2023 Wild Side Art Show Catalog

ART SHOW & SALE

Suzie Baker Carl Bretzke John Cosby Andy Evansen Terri Ford

Jane Hunt Kim Lordier Michael Obermeyer Joe Paquet Ron Rencher

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History of Plein Air on Catalina Island Plein air painting is the practice of painting in the landscape.

The technique was brought to the forefront of popular culture

by French Impressionists and derives its name from the French term “en plein air” or “in the open air.” Artists of this era were well-equipped to capture the beauty of nature beyond the studio with portable easels and paint in packaged tubes.

As the movement spread, many painters found their way to Catalina Island, creating works that cover decades of the Island’s natural history. Plein air painting reached its peak on Catalina around 1925. By the 1950s, other techniques had become more prominent and the plein air approach fell out of favor.

Plein air painting began to flourish again on the Island in 1986, when local Southern California artist Denise Burns invited friends to Avalon to paint amid the many natural landscapes found on Catalina. In 2011, the Conservancy launched Catalina: The Wild Side. This new program brought nationally renowned plein air artists to Catalina Island to paint in this technique, bringing attention to the thousands of acres of wildlands that the Conservancy stewards, as well as to the communities of Avalon and Two Harbors. The artwork in this online exhibition demonstrates Catalina Island’s unique landscapes in natural beauty.

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The Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show and Sale celebrates the wonders of nature and the importance of conservation. We believe that art is a catalyst for change, a medium to express the intrinsic value of our environment.

Together, we can raise awareness, foster appreciation, and advocate for the preservation of precious Catalina Island.

Art has an undeniable power to awaken our senses and kindle our connection with the natural world.

It allows us to capture the essence of gorgeous landscapes and rare species, enabling us to appreciate and protect the beauty that surrounds us. Through my previous work at National Geographic and The New Yorker, I learned that

Let us paint a brighter, more sustainable future.

With artistic anticipation,

Whitney Latorre President & CEO Catalina Island Conservancy Additionally, over time their images will remind us of the changes on the landscape. Art can be a useful companion for the appreciation of the landscape of Catalina as well as representing the conservation work of the Conservancy. We are thrilled you are here to enjoy the work of these amazing artists and I hope you will take a painting home, knowing that the funds raised here help fund our conservation, education and recreation programs.

Welcome to the 13th Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show and Sale, where many of the unique features of the Island are beautifully represented by the these 10 nationally recognized artists. In their plein air and studio paintings we can relive our own experiences on the Island or perhaps be inspired to seek out new locations.

Help us make a difference.

Warmly,

Victoria Seaver Dean Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show, Chair

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Suzie Baker TEXAS

Suzie Baker’s paintings are regularly on display in magazines, prestigious national shows and plein air events. She has served on the board of Oil Painters of America since 2014, including presiding as president from 2020-2022. Suzie is a Signature member of Oil Painters of America, 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 videos, virtual classes, and workshops around the United States, Europe and close to her home in the Houston, Texas area.

#102 "Chimes Tower View" 10x30, Oil, $3,600

#105 "White's Landing BYC Station" 12x12, Oil, $1,900

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#104 "Artist's View" 12x16, Oil, $2,100

#101 "White's Cove" 6x30, Oil, $2,400

#103 "Wrigley's Vision" 10x20, Oil, $2,200

#108 "Avalon Moonrise" 12x24, Oil, $3,000

#109 "Ada's Vision" 12x16, Oil, $2,100

#106 "Casino Glow" 6x18, Oil, $1,700

#107 "Sunrise from Stagecoach Road" 6x18, Oil, $1,700

#110 "Green Pier Moonrise" 11x14, Oil, $1,900

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Carl Bretzke MINNESOTA

Carl Bretzke is a contemporary realist oil painter who is known for his original compositional choices, realistic light effects and diversity in subject matter ranging from plein air landscapes to more complex city scenes often after dark.

The Washington Post once described his work as “simultaneously intimate and detached...the artist’s unadorned style recalls Edward Hopper and the Ashcan School.” Carl currently lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has been actively involved in plein air competitions throughout the country since 2010 and a Signature member of the Plein Air Painters of America since 2021.

