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Michael Obermeyer Art

Michael Obermeyer, a native Southern Californian, received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from California State University, Long Beach. A twenty-year career in illustration included work for Walt Disney Studios, the Anaheim Angels, McDonnell Douglas, Coldwell Banker, and the United States Air Force. Because of his illustration background, Obermeyer is equally comfortable with painting landscapes and figures. Many of his paintings are in the U.S. Air Force Historical Art Collection at the Smithsonian Institute, and the Pentagon. Obermeyer received the 2006 Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational Collector’s Choice Award, the 2006 Crystal Cove Alliance First Place and Best of Cove Awards, and the Gold Medal at the Carmel Art Festival. Most recently, he won the Collector’s Circle Award at the 2014 Laguna Beach Invitational Plein Air Competition as well as the Best of Show at the 2014 Grand Canyon Celebration of Art. Collectors include Marriott Hotels and Resorts, The Irvine Company, Taylor Woodrow Homes, and many corporate as well as private commissions. Obermeyer maintains his studio in Laguna Beach, California, where he is a regular exhibitor at the Festival of Arts. Selected Collections U.S. Air Force Historical Art Collection at the Smithsonian Institute, as well as the Pentagon; Marriott Hotels and Resorts; The Irvine Company; Taylor Woodrow Homes Professional Memberships/Positions President and Signature Artist Member, California Art Club; Artist Member, Oil Painters of America, Signature Member, American Impressionist Society; Signature Member, Laguna Plein Air Painters Association; Signature Member, Society of Illustrators. He also teaches “Landscape Painting“ at the Laguna College of Art and Design.
(Biography provided by American Legacy Fine Arts)
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Distant Snow; Mt. San Antonio, San Bernardino Mountains
By Michael Obermeyer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 9" x 12" FRAMED: 15.5" x 18.5" x 1.375" Artist Statement "With all of the snow in our local mountains this past Winter a...
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2010s Impressionist Michael Obermeyer Art

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Oil, Canvas

Looking Back; The Arroyo Seco, Pasadena, California
By Michael Obermeyer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. FRAMED: 28.125" x 32.125" x 1.25" UNFRAMED:20" x 24" Artist Statement "I am always looking for different ways to capture the beauty of the San Gabriel Mountains as they loom above Pasadena. I found this view while scouting and exploring the Arroyo Seco...
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2010s Realist Michael Obermeyer Art

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Cliff Side Dining; Above Canon Acres, Laguna Beach
By Michael Obermeyer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. FRAMED: 20.375" x 32.25" x 1.5" UNFRAMED: 12" x 24" Artist Statement "Each year, Laguna Beach utilizes goats for brush...
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2010s Realist Michael Obermeyer Art

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Arroyo Vista; Trabuco Creek, Orange County
By Michael Obermeyer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist FRAMED:18" x 21.25" x 1.875" UNFRAMED: 11" x 14" Artist Statement "This beautiful open space in South Orange County...
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2010s Realist Michael Obermeyer Art

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Linen, Oil, Panel

Around the Bend; Laguna Canyon
By Michael Obermeyer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist. Artist Statement "This is a view that is very familiar to me. I see this as I drive home from my studio in the late afternoons and evenings, the fading light on the walls of Laguna Canyon...
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2010s Realist Michael Obermeyer Art

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Santa Anita Dawn
By Michael Obermeyer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. FRAMED: 17.50" x 21.50" x .75" UNFRAMED: 12" x 16" Artist Statement "Before dawn at Santa Anita...
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2010s Realist Michael Obermeyer Art

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Departure; Laguna Canyon
By Michael Obermeyer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. Artist Statement "It's nice to just get out and paint when having one of those challenging days, just to escape and crea...
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2010s Impressionist Michael Obermeyer Art

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Linen, Oil

Rockpile
By Michael Obermeyer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Artist Statement "Rockpile is a favorite surfing spot for the local surfers in Laguna Beach. The rocky reefs create a nic...
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2010s Realist Michael Obermeyer Art

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Oil, Panel, Canvas

Nob Hill; San Francisco
By Michael Obermeyer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Artist Statement "During a recent stay in San Francisco, I had this gorgeous view of this beautiful city from my room. Mason Street glows as it heads up to Nob Hill...
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2010s Realist Michael Obermeyer Art

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Oil, Panel

Downtown Lookout; Los Angeles
By Michael Obermeyer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Artist Statement "Lookout Drive is a hidden little road below Dodger Stadium, a spot that I originally saw from the stadi...
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2010s Realist Michael Obermeyer Art

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Oil, Panel

The Pico/ Aliso Station; First St., Los Angeles
By Michael Obermeyer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Artist Statement "Escaping the traffic of the freeway and slipping into downtown from the east, I find so much inspiratio...
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2010s Realist Michael Obermeyer Art

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Oil, Panel

Chavez Ravine; Los Angeles
By Michael Obermeyer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Artist Statement "While exploring the old neighborhoods of Chavez Ravine above Dodger Stadiu...
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2010s Realist Michael Obermeyer Art

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Oil, Panel

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