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Still Looking for the Promised Land

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April 19, 2021

Adam Straus, "Still Looking for the Promised Land" — Adam Straus, "Still Looking for the Promised Land," 2018. Oil and graphite on newspaper and shopping lists adhered to jute, adhered to wood, framed in lead, 41 x 63 x 2 in.

A consummate observer of both nature and politics, Adam Straus juxtaposes classic romantic landscapes of National Parks or images inspired by 19th-century artists such as Martin Johnson Heade and John Kensett with layers of recent newspaper coverage of politics, racism, immigration, human rights and other issues.

“After the 2016 election I had a feeling of impending doom,” Straus said. “I began to witness the news go from bad to worse. This was the initial impetus in covering whatever surface I was working on with the newspaper to contrast the absurdity and tragedies of humanity with depictions of the magnificence of nature.”

Adam Straus, "Out of Paradise, Grand Tetons," 2018 — Adam Straus, “Out of Paradise, Grand Tetons,” 2018

Although much of the news is painted over by Straus, headlines and images can still be seen within his landscapes of mountains, oceans, and gardens. At times he will scratch additional headlines and phrases from the news over the paintings in graphite, some readable and some not, but often becoming a cacophony of jumbled information. This underlining layer of information grew to include his son’s drawings as well as day-to-day mundane shopping lists, and even rejection letters from the Guggenheim fellowship.

Some of the landscapes are further altered by digitally-inspired glitches and translucent shrouds created by adhering rice paper over parts of the image, referring to man’s uneasy relationship with nature. Other paintings are meant to provide escape from the daily bombardment of news, while several become a visual version of the news that is most important to him as an artist.

Adam Straus, "A Crack in the Majestic" — Adam Straus, “A Crack in the Majestic,” 2018, oil and metal leaf on newspaper transferred and adhered to canvas adhered to wood framed in lead-49×62

“It is my continued belief in the resilience of nature, that no matter what we do, it will survive even if we don’t, and that something will grow out of the cracks of whatever we leave,” Straus notes. “But, it is also my hope that we get our act together and start saving what we can’t survive without. While I think of these paintings as optimistic, I hope that they also suggest that the Earth is being drastically affected by our presence, and we need to improve our relationship to nature.”

Work by Adam Straus is in numerous museum collections including the Parrish Art Museum, Bridgehampton, NY; List Visual Center, M.I.T., Cambridge, MA; Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, OH; The Art Museum at F.I.U., Miami, FL; Mead Art Museum, Amherst, MA; Tufts University Art Gallery, Somerville, MA; and the William College Museum of Art, Williamstown, MA, among others.

A monograph on the work of Adam Straus was published by Gli Ori, Italy, in 2016. The book includes text by Adam Straus, edited with an essay by filmmaker and art critic Amei Wallach. Straus writes about childhood experiences, unusual moments with collectors and how a move to the North Fork of Long Island from Brooklyn in 2003 inspired many of his works. Born in Miami in 1956, Straus lives and works in Riverhead, NY.

Adam Straus, "Out of Paradise, British Columbia" — Adam Straus, “Out of Paradise, British Columbia,” 2020, oil on newspaper and shopping lists on paper adhered to wood framed in lead, 38×63

“Still Looking for the Promised Land,” an exhibition of recent landscape paintings by Adam Straus, will be on view at Nohra Haime Gallery through May 1, 2021. Subtly calling attention to issues in the news during the 45th presidency, the paintings contrast current events from 2016-2020 with an optimistic view of nature’s resilience. The exhibition can also be viewed online at nohrahaimegallery.com.

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We’ve Lost a Master: Richard Schmid, Rest in Peace

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Artist Richard Schmid in front of castle — Richard Schmid strolls the grounds of Abbotsford, the baronial house and estate of the novelist Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832). Schmid’s entourage included his wife, Nancy Guzik; his daughter Molly Schmid; Douglas Pringle, an attorney and the president of Wichita’s K.T. Wiedemann Founda-tion; and Kristen Thies. Photo: Kristen Thies (Fine Art Connoisseur, September / October 2012)

The art world lost a great master Sunday, April 18, 2021. Throughout his distinguished career as a painter, author, and teacher, Richard Schmid was a candid spokesman for what is known as the Grand Manner—a certain mingling of virtuosity and unrestrained joy in art. Richard continued to paint, write and enjoy life with Nancy in the bucolic setting of their New Hampshire home.

