MEMBER NEWS
and OPPORTUNITIES TO SHOW YOUR WORK
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AWARD WINNERS OF OUR FEBRUARY MONTHLY SHOW
Best of Show- Carole Mayne- Doing Life, Italy Oil
Oil/Acrylic 1st- Dorothy Nails- Cactus on the Bluff 2nd- Rita Shulak- Vegetarian Delight 3rd- Avra Alexiades- Gregor Piatagorsky HM - Alexander Hawk- Ashram Temple HM - Jill T. Svendsen- Central Park Sax
Watercolor
1st- Bobbi Harrington- King of the Sky 2nd- Mark Sherman- Torrey Pines Lagoon 3rd- Joel Newman- Snow Bound
Photography
1st- Pamela T. Waldman- Honeybee 2nd- Tom Kelly- Winter Lavender 3rd- Michael Orenich- Yellow Man HM - Bob Coletti- Pared Naranja HM - Ursula Coletti- Tree of Life
Jewelry
1st- Beth Zoschak- Green Trees (necklace) 2nd- Pini Byma- Valen "time" (necklace) 3rd- Yvonne Cheah-Blais- Clarity (earrings)
Mixed Media, Pastel, & Textile
1st- Betsy Blodgett- Moonrise- MM 2nd- M. Nilsson- Still Life #1- Pastel 3rd- Doreen Long- Sashay Jive Necklace Scarf - Textile
Glass & Gourd
1st- Rick & Jaydon Randall- Linear Space - Glass & Metal 2nd- Mohsen Maghroori- Paradise- Carved Gourd
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February Monthly Show Judge
Rosemary Valente's introduction to art began while living in Hawaii in the early 70's. It was the romantic and lush landscapes that inspired her to begin a career in painting. She used her paints to start a hand -painted clothing manufacturing line in the 80's. All during this time, she was studying painting and printmaking in Hawaii and San Diego and eventually was able to devote her skills full time to her new found passion Painting.
Her traveling to distant lands to view other landscapes continues to be a life long journey of exploration. A combination of passion and the creative energy has allowed Valente to push past the boundaries of realism. The myriad shapes of nature release this energy. The results are paintings defined by simplicity of form and vibrancy of color. In her paintings, The Age of Romanticism triumphs over The Age of Reason.
As a landscape painter, Valente's favored subjects are trees, country hillsides and tropical islands. Nature provides the image that is then transformed and interpreted in an Expressionistic way. Her paintings show the influence of the German Expressionists in both simplicity and color. The Fauve and Blue Rider movements in Art History also influenced her work early on.
Rosemary Valente continues to work both in landscapes and abstraction. The abstracts reflect a fascination with form and shape. This passion emanates from extended stays in Hawaii, Paris and Athens. These scenes remain in her subconscious, which she uses later in her studio to create cityscapes and abstracts in bold colors. Her form, harmony and spontaneity evoke emotions and intensify the images she paints. " I like to sometimes begin each white canvas with nothing in mind. I let the canvas speak to me as I move my brush in search of a meaningful form."
Rosemary.valente.com
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March Monthly Show Judge
Michael Steirnagle
Artist's Statement 2012
Usually using the figure as a point of departure, Michael Steirnagle's "Abstract Impressionist" paintings are assemblages of lush paint, color and light designed to lead the viewer through a maze of color shapes and abstracted objects sometimes blurring the line between traditional and abstract painting. Subtle story telling is also thrown into the mix so the viewer can not only become lost in textural "whimsy" but also participate in the visual narrative.
I paint people, color, abstract shapes and light. People are initially drawn to a work of art by its shapes, values and colors and not by the subject matter. Subject (or content) is secondary. My hope is that the viewer will find pleasure in both the arrangement of shapes, colors and textures as well as the subject which disappear and emerge throughout the painting.
Michael can be reached at: msteirnagle@hotmail.com
Or visit his website at: www.Steirnagle.com
Current
Galleries: Paul Scott Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
Education: Art Center College of Design
University of Texas at El Paso
Exhibitions: Paul Scott Gallery
Two Person show 2012|
Please visit the Off Track website at this link to review the rules for submitting artwork in the monthly shows at the gallery: http://offtrackgallery.com/membership.php and click on Monthly Show Guidelines. |
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Del Mar Art Center is having a RED Event Saturday, Feb 11, 2-6 PM
Members taking part are; Pam Linton, Linda Melvin, Karen Fidel, Karla Nederlof, Libbie McMahon, Bruce Stewart and Bob Coletti
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Coastal Artists' new exhibit in
ArtWindow #4 opens on February 2 in Carmel Valley's Del Mar Highlands Town
Center plaza. Nine artists will be featured in this multimedia display,
which will be shown until March 14. A public reception for the artists will be
held on Saturday, February 4 from 2 to 4pm at ArtWindow#4. This window is on
the lower level of the plaza just north
of Tilly's store, in space J9.
