Nestled around a bend in a path or an opening in the trees, the artists painted the natural scenes in front of them.
The Center Nature Environnement opened its park on Tuesday 5 April to painters. It was the last of four days of painting for members of the SoCal Plein Air Painters Association before an upcoming fundraiser where their pieces will be for sale.
Nora Koerber paints outdoors at the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach, Calif. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. It was the last of four paint days for the SoCal Plein Air Painters Association. The works will be added to the exhibition and sale “The Art of Nature” at the ENC from April 30 to May 1. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Arlene Cartozian paints outdoors at the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach, Calif. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. It was the last of four days of painting for the SoCal Plein Air Painters Association. The works will be added to the exhibition and sale “The Art of Nature” at the ENC from April 30 to May 1. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dale Shawn paints outdoors at the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach, Calif. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. It was the last of four days of painting for the SoCal Plein Air Painters Association. The works will be added to the exhibition and sale “The Art of Nature” at the ENC from April 30 to May 1. Visitors can view artwork, watch artists at work, and attend art classes on 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 Registry/SCNG)
Nora Koerber paints outdoors at the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach, Calif. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. It was the last of four paint days for the SoCal Plein Air Painters Association. The works will be added to the exhibition and sale “The Art of Nature” at the ENC from April 30 to May 1. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
ENC has also invited artists to the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in the Modjeska Canyon, which it recently took over.
The Art of Nature: outdoor art exhibition and sale will take place on April 30 and May 1. Visitors will be able to observe certain artists finishing their works.
“Nature has always been a source of inspiration for artists, making the ENC the perfect place to present works of art that showcase the scenic beauty and rich diversity of nature,” said the director. ENC Executive, Bo Glover. “We are especially excited to have pieces painted at the ENC and our new location, the ENC Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, on display.”
For more information about the nature center, its other public programs, and upcoming fundraiser, visit encenter.org. Find out more about the association of artists on socalpapa.com.
