Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Gold discovered by Marty!
Marty Davis, while on a business trip today to the Sysco Foods Show here at Ironstone, stopped in to pose next to the 44 lb crystalline gold specimen.
Marty, who works at La Contenta Golf Course in Valley Springs ( http://www.lacontentagolf.com/ ) as the Golf Course Manager, was working for Sonora Mining Company at the Jamestown site back in 1992.
Marty, hearing the alarms go off on the belt, was the first to see this amazing specimen as it came up the conveyor belt. Marty claims as he picked it up, he was surprised by its weight, at that time total weight around 66 lbs. Today, after cleaning, it weighs in at 44 troy pounds of gold weight.
Glad to have Marty stop in today!
Friday, March 29, 2013
Celebrate!
We have decided to celebrate Easter with a 50% Sale on very special Gold in Quartz, Silver in Quartz and Turquoise jewelry.
Many of these hand selected pieces are one of a kind stunners!
I tried to take a photo of my favorite piece, not bad for a phone photo!
OK, so it's sideways, but you can see what an awesome piece it is... You should see the rest!
Gold in Quartz is a very unique stone. Using dense pieces of quartz with gold veins, the jeweler slices the stones into slabs which are then cut into stones for setting into either 14 karat gold settings or sterling silver settings. Most quartz you find doesn't have the density to hold up to this type of cutting. The quartz used by OroCal's designers comes from the old Sixteen to One Mine of Northern California.
Nice way to celebrate your California heritage or take home a conversation piece from your travels to California.
At least come by and have a look see for yourself.
Many of these hand selected pieces are one of a kind stunners!
I tried to take a photo of my favorite piece, not bad for a phone photo!
Gold in Quartz is a very unique stone. Using dense pieces of quartz with gold veins, the jeweler slices the stones into slabs which are then cut into stones for setting into either 14 karat gold settings or sterling silver settings. Most quartz you find doesn't have the density to hold up to this type of cutting. The quartz used by OroCal's designers comes from the old Sixteen to One Mine of Northern California.
Nice way to celebrate your California heritage or take home a conversation piece from your travels to California.
At least come by and have a look see for yourself.
Easter at Ironstone
It's Easter Weekend at Ironstone! The flowers are stunning everywhere you look! As the daffodils fade, out burst the colors of the tulips! Almost sensory overload!
Check out The Garden Guy's blog for more complete update details! http://ironstonegardens.blogspot.com
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Meet Artist Scott Hamill, Ironstone Spring Obsession Open Division Artist
Scott Hamill
Scott feels fortunate to have found an outlet for his artistic expression in the plein air tradition. As a native Californian Scott has lived most of his life in and around the ocean and mountains of this beautiful state. He has developed a strong connection to the water and land while surfing along the Pacific coast and fishing, backpacking and canoeing in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Scott's goal is to share this connection with those who view his art.
In his plein air paintings Scott hopes to capture the mood or essence of a place and allow the viewer to enjoy the beauty of our natural world. He uses a limited palette of colors in oils, which helps harmonize the painting as well as adding the challenge of mixing all other colors from these few. Scott's painting gear fits into a backpack, which allows him the freedom to get off the beaten path while scouting for locations to capture on canvas.
Scott live in Santa Cruz, California with his wife and two children.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Meet 1st Place Winning Artist, Debbie Gualco
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| O-075 Pompano and Circumstance by Debbie Gualco oil 9x12 $375 |
ARTIST STATEMENT:
Debbie R. Gualco fell in love with California when visiting from her native state of Texas in 1989. Upon relocating to California, she received her degree in architecture from UC Berkeley. She founded Reynolds Gualco Architecture & Interior Design, (www.rgaid.com) specializing in residential projects. In addition to her busy schedule as principal of an award winning design firm, she paints and teaches art professionally. In 2011, she opened Capital Artworks Studio & Gallery (www.capital-artworks.com).
Preferring to paint/draw only from life, she enjoys all subject matter including portraits, figures, still life, and landscapes.
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| O-074 Lupines by Debbie Gualco oil 9x12 $375 |
Debbie has studied under Carolyn Anderson, Jeffrey Watts, Terry Muira, Don Hatfield, Kevin Courter, Randy Sexton, Fongwei Liu, Fred Dalkey, and Ramon Froman, a prior student of Robert Henri. She is a member of the Northern California Arts, California Art Club, Oil Painters of America, Sacramento Plein Air Painters, Roseville Arts, San Francisco Figurative Artists, and the Portrait Society of America.
