The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) celebrated the beauty of nature with its annual “Art & Nature” juried art exhibit of paintings that capture nature and the natural landscapes.
The exhibit was presented at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach and featured 45 original paintings created by 33 LPAPA Member Artists. A total of 118 original works of art were showcased in the expanded online gallery show.
The award-winning artists were announced during a well-attended Gallery Reception November 10 and included:
1st Place Award for “On Golden Marsh” by Camille Przewodek (shown at top)
2nd Place Award to Larry Cannon for “Irresistible Force”
3rd Place Award for “That’s What I Thought” by Mary Christie


Honorable Mention awards were given to Nanette Briers for her painting “Golden Hour” and to Esther Engelman for “Nature’s Simplicity.”


Save the date: January 7, 2019, is LPAPA’s next gallery reception titled “Town & Country,” an annual juried art show celebrating the landscape where the cities meet the pastures.
For further details about LPAPA’s award-winning artists, please visit: https://lpapa.org/award-winners-gallery/