MEMBER NEWS
and OPPORTUNITIES TO SHOW YOUR WORK  

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

 

 

 

February Monthly Show Judge

Rosemary Valente

 

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. 

OPPORTUNITIES 
LIST OF SHOWS AND WORKSHOPS
This list is intended to inform members of available shows; they may or may not fit your needs.  Join the discussion of shows on our Facebook page 'San Dieguito Art Guild/Off Track Gallery.' 


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Del Mar Art Center is having a RED Event Saturday, Feb 11,  2-6 PM

click here for flyer 

Members taking part are; Pam Linton, Linda Melvin, Karen Fidel, Karla Nederlof, Libbie McMahon, Bruce Stewart and Bob Coletti ______________________________________________________________________

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:

Karen Aschenbrenner, Don Coordt, Bob Cradic, Leticia Demeuse, Carol Korfin, Pam Linton, Doreen Long, and Juliet Saltman 

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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"

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St Marks Annual Religious Art Festival

Click here for page 1 info

Click here for page 2 info

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

Assistant Director
North Park Main Street
3076 University Avenue
Phone: 619-294-2501
Fax: 619-294-2502

www.northparkmainstreet.com

 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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Save the date

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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