2022
ARTIST & EVENT GUIDE
DOOR COUNTY PLEIN AIR
Presented by:
Peninsula School of Art & Gallery
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 Welcome 8 About Peninsula School of Art 11 Schedule of Events 16 Tickets 18 Guide to Watching Artists 20 Becoming an Invited Artist 22 2022 Festival Judge 25 2022 Invited Artists
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STAFF
Catherine Hoke, Executive Director Crystal Chesnik, Director of Public Programs & Exhibitions Elysia Michaelsen, Director of Education & Residencies Jillian Pasztor, Programs Assistant Ginny Sowinski, Development & Events Coordinator Sarah Taylor, Programs Assistant
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nancy Sargent, Chair Sue Enroth, Vice Chair Tom Claggett, Treasurer Mynn Lanphier, Secretary Ginnie Cappaert Julia Chomeau Barb Hambleton Karen Hertz-Sumnicht Christy Kelly-Bentgen Virginia Maher Mary Beth Maudsley Diane Miller Mary Nelson Steve O'Hearn Steve Sauter Donna Scattergood Stephanie Trenchard Sue Zingsheim
MISSION
Peninsula School of Art provides enriching, educational experiences to participants of all ages and abilities that broaden individual perspectives, and fosters a community dedicated to the transformative power of the visual arts. Peninsula School of Art is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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WELCOME Whether you are an art enthusiast, lover of Door County, aspiring artist, or collector, the Door County Plein Air Festival is not be missed! Throughout the week there are a myriad of ways to connect and engage with the 35 invited master artists - from watching them paint on location at an iconic Door County gallery, to attending a lecture, or purchasing an original piece of fine art. During the Festival, we’re sure you’ll see, not only our invited artists, but many who have been inspired to join in the spirit of the event. We couldn’t be happier to see so much live action art-making in one place! When looking for the invited artists, here are clues that guarantee you’re engaging with a Door County Plein Air Festival invited artist:
• A lanyard with the artist’s Festival badge
• The official Festival artist t-shirt • The sale of paintings limited to Friday and Saturday on the PenArt campus.
We're thrilled to announce The Quick Paint Live Auction is back in 2022! The artists will be painting in Fish Creek on Saturday morning and the live auction will take place on the Great Lawn at Peninsula School of Art at 12:30 pm. If you plan to purchase a plein air painting during the Festival, we ask that you please consider doing so through Peninsula School of Art. Not only will you support PenArt’s educational community programs through one of Door County’s oldest area non-profits for the visual arts…58 years and counting…but you will support the Door County Plein Air Festival’s invited artists too! Looking forward to seeing you soon. Board and Staff of PenArt
• The authorized Festival stamp on the back of the painting
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PENINSULA
SCHOOL OF ART & GALLERY A HAVEN FOR ART LEARNERS, MAKERS, AND APPRECIATORS ON THE DOOR COUNTY PENINSULA. It doesn’t matter how old you are, your skill level, or what differences you might have outside of the studio or gallery — inside, there’s an energy that vibrates. Maybe it’s the hum of the potter's wheel. A paintbrush, loaded with vibrant color. The excited chatter of gallery-goers who have just found a new favorite artwork. Whatever the case may be — the energy signals growth, and exploration. A chance to connect with others — and embolden yourself — through hues and texture and shape and light. It’s an energy that’s alive and well at PenArt — and we invite you to be a part of it. Phone: 920.868.3455
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EXHIBITIONS: ART IN ROUND, ALL AROUND
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES: CREATIVITY UNLOCKED FOR ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS PenArt has long been a creative refuge for first-time makers, developing students, and established artists to work and learn in community, exercise their creativity, acquire new skills, and explore fresh art forms. Our visiting faculty consists of artists and educators who are the best in their field, bringing with them incredible expertise and experience, which they’re eager to share. In addition to learning from them, the collaborative nature of our studios ensures you learn from your fellow students, too. Photos by xoME Studio 8
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The Guenzel Gallery, our exhibition space, displays a rotating schedule of exhibitions of nationally-recognized artists’ work throughout the year. These exhibitions celebrate both in-process and finished work, with the goal of offering visitors of all ages insight into the artistic process and a fine art experience that feels just at home in the quiet of Door County as it would in a large city.
ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM Our Artist-in-Residence program is designed for visual artists of all types and experience levels, and offers an immersive studio experience where artists can devote time and space to the reflection, research, and experimentation of producing new bodies of work. The program is open to six individual artists—during their stay with us, these artists receive a semi-private workspace in our new Madeline Tourtelot Studio Building, access to specialized equipment, housing; and a variety of professional development opportunities.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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MON. JULY 25
All events are FREE and open to the public unless noted.
Campus and Guenzel Gallery open 8am—5pm
SUN. JULY 24
Artists Paint Door County 11am—2pm
Campus and Guenzel Gallery open 10am—5pm
Small Works Showcase & Sale 10am— 5pm @ PenArt View the 2022 Small Works Showcase and put your name in the hat to purchase one these small gems by the 2022 invited artists. Palette Pass holders may pick up their badges and welcome bags.
Edgewood Orchard Galleries 4140 Peninsula Players Rd, Fish Creek Lautenbach's Orchard Country Winery 9197 Hwy 42, Fish Creek Tea & Talk with the Artists 2—4pm @ PenArt *Palette Pass Exclusive*
Join us for a beverage and treat on the PenArt campus. Meet the new 2022 invited artists during an intimate Q&A.
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TUE. JULY 26
Campus and Guenzel Gallery open 8am—5pm
Artists Paint Door County 11am—2pm Jacksonport Farmers' Market Lakeside Park, Hwy 57, Jacksonport Downtown Baileys Harbor 8061 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor Sip and Stroll: Sunset Paint Out in Downtown Sister Bay 6pm—Dark Free to the public - Special Palette Pass offerings
Grab a drink and stroll Sister Bay’s waterfront and downtown to see all of the 2022 invited artists paint on location. Artists will bring their completed paintings to the lawn of the Dörr Hotel for viewing at dusk. 2329 Mill Rd, Sister Bay
WED. JULY 27
Campus and Guenzel Gallery open 8am—5pm
Artists Paint Door County 11am—2pm The Garden Door – UW Ext. Gardens 4312 Hwy 42, Sturgeon Bay Woodwalk Gallery 6746 Co Rd G, Egg Harbor
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FRI. JULY 29
Campus and Guenzel Gallery open 8am—4pm
Campus and Guenzel Gallery closed to the public.
Artists Paint Door County 11am—2pm
Collector’s Preview Presented by RBC Wealth Management 5—8:30pm @ PenArt
Hardy Gallery 3083 Anderson Lane, Ephraim Corner of the Past Museum 10310 Fieldcrest Rd, Sister Bay Lecture with the Judge 3—4pm @ PenArt
Admission $10. Free for Palette Pass holders.
Join the 2022 Door County Plein Air Festival Judge and artist Donald Demers for an informative talk on the art of plein air painting. Limited seating.
*Palette Pass Exclusive*
You’ve waited all week! Enjoy an exclusive evening with food, beverage and live music; viewings of the Festival works, awards announcements; and the opportunity to purchase paintings via silent auction before the public opening on Saturday.
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SAT. JULY 30
Campus and Guenzel Gallery open 11am—4pm
Quick Paint 9—11am @ Downtown Fish Creek Watch the 2022 invited artists complete a painting from start to finish during the fastpaced Quick Paint along the streets and shoreline of Fish Creek. Kids' Paint 9am—Noon @ PenArt First Come - First Serve
Kids can join in the excitement of the Quick Paint too! Stop by PenArt work on the onsite mural, pick up your grab-n-go art kit, and share your results in our children’s gallery. Open Door Celebration 11 am—4pm @ PenArt Priority viewing for Palette Pass holders.
We’re throwing open the doors! View fresh works in the gallery, tour the campus, enjoy a beverage and snack, and take home a piece of Door County on canvas. All works for sale.
