Leslie Landers

Humboldt Open 2022

9/27/2022 – 10/1/2022

I had such a good time participating in this year’s Humboldt Open Paint Out hosted by the Redwood Art Association and thrilled to receive an award for merit for my painting Celadon Morning.

Above Trinidad California

I have come to appreciate the rural and coastal beauty of Humboldt County by participating in this event. With three painter friends, I rented a house overlooking the Pacific for the week. We painted every possible moment each day and spent the evenings sharing wine, a kitchen table dinner and helpful feedback on that day’s paintings amongst friends.

Here are a few more of my paintings for the week …

Waterlilies at the winery
Ranch in Arcata Bottoms
Sue-Meg State Park Rocky Shore
Between sun and fog at Moonstone Beach

Incoming

9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel

As I was setting up my painting gear the fog dissolved leaving a perfect day for painting and enjoying the rocky shore at Pacific Grove. There was just enough time to capture the image before the rocks gave way to the incoming surf and rising tide.

Exhibited …

2023 – Coastal Arts League “Seasons of Beauty” (2nd place award)

2022 – Los Gatos Art Association “Juried Member Show” (Honorable Mention)

Coming and Going

9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel

I painted this on a day when weather reports indicated the sun would be fleeting. Instead, it was sunshine all day. Such a joy! This painting began with an interest in the reflections of boats in the Santa Cruz Harbor. From my painting spot I was able enjoy the activity of sailors and kayakers heading in and out.

Exhibited …

2024 – New Museum Los Gatos “Greater Bay Area Open”

2023 – Coastal Arts League “Seasons of Beauty” (2nd place award)

Morning Riders

9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel

Usually I think of a plein air painting as finished as I’m packing up my gear to leave. This time, I added the riders later to give the piece more of a sense of a story and to provide additional balance to the composition.