The plaza is on the corner of Del Mar
Heights Road and El Camino Real, and the lower level entrance is on El Camino
Real. For more information please call 858-259-5690.
The 9 artists featured in the new ArtWindow #4 are:
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DARLENE KATZ
2012 Encinitas Arts Alive Unveiling February 4th 2 PM at 1950 N. Coast Highway, Leucadia,(former Cabo Grill) at N. Coast Highway just south of La Costa Ave. The art exhibit will begin at the Unveiling where all 100 Paintings will be unveiled simultaneously at 2pm sharp! The art has been in the works for the past 3 months as artists create the 60 large paintings that are nearly 7 feet by 3 feet, and 40 smaller ones 5 feet by 1 ½ feet. They will be hanging along the Coast Highway from February to May on light poles from Leucadia to Cardiff-By-The-Sea. Starting with the Unveiling Reception and during the time the art is on display, silent bids will be taken by DEMA at 760-943-1950. In May the paintings come down to be displayed together again at the Final Auction, which will be held May 20, 2 PM in the Cardiff Town Center courtyard. Bids start at $150 with half the sale price going to the artists and the other half to produce the exhibit and various Non-Profits.
Look
for my 7 foot banner: "Into the Beyond"
St Marks Annual Religious Art Festival
Click here for page 3 info
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Calling All Artists!
Planning for the 16th Annual North Park Festival of Arts is well underway and the festival committee is now accepting juried artist applications for review.
This year's festival will take place on Sunday, May 20th from 10am-6pm indowntown North Park along University Ave.
Please find the updated 2012 Juried Artist application by clicking here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by phone or email.
We hope to see you at the festival again this year!
Amy Colony
North Park Main Street
3076 University Avenue
Phone: 619-294-2501
Fax: 619-294-2502
North Park Main Street promotes development that supports arts, culture, and entertainment, while preserving the historical integrity of North Park. We work to create a pedestrian-friendly destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment that supports our local businesses.
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The Third Annual Art in the Pines
The third annual Art in the Pines benefits children's nature programs at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
There are 3 ways that you can participate as an artist:
1. CONTEST
Enter the plein air contest to win cash prizes. The Torrey Pines docents hang and sell your work for you.
2. GRID
Rent a 2 foot by 6 foot grid. The docents hang and sell your work for you. You don't have to be there all day for the 2 days of the event. You drop off your work a day ahead of time at a designated place and time.
3. BOOTH
Rent a 10 x 10 booth space. You provide your own canopy, tables and chairs and handle all your own sales.
The information sheet and application are available on line at http://www.torreypine.org/activities/public-calendar.html
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North County Society of Fine Arts
is having a Juried Show in April and invites artists to apply
click here for more information
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Dedicated to Promoting the California Art Community
www.californiaartnews.com
The newsletter is designed solely to lend a helping hand to local
artists in getting their name and work out there for people to see.
There is no charge what-so-ever for this service.
Knowing how difficult it is to promote your work as an artist,
This is my way of helping those who otherwise would not have
the opportunity to have their work seen by many.
Bob Coletti, member S.D.A.G.
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Call to Artists in San Diego County
Includes artists affiliated with a San Diego County guild, society or
group
Third Annual Art in
the Pines Spring Art Festival and Sale
Fundraiser for the Childrens’ Programs at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Date and time: New this year — two days
Saturday, May 5 from 10am - 5pm and Sunday, May 6 from 10am -
4pm, 2012
Location: By the Visitors’ Center atop the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
in San Diego
There are three ways to participate in this event and sell
your nature-based artwork and photography:
1. Enter the plein air or photography (photography category is new this
year) contest and submit your work for cash prizes and also for sale during the
days of the event.
2. Rent a 10’ x 10’ foot booth space from which you sell your
own nature-based artwork. This may include paintings, photography,
pottery, sculpture, and more.
3. Rent a 2’ x 6’ foot grid to exhibit in the Open Air Gallery and have
the Torrey Pines docent volunteers do all the work. They will hang your work
and sell it for you. A commission is taken for this service.
Applications for booth rental, grid rental, and for the plein air and
photography contest will be available on-line in December at torreypines.org and torreypine.org.
Applications are due February 15th, 2012.
Sales of artwork last year were almost $30,000.
Art in The Pines is a very successful event held in an absolutely
breath-taking, beautiful location with a visitor base appreciative of art and
nature.
For more information or questions please contact contact@torreypine.org.
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