Richard was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1934. His earliest artistic influence came from his maternal grandfather, Julian Oates, an architectural sculptor. Richard’s initial training in landscape painting began at the age of 12 with the Chicago painter Gianni Cilfone. Subsequent studies in anatomy and figure drawing allowed his entrance at 18 into the American Academy of Art in Chicago, where he continued into the full range of classical techniques under William H. Mosby.

Throughout his career, which saw more than 50 one-man shows, Richard promoted art education through his books, articles, workshops, seminars, and television presentations. He traveled widely for his subjects, and lived in New Hampshire with his wife, the painter Nancy Guzik. Richard held a Doctorate in Fine Art and was a recipient of The John Singer Sargent Medal for Lifetime Achievement.

“Each one of us is here to make this world a better place through our art,” said Nancy. “What you create is important and who you are is to be treasured, and that together we can fill this world with beauty and make it a better place for all.”

Artist Richard Schmid — Richard Schmid in his New Hampshire studio with his plein air study (left) and the start of Abbotsford House. Photo: Nancy Guzik (Fine Art Connoisseur, September / October 2012)

“I’m saddened to learn of Richard’s passing,” said Fine Art Connoisseur publisher Eric Rhoads. “My deep condolences to Nancy, Molly, Gretchen, his family, and the Putney painters.

“Richard was, for many of us, the greatest living painter. His leadership was unparalleled, his generosity and passion for teaching influenced millions. He will be fondly remembered by history as one of the greats.

“I have fond memories of painting alongside Richard, watching him paint a portrait as I stood and painted right behind him trying to copy every brushstroke. He and Nancy dined with Laurie and me, and we’ve had the pleasure of representing his books and videos for years. My fondest memory was the day he painted my portrait and sitting around talking about art afterwards.

“Richard was bigger than life and will be even bigger in death.”

Eric Rhoads and Richard Schmid — Eric Rhoads (left) with Richard Schmid (right), from “The Portrait Project” started in 2007.

Guzik and Schmid painting a portrait of Rhoads — Nancy and Richard painting a portrait of Rhoads

“Richard Schmid was not only a great artist, but also an enormous inspiration to art lovers everywhere, especially artists seeking to refine their own skills,” said Peter Trippi, Editor-in-Chief of Fine art Connoisseur. “His technical virtuosity and charismatic personality came through loud and clear in an array of superb publications, films, and presentations that will delight generations to come. They ensure that Richard will always remain with us, yet as a man he will be missed very much by anyone who ever met him. Everyone at Fine Art Connoisseur sends our deepest sympathy and warmest wishes to Richard’s family and close friends.”

Richard was the author of the hugely influential book Alla Prima, and later, Alla Prima II – Expanded Edition: Everything I Know About Painting, and More. “Contemporary realist artists have always paid attention to Richard’s artistry, workshops, and publications, so it’s no surprise that the original Alla Prima was reprinted 10 times,” said Max Gillies in a Fine Art Connoisseur article.

Gillies continued: In his preface to the expanded edition, Richard extended his gratitude to the readers who “have expressed to me your appetite for knowledge and learning, not only about painting itself, but also about the deeply beautiful philosophical ideas I believe should underlie all of the arts.”

Richard added in the comments, with characteristic modesty, that “my motive in sharing this data is not to convert anyone to a particular way or school of painting, particularly mine. After all, I have always stubbornly resisted all who have tried to steer me onto what they thought was a proper path.”

Nancy and the family will be sharing a longer statement at a future date.

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Auctions, Awards, and Aspevig – All at Plein Air Live

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April 19, 2021

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Plein Air Live - Clyde Aspevig artist — Clyde Aspevig walking us through his large-scale landscape that preserves American history

The recent Plein Air Live conference was an event to remember, and it wasn’t just for working artists. During the four days of back-to-back sessions hosted by Eric Rhoads and Kelly Kane, hundreds of artists had front row seats to a personal studio tour with Clyde Aspevig, educational art critiques by C.W. Mundy, access to a faculty auction only for attendees, the Plein Air Salon awards and our latest Lifetime Achievement award, as well as dozens of step-by-step painting demonstrations by today’s master landscape painters.

