~ Michael Obermeyer ~
“Although I have been an artist my entire life, I began plein air painting thirty years ago, surrounded by a group of friends and fellow painters here in Laguna Beach who were just establishing LPAPA. I have since been fortunate to have participated in every Invitational since its inception in 1999. The beautiful and varied scenery of Laguna Beach and the surrounding hills, valleys and coastline have given me endless inspiration
throughout the years. But it has been my fellow Invitational painters’ enthusiasm and creative spirit that that has inspired me the most. The LPAPA Invitational is the premier plein air painting event in the country and it has always been an honor to be included. My winning painting from the 25th Invitational was actually my first painting of the week, somewhat of a ‘warmup’ to get me flowing. I was on my way to a previously planned destination to paint when the view of downtown in the morning glare caught my eye. I immediately saw the scene as a finished painting in my mind, and therefore half the battle was done. The painting came together quickly and I thoroughly enjoyed the process of pushing the paint.”
2023 Invitational Best In Show “Laguna Light”
2003 Invitational Best In Show “Newport Vista”
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