plein Air juried art show is being presented as an online virtual gallery auction and sale, with special pricing through an auction feature in response to the continued restrictions and challenges related to the pandemic and LPAPA’s desire to support its artists. This provides the collector with a unique opportunity to add a special plein air painting to their collection while supporting LPAPA and the Artists!

The artists donate 50% of the full retail price to support LPAPA. To encourage sales and support of the artists, LPAPA is reducing its 50% share to 25%, passing along a potential 25% savings to the Collector. We've added the auction feature and buy-now opportunity to encourage friendly competitive buying and added support for LPAPA! All artwork has an auction starting price of 75% of the retail unframed price, with bids at $10 minimum increments. The Buy-Now price is 100% of the retail unframed price. All artwork is priced to sell unframed. Randy Higbee of King of Frame is offering LPAPA’s Best of Plein Air collectors a 40% discount on framing! Exhibition and sale dates are March 8 - 14, 2021, with the auction opening and sales commencing Monday March 8th at 10:00 am, and ending Sunday March 14th at 5:00 pm. LPAPA is hosting a Virtual Reception & Awards Presentation on Thursday, March 11th, 5:00 to 6:00 pm , with awards to be announced at 5:30 pm. A limited number of virtual seats are available with free entry. Click here to reserve your virtual seat! The artwork showcased in this virtual gallery art catalog are the Finalist eligible for awards judging. All of the Semi-Finalists, along with the Finalists, are featured in the expanded online show that can be viewed through this link: DailyBrushworks.com. Contact LPAPA at info@lpapa.org or (949) 584-9162 for purchase inquiries.

Joli Beal Del Mar, California LPAPA Artist Member JoliBeal.com

Snow Field 12” x 16” Oil Gallery Price $1,200.00 (Unframed) Facebook “People’s Choice” Honorable Mention

Waking Up at Crystal Cove 11” x 14” Oil Gallery Price $900.00 (Unframed)

Richard Boyer Salt Lake City, Utah LPAPA Artist Member RichardBoyerArt.net

Rounding the Bend 8” x 16” Oil Gallery Price $950.00 (Unframed) 2nd Place Winner

John Budicin San Bernadino, California LPAPA Signature Artist Member JohnBudicin.com

Hello June 8” x 10” Oil Gallery Price $2,500.00 (Unframed) First Place Winner

Philip Carlton St Paul, Minnesota LPAPA Artist Member PACarlton.com

The Road to San Juan Color 16” x 8” Oil Gallery Price $750.00 (Unframed)

Bill Farnsworth Venice , Florida LPAPA Artist Member BillFarnsworth.com

Keeping the Faith 11” x 14” Oil Gallery Price $1,500.00 (Unframed)

Rick J. Delanty San Clemente, California LPAPA Signature Artist Member DelantyFineArt.com

Roses on El Camino Real 11” x 14” Acrylic Gallery Price $1,100.00 (Unframed)

San Clemente Art Supply 12” x 12” Oil Gallery Price $1,800.00 (Unframed)

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

Snowie Stacks 6” x 9” Gouache Gallery Price $450.00 (Unframed)

Debra Joy Groesser Ralston, Nebraska LPAPA Signature Artist Member DebraJoyGroesser.com

Fort Niobrara Water Lilies 9” x 12” Oil Gallery Price $1,000.00 (Unframed)

Dan Graziano Lancaster, Pennsylvania LPAPA Signature Artist Member DanGrazianoFineArt.com

Canyon Oaks Cluster 11” x 14” Oil Gallery Price $1,800.00 (Unframed)

Laguna Canyon Morning 6” x 6” Oil Gallery Price $750.00 (Unframed)

Scott Hamill Scotts Valley, California LPAPA Artist Member ScottHamillArt.com

California Cli ff s 12” x 20” Oil Gallery Price $1,400.00 (Unframed)

Nita Harper Indian Wells, California LPAPA Signature Artist Member NitaHarperArt.com

A Little Piece of Calm 11” x 14” Oil Gallery Price $1,600.00 (Unframed)

Mike Hill Escondido, California LPAPA Artist Member MikeHillFineArt.com

Cruising the Harbor 16” x 20” Oil Gallery Price $1,100.00 (Unframed)

Harvest Time 16” x 20” Oil Gallery Price $1,100.00 (Unframed)

Jane Hunt Boulder, Colorado LPAPA Signature Artist Member JaneHuntArt.com

Western Sky 8” x 10” Oil Gallery Price $975.00 (Unframed)

Jean-Pierre Jacquet Paris, France/Greenwich, CT LPAPA Artist Member JPJacquet.com

Railroad Overpass 16.25” x 10.75” Oil Gallery Price $700.00 (Unframed)

Steve Kell Laguna Niguel, California LPAPA Artist Member SteveKell.com

Clear Skies 6” x 8” Oil Gallery Price $325.00 (Unframed)

Paul Kratter Moraga, California LPAPA Signature Artist Member PaulKratter.com

Crystal Clear 10” x 20” Oil Gallery Price $1,900.00 (Unframed)

Kathleen Lanzoni Boulder, Colorado LPAPA Artist Member KathleenLanzoni.com

Backyard Birds 11” x 14” Watercolor Gallery Price $750.00 (Unframed)

Shuang Li Escondido, California LPAPA Signature Artist Member ShuangLiWatercolors.com

Tuna Harbor Dockside 12” x 18” Watercolor Gallery Price $1,600.00 (Unframed)

