Meet Artist Robyn Leimer

 

O-097 canna_lilies by Robyn Leimer oil 12x10 $550
Judges Merit Award

Robyn Lyee Leimer

Artist Bio                           

 

Robyn Lyee was born at Hill Air Force base outside of Ogden Utah. She spent many summer vacations with her grandparents at their home in Ogden. She has many precious memories of time spent with her grandparents on their front porch, looking out at the mountains in the distance, enjoying the beauty and splendor of nature. Robyn has always been enthralled by nature. Nature’s delicate perfect lines and symmetry of shapes, as well as the bold bright variations of colors continually capture her eye.

 

O-096 rocky_shoreline by Robyn Leimer oil 16x20 $1200

After receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from San Jose State University she is pursuing her passion on a daily basis. She is continually promoting plein air in her community and in her life’s pursuits. She was instrumental in creating and organizing plein air paint out events with the Fremont Art Association as well as organizing a weekly plein air group called East Bay Outdoor Painters (EBOP) which gets together to paint/sketch on Wednesday mornings.

O-098 marsh_life by Robyn Leimer oil 11x14 $575

Robyn is also a member of the California Art Club and Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters, Pleasanton Art League, actively participating in the various exhibits, artist painting events and painting retreats that the clubs sponsors.

 

O-099 river_fun by Robyn Leimer oil 9x12 $475

 Robyn enjoys the spontaneity of plein air painting. Starting out with nothing; being able to absorb it all from sight to sound. Capturing the essence from temperature, atmosphere and feelings evoked around her while finding the truth in nature that is constantly changing. Robyn says, “Plein air painting is a pursuit that continues to challenge me and I love it. It is JUST PLEIN FUN!”

Meet Artist Victoria Fout

 Victoria Fout 

 

T-021 Among the Daffodils by Victoria Fout acr 16x20 $500

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 and surreal landscapes using acrylic on canvas as my main choice of medium. I love a colorful palette, and creating different textures. I love to manipulate the paint by using acrylic mediums such as clear tar gel, glass bead medium and molding paste to push the boundaries adding 3-dimensional elements to elevate the painting experience to bring my fantastical worlds even more to life. 

 I grew up in Angels Camp, California. I found my love for art 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 express myself. I am a local artist with a fresh and unique colorful perspective. I earned my BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2016. My artwork has been shown at the Calaveras County Arts Council, Ironstone Vineyards, Crafty Chicks Road Show, Manzanita Arts Emporium, The Calaveras Celtic Heritage Celebration, All Hallows Fantasy Faire, Stocktoncon and at the Calaveras County Fair. I also serve as a Board member for the Calaveras Arts Council. 

 Lost within my own darkness I find the colors of expression and joy when I paint, adding fantasy to reality. My art is an invitation into my world, welcome.

Meet Artist Ron Miranda

O-023 oscars_view by Ron Miranda oil 18x24 $1800

RON MIRANDA

714-323-5990

www.artofronmiranda.com 

artbyronmiranda@gmail.co

 

Ron was born in the island of Guam, an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States in Micronesia in the western Pacific Ocean. His parents are of Chamorro and Filipino descent. Ron currently resides in Southern California where he studied art at the California State University, Long Beach, earning a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts degree graduating with honors. 

O-021 made_in_china by Ron Miranda oil 18x29 $2100

Ron began working as a graphic artist receiving state and national awards and accolades for his work. As a graphic artist, it had set him up on his lifelong journey to find his own unique style and language, to create amazing paintings pulsating with the light and energy that emanates from his heart and soul. Now his focus is as a full-time fine art painter to grow and discovery new visual boundaries. 

 Most of Ron’s inspirations and influences are from fond memories of Guam; romanticizing visions and memories of the rich tropical vegetation, fauna and some of the amazing color, textures and patterns that channel their way into his paintings. Heightened color is paramount in Ron’s paintings with exaggerated hues to push boundaries and strike a chord with the viewers. 