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| O-078 Anticipation by Debbie Gualco oil 14x18 $750 |
EDUCATION:
BA, Architecture, UC Berkeley
PREFERRED MEDIUMS:
Oil, Watercolor & Pastels
AWARDS:
2013 Ironstone Spring Obsession - 1st Award!
2013 Ironstone Spring Obsession - Merit Award
2012 Magnum Opus XXIII
2011 Pence Gallery - Curator's Award
2011 Winters Plein Air - Artists' Choice Award
2011 Magnum Opus XXII - Special Award
2010 Bold Expressions - Merit Award
2009 Bold Expressions - Shepherd Award
2009 SFAC Members Show - Best of Show
2008 Magnum Opus XIX - Gold Award
REPRESENTATION:
Capital ArtWorks, Sacramento, California
School of Light and Color, Fair Oaks, California
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Email: drgualco@rgaid.com
www.debbiegualco.com
Meet Artist Carol Goff, Ironstone Spring Obsession Open Division accepted Artist
Carol Goff
Murphys, CA
The watercolor medium has intrigued me since I first watched some artists painting on site in Murphys when I moved here several years ago. Through private lessons, workshops and community college classes I have learned the versatile aspects of this surprisingly forgiving but challenging medium. I continue to strive to add new dimensions to my work, always exploring new ideas and techniques.
My inspirations come from being an avid gardener and many of my paintings how my love of what is produced there. I also feel fortunate to live in such a beautiful area where I can share the delightful scenery and wildlife in the foothills and surrounding areas.
I am an active member of Arts of Bear Valley, Golden Palett Art Association, Calaveras County Arts Council and the Gallery Group. My paintings have won ribbons at the Calaveras County Fain and Lodi grape Festival. I also received the third place award at Ironstone Vineyards 2011 Spring Obsession Professional Art Show. My work can be seen at the Art on Main Gallery in Murphys and at other local businesses and seasonal shows in the area.
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| O-126 Crystal Iris by Carol Goff watercolor 16x20 $450 |
The watercolor medium has intrigued me since I first watched some artists painting on site in Murphys when I moved here several years ago. Through private lessons, workshops and community college classes I have learned the versatile aspects of this surprisingly forgiving but challenging medium. I continue to strive to add new dimensions to my work, always exploring new ideas and techniques.
My inspirations come from being an avid gardener and many of my paintings how my love of what is produced there. I also feel fortunate to live in such a beautiful area where I can share the delightful scenery and wildlife in the foothills and surrounding areas.
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| O-125 Autumn in Murphys Park by Carol Goff watercolor 16x20 $450 |
I am an active member of Arts of Bear Valley, Golden Palett Art Association, Calaveras County Arts Council and the Gallery Group. My paintings have won ribbons at the Calaveras County Fain and Lodi grape Festival. I also received the third place award at Ironstone Vineyards 2011 Spring Obsession Professional Art Show. My work can be seen at the Art on Main Gallery in Murphys and at other local businesses and seasonal shows in the area.
Meet Artist Barbara Gill, Ironstone Spring Obsession Open Division accepted Artist
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| O-201 Seasoned Sketches by Barbara Gill watercolor 18x24 $250 |
Watercolor
About the Artist:
I graduated from University of California at Santa Barbara with a BA in painting and received my MA in painting from California State University Fresno
Gallery Representation:
Mistlin Gallery, Modesto, CA
Exhibitions and Awards:
Point Lobos: Jewel of the Central Coast Carmel Art Institute, Docent Award
59th Annual Spring Show, First Place
Stanislaus Artist Open Studio, First Place Purchase Award
California Fine Art Show, State Fair
Yosemite Renaissance XXIV
Workshops I Present
"Splash" is the study of waves in watercolor
"Ink Flower Paintings" with Oriental brush
Membership in Art Organizations
Signature Member, MBPAPA
Valley Sun Catchers Plein Air Painters
California Watercolor Association
Artist's Statement:
My goal is to show the beauty in Nature and the need for conservation of our natural areas.
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