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Deliver Paintings to Mandarin Museum - July 29, 2025 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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Upcoming Events

  • Deliver Paintings to Mandarin Museum - July 29, 2025 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Opening Reception & Awards Presentation - Vestiges of Historic Mandarin Exhibit - August 7, 2025 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Pick Up Paintings from Mandarin Museum - October 28, 2025 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am

“Plein air painting is about being in the moment, absorbing the light, color, and mood of a scene with all your senses.”

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“You come face to face with nature—not just as a viewer, but as a participant.”

Clyde Aspevig

“You can’t paint the same river twice. Everything changes—light, shadow, color—and you change too.”

Lori Putnam

“The sun doesn’t wait for you to get your colors mixed."

Sergei Bongart

“Painting outdoors sharpens your eye and speeds up your decision-making. It demands honesty.”

Richard Schmid

"What could be more wonderful than the life of a painter?"

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“Paint the light, not the thing.”

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“In the studio, I’m a thinker. In the field, I’m a feeler.”

Kathleen Dunphy

“Plein air painting is the best training a painter can have. Nature won’t wait, so you learn to trust your instincts.”

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