2021 Door County Plein Air Festival Artist and Event Guide

2021

DOOR COUNTY PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL

EVENTS: July 25-31 EXHIBITION: August 1-14

ARTIST & EVENT GUIDE

Presented by:

PENINSULA SCHOOL OF ART

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 Welcome 8 About Peninsula School of Art 11 Door to Creativity Campaign 17 Schedule of Events 21 Tickets 22 Guide to Watching Artists 24 Becoming an Invited Artist 27 2021 Festival Judge 28 2021 Featured Artists

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STAFF

Catherine Hoke, Executive Director Crystal Chesnik, Director of Public Programs & Exhibitions Elysia Michaelsen, Director of Education & Residencies Jillian Pasztor, Programs Assistant Ginny Sowinski, Development & Events Coordinator

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nancy Sargent, Chair Sue Enroth, Vice Chair Tom Claggett, Treasurer Mynn Lanphier, Secretary Ginnie Cappaert Julia Chomeau Karen Cook Barb Hambleton Karen Hertz-Sumnicht Christy Kelly-Bentgen Virginia Maher Diane Miller Mary Nelson Steve Sauter Donna Scattergood Stephanie Trenchard Jim VanderHeiden Sylvia Youell Sue Zingsheim

MISSION

Peninsula School of Art provides enriching, educational experiences to participants of all ages and abilities that broaden individual perspectives, and fosters a community dedicated to the transformative power of the visual arts.

Peninsula School of Art is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

CONTACT 920,868.3455 info@peninsulaschoolofart,org.

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What started as a handful of artists offering classes from a small gray building in a meadow in Fish Creek, has now grown to become the premier Midwest destination for visual arts education.

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WELCOME Peninsula School of Art is delighted to present the work of 32 plein air masters during our 16th annual Door County Plein Air Festival.

Over the last sixteen years, the Festival has contributed in so many ways to making Door County the Midwest’s premier art destination.

During the Festival, we’re sure you’ll see, not only our Invited Artists, but many who have been inspired to join in the spirit of the event. We couldn’t be happier to see so much live action art-making in one place!

When looking for the Invited Artists, here are clues that guarantee you’re engaging with a Door County Plein Air Festival Invited Artist: • A lanyard with the artist’s Festival badge • The authorized Festival stamp on the back of the painting

• The official Festival artist t-shirt • The sale of paintings limited to our

Guenzel Gallery and the silent auction at noon on Saturday on the PenArt campus.

If you plan to purchase a plein air painting during the Festival, we ask that you please consider doing so through Peninsula School of Art. Not only will you support PenArt’s educational community programs through one of Door County’s oldest area non-profits for the visual arts…56 years and counting…but you will support the Door County Plein Air Festival’s Invited Artists too!

We are thrilled to be back in person this year, and hope you will join us for a week of celebration around the visual arts.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

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PENINSULA SCHOOL OF ART: BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE VISUAL ARTS

For over 100 years, Door County has been known as a haven for artists, creatives and art appreciators; and Peninsula School of Art (PenArt) is at the center of this vibrant arts community.

Founded in 1965, PenArt is dedicated to the belief that everyone deserves access to the arts—and each of us has the potential for artistic expression. Our exceptional education programs, exhibits, and events open doors for curious minds of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to learn, discover and explore through the visual arts.

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were completed, allowing us to offer yearround arts programming. Since then, our programs have grown exponentially. Our adult workshop program - which typically runs from June through October - includes offerings in nearly 20 different fine art media, from oil painting to bronze casting and digital photography. Students and faculty travel from all 50 states to attend and lead our programs. 0ur children and teen workshop program participation has increased 40% and serves children ages three and half to seventeen. cont.

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Recent Awards: Grand Prize, PleinAir Salon (2017); Best in Show, Hockaday Museum’s Timeless Legacy Show (2020); Grand Prize, Plein Air Texas (2018); Artists’ Choice, Forgotten Coast en Plein Air (2018) and at the Hockaday Museum (2019), Collectors’ Choice, Forgotten Coast en Plein Air (2021); Best Seascape, OPA Eastern Regional Exhibition (2018); Award of Merit, AIS National Exhibition Phone:(2018).

