Live Art in Laguna Beach
@DeborahDiane (40848)
Laguna Woods, California
October 26, 2018 6:58pm CST
Once the tourist season is past, the artists reappear in Laguna Beach each fall. During the peak tourist season, it is too crowded for the artists to work along the pathway overlooking the beach. However, once the number of walkers drops down to a reasonable level, the artists show up.
It is fun to walk along the cliff overlooking the beach and watch all types of artists as they paint the ocean, the cliffs, the park which overlooks the park, the people, and the charming downtown area of Laguna Beach.
Some of them are quite good. Others are students taking a class from one of the teachers who give lessons at the beach.
Either way, it is enjoyable to watch them work!
Do you have artists who paint outdoors in the area where you live?
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
27 Oct 18
The students who study painting here go to the mountains or the park to paint.
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@DeborahDiane (40848)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Oct 18
@caopaopao - I have seen Chinese paintings of mountains and parks. You have many talented artists in your country!
@LadyDuck (502628)
• Italy
28 Oct 18
@DeborahDiane There is a small village that people can only reach by a pedestrian pathway or by boat, it's the favorite place for summer painters. I have been there several times to take photos.
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@DeborahDiane (40848)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Oct 18
@LadyDuck - Yes, it is only appealing to paint outdoors in nice weather. It is beautiful in Switzerland in the summer. I am sure you have many wonderful artists there!
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@DeborahDiane (40848)
• Laguna Woods, California
29 Oct 18
@LadyDuck - Oh, it sounds like a lovely place to visit! We have islands here in Newport Bay which can only be reached by boat or a pedestrian walk. I love to walk around them.
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@RasmaSandra (98026)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Oct 18
That can be very inspirational to paint there. I have not seen anyone paint anywhere here at the beach or the riverside.
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@DeborahDiane (40848)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Oct 18
@RasmaSandra - I'm surprised there are not artists outdoors in Dayton Beach. It seems like that would be a perfect spot!
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@RasmaSandra (98026)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Oct 18
@DeborahDiane perhaps there is a place where they gather but I haven't seen it yet
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@DeborahDiane (40848)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Oct 18
@DianneN - Ha ha! You are right! I have seen artists in Paris, too, and never saw one in a beret! For that matter, the ones in Laguna Beach do not wear berets, either! LOL
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
11 Nov 18
@DeborahDiane
Makes sense to me that the artists would disappear when too many people around then they cannot concentrate on what they want to paint and then come back when it is quiet. We love tourists coming to our country. Yes, we have artists that have painted the ground or buildings. It is very nice what they have done and adds so much.
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@DeborahDiane (40848)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Nov 18
Yes, I think it must be hard to paint with tourists around. I love seeing them work on their art, though! It is fun and enhances the community.
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@DeborahDiane (40848)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Nov 18
@Hannihar Yes, I agree. I think that is why the artists stay away during tourist season. Too many people!!
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
12 Nov 18
@DeborahDiane
I understand but if they cannot see the subject I would be happy for less people around too so I could see what I am painting.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17242)
• China
27 Oct 18
The live art in itself ,dotted around the Laguna Beach ,is a beautiful view .
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@DeborahDiane (40848)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Oct 18
I agree! I love seeing the artists work. They liven up our town!
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@DeborahDiane (40848)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Oct 18
@jstory07 - Oregon has so many beautiful views, that surprises me. Perhaps it is because it is a bit chillier and rainier there!
@DeborahDiane (40848)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Oct 18
@sol_cee - It does not seem to bother them to be watched, which surprises me. I always try to compliment them, even if I do not think they are really very good.
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Oct 18
I am in the SFV so no outdoors like that here.
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@DeborahDiane (40848)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Oct 18
@JohnRoberts - Perhaps you will see some artists around Manhattan Beach or Santa Monica ... although, to be honest, I don't remember seeing any there when we have stayed in the area.
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