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Attention aspiring artists! Are you hesitant to join our plein air painting club because you lack experience? Fear not! Our group is all about learning and growing together. You don't need to be a seasoned painter to participate. Whether you're just starting out or have been dabbling in art for some time, our welcoming community fosters a supportive environment where members can share knowledge, techniques, and inspiration. Join us as we explore the beauty of outdoor painting and embark on a journey of artistic development together!

December Display Show, with awards, open to ALL Members, at the San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

Get ready!!!

SOCALPAPA announces a special December Display Show

Saturday & Sunday, December 14th & 15th with a Saturday awards ceremony and reception

This is a showing of paintings with AWARDS held at the San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary,

and is open to ALL members.

Register below, more information on the show webpage 2024 December Display Show

Register Here

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December Show Prospectus 2024

This special announcement is to give you time to visit the marsh and begin painting for the show.

You may submit 2 paintings, plein air or studio. All work must be of the marsh, the gardens, buildings, or the birds and/or other wildlife at San Joaquin Marsh. So, get out and paint! There will be a scheduled paint out in November, but you can get started NOW as the area is open to the public from dawn to dusk daily. Again, plein air OR studio paintings of the marsh.

*Note - this is the same location as the Quick Draw event last year. This year will be a display show and NOT a quick draw.

San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

5 Riparian View, Irvine, CA 92612

Open to the public from dawn to dusk.

Questions? alcarlsonartwork@aol.com

Thank you to Award-Winning Artist Debra Huse

for her Instructional Oil Painting DEMO

Balboa Island

October 25, 3pm-5pm

Debra is a popular plein air painter acclaimed for her joyful use of color and bold brushwork. Her work has been featured on the cover of Southwest Art Magazine, Plein Air and Fine Art Connoisseur Magazines and has been exhibited in over 25 magazines. South end of Topaz Ave on Balboa Island, Friday, Oct 25, 3-5pm.

THANK YOU !!

to all those who attended the

Francis DiFronzo 2-Day Plein Air Workshop

San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine, CA

October 12 and 13

We had a great time with two days of demos plus group and individual, personalized instruction by Francis. We learned about simplifying composition, the importance of doing sketches, and how to use acrylic paint to block in our subject.

We then transitioned to oil paint to refine and complete our plein air paintings.

We look forward to more skill-building workshops to come!

Calling all volunteers!

SOCALPAPA needs your help for future events.

Needed now:

The Back Bay committee is the most urgent right now, as the planning meetings with the various parties involved start are well along the way. But committee chair Ellen Emmer along with 2023 co-chairs Randy Moran and Anne Kupillas still need help, especially as the event will be here before we know it.

Volunteering is a great way to help make the club events a success and to support your fellow club members, while having fun doing so.If you're interested in volunteering, or learning more about the commitments involved in the specific roles, or are curious about other opportunities to get involved, please contact Denise Bradley here:

I want to help!

Hortense Miller Garden, Laguna Beach, CA

The Hortense Miller Garden in Laguna Beach has invited SOCALPAPA members to paint at this beautiful garden location where - in the 1950's - Hortense and Oscar Miller built their Mid-Century Modern home among 2-1/2 acres on the upper slopes of Boat Canyon in Laguna Beach.

REGISTER to paint by emailing DIANE LANNON at diane.lannon@gmail.com

See the link below for more information on the beautiful gardens.

https://www.hortensemillergarden.org

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