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The Guenzel Gallery has become a centerpiece of the visual arts in Door County. It features a year-round calendar of educationally-themed exhibitions of master artists’ works. These exhibits are free and open to the public and typically include an interactive or hands-on component for gallery visitors of all ages.

Our Community and Public Programs, which began in 2003, now serve over 3500 participants annually through free and accessible art education opportunities. They offer memorable, immersive learning experiences, nurture creativity and provide opportunities for intergenerational sharing and problem solving.

And it doesn’t stop there. In 2016, we began dreaming of a new and re-imagined Peninsula School of Art campus - one with more space, more studios, and more connection to our Door County community. A place for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together to celebrate and grow through the visual arts. A creative community for learning, skills development and collaboration, a platform for dialogue, a safe haven for exploration, and a gateway to new community partnerships.

We developed a master plan, then a

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construction plan and then, with the support of our community, launched the 6.4 million dollar Door to Creativity Campaign in 2018.

Due to the 2020 health crisis, we couldn't wait to break ground, or until we had raised the full 6.4 million dollars. We needed to prioritize and get our campus and studios back open safely and soon!

During the winter and spring 2020-2021, we began the first phase of construction, completing a new youth studio wing and one new 2-D art studio, as well as upgrades and repairs to our existing structures, and some much needed infrastructure improvements. All of this work will allow us to serve you - our community - better in 2021 and beyond.

WAYS TO GIVE

Gifts of all sizes are appreciated.

Peninsula School of Art accepts gifts via check, credit card, cash, stock or other tangible asset to the Door to Creativity Campaign. Gifts can include multi-year pledges, and are eligible for tax deduction.

To make a contribution: PeninsulaSchoolofArt.org/DTC development@PeninsulaSchoolofArt.org 920.868.3455 Donors who give $10,000 or more have the opportunity to be listed on a recognition wall on the PenArt campus.

Donors can also choose to honor or remember a loved one. Named giving opportunities are available for lead gifts of $25,000 or more.

But this is only phase one, and we need your help to fully realize the vision for a new and re-imagined Peninsula School of Art campus.

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INVEST

in the Door to Creativity Campaign.

SUPPORT

programs, events, and community engagement with a gift to the Annual Fund.

CHAMPION

PenArt programs and the value of the visual arts in our community.

A NEW CANVAS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ARTISTIC PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES.

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THE VISION To serve a growing local and national audience through expanded programming in dedicated, purpose-driven facilities that inspire creative growth and contribute to the economic and cultural vitality of Door County.

PENINSULA SCHOOL OF ART RENOVATION AND EXPANSION

GROUND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

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CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS

ADULT STUDIO

To upgrade existing facilities, and create community gathering spaces.

2-D STUDIOS

To offer simultaneous workshops and grow programming.

ADMIN & VISITOR SERVICES

ADULT STUDIO

To create a welcoming entrance, gallery reception and program support areas.

ARCHIVES & LIBRARY

To offer research, edcuation and display of historical items.

ENCLOSED WALK

EXIST. STUDIO

EXIST. GUENZELGALLERY

OPEN OFFICE

ARCHIVES

EXIST. STUDIO

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ENTRY

DIGITAL ARTS STUDIOS

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STORAGE

YOUTH STUDIO 3

YOUTH STUDIO 4

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BENCH

YOUTH STUDIO 2

BENCH

YOUTH STUDIO 1

EXIST. CONFERENCE ROOM

To meet the demand for new technologies in all media and serve a more diverse student group.

YOUTH & FAMILY STUDIOS

To provide safe, yearround space for youth, family and community programs.

STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Phone: 920.868.3455

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TUE. JULY 27

All events are FREE and open to the public unless noted.

PenArt and gallery open 8am-5pm

SUN. JULY 25

Artists Paint Door County 11am–2pm

PenArt and gallery open 10am - 5pm

Small Works Showcase & Sale 10am–5pm @ PenArt

View the 2021 Small Works Showcase and put your name in the hat to purchase one these small gems by the 2021 invited artists. Palette Pass holders may pick up their badges and welcome bags.