SUN. JULY 31 THROUGH SAT. AUGUST 14
Door County Plein Air Festival ONLINE Exhibition & Sale All festival works available for online viewing and purchase.
PURCHASE TICKETS Most events are free and open to the public, but with the purchase of a Palette Pass, you have access to private social and art events throughout the week, and the first chance to purchase paintings at the Collector’s Preview. PLUS, you are supporting Peninsula School of Art, the Door County Plein Air Festival and community art education.
PALETTE PASSES
$165 per person Limited quantities available.
Quick Paint Live Auction 12:30pm—2pm @ PenArt
3900 County F Fish Creek, WI 54212
Priority seating for Palette Pass holders.
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GUIDE TO ARTIST WATCHING Photo by Dennis Connolly Phone: 920.868.3455
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WHERE CAN I SEE THE ARTISTS?
MAY I TALK TO THE ARTISTS?
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select artists will be painting at the locations listed in schedule. Once the Festival begins, we will have handouts available at PenArt and our information stands detailing which artists will be painting at each location. If an artist is not scheduled to be at a site, it is likely they are painting “off the beaten path,” and we do not know their location.
person-booth WHERE SHOULD I STAND WHILE WATCHING?
• Stand behind and off to the side of the artist.
• Do not stand between the artist and what they are painting.
• Leave plenty of room behind the artist. They often need to back away from the canvas (up to 10 feet) to get a better view of their painting.
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talking about their art, however, painting plein air can also be stressful - deadlines, racing the sun, and painting for a potential award - so be respectful. If you see an artist with headphones, it is likely they are trying to concentrate and probably can’t talk.
Comments SUGGESTIONS FOR THINGS TO SAY OR ASK • • • • • •
Do you mind if I watch you work? Do you mind talking while you paint? Do you paint plein air often? Why did you select this scene? Do you teach workshops? If you love what you are seeing, and have lots more questions, consider a workshop at a later date (maybe even at PenArt).
BECOMING A DOOR COUNTY PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL INVITED ARTIST
The Door County Plein Air Festival is an invitational event. A committee comprised of both notable, professional artists and collectors invites the field of approximately 35 to 40 featured artists. In October each year, the committee reviews a selection of artists from a database we maintain, which includes approximately 1000 plein air artists 20
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from around the country. Invitations are extended in November of the year prior to the festival. To be considered by the Door County Plein Air Festival Invitations Committee, an artist must meet the following criteria:
• Be recognized regionally/nationally as a plein air artist.
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with sales and regional/national media exposure. Have been juried, or invited to participate, in other national plein air festivals within the last two years.
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media and styles. Approximately 40% of participating artists reside in the Midwest. Approximately 40% are new to the Festival each year.
If you would like to be added to the database or would like to send updated images for our files, please submit the following no later than August 15, 2022 (for possible consideration in 2023):
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interest in the Festival with an active link to your website. A current resume that verifies a match to the above criteria. Three digital examples of current plein air artwork (at least 5” x 7” @ 300 dpi).
Inquiries accepted by email only. Send to exhibit@PeninsulaSchoolofArt.org.
DON DEMERS
2022 DOOR COUNTY PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL JUDGE
Don Demers was born in the small, rural community of Lunenburg, Massachusetts. His interest in painting maritime subjects began while spending his summers on the coast of Maine near Boothbay Harbor. After studying at the School of the Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA, and the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, MA, he began his professional career 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. 22
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Demers’ body of work expanded from maritime subjects to the study and creation of landscape paintings. These works are created from subjects across the country and beyond, often in consort with other artists of similar inspiration. Demers’ paintings have been featured in a numerous publications and he is a “Fellow” of the American Society of Marine Artists, an elected member of the Guild of Boston Artists, an elected member of the California Art Club, and a signature member of PAPA (Plein Air Painters of America). He has won a record seventeen awards at the Mystic International Marine Art Exhibition, Mystic, CT, including the Rudolph J. Schaefer Maritime Heritage Award in 2006. Demers’ illustrations have been honored by the Museum of American Illustration four times in their national competition. Recognized for his communication skills, Don conducts workshops for artists as well as producing instructional DVDs. He also lectures on his landscape and marine art.