Here’s what you may have missed, but know that you can join us in August for Pastel Live! Art collectors, gallery owners, and artists alike will benefit from the tremendous about of information and the incredible networking that takes place.

Painting Critiques by C.W. Mundy

Attendees had the incredible opportunity to subject their paintings to be considered for a critique, which was given by C.W. Mundy.

Inspired by a Biblical verse, C.W. first expressed that he wanted to be encouraging because one’s art is so personal.

“We have a great connection with it,” he said. “This is just C.W. Mundy, and there’s objectivity and subjectivity in doing these critiques.”

A Look at the History of Plein Air Painting

Jean Stern, Director Emeritus of the Irvine Museum, returned to Plein Air Live to share an educational lecture on the early history of plein air painters, including little-known facts about their early methods and insights into the styles of Romanticism and Luminism.

He asks, is luminism still alive and well? The answer is a resounding yes, as we can see in the works of some of our very own Plein Air Live faculty.

State of Plein Air Roundtable Discussion

In a highly anticipated roundtable, Kelly Kane hosted a discussion with three prominent members of the plein air community: Lillian Ainsley, Suzie Baker, and Catherine Hoke. They covered everything from pre-pandemic plein air life to the recent hardships on artists and the organizations that support them, and the “secret sauce” of groups that are succeeding in growth. All in all, the future looks bright!

Roundtable Discussion: Lillian Ainsley, Suzie Baker, Catherine Hoke moderated by Kelly Kane — Roundtable Discussion: Lillian Ainsley (lower right), Suzie Baker (lower left), Catherine Hoke (top right) moderated by Kelly Kane (top left)

Lifetime Achievement Award Given to Joe Anna Arnett

“I look back at a lifetime of achievement, a lifetime of happiness, and a lifetime of joy,” said Joe Anna Arnett during her Lifetime Achievement Award presentation from Eric. We saw a touching documentary about Joe Anna’s life, and she shared inspiring words to encourage the rest of us. Congratulations, Joe Anna ~ very well deserved!

Joe Anna Arnett Lifetime Achievement Award

Studio Tour With Clyde Aspevig

American landscape painter Clyde Aspevig took us on an educational and intimate tour of his beautiful studio space, sharing his paintings and his inspiration behind them. During the tour of his works, he also explained how to read a painting, whether it’s abstract or representational.

Part of his presentation included insights into his 6×10-foot painting of an area that is very dear to his heart: “I want the viewer to get a sense of this open landscape that still has a feeling of immense vastness that really was a part of how this country was developed,” he said. “It was such immensity, such an immense amount of possibilities of what we were going to do with this landscape. Now we have a piece of it that literally hasn’t been torn apart and destroyed, and I hope that part of it comes through in the pristineness.”

10th Annual Plein Air Salon Awards Ceremony

Last, but far from least, we held the 10th Annual Plein Air Salon Awards Ceremony, where
Lori Putnam won the Grand Prize – $15,000 and the cover of Plein Air Magazine – for her oil painting, “Safe Harbor.” Watch the full ceremony at facebook.com/pleinairmagazine.

Planetary: Large Works by Kristy Gordon

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April 16, 2021

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Representational portrait painting — Kristy Gordon, "Whisper," 24 x 20 in.

Three years ago, Kristy Gordon moved back to her hometown of Nelson, BC, leaving the bustle of New York City and returning to the quietude of the mountains in this heritage city in Canada. It was a difficult decision to make but in hindsight it all felt almost divinely guided. She spent the pandemic in the safety of the Kootenays, and also received a regional art grant from the Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance. As Gordon will be moving back to NYC this June, her new solo exhibition, “Planetary,” punctuates the completion of this precious time she has spent in her hometown.

Artist Kristy Gordon in studio; Photo by Louis Bockner

This marks the end of a busy year for the artist. Gordon’s work was included in shows with Grenning Gallery in Long Island, NY and Garvey|Simon in NYC and she has been teaching one day painting workshops via Zoom throughout the pandemic.

