Focal Point: Greg LaRock
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The Artist Says:
"Making it look realistic, yet having a completely loose, painterly feel is the ultimate goal in a successful painting" – Greg LaRock
Other Web Pages With Info About Greg LaRock
Greg LaRock's Main Artist Website
Art Galleries Representing Greg LaRock
Gasov & Gurule International Fine Art
Scottsdale, Arizona - 480 990-8100
McKibben Studios
Corona del Mar, California - 888 625-4223
Rainey Fine Art Gallery
Newport Beach, CA - 949 673-1382
Overview
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Education* Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drawing & Painting, 1988
Long Beach State University, Long Beach, California
Professional Affiliations
* California Art Club
* Laguna Plein-Air Painters Association
* National Academy of Professional Plein Air Painters * Oil Painters of America
* Southern California Plein Air Painters Association
Upon graduating CSULB, Greg LaRock went on to establish his own graphic design business for the next 17 years. Several years ago Greg decided to rekindle his love for figure and landscape painting and the pursuit of plein air. "Creating three-dimensionality on canvas is a challenging, life-long pursuit. I aspire to capture the essence of the world on location through composition, by simplifying nature's beauty, depicting her subtle changes in color, light and shadow … and doing it all with paint."
As a member of several plein air groups, you'll regularly find him capturing the light of the Southern California landscape, "Any excuse to get outside and I'm there."
Greg is constantly honing his artistic abilities and is achieving regular success, recognition and awards. He lives in Newport Beach, California with his wife and their two basenjis.
AWARDS
First Place/Grand Prize: Easton Plein Air, 2008
Best Use of Light: Easton Plein Air, 2008
First Place: Newport Bay Mural Competition, 2008
Honorable Mention: LPAPA`s The Best of Plein Air, 2008
Honorable Mention: CCA "Coastal Splendor" Plein Air Invitational, 2007
Second Place: Paint San Clemente - Quick Draw, 2007
Second Place: Paint San Clemente, 2007
Honorable Mention: LPAPA`s The Best of Plein Air, 2007
Honorable Mention: Socalpapa`s Painting the Calif Landscape, 2007
Honorable Mention: Borrego Springs Plein Air Invitational, 2007
Third Place: LPAPA`s Less is More Miniature Show, 2006
Honorable Mention: Bower`s Plein Air Invitational, 2006
First Place: Paint San Clemente - Quick Draw, 2006
Third Place: Paint San Clemente, 2006
Jury`s Top Fifty: Salon International, 2006
Artist`s Choice: Socalpapa`s Painting the Calif Landscape, 2006
Honorable Mention: LPAPA`s The Best of Plein Air, 2006
2nd Place: Huntington Beach Plein Air Festival, 2005
Honorable Mention: Bower`s Plein Air Invitational, 2005
Honorable Mention: Paint San Clemente - Quick Draw, 2005
Honorable Mention: Paint San Clemente, 2005
2nd Place: Spring Orange County Arts Exhibition, 2005
Upcoming Events and Exhibits
RAINEY FINE ART GRAND OPENING515 East Balboa Blvd. Newport Beach
8/2/2008-10/16/2008
Reception: 8/2/2008 (6:00 - 9:00PM)
Grand Opening of the Landmark "Bubbles Building" on Balboa Peninsula Featuring artwork from plein air painters Greg LaRock, Carolyn Hesse-Low, Jeff Sewell & Jeff Yeomans. _______________________________________________________________
10TH ANNUAL LAGUNA BEACH PLEIN AIR INVITATIONAL
Laguna Art Museum
10/18/2008-10/19/2008
Reception: 10/18/2008 (6PM)
Fifty of the finest plain air painters in the country will participate in the 10th Annual Laguna Beach Plain Air Painting Invitational. Their works will be displayed at the Collectors' Soirée and Sale held at the Laguna Art Museum on Saturday Evening. The museum will be open to the public from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for the Sunday Sale. Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational _______________________________________________________________
Upcoming Workshops
November 7-9, 2008(275)
Laguna Beach and Neighboring Areas
11/7/2008-11/9/2008
Successful Plein Air Landscapes in Oil
The focus will be on simplicity, composition and value, conveying what you see into a successful painting. Overcome pitfalls, the importance of a focal point, large masses and understanding how to interpret the3-dimensional landscape onto a flat surface.
The 3 day workshop will begin at 9:00AM and end at 4:00PM each day.
Please email us for more information and to to find out how
to reserve your space.
Workshop will be limited to a maximum of 12 students.
(5 student minimum).
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for your plein air equipment.
Greg LaRock(inquire@greglarock.com)
Other Web Pages that Greg LaRock Recommends you visit
(These pages are not necessarily about Greg LaRock)
Anderson & Sons Art Products
Artwork Essentials
California Art Club
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
National Academy of Professional Plein Air Painters
Oil Painters of America
Southern California Plein Air Painters Association
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