MON. JULY 26

PenArt and gallery open 8am-5pm

Artists Paint Door County 11am–2pm

Edgewood Orchard Galleries 4140 Peninsula Players Rd, Fish Creek Lautenbach's Orchard Country Winery 9197 Hwy 42, Fish Creek

The Farm 4285 Hwy 57, Sturgeon Bay

The Garden Door – UW Ext. Gardens 4312 Hwy 42, Sturgeon Bay

Sip and Stroll Sunset Paint Out in Sister Bay 6pm–Dark Free to the public - Special Palette Pass offerings

Grab a drink and stroll Sister Bay’s waterfront and downtown to see all 2021 invited artists paint on location. Artists will bring their completed paintings to the lawn of the Dörr Hotel for viewing at dusk.

2329 Mill Rd, Sister Bay

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Tea & Talk with the Artists 2–4pm @ PenArt

PenArt and gallery open 8am-5pm

Join us for a beverage and treat on the PenArt campus. Meet the new 2021 invited artists during an intimate Q&A.

Woodwalk Gallery 6746 Co Rd G, Egg Harbor

*Palette Pass Exclusive*

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Artists Paint Door County 11am–2pm Plum Bottom Gallery 4999 Plum Bottom Rd, Egg Harbor

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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THUR. JULY 29

PenArt and gallery open 8am-3pm

Artists Paint Door County 11am–2pm

Hardy Gallery 3083 Anderson Lane, Ephraim Door County Brewing Company 8099 Hwiy 57, Baileys Harbor

Lecture with the Judge 3–4pm @ PenArt

Admission $10, Free for Palette Pass holders

Join the 2021 Door County Plein Air Festival Judge, Kelly Kane, editor-in-chief of PleinAir Magazine, for an informative talk on the art of plein air painting.

Limited outdoor seating. Preregistration suggested.

FRI. JULY 30

PenArt and gallery closed to the public

Collector’s Preview 5–8:30pm @ PenArt *Palette Pass Exclusive*

You’ve waited all week! Enjoy a sociallydistanced evening with food, beverage and live music; small group viewings of the Festival works; and the opportunity to purchase paintings via silent auction before the public opening on Saturday.

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SAT. JULY 31

PenArt and gallery open Noon-6pm

Quick Paint 9–11am @ Downtown Fish Creek

Watch the 2021 invited artists complete a painting from start to finish during the fast-paced Quick Paint along the streets and shoreline of Fish Creek.

Kids' Paint 9am–5pm @ PenArt

SUN. AUG 1 THROUGH SAT. AUGUST 14

Door County Plein Air Festival Exhibition & Sale Sun. Aug 1, 9am–3pm Mon–Sat, Aug 2–14, 8am–5pm

Selected works on display and for purchase in the Guenzel Gallery. All other works available online.

First Come - First Serve

Kids can join in the excitement of the Quick Paint too! Stop by PenArt to pick up your grab-n-go art kit and share your results in our newly completed children’s gallery.

Open Door Celebration Noon–6pm @ PenArt Priority viewing for Palette Pass holders

We’re throwing open the doors on our newly renovated campus! View fresh works in the gallery, tour the campus, enjoy an ice cream treat and take home a piece of Door County on canvas. All works for sale.

Quick Paint Silent Auction Noon–2pm @ PenArt

View the results of the morning’s Quick Paint in Fish Creek and bid to purchase a painting via silent auction.

PURCHASE TICKETS Most events are free and open to the public, but with the purchase of a Palette Pass, you have access to private social and art events throughout the week and the first chance to purchase paintings at the Collector’s Preview. PLUS, you are supporting Peninsula School of Art, the Door County Plein Air Festival and community art education.

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PALETTE PASSES

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GUIDE TO ARTIST WATCHING

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Where can I see the artists?

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select artists will be painting at the locations listed in schedule.

Once the Festival begins, we will have handouts available at PenArt and our information stands detailing which artists will be painting at each location.

If an artist is not scheduled to be at a site, it is likely they are painting “off the beaten path,” and we do not know their location.

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Where should I stand while watching?

• Stand behind and off to the side of the artist.

• Do not stand between the artist and what they are painting.

