Saturday, June 9, 2012

Doyle Guitars - Meet & Greet

We are having a great time today with Cigar Box Guitar make, Mike Doyle here for a Meet & Greet Day at Ironstone.


Mike brought with him a mini amp to plug into a few of the electric cigar boxes to show us they really do sound great! Amazing what those old cigar boxes can do when put into the right hands!



We were also invaded by a great group of Clampers. Here for a grand tour of Ironstone with our #1 tour guide Conrad.  They discovered Mike and had to have a group shot taken!


You have a several hours left to stop by, say hello to Mike and hear how great a cigar box guitar can sound. Several of the guitars are available for purchase, starting around $475.


I love the little tin Elvis Uke that Mike has put together as a proto type.  He is testing this one out to see if there might be a following... we think YES!





Thursday, June 7, 2012

Meet & Greet Guitar Maker, Mike Doyle

Meet & Greet Guitar Maker Mike Doyle
 this Saturday from 11 - 3 PM 
at Ironstone's Heritage Museum.
Classic one of a kind Cigar Box Guitars!

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Mike Doyle Cigar Box Guitars on display June 9th!

Each Concert Season I have great fun in displaying new, unique or classic guitars from one of our outstanding American Guitar makers. This year is no exception! I am excited to be bringing in wonderful guitars that speak history, tradition and down home fun - Cigar Box Guitars hand made by one of our own local guitar makers, Mike Doyle.  Take a look at Mike's website, then come on by June 9th. from 12:00 - 3:00 to meet the master!


Doyle Cigar Box Guitars will be on display through Ironstone's 2012 Concert Season. Keep an eye on our Ironstone facebook page for additional dates Mike will be here to meet & greet.


http://doyleguitars.com/about/   

Signing out for now, The Heritage Museum

Friday, May 11, 2012

Art in Calaveras County

Sad to see the 15th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show come down this week. It has always been one of my favorite exhibits with some outstanding artists and art work.

But, don't fret!  This summer is jam packed with plenty of art of all mediums to keep our avid art fans busy up here in the Gold Country.

Just in for a visit today was Quyle Kilns. I was excited about the great schedule of events they have lined up for this summer!  Why not make this summer your clay experience year and learn how to work a wheel with clay or learn how to create a clay sculpture? Just a couple of classes lined up feature Jim Bass and Marlene Bradford. Or, just stop into their gallery up Hwy 4, just above Murphys to see the great works of art on display and for sale. You can find the link to their website below on our "favorite Links" section below.  Don't miss out on any of the fun!

Friday, May 4, 2012

Spring Obsession Art Show Open Division Award Winners

1st Place Winner  
"All Aflutter"  
31 x 24 Watercolor Collage $2000


by Artist Lynn Slade


My paintings are a combination of watercolor and handmade rice papers known as "Washi". I work with this combination to capture both the color and texture of my subjects and to recreate the mood that these subjects inspired in me.  I am drawn to bold, dramatic shapes and color and I love the color intensity that the layering of papers and paint provides.  Both the creation as well as the finished piece becomes a tactile experience as well as a visual one.  Looking closely at one of my paintings, you'll find multiple layers of color enhanced by the unique qualities of the washi itself: small pieces of newsprint; gold threads; bits of bark or leaves; various textures and patterns that draw you into the image.


I received my BFA in Design from the University of Southern California.  My graduate work in Graphic Design was done at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.  for over 20 years, I owned the Alyson Design Group, a graphic design company specializing in corporate advertising, magazine and marketing design as well as direct mail advertising.


Since beginning my painting career, my paintings have won numerous awards in both local and national shows and I have been published in Watercolor Artist Magazine, in the North Light book, Splash 12, Celebrating Artistic Vision, and in the upcoming Eyes On: Landscape from Blaze Hill Press.  I am currently represented by Gallery 10 in Sutter Creek, Ca.


Quarterly, I give 3-day workshops at my studio in Pioneer as well as carious artist associations.  The classes introduce the student to my painting techniques and include the review of design concepts teaching ways for the painter to direct the viewer's eye through a painting.  The classes are for both beginners and more advanced painters.


I am available for demonstrations, critique sessions, workshops and show judging.  I also accept commission work.






2nd Place Winner
"Last Light"
11 x 14  Pastel

SOLD


by Artist Geneva Davis


Over twenty five years ago Geneva's creative art journey began. Her work may be characterized as realism to impressionism, but as variety of subject matter a distinctive style has evolved which can vary depending on the subject matter and medium.