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HECTOR ACUNA
WISCONSIN • OIL
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Hector Acuna is an artist and educator who maintains a diverse painting practice. Whether he’s working from direct observation or employing imagination in his studio; Hector focuses on exploring the nuance and character of his subject’s representation. He studied fine art at the UW-Stevens Point and earned his MFA at Michigan State University. In 2021, Hector began participating in regional plein air festivals. His work has received numerous grants, residencies, fellowships, and awards including a Vermont Studio Center residency and the Hipstamatic Entrepreneurship award. He’s currently represented by Pink Llama Gallery in Cedarburg, WI.
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MARC ANDERSON
WISCONSIN • OIL
Marc is an landscape painter from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. His background in illustration has proved invaluable in displaying strong drawing and design in his plein air work. Marc's recent honors include a Gold Medal award from the Oil Painters of America Easter Regional Exhibition, Artist Choice and the Dorothy Driehaus Mellin Fellowship (both from the OPA National Show) and he was named one of the "10 Artists to Collect Now" by PleinAir Magazine.
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OLENA BABAK
MAINE • OIL
Olena Babak is an awardwinning, classically trained artist, whose landscapes and figurative works can be found in galleries, public and private collections in the U.S. and abroad. Some of her recent selected awards include Best Marine Cape Ann Plein Air, Best of Show inTilghman & St. Michaels, Plein Air Easton, Artists Choice Plein Air Richmond, Best Representation of Rockies National Park, First Place Hudson River Plein Air and many others. Her work has been featured in PleinAir Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur, Art Renewal publications, the Poet’s and Artist’s: 100 Great Drawings, the Classicist, as well as Strokes of Genius series.
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SUZIE BAKER
TEXAS • OIL
Suzie Baker paintings are regularly on display in magazines, galleries, prestigious national shows and plein air invitationals. She became president of Oil Painters of America in 2020 and holds signature status in that distinguished organization as well as the American Impressionist Society, American Women Artists, and others. In addition to being a still life and portrait artist, Suzie has been painting en plein air since she was a teenager. A sought-after instructor, for her humorous and informative style, Suzie teaches through online instruction, and in workshops around the United States, Europe and close to her home in the Houston, Texas area.
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ZUFAR BIKBOV
CONNECTICUT • OIL
Zufar Bikbov's passion for oil painting and the dynamic nature of the plein air work has led him to avidly explore the landscape in countries he lived in. Trained in Russian in classic academical traditions, he embraces experimentation in his artwork. Zufar's painting style exhibits elements of both realism and impressionism. "My goal is to fill my works with lyricism, which is a story rather than just pure meditation. While painting a question that often arises: What is realism in art in the age of advanced photography? Painting en plein air gives me a chance to answer it.
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CARLA BOSCH
TEXAS • ACRYLIC
Carla’s life of color started in South Africa, but her art was always destined for the global stage. The energy in her work is reflective of Carla’s vibrant personality, and her giving nature is evident in her liberal use of colors. She loves painting en plein air, and is equally at home in her studio. She approaches the canvas with unrestrained creative boldness. This bold impressionistic style allows her to paint from within, capturing powerful emotions in the process. Carla is an award-winning international artist who loves sharing her life and art with people. She currently resides in Texas, USA.
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ANTHONY BOWES
VIRGINIA • OIL
I believe my purpose is to make the world a better place by reminding people how beautiful it is and how much we have to be grateful for. “Best Artist Under 30” PleinAir Magazine Oct. 2020 “21 Under 31” - Southwest Art Magazine 2021 “Honorable Mention” and “Peoples Choice Award” - Harford Plein Air 2021 SOLD OUT Plein Air Texas 2021 SOLD OUT Rockfish Valley Plein Air 2021 Raised $2600 for the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation 2021 As Seen on CBS6, NBC12, WSET13
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CARL BRETZKE
MINNESOTA • OIL
Carl Bretzke is a representational oil painter who specializes in urban scenes, night scenes and plein air landscapes. He is a member of The Plein Air Painters Of America since 2021. Carl's work has been described in the Washington Post as "simultaneously intimate and detached…The artist's unadorned style recalls Edward Hopper and The Ashcan school." Carl holds an MD degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Colorado, where he also received a minor in Fine Art. Carl has originally trained under Plein Air Painters of America signature artist Joseph Paquet.
