The California coast continues to inspire artists, including the author, Micaiah Hardison, and his contemporaries, including fellow American Society of Marine Artists, the late Greg LaRock, Ruo Li, Carolyn Hesse-Low, and others. (opposite, top left) Surf Lesson by Micaiah Hardison, oil on linen, 15 x 30 inches. This painting won Best of Show at the 25th Annual Maritime Exhibit at Coos Art Museum in 2018. (above) Over the Sandbar by Micaiah Hardison, oil on linen, 18 x 36 inches. (left) Stretched Out, a plein air painting by Greg LaRock, oil on linen, 18 x 36 inches.
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