- In 1992, Argandoña’s art was featured in North Light Magazine.
- In 2016 and 2017, his art was featured in Gulf Coast Living Magazine.
- In 2021, Argandoña received the honor of being included in American Watercolor, with a description of how he started as a watercolor artist, what inspires him, and other information about his approach to painting. The article includes a selection of his paintings. Also in 2021, the artist’s art was featured in Plein Air Magazine.
- In 2022, Argandoña received the honor of being named Master Artist by the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society. Some of Augusto’s paintings of the history of Venice, FL, are now part of a permanent exhibit at the Venice Museum & Archives.
2018 Lightchasers of the Suncoast
Quick Draw Paint Out
Third Place Winner
Venice Gulf Coast Living Magazine article about Augusto
Venice Gondolier Sun newspaper article
Venice Gulf Coast Living Magazine article about Augusto
Second Place SRQ Plein Air Painters 2016 Quick Draw Paint Out
On March 2013, at a show held at The Manatee Art Center in Bradenton, FL, Augusto Argandona received the privilege of being a signature member of The Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society.
Several months ago, Venice Main Street held a poster design contest for the 24th Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival. The winner of the contest was: Augusto Argandona! Congratulations! Augusto’s design was used for the official poster of the Downtown Venice Art Festival, along with our ads for the show.
The Crow’s Nest
commissioned by Venice Main Street
as the official festival poster