Saturday, January 30, 2016

Meet Ironstone's Spring Obsession Theme Division accepted artist, Renee Rondon


T-002  Tulips  oil  16x20  $295

RENÉE RONDON
Renée is a 4th generation (of 5) Californian.  She moved to Calaveras County almost 9 years ago.  Her pastimes include camping, hiking and gardening.  Her passion is oil painting.   She is mostly self-taught, but has had lessons with many wonderful and respected instructors including Ed Garcia, VaLoyce Jensen, Gereon Rios, Gill Delinger, George Durkee, Diana Boyd, Judy Cain, and Peggi Kroll-Roberts.    
Renée welcomes the challenge of developing her paintings into a story that will touch someone’s heart, or remind them of an event that is a special part of their life.  Each painting is developed from a personal photo, sketch, or idea from various trips, other outings and even from her own backyard.      
Her art has won several awards, and her paintings have been in various galleries including the Aloft Gallery in Sonora, Mistlin Gallery in Modesto, Calaveras Arts Council in San Andreas, Lodi Community Art Center, and Delicato Winery in Manteca. 


If you would like to contact Renée, please call (209)772-0287, or email her at paintinglady2012@gmail.com.  

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Meet Ironstone's Spring Obsession Theme Division accepted artist, Kathleen Wolf








Meet Artist Lynn Takacs, Ironstone's Spring Obsession accepted artist



Lynn Takacs
1820 Scenic Drive, Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 872-4418

Lynn was born and raised in Humboldt County and currently resides in Modesto, California. She took art classes in high school. Having earned her AA degree in business from College of the Redwoods in Eureka, she went on to take coursework in fine arts and graphic design at College of San Mateo and Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
She is a member of several art associations.
Lynn’s art has been exhibited in the 2nd Annual Central California Arts Showcase (2015), Central California Art Association member shows, the Annual Exhibit of Fine Arts at the Tracy Art League Gallery, and in 2015 she participated in the Stanislaus Artist Open Studio Tour. She’s a 5th year participant in the Annual Art of Justice fund raising event sponsored by the Stanislaus Family Justice Center, Modesto.
Her hope is to be an inspiration to art lovers around the world with her art.

I paint because it makes my heart sing.

Sunday, January 3, 2016

FIrst THEME Division entry is in!

We are very excited here at Ironstone.The first entry into the THEME Division for the 19th Annual Spring Obsession Art show is IN! Artist Connie McLennan has submitted her entry, "Daffodil Cheer".  As the very first entry submitted, Connie's painting bypasses the Theme Division review committee - directly to GO!
Read more about Connie McLennan and her entry here:

http://www.conniemclennan.com/2015/12/daffodil-cheer.html

T-001  Daffodil Cheer  by Connie McLennan  18x14  $400



Do remember the Theme Division entries are due January 15th. and the OPEN Division entries are due February 12th. with the Exhibit Open to the public starting March 19 & 20. Stay tuned for more information.