#201 "Canyon in Half Light" 11x14, Oil, $1,400

#203 "The Lobster Trap Revisited" 12x24, Oil, $2,600

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#202 "East, Shore Cliffs" 12x16, Oil, $1,600

#204 "Westview Avalon Harbor" 12x24, Oil, $2,600

#205 "Banning Beach Rainbow" 8x12, Oil, $1,100

#207 "Traveling to the Wild Side" 16x22, Oil, $2,200

#209 "Backlit Greens" 8x10, Oil, $850

#206 "Silver Light on East End" 8x10, Oil, $850

#208 "Avalon Street Corner" 11x14, Oil, $1,400

#210 "Golden Horizon Above Avalon" 18x24, Oil, $3,400

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CALIFORNIA John Cosby extensively explores the world, capturing the essence of various locales through his bold use of color and dynamic brushstrokes. After working as an advance man for the U.S. Government’s Executive Branch and sailing along the eastern seaboard, he returned to California, focusing on fine art painting, and building a successful career through strong gallery support. Based in San Clemente, California, John is a founding board member of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, and a Signature member in both the Plein Air Painters of America and the California Art Club.

He has garnered the attention of significant collectors, and his work can be found in numerous collections worldwide. A documentary showcasing Cosby’s life adventures and achievements is slated for release in late 2023.

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#301 "Back to Avalon" 12x16, Oil, $3,200

#302 "A Day at the Beach"12x16, Oil, $3,200

#304 "After the Rain" 12x16, Oil, $3,200

#306 "Via Casino" 12x16, Oil, $3,200

#308 "Picnic at Little Harbor" 12x16, Oil, $3,200

#310 "Sunrise" 18x24, Oil, $5,200

#303 "Light on Two Harbors" 12x16, Oil, $3,200

#305 "Holly View" 12x16, Oil, $3,200

#307 "Promenade" 12x16, Oil, $3,200

#309 "The Float" 12x16, Oil, $3,200

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MINNESOTA Andy Evansen began painting as a change of pace from his career as a medical illustrator, and he is now recognized as one of the top watercolor artists in the country.

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, he is a sought-after instructor who paints and teaches internationally. In addition, he is a Signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and Plein Air Painters of America.

In 2022, he was voted in as the only international member of England’s Pure Watercolour Society. His paintings have won numerous awards, including the Bronze and High Winds Medals from the American Watercolor Society.

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#401 "Above the Clouds" 11x15, Watercolor on Paper, $1,900

#402 "Cat Harbor in the Distance" 11x15, Watercolor on Paper, $1,400

#403 "Crashing Surf at Cottonwood Beach" 10x14, Watercolor on Paper, $1,700

#405 "Light Breaks Over Ben Weston Beach" 11x15, Watercolor on Paper, $1,900

#404 "Isthmus Cove" 15x11, Watercolor on Paper, $1,800

#409 "On the Prowl" 15x22, Watercolor on Paper, $4,000

#407 "The Circle of Life" 11x11, Watercolor on Paper, $1,300

#406 "Running Quail" 11x15, Watercolor on Paper, $1,800

#410 "Out to Sea" 11x15, Watercolor on Paper, $1,900

#408 "We Now Invite You to Dance" 14x18, Watercolor on Paper, $2,900

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Terri Ford CALIFORNIA

Terri Ford, alumna of the Academy of Art College, realized a deep connection with pastels in 1987 and has worked with them since both in the studio and en plein air. Her paintings are representational with some more impressionistic and other more realistic. Her work has earned her top awards in many exhibitions at such venues as The National Arts Club in New York, The Butler Fine Art Museum, The Triton Museum of Art, The Autry Museum, The Haggin Museum and many more. Ford’s pastels have been featured in American Art Collector, American Artist, Fine Art Connoisseur, Pratique des Arts and in several coffee table books. Her pastel paintings have gained national and international recognition, as proved by her achievement of Master Circle status in the International Association of Pastel Societies.

