Ironstone Vineyard Heritage Museum presents news, updates, exhibit info and insights on wine, gold, food, art and anything else that strikes a cord.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Meet Artist Connie Romano
T-012 Springtime Rebels by Connie Carson-Romano acrylic 16x20 $285 |
Since I was a young girl I have enjoyed the challenge of reproducing the
beauty that surrounds us in drawing or paints.
Being raised in the mountains of New Mexico gave me a deep appreciation
of nature and provided my art with a great pallet of colors to work with.
O-082 Sunset Glow by Connie Carson Romano acrylic 24x18 $280 |
When I was in third grade I entered a drawing
in a state wide contest sponsored by the State Fair board in New Mexico. My drawing was of a conquistador riding his
horse and I was so surprised when my work was chosen. I remember how exciting it was to see my
drawing on a poster advertising the State Fair. Strangely that event caused me to feel very
shy about my art and for the next 50 years it remained a private enjoyment and
a personal meditation.
T-013 Daffodil Drama by Connie Carson-Romano acrylic 16x20 $325 |
My husband, who was my greatest fan,
talked me into entering the Spring Obsession Art Show in 2013. I was so excited when several of my paintings
were chosen to hang among the expressions of so many artists. I have entered every year since and was very
honored to have my work “Simply Daffodils” chosen last to represent the 2018
release of Ironstones Obsession.
O-083 Violets by Connie Carson-Romanacr 20x20 $260 |
Ironstone vineyards is a beautiful venue and I am, again this year, very proud to have several of my works hang on the walls among the works of so many talented people.
Meet Artist Robert Mittenmaier
Robert Mittenmaier
is an American artist painting in acrylic on Masonite. For over 30 years, he has
specialized in works depicting automobiles - paintings that have taken him
worldwide.
His art has always been an
avocation,
while he pursued a successful
career
in home design.
Upon the passing of his
wife of 45 years, Robert relocated from NYC to Murphys to be with family.
Shifting gears, he began
painting the town he now calls home, and is doing a series depicting the
historic buildings of Murphys.
All proceeds from any
sales are donated
to charity.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Meet Artist Susie Hoffman
Susie Hoffman Fine Art
2019 Copperopolis, CA
susie@townhallarts.com etsy.com/shop/ateliersusie
Susie seized the opportunity to take up art after retiring from teaching sixth grade several years ago. She started in watercolor, but has branched into work in most all media. She and her husband, Larry, created the art center Town Hall Arts in Copperopolis where she has enjoyed classes by many foothill artists over the last nine years. From pastels to mosaics, she is always eager to learn something new. She also teaches beginning art in all media and sells her artwork and photographs at Town Hall Arts.
Taking great pleasure in painting with others, Susie fills the calendar at Town Hall Arts with a variety of classes and activities. Artists regularly come from distant towns to paint with friends in the Town Hall Arts studio, which has become a hub for artists both in the hills and the valley. She has also organized yearly painting trips from Copperopolis to art workshops in France, Ireland, Croatia, and Maine. Susie has received multiple first place, best of division, and best of show awards in Northern California shows. Her work has been published in several books, covers of art show programs and TV guides, and local newspapers.
You may see Susie’s artwork displayed at Galerie Copper, Roaster’s Coffee House, Saddle Creek Resort, and Plaza Skin Care in Copperopolis; Manzanita Arts Emporium in Angels Camp; Ironstone Vineyard in Murphys; various venues in Sonora; Calaveras Arts Council in San Andreas; the Groveland Library; and her online shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ateliersusie.
2019 Copperopolis, CA
susie@townhallarts.com etsy.com/shop/ateliersusie
O-075 The Murphys Hotel by Susie Hoffman oil 12x16 $295 |
O-074 Kate by Susie Hoffman oil 14x14 $250 |
Susie seized the opportunity to take up art after retiring from teaching sixth grade several years ago. She started in watercolor, but has branched into work in most all media. She and her husband, Larry, created the art center Town Hall Arts in Copperopolis where she has enjoyed classes by many foothill artists over the last nine years. From pastels to mosaics, she is always eager to learn something new. She also teaches beginning art in all media and sells her artwork and photographs at Town Hall Arts.
