What: “Rex Brandt: In Praise of Sunshine,” plus “John Altoon: Drawings and Prints” and selections from the permanent collection. Where: Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach.

Mark Hilbert, by his estimation, has owned 30 of Rex Brandt’s paintings over the years. It’s not hard for him, though, to count how many times he has met the famous watercolorist and teacher ...