• Leave plenty of room behind the

artist. They often need to back away from the canvas (up to 10 feet) to get a better view of their painting.

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May I talk to the artists?

• Absolutely! Most artists truly enjoy

talking about their art, however, painting plein air can also be stressful - deadlines, racing the sun, and painting for a potential award - so be respectful.

• If you see an artist with headphones, it is likely they are trying to concentrate and probably can’t talk.

Comments

Suggestions for Things to Say or Ask

• Do you mind if I watch you work?

• Do you mind talking while you paint?

• Do you paint plein air often?

• Why did you select this scene?

• Do you teach workshops? If you love

what you are seeing, and have lots more questions, consider a workshop at a later date (maybe even at PenArt).

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BECOMING A DOOR COUNTY PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL INVITED ARTIST

The Door County Plein Air Festival is an invitational event. A committee comprised of both notable, professional artists and collectors invites the field of approximately 35 to 40 featured artists.

In October each year, the committee reviews a selection of artists from a database we maintain, which includes approximately 1000 plein air artists 24

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from around the country. Invitations are extended in November of the year prior to the festival.

To be considered by the Door County Plein Air Festival Invitations Committee, an artist must meet the following criteria:

• Be recognized regionally/nationally as a plein air artist.

• Be represented by a fine art gallery

with sales and regional/national media exposure.

• Have been juried, or invited to participate, in other national plein air festivals within the last two years.

The committee also considers the following:

• Artists must represent a variety of media and styles.

• Approximately 40% of participating artists reside in the Midwest.

• Approximately 40% are new to the Festival each year.

If you would like to be added to the database or would like to send updated images for our files, please submit the following no later than August 15, 2021(for possible consideration in 2022):

• An email inquiry explaining your

interest in the Festival with an active link to your website.

• A current resume that verifies a match to the above criteria.

• Three digital examples of current plein air artwork (at least 5” x 7” @ 300 dpi).

Inquiries accepted by email only. Send to exhibit@PeninsulaSchoolofArt.org.

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AIS, PAACM, LPAPA, APA

“Orange Crush” 18x14 oil on linen panel

“Viridescent” 16x12 oil on linen panel

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KELLY KANE

2021 DOOR COUNTY PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL JUDGE Kelly Kane is Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine. With more than 25 years experience in art publishing, she has interviewed many of the preeminent artists of our time and written numerous articles about painting, drawing, art education, and art history. She served previously as Editor-in-Chief of Watercolor Artist magazine and Content Director for The Artist’s Magazine, Drawing, Acrylic Artist, and Pastel Journal.

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2021 FEATURED ARTISTS

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KURT BRIAN ANDERSON

MICHIGAN • OIL

Kurt began painting in 1995 and never looked back. An outdoor lover, he naturally gravitated toward Plein Air with the goal to paint the light rather than the objects upon which it lands. Preferring loose, authentic plein air studies to rendered studio pieces. “In the field, my goal is to get the composition, color, and values down. Nonessential details are edited out, forming a stronger statement.” He has participated in numerous competitions and has garnered many awards, most recently, sharing Artists Choice Award 2018 Paint Grand Traverse. He is a member of Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Society.

SUZIE BAKER

TEXAS • OIL

Suzie Baker's painting "Rose's Sunflowers" was on the cover of the April/May 2020 issue of Plein Air Magazine.

She is the current president of Oil Painters of America and holds signature status in that distinguished organization as well as the 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. Additionally, she is sought-after workshop instructor, for her humorous and informative style.

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GREG BARNES

NORTH CAROLINA • PASTEL, OIL

Greg Barnes received a BFA from Wake Forest University in 1985. He began painting full time following the events of 9/11/2001, after realizing "life is short."