Taking great pleasure in painting with others, Susie fills the calendar at Town Hall Arts with a variety of classes and activities. Artists regularly come from distant towns to paint with friends in the Town Hall Arts studio, which has become a hub for artists both in the hills and the valley. She has also organized yearly painting trips from Copperopolis to art workshops in France, Ireland, Croatia, and Maine. Susie has received multiple first place, best of division, and best of show awards in Northern California shows. Her work has been published in several books, covers of art show programs and TV guides, and local newspapers.
O-076 Lake Sail by Susie Hoffman oil 28x22 $495 |
You may see Susie’s artwork displayed at Galerie Copper, Roaster’s Coffee House, Saddle Creek Resort, and Plaza Skin Care in Copperopolis; Manzanita Arts Emporium in Angels Camp; Ironstone Vineyard in Murphys; various venues in Sonora; Calaveras Arts Council in San Andreas; the Groveland Library; and her online shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ateliersusie.
Meet Artist Angela Harmon
Angela
Harmon
Angela
Harmon is a 1999 transplant from the Bay Area.
She and her husband Don have been transforming their property on historic
Main Street in Douglas Flat including an art studio with origins from an 1850’s
cabin, orchard trees and gardens of inspiration and joy. Angela’s art studio was the original home on
the property.
O-071 Pretty-in-Pink by Angela Harmon MM 9x12 $155 |
Recently
retired, Angela is now enjoying a renewed avocation in floral art designs. Drawing upon her experience and design
concepts from competitive flower show arrangements and flower creations for
weddings, Angela is creating floral arts in watercolor, collage and mixed
media. Participating in oil painting
workshops given by renowned artist Janette Jones, Angela was encouraged to
pursue her passion for flowers in new creative artistic mediums. Her abundant floral gardens are a continual
source of inspiration in creating designs of bright color and detail. She also creates dried floral wreaths, which
she has done for over 15 years, utilizing flowers and ornamental herbs she
grows in her garden.
O-072 School-Daze by Angela Harmon MM 12x12 $175 |
Although
primarily self-taught and continually learning from published artists via books
and DVD tutorials, Angela has been fortunate to learn fundamental design and
value techniques from local fine artist Judie Cain. She recently attended a painted papers
collage class by fine artist Elizabeth St. Hilaire, a signature member of the
National Collage Society, and an award-winning collage artist.
Angela has
exhibited her paintings at the Ironstone Spring Obsession show and gallery
shows of the Calaveras County Arts Council.
She is a member of the Arts Council and has participated in their open
studio tours.
Monday, February 18, 2019
Meet Artist Linda Lawrence
Linda
Lawrence
Always
artistic by nature, Linda was constantly drawing as a child, and enjoyed art
classes throughout her school years in Soquel and Fresno, California. As an
adult, her love of design was explored through photography, homemade cards,
sketches and interior decorating.
Linda and
her husband, Ron moved to Murphys in 1992, for its inherent natural beauty and
small-town lifestyle. As her children grew more independent, Linda was thrilled
to begin taking classes through Columbia Junior College, and first studied with
Hermione Rios.
O-119 Wildflowers on Electra Road- by Linda Lawrence noil 14x18 $195 |
Linda paints
primarily in water-based oils, which she finds to be user-friendly and a bit
healthier overall. Through the years,
she has developed a playful, colorful style, and had enjoyed and appreciated the
influence of instructors Diana Boyd, Susie Hoffman, Sunny Sorenson, Eva Walker,
and Judy Cain through Town Hall Arts in Copperopolis. She has also taken
workshops from Murphys renowned plein air artist Kathleen Dunphy, and Colley Whisson
of Australia at Coastal Maine Art Workshops in Rockport, Maine.
O-117 -Three Amigos-by Linda Lawrence oil 16x20 $275 |
Linda often
shows her work was at the Calaveras County Arts Council and was chosen to
present a painting in their 2017 show, AnimalScapes. She was also invited to
show at the Studio 11 Gallery in Oakland, California in 2018. This is her first
time participating in Ironstone Winery’s Spring Obsession Competition.
