NOCTURNE: Painting Demo by Don Crocker

5504 Crestridge Road,Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275

21 August, 2021

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Join us for a painting demonstration by Don Crocker, who will share his technique for creating night scenes in oil. Join us on August 21st from 2 to 4pm in the Norris Gallery for a painting demonstration by Don Crocker, who will share his technique for creating night scenes in oil. This event is free to the public and will be held on the last exhibition day of Don's exhibition, Love of Place, along with The Summer Show and Annie Appel: The Mexico Journeys – Carmelita. Artworks on display are for sale and benefit PVAC through a commission of 25 percent. Don't miss this event – space is limited. PVAC galleries open at 10 am. Don Crocker: Love of Place is a showcase of California local scene and recent experimental works in recognition of this painter's many contributions to PVAC. Crocker's love of place began in his youth as an avid hiker with the Scouts and Sierra Club. After retiring from successful careers in law and crisis management, he put his full attention into painting seasonal landscapes in a variety of Golden State locations, but is best known for views of his beloved Palos Verdes coastline, captured both day and night, in a plein air style inspired by California Impressionism. In addition to being a longtime member of The Artists’ Studio and Artists Open Group, Don served on the Board of Trustees as President for four years and Chairman for six years. Don Crocker, Luminescent Palos Verdes, Oil on panel Palos Verdes Art Center / Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education, a nonprofit community visual arts school and gallery, inspires individuals to create, appreciate and celebrate art. Since it was founded in 1931, PVAC’s exhibition, education and outreach programs have made the visual arts available, accessible and affordable.