Saturday, March 16, 2024

Meet Spring Obsession 2024 Artist Johanna Archer

 

JOHANNA ARCHER  - ARTIST STATEMENT

 

3rd. Place Winner Open Division  O-038 White Peonies by Johanna Archer oil 36x36 $1750

I was raised on a farm in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa and enjoyed drawing my surroundings from a young age. I honed my passion with a fine arts degree from Potchefstroom University, followed by a career in advertising for Young & Rubicam before immigrating to the United States.

 

O-039 Breakfast in Malibu by Johanna Archer oil 16x40 $890

I worked as a sculptor with world-renowned Gerry Kirk and Bruce Phillips at the World Sand Sculpting Academy in San Diego, California, where we won the 1993 U.S. Open Masters Sandcastle Competition. After moving to Los Angeles, I joined the Christopher Slattof Studio and spent several years sculpting life-size figures in clay.  

 

O-041 Autumn Stroll by Johanna Archer oil 34x30 $790  SOLD

Currently concentrating on painting, my preferred medium is oil on canvas, which imparts a subtle transparency and richness. As my background is in sculpting, form is a big influence in my art, with a focus on color and the play of light and shadow. I am continually inspired by the magnificent beauty of nature, as well as my own spiritual journey.

 

O-040 Erato Rising by Johanna Archer mm 36x36 $1350

Being exposed to different cultures continues to shape my art and the perspective from which I create. My goal is always to make a connection with the viewer and to capture memories, atmosphere, and places, for myself and to share with others. I find it very rewarding to preserve on canvas the special and meaningful moments of my clients’ lives.

 

T-016 Spring Daffodils by Johanna Archer oil 16x20 $380

Meet Spring Obsession 2024 Artist Jan Freischlag

 

Jan Freischlag

 

Theme Division Winner ...T-004 Golden Daffodils by Janice Freischlag acrylic 20x10 $1495

 Art for Sale, California artist, oil paintings, acrylic paintings, commissioned art, pet portraits, commission portraits, landscapes, waterscapes, animals, flowers, people, art show, local artist, san francisco bay area artist, original artwork for sale, Jan Freischlag

www.artshowbyjan.com




O-027 Zzzebras by Jan Freischlag Gouache 18x24
    $3995




O-028 Lake Tahoe Sunset  by Jan Freischlag oil 30x30 $3995


Meet Spring Obsession 2024 Artist George Haskell

 

George Haskell

Artist and Musician

 

O-099 Among the Giants by George Haskell oil 10x20 $650

 

George’s passion for painting started in college when he took an independent study in painting. After retiring from a forty year career in special education George returned to art.  Among his favorite topics are Yosemite, seashores, sunsets and animals.  What ever the subject is George focuses on capturing luminous, light color and mood of the subject at hand.  He has studied with Judy Cain, Susan Sarback and Heinie Hartwig. George is a member of Arts Of Bear Valley.

 

O-100 The Barn at Ross Resivor by George Haskell oil 12x16 $500

Besides art, George is also a musician.  He sings and plays both guitar and banjo at local wineries and restaurants.

 

George lives just outside of Murphys on the top of Treasure Mountain with his wife Patricia, two cats, two corgis and two horses.

Meet Spring Obsession 2024 Artist Elizabeth Frank

 

Elizabeth Frank is a California native who grew up in 25 of our states across America. She has been an artist since her first sketch of her brother when she was seven years old. 

O-086 Pheonix Rising by Elizabeth Frank $500 16x12 acrylic
Elizabeth grew up poor and endured trauma but was graced with innate resilience and creativity. Every sunrise is a blank canvas in her mind, to paint a new day.

Today she is a mental health psychotherapist, helping others heal their traumas through art therapy. The 'Phoenix Rising' painting; Elizabeth Frank's first piece of art to be displayed outside of her gallery at home represents hope, strength, and coming out of the chaos of life, wiser, stronger, and more beautiful. 

 

Meet 2024 Spring Obsession Artist Connie Collier

 

Connie Collier  

T-005 Chicks in a Barrel by Connie Collier acrylic 12x12 $125

I am an artist in progress, even though I have been painting for several years, my style of art is still a work in progress.  I am self-taught through UTube University! I tend to stay with acrylic and like to be whimsy in my style.  I like bold colors and big brush strokes. 

 

O-009 Poppin' Poppies by  Connie Collier acrylic 24x30 $325

Sunday, March 3, 2024

COMING SOON!

 Coming Soon!  


Stay tuned for complete Artists Biographies of all Ironstone Spring Obsession accepted artists. Included will be the paintings submitted by each.


Friday, September 15, 2023

Concourse Art Exhibit Opens Saturday, Sept. 15th.

 Saturday, September 15th, Ironstone presents the Concourse Art Show honoring over 25 years of the Concours d'Elegance Classic Car Show held here at Ironstone each September.  



The Concours Art Show runs through Sunday, October 29, Thursday through Sunday, 11:00 - 5:00.

Many of the paintings presented were created on site during past Concours events. Artists participating, Aaron Johnson, Brad Stone, Charles Pyle, Donna Wayman-Maurer & Susie Hoffman. Do come by and see this fun exhibit. 





This year's Classic Car show is scheduled for Saturday, September 23rd. 

 Ironstone Concours d'Elegance link to website


Since 1996, the Ironstone Concours Foundation has held the 

Ironstone Concours d’ Elegance.

This event has resulted in more than $1,000,000 of donations made to support youth 

in agriculture, including Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H youth activities. 

It also regularly funds annual scholarships to the California State Fair and the Calaveras

County Fair.

In addition, the Ironstone Concours Foundation has underwritten a room at the State 

FFA headquarters in Galt, California, and we have steadily supported the 4-H Leadership 

Conference, Guide Dog Programs and Horse Classic.

It is with much gratitude and thanks to all of our loyal entrants, sponsors, vendors

and supporters ​that help us support these efforts each year.

OVERVIEW

For over 25 years, the non-profit Ironstone Concours Foundation has presented 

the Ironstone Concours d’Elegance with the idea of attracting the finest examples 

of vintage and classic automobiles as well as vintage race cars, trucks, trailers, 

housecars and military vehicles. Proceeds of the event go to promote and support 

youth in agriculture.  More than $1 million has been raised for local Future Farmers 

of America (FFA) and 4-H youth activities. The Ironstone Concours Foundation also 

donates scholarships to the California State Fair and the Calaveras County Fair as well 

as the FFA Leadership Conference, Guide Dog Programs and Horse Classic.

Friday, September 1, 2023

Michelle Thornburg interview

Check out this wonderful interview with exhibiting artist Michelle Thornburg. Click the "Interview" link below.

 Interview


OR, Read the article on Michelle here...

Calaveras Enterprise article