"Best in Plein Air" LPAPA 2010

Laguna Plein Air Painters was the first big plein air group that I joined maybe 6 years ago. I applied for their big annual show and have been turned down each year. Most years I realize now my work was not at that level, some years I thought I had strong work. But this year, I got in. My painting "Spring Melt", 11" x 14" oil on canvas is one of my favorite pieces. I am still pinching myself. "Best of Plein Air" will be at the Esther Wells Collection in Laguna Beach, the reception on July 17th, 2010. Photos of the reception will be on this blog. This painting was done in Payson Az. a day after a big storm. The sun came out and snow was melting and dropping off the tree limbs. Lot of popping, dripping sounds. And cold.