Meet Artist Victoria Fout

Victoria Fout

T-017 Trumpets in Spring by Victoria Fout  mm 16x20  $400

Life can be very hard so I try to add a splash of color and whimsy by imagining my own fantastical worlds and beings, exploring the duality between fantasy and reality, light and darkness, life and death, expressing emotion, and reimagining nature.  I create fantastical creatures within surreal landscapes using acrylic on canvas as my main choice of medium. I love a colorful palette, and creating different textures so much that in some pieces, I often manipulate and sew raw canvas, include 3- dimensional elements such as fabric and acrylic mediums to elevate the painting experience to bring my fantastical worlds even more to life.

O-088 Textured Tree  by Victoria Fout acrylic 16x20 $400

I grew up in Angels Camp, California. I found my love for rt at Columbia Community college during the most difficult time in my personal life. Art became a life-raft; I found comfort, escape, therapy, and a creative outlet. Art allows me to be me, and express myself. I am now a local artist with a fresh and unique colorful perspective. I earned my BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2016. I am currently on of the Gallery Artists showing my work at Manzanita Arts Emporium in Angels Camp. My artwork has also been shown at the Calaveras County Art Council, Ironstone Vineyards, Crafty Chicks Road Show, and at the Calaveras County Fair. I also serve 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.

Meet Artist Ruth Morrow

RUTH MORROW

T-018 Bloomers by Ruth Morrow  wc  28x22 $500

For the past thirty plus years, Ruth Morrow has interpreted the beauties of the Mother Lode in watercolor, collage, oil, acrylic and three-dimensional pieces.



Ruth’s love of art began in her early childhood. When she moved to Laguna Beach she joined the Laguna Craft Guild and Festival of Arts. At Nineteen, she opened her first store selling seashell jewelry et. She and her husband, Arvid, joined the Sawdust Festival where they both displayed their work for thirteen years.



The Morrows moved to the Mother Lode where Ruth joined Arts of Bear Valley, and Art on Main Gallery. Her work has also appeared in the Ironstone Obsession show where her paintings won two poster contests. Her art also has garnered awards in the Frog Jump Pro. Art and in the Sacramento Fine Arts Gallery. Her pieces also have been juried into the KVIE auction for many years.



Ruth is a board member of Calaveras County Arts Council. Open Studio, sponsored by the Council, allows her to present fans with the opportunity to visit her studio in September where her creations can be viewed first hand.

Meet Artist Paula Oesterling

PAULA OESTERLING

O-027 Dawn Patrol by Paula Oesterling acrylic 24x24 $400

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Born in Riverside, California, Paula began her professional art career in high school. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Drawing and Painting from the University of California at Davis. She has furthered her studies in both California and Hawaii.

She has taught art in public and private schools as well as giving private instruction.

Her artistic endeavors include realistic and representational works in oil, acrylic, graphite, gyotaku, and mixed media.

Paula’s paintings and murals can be found in private collections, schools, and businesses in Michigan, Colorado, California, and Hawaii.

Paula is a member of Main Street Arts Gallery in Martinez, California

She currently paints and resides in northern California

O-030 El Color de Mis Palabras by Paula Oesterling acrylic 12x30 $420

Statement

Creating has been a journey of self-discovery. My work reflects my love for Impressionism, the colors, shapes, and emotions of Hawaii, and in mixing form with texture.

Everything I see produces a composition of possibilities in my mind.

No amount of skillful invention can replace the essential element of imagination.

Edward Hopper

O-028 Pensive Frida by Paula Oesterling acrylic 24x24 $440

Meet Artist Terry Richardson

O-098 -Lake Alpine Thaw-by Terry Richardson oil 18x24 $600

I began doing art at an early age while in grade school. I can remember spending hours in my room drawing, copying other artist’s work. I studied it formally in High School and college but abandoned it to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy and to raise my 2 girls. At some point in my adulthood I mentioned to my husband that I would like to start painting again and that year, for my birthday, he bought me an easel, paints and paint brushes. There was no turning back now! I needed to refresh my skills so I enrolled in an art class through Columbia College taught by Gereon Rios. I was hooked!

O-099 Seattle Sunset-by  Terry Richardson oil 18x24 $600 JUDGES MERIT AWARD

I continue to be inspired by the beautiful world around us and other artists.



Thank you, and enjoy the show.



Terry D. Richardson