He studied with Albert Handell and Scott Christensen early in his professional career. Greg lives in Charlotte, NC and travels the country exhibiting at national art festivals, participating in plein air events, and teaching pastel and oil painting workshops. He is represented by Grove Gallery & Interiors, Miami FL; Karis Gallery, Hilton Head, SC; and Oh Be Joyful, Crested Butte, CO. Greg is also a member of the Plein Air Painters of the Southeast (PAP-SE)

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BETH BATHE

PENNSYLVANIA • OIL

Beth Bathe’s representational paintings have been described by art critics as “evoking nostalgia, like that of an old sepia toned photograph, often with just touches of color.” Curiosity about the medium Beth works is often the first question of many viewers. Is it watercolor, is it oil? Beth’s answer: “somewhat both.” She works with Water Mixable Oil Colors in a limited palette, using brushes and unconventional tools. Beth crisscrosses the country, painting en plein air and participates in over ten high-profile juried and invitation competitions a year. Beth was a featured artist in the 2018 February/March issue of PleinAir Magazine.

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STEPHEN STAUFFER Plein Air • Studio • Commissions

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ZUFAR BIKBOV

CONNECTICUT • OIL

Zufar Bikbov’s passion for oil painting and the dynamic nature of the plein air work has led him to avidly explore the landscape in countries he lived in.

Trained in Russian in classic academical traditions, he embraces experimentation in his artwork. Zufar’s painting style exhibits elements of both realism and impressionism.

“My goal is to fill my works with lyricism, which is a story rather than just pure meditation. While painting a question that often arises: What is realism in art in the age of advanced photography? Painting en plein air gives me a chance to answer it.”

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CARLA BOSCH

TEXAS • ACRYLIC

Carla’s life of color started 1976 in South Africa. The energy in her work is reflective of Carla’s vibrant personality and her giving nature is evident in her liberal use of colors. She loves painting plein air and is equally at home in her studio where Carla prefers to use photographs as reference points rather than images to paint exact replicas from. She approaches a blank canvas with absolute creative boldness. This bold impressionistic approach allows her to paint from her soul and maybe this is her secret to capturing such powerful emotions in her work.

Carla now resides in Texas, USA.

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RICHARD BOYER

UTAH • OIL

I am a member of the Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society and a signature member of the American Society of Marine Artists; receiving awards over the years.

Twice I have been a Salon finalist in the Art Renewal Centers International Exhibition and had articles published in Southwest Art, Western Art & Architecture, Fine Art Connoisseur, American Artist Magazine (front cover) and International Art Magazine (front cover ). I have been attending many a plein air event, and enjoyed painting the wonderful variety in nature this country has to offer. My medium is oil paint, mainly on board.

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CARL BRETZKE

MINNESOTA • OIL

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 holds an MD degree from The University of Minnesota. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Colorado where he also received a minor in Fine Art. Carl has also studied extensively with nationally acclaimed plein-air artist, Joe Paquet.

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BRIENNE BROWN

PENNSYLVANIA • WATERCOLOR

From a young age, Brienne loved art but pursued a career in science. After graduating in Chemistry, she soon found that art was more than a hobby, it was a necessity. As a busy mom, she made time to build an art career. Brienne has earned signature status in several watercolor societies, including NWS, participates in national plein air events, and teaches workshops. Brienne’s passion is watercolor and plein air. She loves using the slightly controlled chaotic nature of watercolor in bringing the everyday to life. Her work has been published in, PleinAir, Southwest Art and Watercolor Artist Magazine.

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SHAR COULSON

ILLINOIS • ACRYLIC

Shar Coulson's work reflects her love of nature with it's unpredictability and endless variety of organic shapes. Working intuitively, her objective is not to capture the realism of what she sees but to “gather truths” and use them to inform the figuration, gestural line work and organic forms found in her paintings. She was formally trained in classical figurative realism, yet finds her passion runs deepest in abstraction. Her sensibility is also deeply informed by a successful career as a designer and executive creative director. Shar exhibits both nationally and internationally.

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JOSHUA CUNNINGHAM

MINNESOTA • OIL

Joshua Cunningham lives and works in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Since 2017, he has been represented by Groveland Gallery in Minneapolis. He is a member of the Outdoor Painters of Minnesota, Oil Painters of America, and the American Impressionist Society.