The variety of subjects has included animals, birds, rich and lively florals and gardens that evoke color and mood.  Others might consider the sentimental renderings of children to romantic figures the most moving to the imagination ... In any case, the journey continues and might include almost any subject, but be assured it will have warmth and emotion as a constant.  the ability to create art comes to her as an unexpected surprise and a gift from God.  Her paintings are in many private collections.




3rd Place Winner
"Green River Sunset"
36 x 51  Fiber
$5400


by Artist Patricia Gould


"With a BA in Fine Arts/Art History, and sewing since the age of eight, it's no surprise that I chose fiber art as my passion in life.  A True fabric addict, many different types of fabrics find their way into my artwork and I never met a color I didn't like.  Travel was a very important part of my upbringing and my family visited almost all the National Parks in the US and Canada before I was out of school which gave me a deep appreciation for our precious Mother Earth and her creatures.  Since 1993, I have been creating mixed media fiber landscapes, drawing inspiration from trips to China, East Africa, Russia, Antarctica, and extensive travel throughout North America and Europe.


I'm drawn to a few subjects in nature that I find perpetually intriguing and my voice is whispering a tribute to the incredible beauty in both the subtle and violent forces of nature, only touched by the hand of humans on rare occasions.  I'm obsessively drawn to trees, rocks, all forms of water and animals; I portray these subjects as if they were asking to me to reveal their messages to the world.  My fiber pieces are dramatic portraits of Earth and I hope to draw the viewers into these scenes to share the exhilaration I feel and to cherish the wonders of the place we call home."


Patricia's art quilts and wearable art creations have won both national and international awards and are in private collections worldwide.  In 2009, she was honored to exhibit her work at the Florence Biennale.  Patricia won a Niche Award in 2008 and was chosen as an Artist-in-Residence for a month in Hungary in 2005.  The State of New Mexico has purchased and installed eight of Patricia's landscapes as part of the Art in Public Places Program.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Water Fountain Prices Slashed!

Water Fountain Artist Mark Bergstrom has slashed prices on his spectacular water fountains!  On display at Ironstone Vineyards ... come take a look.
"Cowhide Cauldron"  originally priced at $3600. SLASHED TO $1600

"Big Pappa" originally priced at $3800. SLASHED TO $1700

"Melones" originally priced at $3600. SLASHED TO $1600

"BIG PAPPA"


"Gatesman" originally priced at $3900.  SLASHED TO $1800

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Spring Obsession Art Show Family Merit Award Winners


J.D. Anderson
"Castle"
Watercolor 39x24
$250
J.D. Anderson




J.D. Anderson earned a B.A. degree at San Jose State University in 1972, where he studied under professors Eric Oback and Richard Sorby, well know artists and teachers.  Anderson's interest in art was encouraged by his high school art teacher, Bob Nelson, who after a career as head of the art department at Monterey Peninsula College retired to Sonora and ran the senior citizen's program at Columbia College.


Anderson also holds an A.A. degree in Commercial Art from San Jose City College and was active with the San Jose Art League before moving to Sonora in 1976 where he joined the Mother Lode Art Association and the Central Sierra Arts Council.


He has participated in many art shows and won numerous awards for his work.  A number of his paintings and watercolors are owned by private collectors. He has also done some commissioned portraiture work and large murals.  Working in acrylics and watercolors, his preferred style is realism.




Carol Clark

Carol Clark's favorite medium is oil paint. She paints a variety of subjects including local landscapes and historic buildings, large florals and still life of interesting objects. She enjoys painting light and shadows as they fall on objects. Her style is between realistic and impressionistic.




Carol currently displays her work once a year at Sonora Joe's in Sonora, CA. and at the Ironstone Vineyards Spring Obsession Show in Murphys, CA. In the past she taught art in Southern California, Utah and Pennsylvania. She completed her formal education at California State University at Long Beach and took informal lessions from Mary Ellen Christ in Birdsboro, PA.


Today she lives in Valley Springs with her husband Roger and two cats. Her current work is sold as originals. These pieces are one of a kind not one of many copies! Any changes in  this policy will be made clear at the time of your purchase.
"The Miners Garden of Daffodils and Tulips"
Oil  24x30  $500
Carol Clark




Karen O'Neill


Karen O'Neill has been painting and winning awards since her college days. Her challenge and her passion is to keep exploring new ways of expressing traditional subjects. Karen mainly paints in watercolors and fluid acrylics.  She often starts her paintings with a spontaneous abstract background on very wet paper or canvas. Then, after studying the diffused background from many angles, she starts to visualize areas that could become locations to place her subject - whether it be floral or landscape. She often likes her paintings to have a touch of abstract to them.  Recently she has concentrated on painting aspen trees in their full autumn colors and calla lily floral paintings.


