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Exhibitions
Welcome to California
Welcome to California features small works of iconic images of the Golden State, from pristine landscapes and seascapes to figurative works and still lifes. The exhibition concludes on Friday, January 29. All artwork is framed and available for acquisition. See Terms of Sale.
Art enthusiasts who purchase $500 of artwork from the exhibition will receive a gift certificate for a complimentary one-year membership at either the Associate Artist or Patron level for a new member. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these works will benefit the organization’s arts educational programming.
Opening day for the exhibition, Sunday, November 29, is being celebrated as the first Artists Sunday, a nationwide event encouraging consumers to shop with artists and craftsmen. It’s like Black Friday, but for art. More information can be found here.
Napa, "My painting is the iconic Oakville Grocery in the heart of the Napa Valley. Founded in 1881, it is the oldest continually operating grocery store in California, and a destination for locals and visitors alike. Today you can pick up gourmet sandwiches, house-made salads, perfect provisions for your afternoon in Wine Country. And in a simpler time before cell phones, one can imagine it being a convenient place to grab a Coke and make a call from their phone booth!"
Palm Springs, "This plein air painting titled Stardust was painted in the spring of 2019. It depicts an aging Palm Springs, California mid-century apartment building located a short distance off Old Highway 111.
As an artist and a documentarian, I hope to tell the story of these old buildings and along with them the grand hopes and dreams of a time long past. Increasingly, buildings such as this are being torn down and replaced with newer developments, leaving a void in the grand character of this famous mecca. This painting is dedicated to all of us who still hope and dream and believe in Stardust. May we always keep our hopes and dreams alive!"
San Francisco, "The Sea Scouts Ship Viking calls Aquatic Park home and in this piece, San Francisco unfolds in sun and shadow patterns in the background. The red SSS Viking is the boat used by young Bay Area women Sea Scouts."
Alta, "This is the back of my old cabin up in the Gold Country on the road to Lake Tahoe. It is nestled among 100 foot pines on the edge of a steep incline. The sky color as night falls is always incredible."
Palm Springs, "There is a great tradition of modernist architecture in Palm Springs. Modernism Week, held each February, is a 10-day event celebrating that design tradition. The pool in Oasis in the Desert was located at a spectacular house in the foothills that I toured during the Modernism event. This scene looking out across a pool, over the desert towards the mountains describes so much that is mythical and beautiful about California—sunshine, blue skies, swimming pools, palm trees and beautiful landforms.”
Yorba Linda, "This fabulous 1950’s Mercury Coupe is parked in a neighborhood near my home in Yorba Linda, California. I pass it often on my walks and decided the car, the neighborhood, the lawn, the Italian Cypress, and the distant hills were the perfect expression of California for me. These elements are reminiscent of my childhood in Alhambra, CA where I grew up a couple of blocks from a main cruising street, Valley Boulevard. We frequently saw unique and exciting cars in our neighborhood. Even for my own struggling parents, owning a beautifully designed car, new or old, was a dream that they worked hard to finally realize. That must be why I so enjoy painting cars and trucks from the past."
Locke, "Labor Day weekend and the town of Locke was hopping! Merchants filled the sidewalks with fun, colorful stuff, and Main Street felt like a big party.
Locke is a tiny Delta town on the Sacramento River just north of Walnut Grove, built by the Chinese community in the early 20th century and now a national historic landmark. Its narrow, one-block Main Street is a treasure trove of tilting wood-frame buildings and balconies, hidden gardens, and alleyways. Although it's mostly a tourist town now, Locke is low key and manages to feel genuine. It's always a joy painting there with friends."