“We are here, just for a time. Everything eventually passes. The practice of painting on location deepens this understanding. It isn’t long before I find myself defending my work against mercurial skies and the constant march of the sun. Shadows move and colors change, leaving me to paint from memory.”

www.joshuacunningham.com

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JAMES FAECKE

WISCONSIN • WATERCOLOR

“Watercolor, to me, has inherent magical qualities that beg to express themselves if you will allow it.” After a career as an awardwinning architectural illustrator, Jim began painting plein air in 2012. Educated in both art and architecture he received his BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Having grown up on the barren plains of Texas, he claims special appreciation for our lush midwestern landscapes. Jim has won numerous plein air awards including an Artist Choice Award in the Cedarburg Plein Air Event. He is a member of the American Watercolor Society and American Impressionist Society.

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DEBRA JOY GROESSER

NEBRASKA • OIL

Nebraska artist Debra Joy Groesser is best known for her impressionistic landscapes, particularly her plein air work.

"Painting is such a spiritual experience for me. Nothing inspires me more than being out on location, capturing the subtle nuances of color, light and atmosphere that can only be achieved by painting directly from nature."

Debra is CEO/President of the American Impressionist Society, Master Signature Member of Plein Air Artists Colorado, Signature Member of AIS, LPAPA and APA and an elected member of Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters and the Salmagundi Club (NYC).

www.debrajoygroesser.com

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STEPHANIE HARTSHORN

COLORADO • OIL

With both a father and grandfather who worked as civil engineers, Stephanie had an almost mandatory detour through an engineering major, then a healthy stint in architecture before following her long held curiosity into painting.

Recognized for her strong architectural portraits of Rural America, she was recently a featured artist in both Western Art & Architecture and SantaFean. A fifth generation Coloradan, her subjects fall into diverse camps.

First, the West that she grew up around: an iconic landscape of barns, fields and crisscrossing power lines. Second, the West that grew up around Route 66.

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TIMOTHY HORN

CALIFORNIA • OIL

Born and raised in Ohio, Horn graduated from Cooper Union with a focus in graphic design.

He then worked as a designer for 14 years -- first in New York, and then in San Francisco -- before taking his first painting class. He was soon completely hooked, and shut down his design business in 2006 to paint full-time. He now lives in northern California and teaches painting workshops around the country and abroad. Horn is represented by Altamira Fine Art, Edgewater Gallery, Gleason Fine Art, and The Gardner Colby Gallery. He has won numerous awards, and has been featured in several magazines, including on the cover of South West Art.

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QIANG HUANG

TEXAS • OIL

Qiang Huang (pronounced Chong Wong.) was born and raised in Beijing China and now resides in Austin, Texas. Qiang is a Signature member of the Oil Painters of America.

His paintings have been selected many time for the OPA National Juried Exhibitions. He has received: “Still Life Honorable Mention Award” at the 20th and 24th OPA National, “Still Life Award of Excellence” at the 22th OPA National. He was the demo artist for the 25th OPA National and 2016 Plein Air Convention.

Qiang has participated multiple nationallyrecognized plein air festivals and won multiple awards, including most recently the Artists' Choice Award at En Plein Air Texas 2019

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KATHLEEN B. HUDSON

COLORADO • OIL

Kathleen B. Hudson emphasizes dynamic light and atmospherics in her landscape paintings. Her work has been featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine and in Southwest Art and Fine Art Connoisseur.

Hudson’s awards include Grand Prize in the PleinAir Salon, Best in Show at the Hockaday Museum, Grand Prize at Plein Air Texas, and Artists’ Choice at the Hockaday Museum’s Timeless Legacy Exhibition and at Forgotten Coast en Plein Air. After a nontraditional upbringing that involved travel and lots of art museums, Hudson received her degree at Harvard University, where she studied mountain travel narratives and led backpacking trips.

www.kathleenbhudson.com

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JANE HUNT

COLORADO • OIL

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Hunt is a Master Signature Member of PAPNM and WAOW, and a Signature Member of OPA, AIS, LPAPA, AWA, WAOW, and PAAC. Her work has been exhibited at renowned galleries and museums around the world, and has received over two hundred awards including ‘Best of Show’ at Laguna Plein Air and ‘First Place’ at Door County Plein Air. Her paintings also hold the distinction of receiving the most annual Oil Painters of America awards.

