The Plein Air Invitational starts with a week-long paint out event March 3-8 featuring 16 invited artists to paint en plein air culminating in a judging of work and awards. Work will hang in the Gallery through April 27.

Reception and awards to be held March 8, 2025, from 3:00 pm to  5:00 pm.

Invited artists:

Geoffrey Allen, Encinitas, CA; Steve Curry, Ojai, CA; Larry Hemmerich, Thousand Palms, CA; Debra Huse, Costa Mesa, CA; Ellen Howard, San Mateo, CA; Natasha Isenhour, Socorro, NM; Margaret Larlham, San Diego, CA; Jason Li, Yorba Linda, CA; Patty McGeeney, Del Mar, CA; Jim McVicker, Loleta, CA; Lynn Mehta, Stephenson, VA; Natalie Richards, San Bernardino, CA; Stock Schlueter, Eureka, CA; Jeff Sewell, Costa Mesa, CA; Richie Vios, Austin TX; Jim Wodark, Orange, CA.

It is always exciting to be juried into events sponsored by The California Art Club. More exciting for me is that is the first event I will participate in as an Artist Member. At the beginning of this year, I was awarded Artist Status Membership. This is such a prestigious honor which allow me to enter the CAC’s exclusive gallery exhibitions. Awakening the Earth is a virtually online event and my piece “Tranquility Before the Storm” will be exhibited. Please check out the show when goes live on March 24th.

I am looking forward to, once again, participating in the PSSC 16th Annual Members Show. I will be exhibiting two pieces at this year’s event. The quality of art accepted is always amazing and it is an honor to be a part of it. Thge reception and awards ceremony is May 3rd from 1-4pm. It is worth the trip if you can make it.