BRIENNE BROWN
PENNSYLVANIA • WATERCOLOR
Brienne has earned signature status in several watercolor societies, participates in many national plein air events, and teaches workshops around the world. Brienne’s passion is watercolor and plein air. She loves using the slightly controlled chaotic nature of watercolor in bringing the everyday to life. Her work has been published in Splash 17: Inspired Subjects, PleinAir Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine and Watercolor Artist Magazine.
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KRYSTAL BROWN
TEXAS • OIL
The Art of Krystal W. Brown is a painted view of the world and how she reveals it originating from a need to create and a love for getting lost in the process and place. K.W. Brown’s work has been featured in PleinAir Magazine, American Art Collector, Fine Art Connoisseur, and Southwest Art. She is a Signature Member of the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society. Krystal delights in sharing her knowledge and teaches others to create their art and contribute their unique voice through workshops, one on one instruction, and facilitating life groups. She is proudly represented by Marta Stafford Fine Art in Marble Falls, Texas.
PHILIP ALEXANDER CARLTON
COLORADO • OIL
Philip Alexander Carlton is a self-taught plein air painter who takes delight in the endless challenge of observational painting. Although his foray into outdoor painting began in the urban Midwest, his passion for scale and atmosphere left him painting extensively throughout the western United States before settling in Fruita, Colorado. In his continued travels he often applies a newfound western artistic vision to the plains, coasts, and cities of the country.
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SHAR COULSON
ILLINOIS • ACRYLIC
Embracing the essence of Organic Abstraction, Shar Coulson’s work reflects her love of nature. Working intuitively, Shar explores the idea of perception vs. reality within the allusive figuration, gestural line work and organic forms found in her paintings. Her heightened ability to see recognizable objects such as plants and animals in otherwise unrelated patterns, guides her process. She was formally trained in classical figurative realism, yet finds her passion runs deepest in the world of abstraction. Shar exhibits both nationally and internationally. She lives and works in the Near West Side Market District of Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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JOSHUA CUNNINGHAM
MINNESOTA • OIL
Joshua Cunningham's path to becoming a professional artist has been as winding as the country roads of his youth - from the abstract art departments of St. Cloud State and St. John’s University, to an apprentice with Minnesota fresco painter Mark Balma, and training at The Atelier in NE Minneapolis to four years at Hurinenko and Paquet Studio in St. Paul, studying portraiture, still life, figure drawing and plein air landscape painting. Once his easel was outside, Joshua didn't look back. For him, few experiences were as challenging or enriching as painting on location. It brought him back to his roots and he was learning to do what he had truly wanted to do as a boy.
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KARI GANOUNG RUIZ
NEW YORK • OIL
Kari Ganoung Ruiz was raised at the edge of The Finger Lakes National Forest in New York, setting the stage for her deep connection to the natural landscape. “I’m intrigued by small bits of the greater scene; corner of a building, edge of a marsh, a glimpse down that narrow path. I prefer to capture these moments en plein air, attempting to capture the essence of that little something which made me stop and go back.” Kari and husband Diego became full time artists in 2014 and the couple now travels the country, capturing the landscape as they experience it.
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OPA, AIS, PAPU
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DANNY GRIEGO
CALIFORNIA • OIL
Danny Griego received his BFA in theater scene design and fine art from the University of Northern Colorado. He finds great interest in how manmade structures coexist with organic forms of nature. Alleys, bridges, freeways, shabby buildings, construction and abandoned sites that don't get a lot of attention are of particular interest to him. He enjoys painting the nooks and crannies of ignored subjects that don’t get a second look. Danny has garnered awards for his plein air paintings and he is a member of LAPAPA and the California Art Club. He currently resides is San Diego, CA.
