Presenting Artist Susan King's Winning 2011 Poster!

Yes, Artist Susan King does it again! 

With bright, colorful, joyful imagry she delights us with this years winning Theme Division painting, "Presenting Spring".  Celebrating the 2010 Release of Ironstone's celebrated Obsession wine made from the Symphony grape, this year's poster is Series 14.  Available at Ironstone's Tasting Room or Heritage Museum for only $10.00.  Supply limited.

Thank you Judges!

Ironstone Vineyards wishes to thank Exec. Vice Pres., Academy of Art University, San Francisco, Melissa Marshal and Drawing Instructor, Academy of Art University, SF Craig Marshall for their valued assistance in selecting this years Open Division Winners.  With 101 paintings of all media and subject matter, it was no easy task. The selection process took a great deal of time to afford careful thought, review and collaboration between the two.  I can attest from past exhibits, this isn't always easy and can take much of an afternoon.

All in all, the choices were well received. Both Melissa and Craig made themselves available at the reception for all attending artists to grill for information and observations on their works and styles.  I have always appreciated access to judges for input on my works as a learning and growing opportunity.

Again, thank you Melissa & Craig for a wonderful job...

And the Winners ARE...

OK,  I am way behind here!  Saturday & Sunday were a rush followed by a Monday Tuesday Flu day... couldn't see straight enough to get here!  But now the results of Ironstone's 14th Annual Spring Obsession Art show & Competition!

Judges Merit Awards were issued to

James Gray for his painting, "Path to Angels"

and Lorraine Lawson for her painting "Joyful Spirit".

Open Division Winners are!

3rd place, "Juicy" by Carol Goff

2nd place, "Bowl & Lemons" by Debbie Gualco

1st place,  "The Lookout" by Lynn Slade

Family Merit Awards went to:

"Golden Trumpet" by Judith Morgan

"Spring at the Lake" by Kathy Carney

and "Ready to Work" by Anne Orlando

OK, check the next post for the Theme Division Winner!  I am still waiting for the final digital image, but stay tuned! 

Getting Ready for Saturday!

 Daffodils looking good!
These are one of the bouquets in the Music Room ready for the Artist Reception starting at 4:00 Saturday!

Chef James Culinary Center ready to go for Saturday's FREE Cooking Demonstrations!

 The Potters Wheel is set to spin for Bill & June Vaughn Pottery demos both Saturday and Sunday..

And here come the Artists!  Ready to strut their stuff just for you!  Here in the Heritage Room all day Saturday and until 3:00 Sunday.  Come say hello and let them know how much we all appreciate great art!

And Yes, Chef James, we can't wait to see what you are cooking up for your Free Cooking Demos on Saturday!  Yummm Yummm!!!!!    It's Ironstone's 14th Annual Spring Obsession!  Art Exhibit, Art Seminars, Art in Action, Cooking Demos and Garden Tours this weekend!  Great Get Away to Murphys!

2011 Accepted Spring Obsession Artists

Ironstone Vineyard's 14th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show Participating Artists

Linda Akers, Citrus Heights CA
Janet Alcalde, Murphys CA
James English Babcock, Lincoln CA
Chris Barnhart, Lodi CA
Susan Bolen, San Andreas CA
Lori Borchers, Vacaville CA
Patti Borden,  Sonora CA
Judie Cain, Murphys CA
Sandra Campbell, Pine Grove CA
Geoffrey Campen, San Francisco CA
Kathy Carney, Santa Rosa CA
Susan Cawthon, Citrus Heights CA
Vickie Chew,  Angels Camp CA
Carol Clark,  Valley Springs CA
Vienna Colodzin, Murphys CA
Carol David, Modesto CA
Geneva Davis,  Sonora CA
Donna DuFresne,  Sonora CA
Melinda Englebrecht,  Copperopolis CA
Dee Fay,  Rohnert Park CA
Robert Feigen, Sonora CA
Elizabeth Fife, Valley Springs CA
Deanna "Alex" Furtney,  Copperopolis CA
Gallardo Gregory, Santa Ana CA
Katherine Gallardo,  Santa Ana CA
Sharon Galligan,  Jackson CA
Barbara Gill,  Modesto CA
Terry Godinez,  Turlock CA
Carol Goff,  Murphys CA
James Gray,  Jamestown CA
Chuck Grennell,  Arnold CA
Denise Griffin,  Sonora CA
Debbie Gualco,  Sacramento CA
Gemma Gylling,  Valley Springs CA
William Hamblin,  Modesto CA
George Hargrave,  Fair Oaks CA
Denise Hartley,  Oakdale CA
Dee Helzer,  Standard CA
Judith Hull,  Lincoln CA
Jorune Jonikas, Citrus Heights CA
Susan King,  Murphys CA
Maryanna Kingman,  Coulterville CA
Tracy Knopf,  Twain Harte CA
Lorraine Lawson,  Campbell CA
Judy Lewloose,  Folsom CA
Barbara Little,  Rancho Cordova CA
Shona Macomber,  Jamestown CA
Ann Nancy Macomber,  Arnold CA
Carolyn Macpherson,  Murphys CA
Judith Morgan,  Valley Springs CA
Ruth Morrow,  Arnold CA
Gwenlyn Norton,  OakView CA
Karen O'Neill,  Angels Camp CA
Anne Orlando,  Farmington CA
David Pollock,  Somerset CA
Pam Purselle, Murphys CA
Terry Richardson, Murphys CA
Carol Ross, Carmichael CA.
Sally Ruddy,  Waterford CA.
Mary Salegui, Murphys CA
Linda Salmon, Oakdale CA
Helen Scofield, Vallecito CA
Saul Serna, Stockton CA
Claudia Silva-Doo, Turlock CA
Lynn Slade, Pioneer CA
Henrietta Sparkman, Modesto CA
Fritz Suter, Van Nuys CA
Popi Tyler, Santa Rosa CA
Martha Wallace, Avery CA
Henry White, Petaluma CA
Christina Wilkinson, Groveland CA
Esther Williams, Laguna Niguel CA
Courtney Wise, Stockton CA
Barbara Young, Sonora CA
Anne Zils, Twisted Sisters, Twain Harte CA

Hard Luck Lin live at Ironstone March 5 & 6 / 19 & 20

"It's all in the hat..."

