Join us Saturday! Bubbles & Oysters Mardi Gras Celebration 6:00– 10:30 p.m.
Blues Box Bayou Band, Door Prizes, Queen & King Costume Contest, Dancing and Cajun Cuisine.
Admission $ 15 - Cajun Buffet $20 ( Plus tax & gratuity) - Fresh Oysters, Champagne and Wine
available for purchase
Reservations Required (209) 728-1251 ext.11
* Free Admission for Wine Club Members
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Meet Artist Deborah Marlene Kearney, Theme Division Accepted artist
DEBORAH MARLENE
(KEARNEY)
I
ABSOLUTELY LOVE CALAVERAS COUNTY AND CONSIDER IT MY HOME, I HAVE LIVED IN THIS COUNTY OVER 12 YEARS
TOTAL AND 18 YEARS OF MY LIFE HAVE BEEN IN THE MOUNTAINS.
MY
PRESENT LOVE AND MOST OF MY PAINTINGS ARE DONE IN WATER COLOR. I TOOK CLASSES FOR 3 YEARS LOCALLY FROM LURA
FRANCIS OF MURPHYS. I HAVE WORKED
EXTENSIVELY WITH THEM FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS.
I AM ALSO EXPERIENCED IN OIL PAINTING AND CURRENTLY, I AM WORKING IN
ACRYLICS AGAIN, WITH CAROL FIELDS OF MURPHYS.
I HAVE BEEN
ACCEPTED AND SHOWN IN A PREVIOUS IRONSTONE CONTEST, IN THE GALLO SHOW AND AT
THE COUNTY FAIR TOOK A FIRST PLACE RIBBON.
I HAVE
TAKEN MANY WORKSHOPS FROM LOCAL ARTISTS AND AM A PRACTITIONER OF WESTERN FENG
SHUI, WHICH I USE IN MY ART AND FRAMING.
ONE OF
MY FAVORITE SUMMER ACTIVITIES IS PAINTING ON LOCATION AS IT GIVES ME A CHANCE
TO DRINK IN AND PAINT SOME OF THE FANTASTIC SCENERY HERE IN THIS COUNTY.
I AM A
MEMBER OF THE ARTS OF BEAR VALLEY AND WILL BE HELPING WITH THE BEAR VALLEY
MUSIC FESTIVAL ART SHOW AS WELL AS THE COUNTY FAIR AND THE LAST SHOW OF THE
SEASON AT BIG TREES STATE PARK.
AFTER
MY 5 YEARS AWAY, I AM EXCITED TO BE BACK HERE CLOSER TO MY ART FRIENDS AND
OTHER CLOSE FRIENDS AND FAMILY HERE IN CALAVERAS COUNTY.
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| T-011 Daffodils & Rainbows by Deborah Marlene Kearney watercolor 22x25 $195 |
YOU MAY
VIEW SOME OF MY PAINTINGS AT:
DEBORAHMARLENE@FACEBOOK.COM
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Meet Artist Ann Nancy Macomber, Spring Obsession Theme Accepted Artist
Biography 2013
Flora and Fauna in their natural habitat as well as historic buildings inspire me to create both representational and abstract paintings.
Exploring blocks of color and using strong linear movements seems to create an almost mosaic or stained glass effect in my work. I work in all water medium but especially acrylic.
I've always looked for new solutions, studied with nationally known artists, and searched for new locations. Joe Smernicki of Scotland especially inspires me to use square brush strokes. Stephen Quiller and Jane Hofstetter, both master colorists, have led me to explore new color combinations. Painting was intermingled with a thirty year teaching career in public education. I earned an MBA from USF in fine arts.
My work can currently be seen at The Aloft Gallery in Sonora, CA; Town Hall Arts Galerie Copper in Copperopolis, CA; Calaveras County Arts Council Gallery in San Andreas, CA and on line at upstreapeoplegallery.com and artsofbearvalley.org. Other showings have included The Artists Alley Gallery in San Francisco and the Triton Museum in Santa Clara, CA.
My work has received awards in the County and State Fairs, the Triton Museum of Art Statewide Watercolor Competition & Exhibition and in numerous local and state exhibits.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Meet Artist Lorraine Lawson, Theme Division Accepted Artist 2013
Lorraine Lawson
Artist’s Statement
Born in Liege, Belgium and inspired by my great-grandfather’s work, I knew from a young age that becoming a fine artist was my destiny. Although my style is clearly my own, Gustave Flasschoen has been the motivator in pursuing the life of an artist and finding my own voice.
“Art has the power to make us see things from a different perspective”
The creative process invites scrutiny of the highest level. To create works of substance and quality that rivals the masters before me requires endless self-examination.
As a self-taught artist, defining my style became the ever-evolving quest for identity. Abstract expressionism, with an emphasis on “lyrical abstraction” has resonated with me and has become my style of expressing my intent and having my audience relate to it.
“I search for meaning beyond what I see.”
My abstract works not only encompass the formal elements of composition, color, value, and texture, but communicate concepts, mindset, ideas, and emotion. My work evolves along with my relation to the natural world. Culture and lifestyle are themes that invite the viewer to develop a connection to my work.
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| T-028 Sunny Disposition by Lorraine Lawson mix media 48x36 $2800 |
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| T-029 Spring has Sprung by Lorraine Lawson mix media 48x36 $2800 |
Because of my love of nature’s beauty and magnificence, I also explore the comfort found in more traditional landscape paintings.
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