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DEBRA JOY GROESSER
NEBRASKA • OIL
Nebraska artist, Debra Joy Groesser, is best known for her impressionistic landscape paintings, particularly her plein air work. “Painting is such a spiritual experience for me. Nothing inspires me more than being out on location, capturing the subtle nuances of color, light and atmosphere that can only be achieved by painting from nature.” Debra is CEO/President of the American Impressionist Society, a Master Signature Member of Plein Air Artists Colorado, and Signature Member of American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America, Laguna Plein Air Painters Association and American Plains Artists. This is Debra’s 15th year as an invited artist in the festival!
www.debrajoygroesser.com
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KATHLEEN HUDSON
COLORADO • OIL
Kathleen B. Hudson emphasizes dynamic light and atmospherics in her landscape paintings. Her work has been featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine and in Southwest Art and Fine Art Connoisseur. Hudson’s awards include Grand Prize in the PleinAir Salon, Best in Show at the Hockaday Museum, Grand Prize at Plein Air Texas, and Artists’ Choice at the Laguna Invitational (2020, 2021), the Hockaday Museum (2019) and at Forgotten Coast (2018). After a non-traditional upbringing that involved travel and lots of art museums, Hudson received her degree from Harvard University, where she studied mountain travel narratives and led backpacking trips.
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CHARLIE HUNTER
VERMONT • OIL
Charlie Hunter paints the post-pastoral American landscape. His distinctive, low-chroma work is heavily reliant on a mastery of values, edges and composition. Hunter’s work celebrates “what natures does to what man creates” and focuses on the pressures of modern culture upon small-town and agricultural communities. His work has been featured in numerous art and lifestyle publications, and was the recent subject of a one-man show, Semaphore, curated by fellow artist Eric Aho. His weekly live stream, Reasonably Fine Art Talks, has a fervent following. Despite these achievements, Hunter’s cats remain unimpressed, wishing only for better food.
www.charliehunter.art
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SHELBY KEEFE
WISCONSIN • OIL
Milwaukee artist, Shelby Keefe paints in a bold, representational style. After local and regional successes, she became noticed nationally, having been published in Southwest Art and PleinAir Magazines--both being honored as the cover artist. A consistent award winner, Shelby has participated in museum shows, top-tiered plein air competitions and as well as teaching workshops here at PenArt and around the country. Shelby is a Signature Member of Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Society. She is represented in Door County by Fine Line Designs, in Santa Fe, NM by Meyer Gallery, and in Crested Butte, CO.
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MAT BARBER KENNEDY
ILLINOIS • WATERCOLOR
Born into a family of architects, I have an abiding passion for buildings and the fabric of cities; bricks and mortar, plaster, concrete and steel. I am fascinated by the corrosive relationship between the design of objects, the evidence of their use and the passage of time. My work explores the world that we have built, it’s adaptation and inevitable decay. People are conspicuously absent from my paintings, but are always present by implication. Generations move on, put up signs and go out of business. Children throw stones and touch door frames which get dirty by the handle. Tools bear scars and grow weary with years of service. My paintings are love songs.
www.matbarberkennedy.com
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CHRISTINE LASHLEY
MARYLAND • OIL
Known for her colorful and dramatic oils, Christine's awards include Best of Show at: Plein Air Telluride, Bath County, and Plein Air Texas. Other awards include the Bold Brush Award, ARC salon, Plein Air Salon Top 5 Annual Finalist, and Best Landscape at the 27th Oil Painter's of America (OPA) National show. Publications include the cover of PleinAir Magazine. She has taught workshops and classes for over 20 years.
www.christinelashley.com
LAURA MARTINEZ-BIANCO
NEW YORK • PASTEL
Laura Martinez-Bianco has spent her most of her life exploring and painting in New York's Hudson Valley. After receiving her degree in Art Education from SUNY New Paltz, she continued to study painting with local artists. Since 2001 she has traveled and painted throughout the country. Laura has hosted painting workshops in Italy, Cape Cod and New York which provides her with opportunities to paint and teach about the plein air experience. Her work can be found in private collections throughout the US, Italy and Denmark. She has exhibited in regional and national exhibits while receiving numerous awards.
