Meet 2023 Spring Obsession Artist Tracy Stone

 Tracy Stone

O-035 Panting Luke by Tracy Stone oil 12x12 $500

About me, I am originally from the Bay Area and currently live in Valley Springs CA. I recently retired this year, and am looking forward to spending more time learning and perfecting my art abilities, as this is one of my passions.

My hobbies other than art are horseback riding, and spending time with my labrador retrievers and my Dockies. Pastimes are boating and traveling.  Of course my most favorite times are with my 13 grandchildren.

I have watched my husband Bradford Stone create wonderful art creations. I finally have time to join him and create some of my own, although we have very different techniques. We always critique each other and also give each other encouragement

Meet 2023 Spring Obsession Artist Brad Stone

T-022 Trumpets by Brad Stone ac 10x20 $350

 Bradford L Stone 

Valley Springs, California 

 Bradfordlstone.com (gpa.bradford53@gmail.com) 

(209) 581 2047 

I always had an interest in Art and Painting I enjoy playing with light and color and capturing the beauty that life has to offer us. 

 I studied at Delta College exploring the arts and ceramics. I also minored in art at Sacramento State College learning about art and figure drawing, along with earning my degree, and my teacher’s credentials. 

 After college I explored my art interest under Susan Sarback at her School of light and Color. 

As I am retired now from teaching High School my goal is to become a Master Artist. 

 My achievements in art, going back to winning The Bank America Pop Art in High School. Calaveras County Fair (Best of Show and first in fine art) 2017. Participated in California State Fair Expo Plein Air exhibit. Sold my painting that day. Participated in the Plein Air painting with Con’Course De'Elegance Car Show. Participated in Ironstone Winery Fine Arts Obsession art competition. In the Ironstone Vineyard 21st Annual Spring Obsession Art Show I was recognized in their Family Merit Award. 2022 first place award in the Plein Air painting with Alameda County art fair. 2023 won Honorary mention in the Delicato Winery Show. Look forward many years selling some of my pieces, hoping they bring joy in their homes.

Meet 2023 Spring Obsession Artist Renee Rondon

 RENEE RONDON

O-037 Trio of Sunflowers by Renee Rondon wc 13x17 $275

Renee 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.

O-038 Shades of a Sunset by Renee Rondon oil 18x22 $425

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 intsructors including Ed Garcia, VaLoyce Jensen, Gereon Rios, Gill Delinger, George Durkee, Diana Boyd, Judy Cain, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Jim Toenjes, and Heinie Hartwig.

Renee 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 Vineyards, Lodi Community Art Center, Mistlin Gallery, Delicato Winery and Umpqua Bank.

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

Meet 2023 Spring Obsession Artist Terry Richardson

O-058 Northern California Sunset by Terry Richardson- 24-x 24-  Oil $625

I began doing art at an early age while in grade school. I  an remember spending hours in my room drawing, and 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 two 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 taught by Gereon Rios, I was hooked! I have also studied with Judy Cain. My work has received awards at Ironstone Spring Obsession Art Show.

O-059 Breakfast View, Albion River Inn-by Terry Richardson 10-x 10-  Oil $495

I believe when you  view art, it should evoke an emotion or a memory or tell a story. I hope when you view my work you experience that.

O-060 Peaceful Pond-by Terry Richardson 11-x 12-  Oil $550

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

Terry D. Richardson