Over the years, Gordon has had numerous solo exhibitions, and she’s looking forward to presenting her work for the first time near her hometown.

Some of the largest paintings in this new body of work were started in New York City just before her move. However, the majority of the paintings were done in the last couple years and were heavily influenced by the global upheaval of the pandemic as well as social justice movements.

Contemporary narrative painting — Kristy Gordon, “Liminality,” 52 x 64 in.

“’The Cosmic Lotus’ and ‘Strangled Planet’ are the largest figurative paintings I’ve ever done,” says Gordon. “They took about three and a half years to complete and I started them as an artist who couldn’t do a painting of that size and complexity and finished them as an artist who could.”

Large-scale floral painting — Kristy Gordon, “The Cosmic Lotus,” 60 x 96 in.

The paintings in “Planetary” interweave motifs from disparate genres and time periods—from Old Master history painting to contemporary portraiture—to create an inclusive narrative about the shared struggle, strength and resilience of people in today’s global climate. These paintings subvert the tradition of history painting by dismantling and repopulating narratives with a diverse and inclusive cast of figures, in a way that speaks broadly to the current activist movements that champion equality and environmental awareness.

“Planetary,” runs through June 6, 2021 at the Langham Cultural Center in Kaslo, BC. There will be a Zoom opening for the show on Sunday, April 25th at 1pm Pacific Time. To register for the virtual “Meet the Artist” event email [email protected]. To find out more about the show visit www.thelangham.ca.

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Friday Virtual Gallery Walk for April 16, 2021

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A Journey Elsewhere

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April 11, 2021

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Painting of a large house — France Jodoin, "Meanwhile the Sun Squints," Oil on Linen, 60x60”

Canadian-based artist France Jodoin is an impressionist known for her dreamlike maritime scenes and unique European Romanticism-inspired style. Through the use of muted tones, the imagery appears as though the viewer is seeing her work through a fine mist or a slight fog.

Water is an important piece in Jodoin’s work and appears in all of her paintings, even the cityscapes and floral still lives. Intuitive and instinctive, her paintings evoke a simpler time with a slower pace.

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Jodoin’s work is in private and public collections including the Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts, Loto-Quebec and Cirque du Soleil. Jodoin lives and works in a small town nestled in the forests of Southern Quebec.

“Nothing I paint is real. I like to say the buildings, places and people are like actors without the script. I leave the rest to the imagination of the viewer. I paint to suggest ideas only.” – France Jodoin

Painting of three women — France Jodoin, “The Uncertain Hour Before the Morning,” Oil on Linen, 30×30”

Exhibition Details:
“France Jodoin – Journey Elsewhere”
Lily Pad | West, Milwaukee, WI
Through May 23, 2021
Please note: COVID protocols will be observed including number of attendees and mandatory mask wearing. This event will be held both in-person and online.
More details: www.lilypadgallery.com

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The Last Glacier Project

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April 10, 2021

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Woodcut of a glacier — Todd Anderson, Tyndall Glacier, ROMO (Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado), 2017, 17.25" x 23.5", Reductive woodcut on Okawara Japanese Washi paper

The Hockaday Museum of Art in Kalispell, Montana, is currently showing “The Last Glacier: Images of Our Changing Landscape,” a new exhibition highlighting the collaborative documentary project, The Last Glacier, led by visual artists Todd Anderson, Bruce Crownover and Ian van Coller.

This arts and science initiative, begun in 2009, documents the effects of climate change and unites visual artists, scientists, and writers who create convergent research on specific wilderness environments that are experiencing tangible and dramatic ecological changes.

Van Coller, who is based in Bozeman, describes the project this way: “Climate change is categorical, yet beauty, however temporal, still remains. As real time passes, The Last Glacier transforms into multi-generational artifacts that share stories of mortality and resiliency in the face of a changing planet.”

The presentation at the Hockaday will consist of 35 original artworks including: colorful woodcut prints of glaciers using traditional Japanese style printmaking techniques by South Carolina artist Todd Anderson, woodcut prints and watercolors by artist and master printer Bruce Crownover who lives and works in Wisconsin, and color photographs of glaciers taken around the world and in Glacier National Park by Montana artist Ian van Coller.