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TERRY MIURA
CALIFORNIA • OIL
Terry Miura graduated from Art Center College of Design in 1990. He paid his dues in New York City, working as a freelance illustrator for such clients as Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone and Sports Illustrated. He returned to California in 1996, and began a 10 year transition into becoming a full-time painter. His evocative and atmospheric landscapes, cityscapes and figurative works are widely collected, including pieces in permanent collections in the California Museum of Fine Art, the Crocker Art Museum, and the Smithsonian Institute.
www.terrymiura.com
DAN MONDLOCH
MINNESOTA • OIL, WATERCOLOR
Dan is an award winning third-generation painter. His first interest in painting was in the 9th grade; while driving with his dad he mentioned he’d like to try painting. The next morning he woke to the kitchen table covered with everything he could ever possibly need to paint a picture. He’s been featured in PleinAir Magazine and Southwest Art Magazine. Recent honors include the Jean Stern Distinctive Legacy Award at the Laguna Plein Air Invitational and Best of show at Grand Marais Plein Air. He lives in Cold Spring, MN with his wife Mallory, sons Jack (6), Drew (3), daughter Emma (1), plein air painting canine bud – Ruby, a cat named Hunter, and 15 chickens.
www.danmondloch.com
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JIMMY NAVARRO
IOWA • OIL
James Navarro is a contemporary Impressionist painter working out of Des Moines, Iowa. His paintings focus on color and light trying to capture the essence, the mood, of what he sees. Born and raised in the Driftless Region in western Wisconsin he has a connection to it’s unique rolling landscape and nostalgic farm life. “The practice of plein air to me is not always about getting a completed 'alla prima' painting done but more about just being outdoors enjoying the process and nature without anyone giving me their two cents for a few hours.”
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KATHIE ODOM
TENNESSEE • OIL
After graduating from The University of Tennessee in Art Education and Fine Arts, Kathie received early recognition for pastel works. But it was 2009 when she found a home in painting oils en plein air. "I call myself a 'Nostalgic Impressionist' as a way of identifying the subjects and style of painting that interest me most. No matter which part of America I paint, I am really passionate about plein air and allow myself to get lost in the wonderful process of it all!" Kathie resides with her husband and maintains a studio in the mountains of East Tennessee. She travels extensively exhibiting, teaching workshops and participating in plein air events. She is represented in locally by Fine Line Designs.
www.kathieodom.com
PAMELA PADGETT
TENNESSEE • OIL
Pamela Padgett, a graduate of the The Art Institute of Pittsburg, is an accomplished artist and member of the prestigious Plein Air Painters of the SouthEast. Her work has been juried into both the Oil Painters of America (OPA) and the American Impressionist Society (AIS) national exhibitions. She was most recently awarded Signature status with AIS. She has won several regional and national awards for her work. Pam resides in Franklin, Tennessee and conducts workshops at OnTrack Studios and around the country.
www.pamelabpadgett.com
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“First Day of Autumn” 9x12 oil on linen panel
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CRISTA PISANO
NEW YORK • OIL
Born and raised in northern New Jersey, Crista studied painting at the Ridgewood Art Institute and received a BFA from the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts and an MFA from the New York Academy Graduate School of Figurative Art. She is known for her small scale landscape paintings, is a member of numerous art organizations and is represented by Sylvan Gallery in Wiscasset, Maine, Box Heart Gallery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Trippe Gallery in Easton, Maryland. "It is vital for a landscape painter to study outdoors to fully understand how to interpret nature. I am very grateful I was taught this at an early age and it is a practice I will never abandon."
