America's Plein Air Paintout 2013

2013 Quickdraw

54 artists participated in this year's Quickdraw.  Even with rain coming down for most of the painting period, spirits were high and the art that was produced is beautiful.

1st Place - Morgan Samuel Price

Best Emerging Artist - David Boyd Jr.

Posted by 2013 Great Paint-out - 05/06/13, 12:28 PM

First Piece of Art for 2013 Hung

The first piece of art for 2013 has been hung.  This piece is by Charles Dickinson.

Posted by Great American Paint-out - 05/03/13, 02:31 PM

Final entry in the list of this year's artists.

Hope to see you all in May!

Haidee-Jo Summers (Lincolnshire, England) – Florida’s Forgotten Coast Invitational is pleased to introduce Haidee-Jo Summers, who was awarded Artist of the Year 2012 by the SAA and selected by the BBC to paint the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant. A writer, teacher, and full-time professional artist who paints landscapes and seascapes ‘en plein air’, as well as portraits, Haidee has won many prizes including several at the prestigious Royal Institute of Oil Painters in London. She studied at York College of Arts and Technology and Leicester and her work is in private collections throughout the UK, Europe and the USA. “I am a painter of light and colour, dedicated to the practice of working from life. I strive to produce vibrant work with fresh, painterly brushstrokes.”  www.haideejo.com

 

Shelby Keefe (Milwaukee, WI) - Joining the Forgotten Coast Invitational for the first time is Shelby Keefe, a contemporary impressionistic painter with a BFA from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, WI. After retiring from a career in graphic design in 2005, she operates her own art studio and exhibition space and is known for her award-winning urban landscape paintings. Her oil paintings are found in numerous private and public collections, such as The Bradley Foundation, Acuity, Northwestern Mutual, Ozaukee Country Club, WE Energies, and the University School of Milwaukee. "I'm attracted to scenes where the subjects are dramatically lit, which adds vibrancy and a sense of immediacy to the paintings. I like to apply the oils freely and liberally over brilliant acrylic underpaintings, creating a juxtaposition of contrasting colors that vibrate and elicit emotional engagement as well as excite the eye.”  www.studioshelby.com

 

Dawn Whitehall (Nashville, TN) – Joining us once again, Dawn was featured in American Art Collector and was one of ten women artists invited to exhibit in “Inspiring Figures” at the Butler Institute of American Art. She frequently holds workshops and exhibits, including a show at the Huntsville Museum of Art. A member of Plein Air Painters of the Southeast, American Impressionist Society, and Portrait Society of America, Whitelaw recently had a painting accepted into the permanent collection of the Rahr-West Art Museum.   http://www.dawnwhitelaw.com

Posted by Mary Kenny - 04/28/13, 09:27 PM

Come join us for the Plein Air QUICKDRAW at St. Joseph Peninsula Park - Cape San Blas.

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FLORIDA'S FORGOTTEN COAST  *  PLEIN AIR INVITATIONAL

MAY 2 -12, 2013

 

               QUICKDRAW     

The hosts of this year's America's Great Plein Art Paint-Out along the Forgotten Coast of Florida are excited to announce the time and place for the Plein Air QUICKDRAW event.  

On Saturday May 4th 2013, at 10 am EST the competition will begin.   The QUICKDRAW competition will be held at  the St. Joseph Peninsula State Park at the tip of Cape San Blas.  Judging is at noon.   All artists, professional and amateur, are invited to capture "The Cape's" stunning seascapes and marsh vistas in the plein air tradition.   

In addition to the novelty of watching the artists at work, there will be music, children's art projects and the opportunity to be the first to purchase a unique piece of art.  The very definition of Plein Air painting, from the French meaning "open air", limits artists to the changes in atmosphere which makes for a perfect 'quickdraw' platform.

The QUICKDRAW is a prestigious opportunity for budding, accomplished and seasoned artists to put their talents to the test.    Artists are required to register on-line at www.pleinairfl.com where the $10.00 entry fee can be paid, or the fee can be collected the day of the event.

Come join the fun, look over the shoulders of the artists as they capture the Plein Air process faster than usual, and enjoy all that the Cape has to offer in unique beauty.

We are fortunate to have Dr. Ashley White of the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala FL, to judge this year's entries.  Prizes of cash and certificates will be awarded on-site.  

Original artwork will be available for purchase on the spot and winning pieces will be moved to a special display area in the "Wetroom" located at 234 Reid Avenue in Port St. Joe.

 

See: www.pleinairfl.com for schedules and additional information.

 

Posted by Mary Kenny - 04/20/13, 02:56 PM

More great artists are joining us for the 2013 America's Great Plein Air Paint-out:

James Hempel (Milwaukee, WI) - James Hempel is a classically trained award-winning landscape and portrait artist whose paintings are inspired by everyday beauty.  Hempel has exhibited extensively in gallery, museum and national juried shows. His paintings and portrait commissions are found in numerous private and corporate collections, including The St. Joe Company, Northwest Mutual Life, Foley and Lardner, Ripp Realty and Milwaukee Bank. In his words, “I seek to capture the evocative quality of light as it plays across the landscape throughout the daily rhythms and broad span of the seasons.”     www.jameshempel.com

Tracey Frugoli (Peoria, IL) - Born in Chicago, multiple award winner, Tracey Frugoli, has been painting since 1998. She has exhibited throughout the country and has appeared in American Artist and Plein Air. Frugoli has written for Workshop and Plein Air and is the Illinois/Midwest Editor for Fine Art Connoisseur. In her words, “For me, painting is a humbling endeavor that reflects and enhances the most noble of our ideas. Light, beauty and paint combine to stir my soul." Her works hang in numerous private and corporate collections including the Academy Art Museum in Easton MD, PBS’ Jim Lehrer and Jac Venza, and Muir Omni Graphics.  www.traceyfrugoli.com

Hodges Soileau (Venice, FL) Hodges Soileau has had a successful 25 year illustration career, his art gracing the covers of more than 300 book covers, and was a long-standing member of the prestigious Society of Illustrators in New York. However, now he paints subjects that are of personal interest. Soileau has had many shows throughout the US and has received awards in the 2004 Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibition, 2006 Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, 2007 International Portrait Competition (Portrait Society of America), and 2009 Portraits of Women (Portrait Society of America). His work hangs in numerous collections, including the United States Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, and Golf Digest Magazine. Soileau is a Signature member of the Oil Painters of America.  http://www.hodgessoileau.com

Posted by Mary Kenny - 04/20/13, 02:36 PM