Now residing in the beautiful mountains of Colorado, the oil painter is represented by galleries in the US as well as her native England.

www.janehuntart.com

CHARLIE HUNTER

VERMONT • OIL

Although fundamentally mistrusted by his cats, Charlie Hunter has nevertheless managed to make a living painting crisp-yet-blurry depictions of decaying American infrastructure.

The recipient of numerous awards, Hunter hails from the Vermont milltown of Bellows Falls, on the banks of the Connecticut River.

Hunter hosts the weekly REASONABLY FINE ART TALK on Facebook and YouTube, and is co-creator of the En Train Air painting trains. His fondness for rail travel may result in a somewhat tardy, yet always enthusiastic arrival at this year’s DCPA, his fifth.

www.charliehunter.art

SHELBY KEEFE

WISCONSIN • OIL

Milwaukee artist, Shelby Keefe paints in a bold, representational style.

After local and regional successes, she became noticed nationally, having been published in Southwest Art and PleinAir Magazines--both being honored as the cover artist. A consistent award winner, Shelby has participated in museum shows, top-tiered plein air competitions and as well as teaching workshops around the country and at PenArt. She is a Signature Member of Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society and American Women Artists. Shelby is represented in Door County by Fine Line Designs.

www.studioshelby.com

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MAT KENNEDY

ILLINOIS • WATERCOLOR

Through the process of drawing and painting I inspect, explore and celebrate physical manifestations of human endeavor. I am fascinated by junctions of materials and by the corrosive relationship between designed objects, patterns of use and the passage of time. My work explores the world that we have built, it’s adaptation and inevitable decay. People are present in my paintings by implication. Generations move on, put up signs and go out of business. Children throw stones and touch door frames which get dirty by the handle. Tools bear scars and grow weary with years of service. My paintings are love songs.

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CHRISTOPHER LEEPER

OHIO • OIL

Christopher Leeper is a realist painter working in all mediums.

He has illustrated four children’s books and wrote Realism in Watermedia, (North Light). His work has also been featured in many art periodicals. He was the 1st Place winner in the August Plein Air Magazine Salon competition. He has won awards at the En Plein Air Texas, Plein Air Easton, Cape Ann Plein Air, Wayne Plein Air, and the Ohio Plein Air Competition.

He is past president of the Ohio Watercolor Society and is a member of the adjunct faculty at Youngstown State University. He teaches numerous workshops each year.

www.christopherleeper.com

I think of each painting as a poem, inspired by thespace between the wind and the water, the fauna and the flora.

shar coulson sharcoulson.com | IG: shar_coulson Finding Beauty in the Space Between the Known and Unknown Phone: 920.868.3455

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SPENCER MEAGHER

ILLINOIS • ACRYLIC, OIL

Spencer Meagher discovered his love for art as a child. Finding he was able to express himself through drawing and painting, Spencer refined his skills with practice, while attending workshops of influential artists. Spencer paints full time, traveling the country competing, showing, and teaching.

A Plein Air and studio artist, Meagher works in watercolor, oil and acrylic out of his studio in Mt. Vernon, IL. As a top award winner in competitions, Meagher has exhibited in many notable galleries. His paintings have been featured in publications such as, PleinAir Magazine and Plein Air Today and numerous online articles.

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ALISON LEIGH MENKE

MARYLAND • OIL

Alison Leigh Menke is an expressive impressionist. She loves painting directly from life and focuses on the great outdoors through plein air. Her approach emphasizes the importance of expressing a true sense of light and place while showcasing the rich qualities of oil paint, brushwork, and palette knife.

Painting thick and thinking abstracted design, she uses composition, texture, and vibrant color to move a viewer around her aluminum surfaces. Alison has participated in over one hundred shows and has been published in various magazines and online venues.

She looks forward to hosting workshops in Maryland and artist retreats in Puerto Rico for “winter” painting in tropical sunshine.

www.alisonmenke.com

DAN MONDLOCH

MINNESOTA • OIL, WATERCOLOR

Dan is an award winning third-generation painter.

His first interest in painting was in the 9th grade; while driving with his dad he mentioned he’d like to try painting.