www.cristapisano.com
JEREMY SAMS
NORTH CAROLINA • ACRYLIC
Jeremy Sams is primarily a landscape painter, but he also loves the challenge of portraits. His work varies in size from just a few square inches to murals measuring upwards of sixty feet. In 2011, he was introduced to painting en plein air and since then, he has won numerous awards and been a featured artist in PleinAir Magazine. Jeremy's inspirations come mostly from the play of light and atmosphere and their effects on objects and landscapes. “As an artist, I am in constant pursuit of defining and capturing the nature and essence of beauty. As a visual story teller, my goal is to do all that I can to enhance my visual vocabulary in order to better communicate a message of hope and peace.”
www.jeremysams.com
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BRIAN SINDLER
ILLINOIS • ACRYLIC
A painter of tonalist landscapes, Brian Sindler received his art training at the American Academy of Art and the Frenchstyle atelier School of Representational Art. A former musician, Brian did not take up painting until his early 30’s. Since then, his emotive landscapes have claimed numerous awards, including the Gold Medal at the National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic, Best of Show at Paint Grand Traverse and the Door County Plein Air Festival. Recent publications include “3 to Watch,” Fine Art Connoisseur and the featured article and cover of PleinAir Magazine.
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STEVE STAUFFER
UTAH • OIL
Painting en plein air has taken me out of the studio and given me the opportunity to paint in places most can only dream about. Capturing moments in time - not only for myself, but also to inspire and be enjoyed by those who follow. As a member of Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society, Plein Air Painters of Utah and Plein Air Utah Live, I have had the opportunity to paint with the best of the best! To share our craft and passion and to paint with these masters is truly a dream come true. I always look forward to my next outing and hope to be able to share its splendor with you all.
www.stevestauffer.com
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WILLIAM SUYS
WISCONSIN • OIL
Representational oil painter Bill Suys especially loves bringing life to ‘people and other animals’ and is known for his sensitive treatment of both. Suys’s ready appreciation for the nuanced personalities of individuals – both human and otherwise – has brought him inspiration as well as recognition. “Every day of my life, I’m striving to create work with its own heart and soul; work that compels those who see it to go beyond the surface and to become personally, intellectually and emotionally involved. I am committed to artistic excellence, lifelong improvement, and to creating a body of work that will stand the test of time.”
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KIM VANDERHOEK
CALIFORNIA • OIL
Kim has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California College of the Arts. She's been featured in PleinAir Magazine, American Art Collector, Fine Art Connoisseur and Southwest Art. Recent awards include an honorable mention from judge Daniel Weiss, President of the Metropolitan Museum in NYC, Artist Choice Sonoma Plein Air and Oil Painters of America Landscape Award of Excellence. “Painting from life allows me to create a convincing visual representation of a specific place without rendering every detail. I work to accurately depict the unique qualities of each location and allow the paint to have a strong presence.”
www.KimVanDerHoek.com
JILL STEFANI WAGNER
MINNESOTA • OIL, PASTEL
Whatever she paints, Wagner’s focus is always “the light” and how it affects the scene before her. Working in pastel and oil, she approaches painting as a sculptor would, carving out nuances of light and shadow. A Master in both the Pastel Society of America and International Association of Pastel Societies, Jill also belongs to the Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society, and American Women Artists. Her work is frequently published in Fine Art Connoisseur and PleinAir Magazine which published her painting on its cover. Wagner owned an awardwinning advertising agency before “seeing the light” and becoming a full-time artist.
www.jillwagnerart.com
STEVEN WALKER
GEORGIA • OIL
Steven earned his BFA at Virginia Commonwealth University and later earned his MFA from Marywood University. Steven has been included in several local and national juried competitions including an Award of Excellence and Honorable mention in OPA, Richeson 75 Landscape Competition, Olmsted Plein Air Invitational, the International Salon Competition and the Art Renewal Center. Steven continues to work on the advancement of his career, with the assistance of his lovely wife Evelyn and daughter Poppy. Currently, his work is represented in galleries across the country.
www.stevenwalkerstudios.com
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