Linda is
thoroughly enjoying the process of becoming an artist, and the self-expression,
freedom, and mindfulness it provides. She considers her fellow artists soulmates
and true inspirational treasures.
Meet Artist Renee Rondon
RENÉE RONDON
Renée is a 4th generation (of 5) Californian. She moved to Calaveras County 12 years ago. Her pastimes include camping, hiking and gardening. Her passion is painting.
Most of her experience is in oils, but she also enjoys using acrylic, watercolor, and pastel. She is mostly self-taught, but has gained experience and knowledge from many respected instructors including Ed Garcia, VaLoyce Jensen, Gereon Rios, Gill Delinger, George Durkee, Diana Boyd, Judy Cain, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Jim Toenjes, and Heinie Hartwig.
Renée enjoys the challenge of developing her paintings into a story that will touch someone’s heart, or remind them of something special that is part of their life. Each painting is developed from a personal photo, sketch, travel, plein air painting, and even from her own backyard.
Her art has won several awards, and her paintings have been in various galleries and venues including the Aloft Gallery, Calaveras Arts Council in San Andreas, Ironstone Winery, Lodi Community Art Center, Mistlin Gallery, Delicato Winery and Umpqua Bank.
If you would like to contact Renée, please call (209)772-0287, or email her at paintinglady2012@gmail.com.
O-057 Mountain-Path by Renee Rondon oil 14x18 $320 |
Renée is a 4th generation (of 5) Californian. She moved to Calaveras County 12 years ago. Her pastimes include camping, hiking and gardening. Her passion is painting.
Most of her experience is in oils, but she also enjoys using acrylic, watercolor, and pastel. She is mostly self-taught, but has gained experience and knowledge from many respected instructors including Ed Garcia, VaLoyce Jensen, Gereon Rios, Gill Delinger, George Durkee, Diana Boyd, Judy Cain, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Jim Toenjes, and Heinie Hartwig.
Renée enjoys the challenge of developing her paintings into a story that will touch someone’s heart, or remind them of something special that is part of their life. Each painting is developed from a personal photo, sketch, travel, plein air painting, and even from her own backyard.
Her art has won several awards, and her paintings have been in various galleries and venues including the Aloft Gallery, Calaveras Arts Council in San Andreas, Ironstone Winery, Lodi Community Art Center, Mistlin Gallery, Delicato Winery and Umpqua Bank.
O-058 Jogger-on-Sonora-Path-by Renee Rondon oil 14x18 $320 |
Meet Artist Michelle Thornburg
Michelle Thornburg
Artist's Statement
My style of creating
artwork is painting from the subconscious. There are no carefully planned
sketches, no grids, and no paint brushes. It’s just me and my paint with no
expectations of anything but painting. I use my hands to apply the paint
directly onto my canvas, no rules, just whatever feels right. The key for me is
to let go of the conscious world around me, and just paint, allowing my hands
to take the lead. Eventually, the lines, drips, and shapes reveal themselves,
and a picture begins to emerge, it’s like day dreaming on a canvas.
O-037 Emerald-Earth-by Michelle Thornburg acrylic 24x36 $850 |
Artist's Biography
Michelle Thornburg is a California Artist
and Art Teacher living and working in Lodi, CA. She creates dream like
paintings from her subconscious using the Surrealist technique of automatism,
or automatic painting. Her technique of using mainly her hands to apply acrylic
or oil paints to the canvas allow her to connect with her artwork. Her paintings
are created by applying paints onto the canvas in various colors, patterns, and
movements. These colorful and expressive paintings are often reworked and go
through many changes before they are completed.
O-041 Earth and Ocean by Michelle Thornburg acrylic 40x30 $800 |
Meet Artist George Haskell
Artist and Musician
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.
O-155 Leaf Master by George Haskell oil 10x10 $250 |
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 horses, and two corgis.
