June 3, 2008 Meeting
Guest Speaker: Pong Apinyavat
Plein Air Watercolorist Pong Apinyavat is one of today's foremost painters of the California coastline. He captures the many moods and colors of the sea, beaches, coastal highways and recognizable landmarks. His plein air style might include painting the early morning mist, bright mid-day sun and flow of the evening sunset on the water. He states, "My paints and easel are always with me. My goal is to capture the beautiful natural world I see." In the past decade Pong has won many outstanding awards including Grumbacher Gold Medallion Award and the prestigious Best of Show from the Weisman Museum, Pepperdine University. Pong's works have also been exhibited in the California Heritage Museum in Santa Monica.
Pong is a juried member of Watercolor West. His works are found in many private collections and galleries in the United States, Asia and Europe. He currently juries many art Shows, gives popular watercolor demonstrations and teaches workshops throughout California.
