Tucked in at the bend of a path or an opening in the trees, artists painted the natural scenes before them.
The Environmental Nature Center opened its grounds on Tuesday, April 5, to painters. It was the last of four painting days for members of the SoCal Plein Air Painters Association before an upcoming fundraiser in which their pieces will be for sale.
Nora Koerber makes a plein air painting at the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach, CA on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. This was the last of four painting days for the SoCal Plein Air Painters Association. The works will be added to “The Art of Nature” show and sale at ENC on April 30 – May 1. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Arlene Cartozian makes a plein air painting at the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach, CA on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. This was the last of four painting days for the SoCal Plein Air Painters Association. The works will be added to “The Art of Nature” show and sale at ENC on April 30 – May 1. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dale Shawn makes a plein air painting at the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach, CA on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. This was the last of four painting days for the SoCal Plein Air Painters Association. The works will be added to “The Art of Nature” show and sale at ENC on April 30 – May 1.
Visitors can view art, watch artists at work and attend art classes both days.
More information can be found at https://encenter.org
ENC is a non-profit, public benefit organization located on 5 acres in Newport Beach.
(Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Nora Koerber makes a plein air painting at the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach, CA on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. This was the last of four painting days for the SoCal Plein Air Painters Association. The works will be added to “The Art of Nature” show and sale at ENC on April 30 – May 1. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Art of Nature: Plein Air Art Show and Sale will be held April 30 and May 1. Visitors will be able to watch some artists as they finish their pieces.
“Nature has always been an inspiration to artists, making the ENC the perfect place to showcase art featuring nature’s scenic beauty and rich diversity,” ENC Executive Director Bo Glover said. “We’re especially excited that pieces painted at the ENC and at our new location, the ENC Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, will be on exhibit.”
For more information on the nature center, its other public programs and the upcoming fundraiser, visit encenter.org. Learn more about the artists association at socalpapa.com.