Ford is a Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America, a Distinguished Pastelist with the Pastel Society of the West Coast and Pastel Society of New Mexico and an Artist Member of the California Art Club. She is a popular instructor across the U.S. and abroad, and has juried and judged many exhibitions.

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#510 "Canyon Dusk" 18x24, Pastel, $3,900

#503 "Morning Glory" 11x14, Pastel, $1,800

#504 "Road to Wild Side" 11x14, Pastel, $1,800

#508 "Morning Pathway" 16x20, Pastel, $3,600

#509 "Oak Valley" 16x20, Pastel, $3,600

#505 "Morning Has Broken" 12x16, Pastel, $2,500

#502 "Moody Skies" 9x12, Pastel, $1,600

#506 "Serenity" 12x16, Pastel, $2,500

#507 "Party of Three" 12x20, Pastel, $3,100

#501 "Spring Hillside" 9x12, Pastel, $1,600

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Jane Hunt COLORADO Following her move from England to the U.S. as a teenager, Jane Hunt received her BFA in Illustration from the Cleveland Institute of Art. Her works have won over 200 awards and, according to ARTDATAintel, she is currently the 12th most awarded artist in the U.S. Jane is a Master Signature member of the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico and Women Artists of the West, a Signature member of Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society, American Women Artists, Plein Air Artists Colorado and Laguna Plein Air Painters Association.

She is also an Artist member of the Salmagundi Club and California Art Club. Jane’s paintings have been featured in numerous galleries and museums in the U.S. and abroad. Now based in Colorado, she frequently paints en plein air, and continues to be awed by the beauty surrounding her.

#601 "West Over Wild Side Study" 8x10, Oil, $1,500

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#603 "Above Shark Harbor" 10x16, Oil, $2,600

#602 "West Over Wild Side" 18x24, Oil, $4,500 #610 "Sunset Sail" 20x16, Oil, $3,800

#604 "Sunset from Shark Harbor" 8x10, Oil, $1,500

#606 "Above the Casino" 8x10, Oil, $1,200

#609 "Vineyard View" 9x12, Oil, $1,400

#608 "Wild Side Bison" 9x12, Oil, $1,800

#607 "Catalina Cactus" 8x10, Oil, $1,500

#605 "Avalon Sunrise" 12x16, Oil, $2,750

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Kim Lordier CALIFORNIA A California native, Kim Lordier’s art examines the patterns of nature, and how light transforms the mood of an environment. Known for utilizing rich color and a tapestry like effect in her mark making, Kim weaves her spiritual relationship with the outdoors into her work. Kim is a Signature member of the California Art Club, the Pastel Society of America, and Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, and a Distinguished Pastelist of the Pastel Society of the West Coast, and Master Circle member of the International Association of Pastel Societies.

A coveted workshop instructor, Kim leads workshops across the country. Her work has been showcased on the cover of Plein Air Magazine, Art of the West, Southwest Art, and The Pastel Journal, as well as featured in Fine Art Connoisseur, American Artist, and The Artist Magazine. Kim has received recognition for her landscapes at major plein air events, international magazine competitions, national pastel society shows and museum exhibitions.

#704 "Laurel Sumac in Middle Canyon" 6x12, Pastel, $1,900

#701 "After the Ride, Little Harbor" 12x12, Pastel, $2,500

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#702 "Catalina Schist and Indian Jade, Shark Harbor" 9x12, Pastel, $2,200

#708 "Pedestal Rock, Catalina Island" 11x11, Pastel, $2,300

#709 "Playing in the Clouds" 14x18, Pastel, $3,900

#707 "No Pissy Attitudes, The Lobster Trap" 18-1/4x12-1/2, Pastel, $3,000

#710 "Where's the Surf?" 12x12, Pastel, $2,500

#703 "Evening Comes, Stage Road" 16x25, Pastel, $4,500

#705 "Middle Ranch Trail Ride" 12x24, Pastel, $4,200

#706 "Mixing it Up, Shark Harbor" 8x10, Pastel, $2,000

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CALIFORNIA A native of Southern California, Michael Obermeyer received a BFA in Illustration at California State University, Long Beach. A twenty-year career in illustration included works for Disney Studios, the Anaheim Angels, McDonnell Douglas, Coldwell Banker, and the United States Air Force. Because of his illustration background, he is equally comfortable with the landscape and the figure.