A full-color 648 page publication and exhibition guide containing essays, artwork, poetry, photography and other contributions by artists and scientists from across the globe will accompany the exhibition and is available for sale for $15 in the museum gift shop with 100% of the proceeds donated by the artists to support the Hockaday.

Part of the Hockaday’s mission is preserving the artistic legacy of Glacier National Park. While the beauty and grandeur of the Park has inspired artists for generations, it is a complex and changing landscape.

Of the 150 glaciers van Coller, Anderson and Crownover first started documenting in 2009, only 25 remain.

Hockaday Curator Pat Roath notes in her curatorial statement, “Glaciers, like the clean water they produce and the ecosystems they support, cannot be replaced. The Last Glacier Project brings our attention to this critical ecosystem and the challenges it is facing, using the creative process to evaluate climate change’s visual impact on the landscape and its emotional impact on us.”

Visit www.thelastglacier.com for more information on the ongoing project.

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Honoring the Legacy of Kitty Lynn Klich

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April 10, 2021

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The Plymouth Arts Center (Wisconsin) has announced a new exhibition by the Water’s Edge Artists, a “Tribute in Honor of Kitty Lynne Klich.” The show is on display through April 30, 2021.

Water’s Edge Artists (WEA) – Painters for Preservation – is an alliance of plein air artists dedicated to artistically recording historic, endangered or threatened places. As artist activists for 15 years and continuing, WEA’s mission is accomplished by contributing portions of the sales of the artwork to organizations that support watersheds and historical sites.

Painting of a coastline — “Along the Shoreline” by Kitty Lynne Klich

Painting of a waterway — “Morning Reflections” by Cynthia Tumpach

Painting of a flower — “Hope Blooms” by Amy Eliason

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A message from Donna Hahn, Executive Director of the Plymouth Arts Center: The late Kitty Lynne Klich was the president of Water’s Edge Artists up until the time of her passing in December 2019. An award-winning artist, Kitty was a member of the National Association of Professional Women, Oil Painters of America, Wisconsin Visual Artists – Southeast Chapter; Museum of Wisconsin Art – West Bend; Waters Edge Artists; and the Plymouth Arts Center. Her work was commissioned by corporations and individuals nationally, and throughout the State of WI.

Kitty began her tenure with the Plymouth Arts Center in 1997 as PAC’s resident oil painting instructor, presenting three to four classes weekly, annual special workshops, and an annual Student Art Exhibition and Gala. She retired from teaching at the PAC in May of 2014. During her teaching years, she also was the producer and emcee of PAC’s “Gallery Works” TV show, which was directed by Gary Kaiser and Plymouth Community TV-14. The shows consisted of intimate artist interviews and demos.

After Gallery Works, Kitty went on to produce “Painting Journeys,” a Sheboygan Community cable program directed by Keary Kautzer. She won several prestigious awards for these productions. For “Painting Journeys,” Kitty demonstrated her step-by-step painting techniques, creating beautiful oil paintings. With every brush stroke, her viewers not only gained artistic knowledge, they also went on a meditative journey with Kitty as she told stories about her vision for the painting, her travels, family, nature and animals, the universe, and her dreams.

Beyond her work as an artist/instructor for the Plymouth Arts Center, Kitty and her husband Jim were dedicated volunteers and generous members, caring deeply about the future of our organization. As a volunteer, Kitty coordinated and ran the annual PAC Paint the Towns En Plein Air event from 2010 to 2015, hosted more than 25 regional and local bus trips and three international trips, assisted with fundraising events, served as an usher, bartender, ticket person, and so much more.

Never afraid of taking the stage or using a microphone, Kitty was an amazing actress and hostess. She appeared in numerous theatre shows at the Plymouth Arts Center and Sheboygan Theatre Company.

Finally, we are forever grateful for Kitty’s devotion to the Plymouth Arts Center, her commitment to creating excitement and awareness for the arts in general, and especially for the many years of friendship and kindness. We all miss you greatly, and love you, Kitty!

“Kitty was a generous teacher, who was instrumental in my development as an artist,” said Dan Rizzi, WEA President. “She led WEA on a progressive and focused path by reaching out to other organizations for paint-outs and events, working tirelessly and unselfishly to organize and promote additional opportunities that benefited artists and her community.”