O-156 Summer Halfdome by George Haskell oil 9x12 $290 |
Meet Artist Rhett Regina Owings
O-042 Sprinklers by Rhett Owings oil 11x14 $500 |
Rhett Regina Owings
I have been
painting for over 30 years. I enjoy painting landscapes, still life, animals
and anything else that tickles my fancy! I paint in plein air as well as in my
art studio. Oils are my medium of choice, but I also like using pastels, water
media, and mixed media.
Capturing the
color and scenery around me is important to me. I love color and enjoy watching
the colors mix on my palette and painting. I have painted in orchards, golf
courses, wildlife land, gardens & parks, Gold Rush towns, Yosemite, along
the coast and on farms in the Central Valley and in Salinas. My colors have
accompanied me to Alaska, Yellowstone, Utah, Mexico, Canada and Europe. What a
wonderful life I have led. Art is my life and I am happy to share it with you.
O-044 On the Way to Sonora by Rhett Owings oil 16x20 $500 |
RHETT REGINA OWINGS
Please look at my online gallery at:
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Saturday, February 9, 2019
Meet Artist Jacqueline Del Curto
Jacqueline
Del Curto believes art must take one beyond itself to the idea of truth.
As a figurative painter, she hopes to delight and edify others with her
creative understanding of the world.
O-050 Persephones-Table-by Jacquelin Renee Del Curto acrylic 16x20 $700 |
Jacqueline
studied at the Ingbretson Studio in Manchester, New Hampshire, while attending
the Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in Merrimack. She went on to study at
the Florence Classical Arts Academy in Florence, Italy, and apprenticed under
English painter James Gillick in Lincolnshire, England, while earning a
Bachelor's degree in Theology from the Catholic Distance University.
Jacqueline’s
work is featured in private collections in the United States and Europe. She
teaches private painting classes and workshops in California and elsewhere by
arrangement.
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Jacqueline Renee Del Curto
209-840-8342
Meet Artist Tracy Stone
Tracy
Stone..
T-017 Little Bird by Tracy Stone oil 16x20 $250 |
Born
and raised in California. I currently live in Valley Springs, originally from
the Bay Area.
I
currently work for a snack company as an Administrator, owning my own business
prior.
In
my spare time I spend time riding and caring for my beautiful horses and caring
for my sweet wonderful Dachshund and playful funny Labrador retriever.
My most
memorable memories are spending time with my 11 grandchildren, and many more
memories to come.
My
hobbies are restoring furniture, and my newest passion ART.
I have watched my husband Bradford Stone
create paintings, with me being his greatest fan and critic.
So I
thought maybe giving it a try. Attending school my art teachers always admired
my creations. always giving me encouragement to follow art as a career. Maybe it’s time!
Meet Artist Judy Day
JUDY DAY
Judy Day
loves the outdoors and has hiked and sketched in the high Sierras most of her
life. “My paintings are inspired by my trips into the
Sierras, vacations around the world, majestic landscapes, historical sites and almost
everything in my neighborhood,” she explained.
“I never know what will catch my eye and inspire me.”
T-003 The Daffodil by Judy Day wc 16x20 $200 |
Watercolor is the
favorite medium of the artist, having explored a variety of media throughout
her career. Most of the time she paints
on traditional watercolor paper. More
recently Day has rendered paintings on newer surfaces such as Yupo and
Aquabord, which provide a more fluid look.
Judy
holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design and a K-12 California
Teaching Credential in Art Education and Math from Art Center School of Design
and Cal State Northridge. She recently
retired from 20+ years teaching at David Starr Jordan Middle School in Burbank,
California. In April of 2010 she moved
to Jackson, California.
T-002 White Daffodil by Judy Day wc 11x11 $75 |
Her
awards and honors include 1993-94 Jordan Middle School Teacher of the Year
Award, 1994 Burbank Woman of the Year, 1995 Disciples Christian Educator Award
presented by Chapman University, 1996 Outstanding Teacher Award given by the LA
Times and CSUN School of Education, and in 2002 the California League of Middle
Schools Educator of the Year Nominee.
