Oil painter Maria SantoStefano takes the spotlight with her exhibit "Color Country: The Bay Area," November 7 through December 1 at Benicia Plein Air Gallery. The community is invited to the artist's reception on Saturday, November 16 from 3 to 5 pm.

Maria is a colorist above all, and this vibrant collection reflects that love. She paints in oil because of its brilliance and dimensional qualities. Her goal with every painting is to find the point where the beauty of the scene meets that of the medium. Bold, luminous color and exuberant brushwork are hallmarks of her fresh, painterly style. The quintessential plein air painter, Maria calls painting outdoors "an addictive pleasure." Almost all of her work is done on location. "I feel very lucky to live in California," she says, "where painting is a year-round joy!"  Learn more about Maria at www.santostefano.weebly.com.

April 9 - May 3, 2020

Joanne Gustilo

June 4 - July 5, 2020

Susan Johnson

May 7 - May 31, 2020

Stephen Berry

Aug 6 - Aug 30, 2020

Iris Sabre

July 9 - Aug 2, 2020

MaryLou Correia

Sept 3 - Oct 4, 2020

JoAnn McMahon

Dec 3, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021

New Member

Oct 8 - Nov 1, 2020

Carol Tarzier

Nov 5 - Nov 29, 2020

New Member

Fall Collection

Benicia Plein Air Gallery features a year-round exhibit of work by all 13 of our gallery artists showcasing a colorful variety of media and styles.

Drop by to see what's new!