Richard Lindenberg Novato, California LPAPA Signature Artist Member RichardLindenberg.com

Pond Clouds 8” x 10” Oil Gallery Price $750.00 (Unframed) Third Place Winner

Joe Mancuso Torrance, California LPAPA Artist Member MancusoFineArt.com

The Old Tracks Leading Home 14” x 11” Soft Pastel Gallery Price $1,200.00 (Unframed)

Will Maller Los Altos, California LPAPA Artist Member WillMaller.com

Pt. Lobos Dawn 11” x 14” Oil Gallery Price $1,200.00 (Unframed)

Up on Signal Hill 11” x 14” Oil Gallery Price $1,200.00 (Unframed)

David Marty Edmonds, Washington LPAPA Signature Artist Member DavidMarty.com

Cascade Stream 9” x 12” Oil Gallery Price $850.00 (Unframed)

Summer Sunlight 12” x 9” Oil Gallery Price $850.00 (Unframed)

Paul Michel Lausanne, Switzerland LPAPA Artist Member PaulMichel.art

January Forest 10” x 10” Watercolor Gallery Price $680.00 (Unframed)

Crystal Moll Baltimore, Maryland LPAPA Artist Member CrystalMoll.com

1148 12” x 12” Oil Gallery Price $1,300.00 (Unframed)

Brad Neal Laguna Beach, California LPAPA Artist Member BradNealStudio.com

Old Mission Wall, San Juan Capistrano 14” x 10” Watercolor Gallery Price $1,250.00 (Unframed)

Kathie Odom Walland, Tennessee LPAPA Signature Artist Member KathieOdom.com

There for Me 12” x 20” Oil Gallery Price $2,100.00 (Unframed)

Michael Obermeyer Laguna Beach, California LPAPA Signature Artist Member MichaelObermeyer.com

Alta Vista 8” x 10” Oil Gallery Price $975.00 (Unframed)

Old Top of the World 5.5” x 8.5” Gouache Gallery Price $450.00 (Unframed)

Mikyoung Osburn Los Angeles, California LPAPA Artist Member AhnFineArt.com

Old Mill in Pasadena 9” x 12” Oil on Woodboard Gallery Price $980.00 (Unframed)

Spring Breeze in Sonoma 12” x 12” Oil on Board Gallery Price $1,300.00 (Unframed)

Camille Przewodek Petaluma, California LPAPA Signature Artist Member Przewodek.com

Beach Conversation 12” x 9” Oil Gallery Price $1,900.00 (Unframed)

Monterey Waves 9” x 12” Oil Gallery Price $1,900.00 (Unframed)

Anthony Salvo Newport Beach, California LPAPA Signature Artist Member SalvoFineArt.com

Peaceful Solitude, Laguna 8” x 16” Oil Gallery Price $1,400.00 (Unframed)

Waiting for the Sun, Divers Cove Laguna 8” x 16” Oil Gallery Price $1,400.00 (Unframed)

Aaron Schuerr Livingston, Montana LPAPA Signature Artist Member AaronSchuerr.com

Winter Willows 8” x 10” Oil Gallery Price $975.00 (Unframed)

Yellowstone River Braids 11” x 14” Oil Gallery Price $1,500.00 (Unframed)

Daniel Raminfard Los Angeles, California LPAPA Artist Member DanielRaminfard.com

Before the Storm 12” x 24” Oil Gallery Price $1,200.00 (Unframed)

Shelley Smith LaJolla, California LPAPA Artist Member lpapa.org/smith-shelley

The Wave 12” x 12” Oil Gallery Price $1,100.00 (Unframed)

Keiko Tanabe Carlsbad, California LPAPA Signature Artist Member KTanabeFineArt.com

Tamsui Sunset, Taiwan 12” x 16” Watercolor Gallery Price $1,450.00 (Unframed)

Barbara Tapp Kensington, California LPAPA Artist Member BarbaraTappArtist.com

Velvet Light on Sunset Cli ff s 9” x 12” Watercolor Gallery Price $600.00 (Unframed)

Bob Upton St. Paul, Minnesota LPAPA Artist Member BobUptonStudio.com

Lovers Leap 11” x 14” Oil Gallery Price $600.00 (Unframed)

Marti Walker West Sacramento, California LPAPA Artist Member MartiWalker.com

Saved From the Burn 8” x 16” Soft Pastel Gallery Price $400.00 (Unframed)

Durre Waseem Corona, California LPAPA Signature Artist Member DWaseem.faso.com

After it Cleared 12” x 16” Oil Gallery Price $1,400.00 (Unframed)

Any News? 12” x 16” Oil Gallery Price $1,600.00 (Unframed)

We wish to thank our esteemed panel of jurors & awards judge…

Best of Plein Air 2021 Jurists: Daniel Marshall, LPAPA Signature Artist Member Melanie Froysaa, LPAPA Board Member & Collector Rosemary Swimm, LPAPA’s Executive Director

Best of Plein Air 2021 Awards Judge: Jean Stern, Director Emeritus of The Irvine Museum

We wish to also thank our Artist and Supporter Members who help sustain LPAPA, with special thanks to the following who have made “Palette”, “Gallery” and “Collector” Supporter Membership contributions with added support for LPAPA’s Juried Gallery Shows…

Rick Balzer Toni & Steve Kellenberg Kathy Ruland The Van Cleave Foundation for the Arts

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