It’s a crisp morning in Laguna Beach....the waves are softly breaking....a group of pelicans are flying overhead...it’s a perfect day for painting! A small group of professional artists have gathered near the beach to paint in the radiant California sunlight. Each week, this determined group of individuals meets at a prearranged location to capture the beauty of a California landscape with their paints and brushes.

Originally formed as an occasional social event, these painting events have evolved into an ongoing artist’s alliance. Their purpose for meeting and creating as a group has fulfilled their need to experience and create directly from nature, and to exchange ideas and opinions about art. Critiques of the paintings take place at the end of each of these sessions, and the discussions are lively and enlightening. What better experience could a landscape artist have than to spend the day painting “plein air” and enjoy the camaraderie of their friends!

“Plein air” painting is a popular practice with many artists who enjoy outdoor subject matter. The French Impressionist movement in the late 1800’s began the tradition when artists started taking their easels to the countryside to capture the ever changing light and moods of nature. While painting in a manner reminiscent of the spirit of those early plein air artists, each member in this diverse group creates in their own interesting and individual style. Their techniques and methods may vary, but their commitment remains the same....to capture the beauty of nature in a extraordinary piece of artwork.

You may click on a name to view their work.....

DOREEN ABEGG
IRIS ADAM
ROGER ARMSTRONG
MIKE BAUCH
HANA CRAWFORD
LORRAINE E'DRIE
BIRGITTA KAPPE
DICK KEYES
MARJORIE KINNEY
LIZ MARKEY
LORI QUARTON
MARY ELLEN WEHRLI

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