Some of her many honors include being asked to paint the poster painting for the 2005 and 2007 Bear Valley Music Festival. Twice her paintings have been on the cover of the Harbinger magazine. In 2003 her painting "Symphony of Koi" was awarded first place in watercolors and was pictured on the cover of KVIE's "OnSix"  September program guide. In 2004 she again took a first place in watercolors from KVIE on her donated painting. These awards were give during KVIE"s live on aire art auction. One of her great joys was being one of the founding artists of the Iron Door Gallery in Murphys. In 2011 her painting "Grand Opening" was awarded Best of Show at the Arts of Bear Valley summer show.


Karen has exhibited in galleries locally as well as in Carmel and Taos. She was with the Harbinger Gallery for over 20 years. During the summer months her work is on display at Arts of Bear Valley's two summer shows. All Karen's paintings are professionally framed with archival materials. For more information on Karen and her work, log on to her website: karenoneillart.com.  Here you will find copies of many of her Giclee Fine art prints and some of her recent paintings.


Karen lives in Angels Camp with her Husband Michael.


"Calla Garden at Dusk"
Acrylic  30x13.5
$1275
Karen O'Neill




















Patricia Rohovit


Intuitive Painting describes Patricia's large watercolor pieces. The design come purely from her imagination as she watches the paints flow across a blank piece of paper. Several hours of thought and layers of watercolor take place until a pleasing image suddenly appears. This process is the challenge and freedom that Patricia has grown to love. 


Huge flowers, big bursts of color or whimsical figures make for good conversation as she shows her work or places her art work in patron's homes. Everyone enjoys her use of bold contrasts of darks and lights and thoughtful composition.


Patricia resides in the picturesque mountain of Arnold, CA. the beauty of this Sierra setting attracts many artists and has become a learning center. Summer and fall found Patricia running workshops with major artists. She became president of Arts of Bear Valley for 3 years and also ran the summer show during that time.


Her works have been seen at the Town Hall Arts in Copperopolis, The Chartreuse Muse in Modesto, Bear Valley Summer Show, Bear Valley and Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Arnold as well as in Sunset Magazine.


"On the Edge of Abstrativity"
Watercolor  29x38
$800
Patricia Rohovit




















Marti Walker



After living and studying abroad prior to her high school years, Marti Walker spent many years on the East Coast of the United States (Virginia & Boston). She attended University of Colorado where she majored in Languages & Anthropology. She flew for TWA and Pan Am Airlines for seven years after college. In 1978, she settled in Sacramento, California.
Initially, her pursuit of art was an antidote to the rigors of corporate life. Her passion for painting landscapes grew as she devoted her recreational time to exploring and painting the surrounding wetlands, rivers, and mountains, and traveling throughout the world.
Studying with carefully selected artists over the years, she has learned her craft from such notables as Gregory Kondos, Lady Jill Mueller, Ning Hou, Susan Sarback, Gary Pruner, Zoltan Svabo and Calvin Liang, among others.

“My art combines my passions for painting and travel. A holiday in Tuscany or a weekend trip to Sonoma County inspire me to capture the essence of a locale. I paint to record the sensation of a moment in time, to create in the viewer a palpable feeling of being transported experientially into the scene. The challenge is to translate the full power of the senses engaged onto a two-dimensional surface. Using vivid colors and contrast to push beyond the image, I attempt to evoke the vibrancy and immediacy that comes from being in that place and time. I endeavor to capture the serenity that being in nature gives me. Each scene is carefully chosen to evoke a silent rhythm designed to transport one to a place of quiet meditation. I want the viewer to have the reverential sense of being along in the scene and at peace with themselves. ”

“Marti Walker is a listener. Her close observation of nature advances her capacity of doing paintings of great interest.” -- Gregory Kondos 

"Survivor"
Pastel  12x16 
$450
Marti Walker


Monday, April 2, 2012

It's official! Concerts!

We’re proud to announce our Summer Concert Series: 
July 21 - Reba
August 3 - John Fogerty
August 11- Heart
September 8 - Jeff Foxworthy 
And more to come! 

Pre-sales for Wine Club Members will begin on Tuesday, April 3, at 9am Pacific Time. Menus are available here:http://bit.ly/H6utSv

Be the first to know as the schedule is finalized on our facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ironstone-Vineyards/76641156601