Video, 11th Annual Laguna Plein Air Invitational
8/1/2010
courtesy Michael Farmer Photography & Laguna Beach Art Museum
Each year 50 painters from across the United States are invited by
Laguna Art Museum and Laguna Plein Air Painters Association to
paint plein air in the city of Laguna Beach, California. This event
is one of the most prestigious events of its kind in North America,
culminating in a museum exhibition and sale at the end of the week.
It is an honor for me to be invited for the third time to this event,
for the 12th Annual,taking place at the Laguna Art Museum, October 10-17, 2010,
to paint in the company of these painters of renown and talent.
You may see a video featuring last year's Invitational here:
Laguna Plein Air Invitational, October 11-18, 2009
you will see my paintings behind Museum Director Bolton Colburn,
while he is speaking at the podium.
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Orange County Register
"Artists paint San Clemente"
6/20/10
by Fred Swegles
This week over 100 artists participated in painting the city of San Clemente and
its surroundings in the "San Clemente PaintOut." On Saturday, June 19, over 70 of
those artists were given three hours to create a painting centered around the main street to
the pier. Rick set up under the pier, and painted this view of Marine Safety headquarters.
He was honored with the second prize award.
click here to read article
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San Clemente Sun Post
"Delanty Artworks Donated to California State Parks"
6/19/10
by Fred Swegles
The refurbished Visitor's Center and Historic Cottage at Calafia State Beach
in San Clemente will display the original painting, "San Mateo Valley"--30x40 in.,
pictured above--as commissioned by the San Onofre Foundation, and six reproductions
of each of the Trails in San Onofre State Beach trail system. Proceeds from the sale
of these high-quality giclee reproductions have been donated to aid in fundraising for
the State Park system, and to promote the preservation mission of the Foundation.
SAN LUIS OBISPO TRIBUNE
"Plein Air Painters at Hearst Castle"
5/15/09
by Kathe Tanner
"A Brush with History" occurred at Hearst Castle on May 12 and 13, 2010,
when 23 California plein air painters were invited to paint on the grounds
for the first time. Each artists created three paintings, to be exhibited
at the "Twilight On the Terrace" gala at the Castle, attended by 300 guests.
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SAN CLEMENTE ART BOOK
27 Artists, sponsored by the Heritage Foundation
of San Clemente, California combined their creative
efforts in photography, drawing and painting to
produce an art book that celebrates the
"Spanish Village by the Sea."
Cover art is "A Vision for San Clemente,"
original acrylic by Rick J. Delanty.
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San Clemente Times
"Midas Touch"
05/04/06
by Kaerie Ray
San Clemente High School was Rick's "home" for 32 years,
as an art educator at all levels in Drawing and Painting, beginning through advanced.
The rewards of seeing students reaching toward their own potential was inspiration enough
to return to campus day after day.
"A dream job for anyone who wants to learn more about art, themselves, and young adults."
Rick retired from teaching in 2006, and has been painting full-time since.
Click here to read article...
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Robert Genn's Twice Weekly Letter to Artists
Rick's Response to Charles Brookes' "Letter to Artists"
regarding the significance of including the arts in any school curriculum
Michelle Delanty, art instructor, and master teacher Kathy Holmes
click here to read Rick's response
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San Clemente Times
"Power of the Paint"
6/14/07
by Rebecca Nordquist
Plein air painters paint for a variety of reasons.
One is to preserve open spaces that are in danger of disappearing,
and to draw awareness to the beauty of--and our need for--natural buffers within our civilization.
Click here to read article...
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San Clemente Journal
"Interpreting Life..."
5/06
by Bill Thomas
Students are the life of a teacher.
Click here to read article...
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CALIFORNIA ART BOOK
Delanty paintings, pictured (right page) in Joan Irvine Smith's book, A California Woman's Story
Mrs. Joan Irvine Smith has written a 500-page history of California, and California's art,
from her perspective as an equestrienne, philanthropist, landowner, and art collector.
Six Delanty originals are included in this richly-illustrated art book.
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San Clemente Times
"State of the Art Scene"
6/08
by Rebecca Nordquist
With hundreds of local artists in San Clemente,
where does San Clemente stand as an art community?
Click here to read article...
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San Clemente Times
"San Onofre Foundation"
4/09
by Norb Garrett
The new San Onofre Foundation aims to keep the San Mateo Valley
and its state parks and beaches intact for all to enjoy.
Read about its symbol and newly-commissioned painting.
Click here to read article...
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San Clemente Times
"Paintings for Preservation"
11/06
by Kaerie Ray
Joan Irvine Smith hopes to boost public awareness of environmental preservation
through the exhibition and sale of local artists’ plein air works at
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens.
.Click here to read article...
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Orange County Register
"Promoting San Clemente's Art Colony"
11/13/09
By John Hall
Rick Delanty stirs up more raves for the arts in San Clemente, CA.
Click here to read article.
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Orange County Register
Cold Water Doesn't Deter Athletes
from Completing Annual Quest
8/10
by Fred Swegles
In the 17th year of the Run-swim-run-swim-run event from the
San Clemente Pier to the Balboa Pier, 20 athletes journeyed
up the Southern California coast on an amphibious adventure...
Read about the 2010 Quest...
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Orange County Register
"Coastal Trekkers Answer Call to Adventure"
8/5/09
by Fred Swegles
Participant Rick Delanty, left, takes time during the quest to talk to fellow artist
Frank Serrano at Diver's Cove in Laguna Beach.
Click here to read article...
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L'Auberge Resort at Sedona announces
presentation of Sponsor's Award
Sedona Autumn, 12x16, painted on location
At the Sedona Invitational, Rick was honored with two awards,
Collectors' Choice, and the prestigious Sponsor's Award from the
host of the Quick Draw event at the world-renown l'Auberge Resort.
To read more about the award
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San Clemente Times
"Plein Air Invitational at Hearst Castle"
6/10
by David Zimmerle
garden of antiquities, 16x12
For the first time, 23 California plein air artists were invited to paint
on the museum grounds of Hearst Castle. Artists created three paintings each,
that were consequently featured at the annual "Twilight on the Terrace"
event at the Castle in June 2010.
click here to read article
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