During previous President Chuck Eaton’s tenure, he said, “Kitty was always ready to step up and do what needed to be done. Whether it was taking on the duties of the treasurer, running the meetings when I was out of town, or sitting in a tent selling other people’s paintings, she did it all, even when I’m sure she would have rather been painting herself. Her joy and enthusiasm will be greatly missed.”

Chuck passed the baton of Presidential Leadership of WEA to Kitty, where she held the helm from 2017 until 2019. She remained dedicated to WEA, even during challenging times for her ‘in sickness and in health’, including attending the October 2019 WEA reception at their annual signature show at the Rahr-West Art Museum, just weeks before she died.

As Founder and Artistic Director Emerita of WEA, Bonnita Budysz shares that “Kitty’s unbridled infusion of interest and enthusiasm, of seeking and showcasing events and promotion opportunities, was her special brand of caring considerations in support of art and artists. Her organizing, facilitating, and networking skills, her pursuit of adventure, and her genuine warmth was so welcoming to participants for ‘A Painting Holiday in Ireland’, that we offered together in 2006. Even before her official commitment to WEA as President, she invited WEA artists many times as guest speakers and demonstrators on her Gallery Works and City of Sheboygan WSCS Productions shows. We are eternally grateful that she shared her all with WEA, and we salute and honor her generosity of spirit.”

For more information, please visit plymoutharts.org.

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“Dean of SoCal Landscape Painters” Leads Bonhams Sale

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April 9, 2021

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Landscape painting by William Wendt — William Wendt (1865-1946), "Along the River Bed," 30 x 40in framed 39 1/2 x 49 1/2in Estimate: $250,000 - 350,000

William Wendt’s “Along the River Bed” will lead Bonhams California Art sale in Los Angeles on April 20, 2021. The landscape painting stands as a wonderful example of the American Impressionist’s stylistic interpretation of Southern California nature and the American West, demonstrating his technical skill in use of color, shadow, and brushwork to draw the viewer in. The work is expected to achieve $250,000 – 350,000.

Bonhams Director of Fine Arts Scot Levitt commented, “At the turn of the 20th century, William Wendt stood out among the most talented artists in the group of avant-garde American painters who were reimagining the brilliance of French Impressionistic style through their portrayals of the American West. As a result of his prolific body of work focusing specifically on this subject matter, Wendt is still remembered today as ‘The Dean of Southern California landscape painters.’ Wendt’s ‘Along the River Bed,’ leading our California Art sale, is a fantastic painting, capturing the light, warmth, and grandeur of the natural world with unmatched luminosity.”

Another sale highlight is a painting by San Francisco-native Armin Hansen (1886-1957). Associated with the en plein air California school of artists, Hansen drew inspiration from maritime towns along the coast of Northern California, including Carmel-by-the-Sea, and thematically focused on seafaring imagery and the relationship between man and water. The work on offer in this sale, “Storm at Sea,” is an outstanding example of his oeuvre. It is expected to fetch between $150,000 – 250,000.

Painting of a boat in a storm — Armin Hansen (1886-1957), “Storm at Sea,” 25 x 30in framed 29 1/2 x 34 1/2in
Estimate: $150,000 – 250,000

An additional highlight from a Northern Californian artist is E. Charlton Fortune’s “The Harbour Light, St. Ives.” Fortune spent the majority of her formative years training in the Bay Area, then went on to continue her artistic studies in New York before eventually moving abroad to work in Europe.

This painting, which demonstrates the artist’s bold brushwork and strong use of color, was painted in the early 1920s during the two years she spent living in St. Ives, England. It is expected to realize $100,000 – 150,000.

Painting of a boat harbour — E. Charlton Fortune (1885-1969), “The Harbour Light, St. Ives” 12 x 16in framed 17 3/4 x 21 3/4in
Estimate: $100,000 – 150,000

For more details, please visit Bonhams.com.

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Painting Critiques by C.W. Mundy

A Look at the History of Plein Air Painting

State of Plein Air Roundtable Discussion

Lifetime Achievement Award Given to Joe Anna Arnett

Studio Tour With Clyde Aspevig

10th Annual Plein Air Salon Awards Ceremony

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