The next morning he woke to the kitchen table covered with everything he could ever possibly need to paint a picture. He’s been featured in Plein Air Today and Southwest Art Magazine. Recent honors include the Architecture Award at Laguna Invitational and Best of show at Grand Marais Plein Air. He lives in Cold Spring, MN with his wife Mallory, sons Jack and Drew, and plein air painting canine bud - Ruby.

www.danmondloch.com

KATHIE ODOM

TENNESSEE • OIL

Kathie has had a lifelong desire to create. Great encouragement from family, friends, fellow artists and collectors has kept her motivated over the years. She grew up around family in the building trade, has always wanted to be outdoors and was blessed with a high school art teacher that helped uncover Kathie’s love for beauty.

"I call myself a 'Nostalgic Impressionist' as a way of identifying the subjects and style of painting that interest me most. I am really passionate about plein air painting and allow myself to get lost in the wonderful process of it all!"

www.kathieodom.com

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Stephanie Hartshorn studiohartshorn.com

S u n n y Po in t Mo r n i ng o il o n p anel 1 2 ” x 16 ”

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D. K. (DEKE) PALECEK

WISCONSIN • OIL

Deke won Best of Show in Door County in 2019, along with numerous awards through out the US including Wayne, PA; Annapolis, MD; Sonoma, CA and En Plein Air Texas. After retiring from a career on Wall Street and in startup companies in San Francisco and Seattle, Deke now enjoys pursuing her two passions, painting and brain science. “What intrigues me most is the symbolism woven in the human brain that allows one simple stroke to suggest an intricate object or a complicated scene. I will never tire of the thrill of that phenomenon.”

Deke has a BS in Math from UW Madison and an MBA from UC Berkeley.

CRAIG REYNOLDS

ALAMBAMA • OIL

The evolution of my art career began early on. My dad was a huge influence on me as well as masters Sargent, Payne, the Wyeth’s and mentor Roger Dale Brown. I became a full time professional artist after retirement in 2005. I have always been intrigued by great old barns, farm scenes, landscapes, old barnacle laden working boats, harbors and the history told by well worn scars and patina. I strive for my paintings to tell a story without much written description.

www.craigreynoldsstudio.com

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BRIAN SINDLER

ILLINOIS • ACRYLIC

Brian Sindler is an award winning plein air artist whose works embody the feeling evoked by the landscapes he paints as opposed to literal interpretations meant to replicate everything encountered by his eye. This is in direct contradication to his formal education at the School of Representational Art, a French style academy devoted to the proliferation of realism.

"People often say, just paint shapes. I would ask, are you so concerned with painting shapes that you forgot why you painted in the first place?"

Simply stated, he is a painter of mood.

www.briansindler.com

STEVE STAUFFER

UTAH • OIL

Steve is primarily a painter of the landscape of the West, His work has been shown in solo and national invitational events. Steve's love of painting and teaching from life, en plein air, allows him to visit and place himself next to the subjects that act as muse and drives both his work and his soul. He often brings these plein air works back into studio to create larger versions, allowing him to revisit these places and experiences time and time again.

Steve is the winner of many awards at plein air events and his works hang in public and private collections around the country. He is a member of Oil Painters of American, American Impressionist Society, and Plein Air Painters of Utah.

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KIM VANDERHOEK

CALIFORNIA • OIL

Kim enjoys the challenges plein air painting poses. It has taught her to have a plan for each painting, to paint with commitment and to fearlessly experiment.

She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in illustration from the California College of the Arts. Recently she was featured in PleinAir Magazine and won Best of Show in the BoldBrush competition, two Best Oil awards in the Plein Air Salon, 3rd Place in the Oil Painters of America Summer Showcase and was also an ARC Salon Finalist.

www.kimvanderhoek.com

TARA WILL

MARYLAND • PASTEL

Tara studied Art and Philosophy at Mount Saint Mary’s University, earning her BA in 2006. She is currently a pastellist, working both in her home studio and en plein air. Her plein air work has sent her (and her work) around the world, exhibiting in China, the UK, and Canada. She paints in nationally juried plein air events across the country including Sonoma California, Cape Ann MA, Maryland, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Tara likes working quickly and deliberately, using bold color and strong markmaking. She received masters circle status with the International Association of Pastel Societies in 2017.

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