When Linda puts on the hat and appears decked out in male miner's trousers and gear, Hardluck Lin emerges full of life, animated with brogue and personality.* Among the many hats Linda Clark has worn: native Minnesotan, California transplant, wife, mother, teacher, and Deputy Sheriff, her current is that of her living-history persona "Hardluck Lin", who today edu-tains, young and old alike, with authentic tales of the California gold rush and the westward movement throughout Northern California.

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Join us Saturday and Sunday, March 5 & 6 and March 19 & 20, as we welcome Author Linda Clark as "Hard Luch Lin".  Lin will be signing her story, 

"The Small Window"

 

"A great book! Fun to read and a wonderful Historical Novel.."

Authors invade Ironstone President's Weekend!

 Ironstone Vineyards Tasting Room will be hosting the Writers Unlimited and Manzanita Writers Press Group of Authors.  Great opportunity to meet the authors first hand, discuss their inspirations and purchase your very own signed copy!  Come say hello!

Jim Lanier--A Murphys area resident, Jim is a member of Writers Unlimited of San Andreas and his first book, The Bizzare Bazzar, is full of stories that you might find... well, a bit bizarre, but very entertaining nonetheless. A singer, song writer and guitarist, he also hosts Open Mic every Saturday night at the Mercantile in Angels Camp.

Kimberly Norton--I live in Columbia and will be promoting my book The Crystal Princess at Ironstone.  The Crystal Princess is the first fictional book in a series of new books I'm writing. The book age range of 13 and up. The story is full of twists and turns. It's about a witch named Kelly who meets up with a Mi Wuk Indian named Max( White Bear). It's got love suspense and so on.

 Ted Laskin--An attorney from Arnold with a law office in Angels Camp, Ted has lived in the area for years. This, his first book, was published by our Manzanita Writers Press and is full of some amusing, some serious, stories about Custer, horse racing, Jessie Owens, Mules, and lawyers, although somewhat incomplete. It's a 'must read'.

 Stephen Holmes--Another member of Writers Unlimited, Steve's Zook is an adventure tale from the future. There has been a cataclysm that has destroyed civilization. Zook is a descendant of some survivors who live in what was the area of Los Angeles. He sets out to explore, and travels to the area where San Francisco once thrived. Fascinating!

 Kathy Boyd Fellure -- a resident of Ione, has founded a very successful writing group there. She is the author of several wonderful, beautifully illustrated children's books, which she will present at Ironstone. Kathy also has a novel based on her fond memories of summers at Lake Tahoe which is ready for publication.

Monika Rose -- founder of Writers Unlimited (1984) and Manzanita Writers Press, lives in Mountain Ranch. In addition to creating a venue where authors can meet to discuss writing and critique each other's work, she teaches High School English in Lodi. Monika has shepherded six volumes of Manzanita: Poetry and Prose of the Mother Lode and Sierra into print, and has recently completed her first book of poetry, River by the Glass, which will be out this summer.

 Glenn Wasson -- A retired Air Force Pilot who served in Viet Nam, Glenn is a master speaker and storyteller. He is well known in this area for his impersonations of the doggerel-writing bank robber Black Bart, and Glenn has written volumes of doggerel of his own, some of which you'll find along with some short stories in his hilarious book, Stories Mark Twain Would Have Loved to Steal, a new, expanded version of which has just been published and will be available this weekend at Ironstone.

 Antoinette May -- member of Writers Unlimited, is a columnist, travel writer and historical novelist who has been on the New York Times Best Seller List. She is currently working on her third novel, the story of Mary Shelley, the woman who created Frankenstein. She will be presenting her first two novels, Pilate's Wife and The Sacred Well, at Ironstone this weekend.

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 Saturday, Feb. 19: Author Book Title

• 10:00 to 1:00 Jim Lanier The Bizarre Bazaar
• 10:00 to 1:00 Kimberly Norton The Crystal Princess
• 1:00 to 5:00 Ted Laskin George A. Custer, Please Come to the White Courtesy Phone
• 1:00 to 5:00 Stephen Holmes Zook

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Sunday, Feb. 20:

• 10:00 to 12:00 Kathy Boyd Fellure Children's Books: When the Birdies Came to Tea, and others.
• 10:00 to 1:00 Jim Lanier The Bizarre Bazaar
• 10:00 to 3:00 Monika Rose Manzanita Volume 6: Wild Edges
• 10:00 to 3:00 Glenn Wasson Tales Mark Twain Would Have Loved to Steal
• 1:00 to 3:00 Antoinette May Pilate’s Wife and The Sacred Well

Spring Obsession Art Show update

Open Division Entries are all in for the 14th annual Spring Obsession Art Show.  Notifications to accepted artists will be out via email or snail mail by the end of this week.  Stay tuned for updates here!  Busy Busy Busy!   Oh yeah, the entries this year are OUTSTANDING!  You can't miss this show! Opens March 5th! Stay tuned for more info......