Sunday, March 1, 2020

Meet Artist Connie Romano

       
T-011 Color outside the lines by Connie Romano  oil 14x18 $245

 Spring Obsession 2020
        Expressing myself in the various forms of art has always been a part of my life.  My mother was a crafter.  My father created one painting when he was in Jr High that was just amazing in form, color, and depth.  He never pursued his talent with a brush but focused on science as his expression of creation. While neither of my parents was as obsessed with art as I am, they both had talent in creating and engaged in varied avenues of expression.

T-012  Just a touch  by Connie Romano  oil 8x10 $175
         

          I began drawing at a young age and always enjoyed it. I find it relaxing; a form of meditation, if you will.
        I did not, however, share that expression with anyone outside of my family until my husband, who was my greatest fan, encouraged me to submit several of my works to Ironstone.  Entry into the Spring Obsession is now an annual event for me.   The theme division is always a challenge as I find new ways to express the glory of a blooming daffodil.  And the open division allows me to present the diversity of what I create.
O-079 A Rose by Connie Romano oil 16x20 $575

         The competition is exciting but by no means the reason I submit every year.  I love coming up to this beautiful venue to wander among all the amazing art works that have been submitted by other artists and the glorious plantings maintained by Ironstone. I feel honored to have my works hang on the walls with such an array of expressions of the beauty that surrounds us.
Connie Carson-Romano

O-080 Calaveras Morning by Connie Romano acrylic 18x14 $325
O-081 Grandmas Bouquet by Connie Romano oil 10x13 $345
O-082 North Coast Break by Connie Romano acrylic 18x24 $435





Meet Artist Bradford L. Stone

Bradford L Stone
Self taught Artist
Valley Springs. CA




Art is not a reality but a personal perspective of what you see.
O-100 Nature_by Brad Stone oil 18x24 $430

Delta College Ceramic and painting Classes
Sacramento State College, Minored in Art (Art Education & figured drawing)
School of Light and Color (Susan Sarback, seeing and painting approaches based on light)
Experiences:
Award winner of Bank of America (Pop Art)
Calaveras County Fair (Best of Show and first in fine art category)
California State Fair Cal-Expo Plein-Air painting participate and exhibit.
Ironstone Winery Fine Annual Spring Obsession Arts Competition and Plein-Air Painting with Concourse De’Elegance Car Show.
Ironstone Vineyard 21st. Annual Spring Obsession Art Show Family Merit Award.
Calaveras County Arts Council Member

O-102 Runaways by Brad Stone oil 20x48 $1014

O-101 Harvest_by Brad Stone acrylic 18x24 $430







Meet Artist Cindy Walker

Cindy Walker
Artist’s Statement
O-016  Granpa's Grapes  by Cindy Walker  cp 25x29 $849.


Grandpa’s Grapes…a few suspended moments buying time enough to ask, ‘Had this view been acknowledged for its warmth and grace, for its portrayal of life, before the inevitable fade?’ My only response to that query was to bring this impression to you.  After collaring my internal questions, I squeezed the warm seconds from the scene, apprehending and resting in the consequences of peace and refreshment.  I hope you will take away at least a portion of the rewards.

In this colored pencil presentation, I wished to pay homage to the simple sites often taken for granted. A spot of an all too familiar entanglement in nature. The levels of color employed is intended to show the warmth of the day while owning its balance of shade. Applied in layers, I encouraged the shapes and shadows to reach out as promised, yet now can stay intact.
 
My art background is diverse.  My Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art represents my vast interests and capabilities.  I’ve always felt driven to learn the rules which, in turn, gives me the freedom to break those rules.  Along with extensive experience is drawing and painting (employing watercolor or acrylic paints), I have completed studies in ceramics, sculpture and fiber arts involving handmade paper, fabric manipulations, dying techniques, weaving, and basketry.  I continually enjoy doing mixed medium pieces and eagerly return to those challenges when I am not illustrating. 


My related employment also reflects my artistic composition. From a substantial and rewarding career as an Interior Designer, I transitioned to illustrating children’s books for the Tempe School District.  My move back to California launched a venture into the wonderfully creative environment of the Electronic Game Industry, where I benefited greatly from the use of cutting edge technology in creating two and three dimensional art for the final game production—Each of the opportunities in my career as an artist continues to rekindle my creativity in ways that could not otherwise be gained.   

Monday, February 24, 2020

Meet Artist Jenny Briggs


Jenny Briggs

O-006 Poppy by Jenny Briggs  oil  36x48 $1400


 An oil painter for 25 years, Jenny is known for creating a story with her work.  Her unique style uses color, composition, and techniques that invite you to step into the story and linger a while to discover or imagine the little stories within.

O-007 Orange-Pansy- by Jenny Briggs  oil  36x36 $1200


 Jenny has participated in many shows and events, including “Big Names, Small Art” at the Crocker Art Gallery in Sacramento CA, Western Art Week in Great Falls, Montana, and most recently won Best in Show and Peoples Choice awards in the Folsom Arts Association Members Show in Folsom CA with her “Curious Grizzly” painting.



Believing that every painting she creates is a special gift for someone, Jenny says “I imagine that person as I paint, and I’m so excited that I have the honor of creating a treasure for them.  God gave me this gift to share, and I feel so honored to be the one to make this art.”



A collector recently stated, “…so rich in wonderful colors…her creative use of color in an unexpected way brilliantly enhances the subject.”
O-008 Spring-Bulbs  by Jenny Briggs  oil  30x24  $850


 To the question “What is your mission as an artist?”, Jenny answers, “It might seem too simplistic to some, but I love watching someone smile when they look at one of my paintings.  It means to me that it made them feel good, and that for a moment they are distracted from the hurts, worries, or stresses in their life.  I like that very much!”