The earliest recorded image of Crystal Cove is a painting by Laguna Beach artist William Wendt (1865-1946) dated 1912. During that era, a community of Laguna-based artists frequently visited the Cove by horseback and camped in the wilderness, setting up their easels outdoors – a method known as “plein air” painting. The Park Store proudly celebrates our plein air history with the Crystal Cove Art Program. Since the Store is part of our non-profit organization, art sales raise vital funds for our mission of restoration, education, and preservation.
Each year, we invite local artists to submit samples of their work. The Crystal Cove Alliance Art Council carefully selects the artists to participate in our program; we are thrilled to announce three new faces to our distinguished art program – Calvin Liang, Jack Wang, and Wendy Wirth.
Calvin Liang has had a long and successful career creating visual art for the entertainment industry in animation. Credits include Walt Disney’s Little Mermaid and Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob Squarepants. Ultimately, he became fascinated by the beautiful California landscape and decided to become a plein air painter. He was once quoted as humorously saying, “The fine arts cannot be used for SpongeBob.” Painting has been Jack Wang’s passion for 40 years. His experience as a professional mural painter gave him sound skills in drawing and problem solving. “Before starting a new painting, I try to see the beauty in nature through both my eyes and my heart. I strive to achieve the highest artistic level with my work.” Wendy Wirth spent her childhood falling in love with California’s golden hillsides and sweeping vistas. Exploring the plein air approach with acrylics, Wendy works with thin layers of paint and washes to capture the range of color that nature holds. “The elusive light of nature is a constant inspiration.”
We are very proud to welcome Wendy, Calvin, and Jack to our community of Crystal Cove painters, which include:
Kirsten Anderson, Katie Costello, Fred Hope, Alan Nowell, Jack Wang, Bruce Sanford Day, Anna Couch, Jeff Horn, Michael Obermeyer, Steve Wang, Jacobus Baas, Kevin Davidson, Margaret Jamison, Pamela Panattoni, Wendy Wirth, Rick Delanty, Kay Flierl, Steve Kell, Richard Rice, Jim Wodark, Judith Cameron, Bonnie Gregory, Richard Kent, Jeff Sewell, Val Carson, Sandra Heller, Greg LaRock, Kevin Short, Patti Cliffton, Carolyn Hesse-Low, Calvin Liang, and Shirley Sullivan.
50% of the proceeds from painting sales in the Park Store support Crystal Cove Alliance and 50% benefits these fine local artists
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