Montage Laguna Beach is proud to continue the area's
Artistic tradition
by presenting an extensive
fine art collection. Works include rare plein
air paintings, vintage photographs of California
architecture and scenery, ceramic and tile designs,
period furniture, and historic pieces by the
father of the Arts & Crafts movement, William
Morris.
 Highlighting
the resort's plein air collection are
paintings by William Wendt, Jean Mannheim and
Edgar Payne. Vintage photography by Julius Shulman
and Marvin Rand are also featured.
A variety of artistic tile work pays homage to
the same era. At Mosaic Bar & Grille, a large
hand-painted tile mural depicts the coast view
from the resort. Guestrooms and bathrooms
are decorated with framed Arts and Crafts tiles;
and the women’s spa features a signature
pair of antique Calco Flamingo tiles from 1926.
A leader in the exhibition and sale of American
Impressionist art, owner Ray Redfern has been
at the forefront of the art world’s renewed
interest in California art in recent decades.
For twenty-seven years he has researched and promoted
the artists who created a visual historic record
of the Golden State between 1890 and 1940, working
closely with collectors and museums across the
U.S. His commitment continues, leading him in
constant pursuit of premium works by artists such
as Guy Rose, William Wendt, Franz Bischoff, Hanson
Puthuff, Donna Schuster, Alson Clark, Joseph Kleitsch
and Granville Redmond, among many others. www.redferngallery.com
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Laguna
Beach is a world-renowned artists colony situated
along the majestic California coastline. Established
during the height of the California Arts & Craft’s
movement, this artistic haven has nurtured the creativity
of painters for nearly 100 years. Influenced by the
French impressionists, the early artists who settled
here explored the effects of natural light, launching
the California plein air painting movement. The essence
of California was captured in these original pieces,
which highlighted dramatic views, lush landscapes,
and rugged coatlines.
