Meet Spring Obsession 2024 Artist George Haskell

 

George Haskell

Artist and Musician

 

O-099 Among the Giants by George Haskell oil 10x20 $650

 

George’s passion for painting started in college when he took an independent study in painting. After retiring from a forty year career in special education George returned to art.  Among his favorite topics are Yosemite, seashores, sunsets and animals.  What ever the subject is George focuses on capturing luminous, light color and mood of the subject at hand.  He has studied with Judy Cain, Susan Sarback and Heinie Hartwig. George is a member of Arts Of Bear Valley.

 

O-100 The Barn at Ross Resivor by George Haskell oil 12x16 $500

Besides art, George is also a musician.  He sings and plays both guitar and banjo at local wineries and restaurants.

 

George lives just outside of Murphys on the top of Treasure Mountain with his wife Patricia, two cats, two corgis and two horses.

Meet Spring Obsession 2024 Artist Elizabeth Frank

 

Elizabeth Frank is a California native who grew up in 25 of our states across America. She has been an artist since her first sketch of her brother when she was seven years old. 

O-086 Pheonix Rising by Elizabeth Frank $500 16x12 acrylic

Elizabeth grew up poor and endured trauma but was graced with innate resilience and creativity. Every sunrise is a blank canvas in her mind, to paint a new day.

Today she is a mental health psychotherapist, helping others heal their traumas through art therapy. The 'Phoenix Rising' painting; Elizabeth Frank's first piece of art to be displayed outside of her gallery at home represents hope, strength, and coming out of the chaos of life, wiser, stronger, and more beautiful. 

 

Meet 2024 Spring Obsession Artist Connie Collier

 

Connie Collier  

T-005 Chicks in a Barrel by Connie Collier acrylic 12x12 $125

I am an artist in progress, even though I have been painting for several years, my style of art is still a work in progress.  I am self-taught through UTube University! I tend to stay with acrylic and like to be whimsy in my style.  I like bold colors and big brush strokes. 

 

O-009 Poppin' Poppies by  Connie Collier acrylic 24x30 $325

COMING SOON!

 Coming Soon!  

Stay tuned for complete Artists Biographies of all Ironstone Spring Obsession accepted artists. Included will be the paintings submitted by each.

Concourse Art Exhibit Opens Saturday, Sept. 15th.

 Saturday, September 15th, Ironstone presents the Concourse Art Show honoring over 25 years of the Concours d'Elegance Classic Car Show held here at Ironstone each September.  

The Concours Art Show runs through Sunday, October 29, Thursday through Sunday, 11:00 - 5:00.

Many of the paintings presented were created on site during past Concours events. Artists participating, Aaron Johnson, Brad Stone, Charles Pyle, Donna Wayman-Maurer & Susie Hoffman. Do come by and see this fun exhibit. 

This year's Classic Car show is scheduled for Saturday, September 23rd. 

 Ironstone Concours d'Elegance link to website

Since 1996, the Ironstone Concours Foundation has held the 

Ironstone Concours d’ Elegance.

This event has resulted in more than $1,000,000 of donations made to support youth 

in agriculture, including Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H youth activities. 

It also regularly funds annual scholarships to the California State Fair and the Calaveras

County Fair.

In addition, the Ironstone Concours Foundation has underwritten a room at the State 

FFA headquarters in Galt, California, and we have steadily supported the 4-H Leadership 

Conference, Guide Dog Programs and Horse Classic.

It is with much gratitude and thanks to all of our loyal entrants, sponsors, vendors

and supporters ​that help us support these efforts each year.

OVERVIEW

For over 25 years, the non-profit Ironstone Concours Foundation has presented 

the Ironstone Concours d’Elegance with the idea of attracting the finest examples 

of vintage and classic automobiles as well as vintage race cars, trucks, trailers, 

housecars and military vehicles. Proceeds of the event go to promote and support 

youth in agriculture.  More than $1 million has been raised for local Future Farmers 

of America (FFA) and 4-H youth activities. The Ironstone Concours Foundation also 

donates scholarships to the California State Fair and the Calaveras County Fair as well 

as the FFA Leadership Conference, Guide Dog Programs and Horse Classic.

Michelle Thornburg interview

Check out this wonderful interview with exhibiting artist Michelle Thornburg. Click the "Interview" link below.

 Interview

OR, Read the article on Michelle here...

Calaveras Enterprise article

Artist Michelle Thornburg Solo Exhibit now through August 26, 2023

Ironstone Vineyards is pleased to announce Artist Michelle Thornburg will be exhibiting a wide range of her paintings in Ironstone's Main Galleria (located just downstairs from the Tasting Room) now through August 26th.  

Michelle Thornburg video link 

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.

T-025 Mother Nature by Michelle Thornburg acrylic 36x36 $850

Artist's Biography

Michelle Thornburg is a  California Artist and Art Techer 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 c9olors, 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.

Meet n Greet "Smitty's" Chocolate Head Candy Maker! TODAY

Come on out to Ironstone Vineyards today to meet "Smitty's" Head Candy Maker, Daryl. 

No better combo than wine and chocolate!  Taste for yourself... 

free samples of this awesomely delicious chocolate!