She has received numerous awards and ribbons for her paintings at the
Amador County Fair, Ironstone winery and the Lodi Art League Show.
Day teaches art
locally to both children and adults. During
the school year, she teaches
watercolor painting to local 4th graders as part of the Arts
Council’s elementary arts education program. In the summer she returns to her former Southern
California home to direct a week-long children’s art camp. She has illustrated three educational
children’s books as well as numerous posters and brochures. Day artwork hangs at the Sutter Creek
Gallery, where she also handles framing.
Meet Artist Victoria Fout
Victoria Fout
Life can be very hard, so Victoria tries to add a splash of color and whimsy by imagining fantastical worlds and beings, exploring the duality between fantasy and reality, light and darkness, life and death, expressing emotion, and reimagining nature with paint. Victoria creates fantastical creatures within surreal landscapes, using acrylic on canvas as her main choice of medium. She loves a colorful palette, and creating different textures in some pieces by manipulating and sewing raw canvas, adding 3dimensional elements such as fabric, rocks, jewelry, etcetera, to elevate the painting experience to bring her fantastical worlds even more to life.
Victoria Fout grew up in Angels Camp, California. She found her love for art at Columbia Community college during the most difficult time in her personal life. Art became a life-raft; a comfort, escape, therapy, and a creative outlet. Victoria is now an emerging freelance fine artist with a fresh and unique perspective, and earned her BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2016. Her artwork has been shown at SFAI, the Calaveras County Fair, Ironstone Vineyards, the Calaveras County Arts Council, and currently at Manzanita Art Emporium. She currently serves as a Board member at the Calaveras Art Council.
“Lost within my own darkness I find the colors of expression and joy when I paint. My art is an invitation into my world, welcome.”
Life can be very hard, so Victoria tries to add a splash of color and whimsy by imagining fantastical worlds and beings, exploring the duality between fantasy and reality, light and darkness, life and death, expressing emotion, and reimagining nature with paint. Victoria creates fantastical creatures within surreal landscapes, using acrylic on canvas as her main choice of medium. She loves a colorful palette, and creating different textures in some pieces by manipulating and sewing raw canvas, adding 3dimensional elements such as fabric, rocks, jewelry, etcetera, to elevate the painting experience to bring her fantastical worlds even more to life.
T-010 Be The Orange Daffodil by Victoria Fout acrylic 8x10 $175 |
Victoria Fout grew up in Angels Camp, California. She found her love for art at Columbia Community college during the most difficult time in her personal life. Art became a life-raft; a comfort, escape, therapy, and a creative outlet. Victoria is now an emerging freelance fine artist with a fresh and unique perspective, and earned her BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2016. Her artwork has been shown at SFAI, the Calaveras County Fair, Ironstone Vineyards, the Calaveras County Arts Council, and currently at Manzanita Art Emporium. She currently serves as a Board member at the Calaveras Art Council.
“Lost within my own darkness I find the colors of expression and joy when I paint. My art is an invitation into my world, welcome.”
Monday, February 4, 2019
Meet Spring Obsession Theme Artist, Tabitha Kremesec
T-008 Three Daffodils by Tabitha Kremesec wc 14.5x22 $400 |
My name is
Tabitha Kremesec and I’m just starting my own business in watercolor
painting.
Before
turning to painting, I wrote a book of poetry published in 2016 (“Life as We
Know It and Other Poems”).
Then I
became intrigued with watercolor and entered two drawings in the calaveras
county fair jumping frog jubilee ,and won 3rd place for both of these
graphite drawings .In June of 2018 I
started taking watercolor classes. I had a great teacher and while I still have
a lot to learn, I am a fast learner and I’m determined to do great work as an
artist.
T-009 Daffodils and Tulips by Tabitha Kremesec wc 16x20 $300 |
In addition,
I now sell greeting cards that I painted, refrigerator magnets and paintings
along with many other items. I have my
own shop on etsy.com and my own website tabithaswatercolors.com. I enjoy
painting and continue to take lessons from YouTube and my sister in law. I’m learning a lot but have so much more to
learn and I will as painting has become a passion.
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