2024 Plein Air Artists

Ventura Botanical Gardens' Plein Air

Regional artists brought the vibrant colors of nature alive at Ventura Botanical Gardens' First Annual Plein Air Paint Out! Visitors immersed themselves in the creative process as artists captured the essence of our diverse landscapes, from lush gardens to panoramic ocean views.

Celebrate the intersection of art and nature at Ventura Botanical Gardens by reading more about these artists and perusing the beautiful work crafted for this very special event.

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Event Dates

ART PREVIEW & RECEPTION (members only)
Sat May 11th, 2024
1pm-2pm

Members are invited to the Welcome Center to join the Plein Air artists for an artist reception and get the first opportunity to purchase the gorgeous artwork created at the gardens in April!

ART RECEPTION (general public)
Sat May 11th, 2024
2pm-4pm

Not a member yet? You can still attend the Plein Air Artist Reception at the Welcome Center. The artwork will be available for sale to the general public from 2pm - 4pm! Admission is free for members and children 18 and under and $7 for non-members.

Anette Power, wearing glasses and a paint-stained apron, smiles in front of a colorful, abstract painting.

Anette Power

Thousand Oaks

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Barbara Brown Artist Profile Photo

Barbara Brown

Ventura

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Close-up of Doug Singletary, an older man with a beard, smiling and wearing a white shirt.

Doug Singletary

Ventura

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A woman with short dark hair, wearing large heart-shaped earrings and a pink top, looks directly at the camera under bright lighting. Gloria Vasquez-Warner's confident gaze draws viewers in effortlessly.

Gloria Vasquez-Warner

Los Angeles

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Jeremy Harper, a man in a white T-shirt and gray pants, sits in a dark green chair outdoors, holding a small dog.

Jeremy Harper

Santa Barbara

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John Robertson Artist Profile Photo

John Robertson

Ventura

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Jorge Beltran, a man with a goatee and mustache, stands against a light-colored wall dressed in a black shirt, looking directly at the camera.

Jorge Beltran

Los Angeles

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Kay Zetlmaier Artist Profile Photo

Kay Zetlmaier

Ventura

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Kevin Gleason Artist Profile Photo

Kevin Gleason

Santa Barbara

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Laura Jespersen

Laura Jespersen

Ventura

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Margaret Garcia, an elderly woman with short white hair, wearing a blue top, a multi-colored scarf, and jewelry, poses gracefully against a dark background.

Margaret Garcia

Los Angeles

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Mary Scott Artist Profile Photo

Mary Scott

Ojai

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Ron Zolkover Artist Profile Photo

Ron Zolkover

Ventura

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A man with dark hair and a beard, presumably Ruben Zavala, stands in front of vibrant and monochrome artworks on the wall. He is wearing a grey t-shirt and black pants.

Ruben Zavala

Los Angeles

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Steve Curry Artist Profile Photo

Steve Curry

Ojai

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Event Gallery - 2024 Reception

A scenic coastal view with an easel displaying two landscape paintings by local artists, one of which features the same coastal scene. Rocky terrain and vegetation are in the foreground, with the ocean and sky in the background.
A group of 14 people, some standing and some sitting, smiling and waving at the camera. They are gathered in front of a building with signage reading "Miriam Schwab Center...". Among them are artists showcasing their creative spirit.
An artist wearing a hat and apron paints a landscape on an easel in an outdoor setting with green grass and hills in the background.
A vibrant painting by talented artists depicts a lush green landscape with several trees and yellow flowers, set against a blue sky.
Several artists are enjoying a sunny day in a lush garden, surrounded by various colorful flowers and greenery. One person holds an umbrella for shade.
A person in a purple shirt and wide-brimmed hat stands in a garden, holding an umbrella and waving, surrounded by various plants and flowers, exuding an aura of creativity like an artist bringing a canvas to life.
A group of flowering succulents with broad, spiky leaves and tall stalks bearing orange flowers in a garden under a clear blue sky, reminiscent of an artists’ vibrant palette.
A person wearing a hat and apron stands painting at an easel outdoors, surrounded by art supplies and greenery. A sign next to them displays the name "Mary Scott," indicating the creative artist is a featured talent.
A sandy path with rocks on the left leads down a hillside covered in greenery, overlooking a coastal town and the ocean. With islands visible in the distance under a clear blue sky, it’s an inspiring scene that has captivated many artists.
An artist is painting on an easel outdoors under an umbrella shade, with vibrant green grass, trees, and a distant view of the sea in the background.
A coastal cityscape is visible from an elevated viewpoint, with green hills in the foreground and the ocean stretching out under a clear blue sky in the background, inspiring artists to capture its serene beauty.
A group of five people, three women and two men, stand outdoors smiling. They are dressed casually with some wearing hats and sunglasses. Among these artists, trees and plants are visible in the background.
A creative artist wearing a blue hat and red apron paints at an easel under a white umbrella in a sunny, lush garden.
A diverse array of colorful flowers, including orange poppies and pink blooms, grows amidst various green plants under a clear blue sky. Large spiky plants are visible in the background, creating a scene that artists would find truly inspiring for their creative endeavors.

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