O-022 go_fetch by Ron Miranda oil 24x18 $1800

Many of Ron’s works range from realism to abstract. The concepts for his abstract works run deep from his island culture and music. Ron finds incentive for his representational pieces from a collection of images via his personal digital library that he photographed throughout his life. 

Very well versed in computer graphics design programs, Ron applies his computer skills to conjure up his painting compositions. He works mainly with oils and sometimes uses acrylic, charcoal, color pencil, gouache and pencil. 

Ron hopes his paintings resonate with a broad spectrum of people, engaging the viewer in present time with a modern beauty created through his imagination and life experiences.

And the judging begins!

 

Incoming!

Open Division paintings arriving! Show opens this Saturday, March 5. Artists will be here painting and offering more of their works for sale. Come on by, 11:00 am opens.

Meet Artist Michelle Thornburg

 

Michelle Thornburg-Artist's Statement

My style of creating artwork is painting from the subconscious. There are no carefully planned sketches, no grids, it is just me and my paint with no expectations of anything but painting. I use my hands to apply the paint directly onto my canvas, no rules, just whatever feels right. The key for me is to let go of the conscious world

around me, and just paint, allowing my hands to take the lead. Eventually the painting reveals itself. It’s like daydreaming on a canvas.

 

O-083 Summer Moon by Michelle Thornburg acr 36x36 $850

Artist's Biography

Michelle Thornburg is a California Artist and Art Teacher living and working in the Central Valley. She creates dream like paintings from her subconscious using the Surrealist technique of automatism, or automatic painting. Her technique of using mainly her hands to apply acrylic or oil paints to the canvas allow her to connect with her artwork. Her paintings are created by applying paints onto the canvas in various colors, patterns, and movements. Her paintings are often reworked and go through many changes before they are completed. These expressive paintings are full of fanciful images and colorful landscapes.

O-086 Butterfly Kisses by Michelle Thornburg acr 30x40 $850

Meet Artist Steve Correll

 

O-047 spring_awakening by Steven Correll acr 12x12 $75

 Artist’s Statement Steven F. Correll

February 2022

 

When I was six years old I told my parents that I wanted to be an artist. I am not sure I knew what that meant, but knew that I enjoyed drawing pictures, painting and making things. Fortunately for me, I had amazing parents who encouraged and nurtured my artistic endeavors all my life growing up, through college and into adulthood. Without them and their support, I would not be writing this. Because of them, for the past fifty plus years I have been drawing pictures, painting and making things.

 

Meet Artist Kim Vagt

 

Kim Vagt Artist: 

Kim Vagt lives in our wonderous Sierra Nevada Foothills!

Recently retired in 2020 from a career in healthcare, Kim lives in the countryside near Mokelumne Hill in our pristine Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California where she has her art studio.

Kim gains inspiration from the wonder of local landscapes and florals, abstract art compositions, and her true love for color.

O-100 morning_light_on_rogue_by Kim Vagt wc 11x14 $195

She enjoys various mediums and techniques using Acrylic, Watercolor, Alcohol Ink, Oil Pastels, and Encaustic Wax. Every painting elicits pure creative energy for her with a desire to create a unique emotional connection for the viewer. “One piece leads me into the next and brings an exhilarating sense of joy, wonder, and learning”.  

Her recent judged art pieces showcased at:

·        Crocker Art Museum, Wonderous Wax Exhibit 2020

·        Sacramento Fine Arts Center 54^th National Motherlode Art Exhibit 2020

·        The Gallery 48 at Natomas, Movement, Mastery and Medium Sierra Wax Artists Exhibit, 2021

·        Ironstone Vineyard, 24^th Spring Obsession Art Competition, 2021

·        Calaveras Art Council Gallery, A Few of My Favorite Things, Exhibit, 2021

·        Propeller Art Gallery, Layers of Meaning International Encaustic Exhibit, October 2021

Check out Kim’s website: https://www.kimvagt.com/