Many of his paintings are in the U.S. Air Force Historical Art Collection in the Smithsonian Institute and the Pentagon. Because of his illustration background, he is equally comfortable with the landscape and the figure. Michael is the President of the prestigious California Art Club and a Signature Member of the California Art Club, and the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association and he is a regular exhibitor at the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts, where he maintains his studio in Laguna Canyon.

#803 "Camp Fires at Parson's" 12x24, Oil, $3,400

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#808 "Morning has Broken" 8x10, Oil, $1,400

#806 "Descanso Colors" 9x12, Oil, $1,600

#809 "Lava Walls" 11x14, Oil, $2,300

#807 "Before Breakfast" 8x10, Oil on Canvas, $1,400

#801 "Winter Surf" 18x24, Oil, $5,500

#805 "Catalina Overlook" 12x9, Oil on Canvas, $1,600

#802 "Sheltering Cove" 18x24, Oil, $5,500

#804 "Below Catalina" 14x11, Oil on Canvas, $2,200

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Joe Paquet MINNESOTA

Joe Paquet’s philosophy is one rooted in deep connection and sensitivity to his subjects. He says, “Because I work directly from nature, each painting is a chunk of my life – a piece of me and record of my experience on this earth.”

Now living in St. Paul, Minnesota, Joe was born in Patterson, New Jersey, to hard-working parents of immigrant stock. His childhood was one of being outdoors: wondering, wandering, and daydreaming. “It’s a great irony to now get paid for those things which got me into trouble when I was a kid,” Joe remarks. He attended the School of Visual Arts in New York and credits artist-instructors John Foote, David Palladini, James McMullan with inspiring his deep love of drawing. Later he studied with John Phillip Osborne in Ridgewood, New Jersey and was introduced to the Prismatic Palette. Joe states, “John opened a new world for me and set me on a path to painting outdoors – it was incredibly life changing.” Joe was the subject of the October 1995 Washington Post Sunday Magazine feature article. He has also been featured in the March 2004 issue of American Artist and the July 2005 issue of Plein Air Magazine. A recipient of myriad awards, he is also an Artist member of the Salmagundi Club, a Signature member of the California Art Club and an Emeritus member of Plein Air Painters of America.

#902 "Avalon Regulars" 8x10, Oil on Panel, $3,500

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#908 "Incoming Tide" 8x12, Oil on Panel, $3,600

#905 "Chapel by the Sea" 8x12, Oil on Panel, $3,600

#907 "Avalon, Quiet Side" 12x8, Oil on Panel, $3,800

#901 "After the Rain" 18x24, Oil on Panel, $9,000

#904 "Looking for Coffee" 8x10, Oil on Panel, $3,500

#910 "New Day" 8x12, Oil on Panel, $3,600

#903 "Spring, Cottonwood Canyon" 8x10, Oil on Panel, $3,500

#906 "Crisp Morning" 8x12, Oil on Panel, $3,600

#909 "Fair Weather" 8x12, Oil on Panel, $3,600

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#1002 "Catalina Avenue" 12x16, Oil, $3,800

#1007 "Shady Lane" 8x10, Oil, $1,800

#1005 "Old California, the Bird Park" 11x14, Oil, $3,200

#1008 "The Casino From Above" 10x12, Oil, $2,300

#1001 "Bluffs at Shark Harbor" 8x10, Oil, $1,800

#1006 "Rocks at Cottonwood" 11x14, Oil, $3,200

#1010 "Sailing Into Little Harbor" 12x10, Oil, $2,300

#1004 "Early Morning" 10x12, Oil, $2,300

#1003 "Ben Weston, Down to Sea" 20x24, Oil, $5,900

#1009 "Shadowed Hills" 6x8, Oil, $975

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