Meet Artist Carol Leonti, Spring Obsesion THEME Division accepted artist

Carol Leonti

T-010  Afternoon  watercolor  15x22  $800

I've been interested in drawing and painting for many years but was able to devote only a little time to these while I was working and commuting. I am now able to paint regularly. I love to create and painting is a major challenge and outlet for me. I enjoy experimenting with many media but especially love working with transparent watercolor because of it's freedom, it's ability to capture light and to express emotion.

T-009  Morning  watercolor  12x12  $400

I love to learn ... I am greatly influenced by my current mentor Popi Tyler, who coaches me on composition, color and boldness. I have studied watercolor painting with Carl Miller AWS, Dale Laitenen, Ken Hosmer, and Tony Couch.

Meet Artist Lorna Ho, 18th Annual Spring Obsession THEME division accepted Artist

LORNA HO

T-012  Spring Things  watercolor  11x14  $250

I spent a number of years doing Chinese brush painting but have been studying watercolor for the past few years. As an evolving artist, I am also experimenting with collage using paper and acrylics.  I get inspiration from many sources in nature, music, dance, people, etc. Life itself is inspiration.

I feel that it is not as important where I end up with the final art project as the process that I experience. If I've gained satisfaction and enjoyment from the creative process I just hope that someone looking at my work can enjoy it too.

Education and Background:

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii

University of Hawaii, B.A. Asian Art History

T-011  Diamond Head  watercolor  11x14  $250

Art Awards and Exhibits:

Lane County Fair, Eugene, Oregon

Sonoma County Fair

Sonoma Harvest Fair

Marin-Sonoma County Fair

Watercolor Artists of Sonoman County

National Arts Program, City of Santa Rosa

Sebastopol Center of the Arts

Healdsburg Center for the arts

Occidental Center for the Arts

Graton Art Gallery

15th Annual Sonoma County Senior Art Show

B.R. Chon Winery Art Show

Meet Artist Carol Goff, Spring Obsession accepted artist

T-006  Tulipmania  watercolor  18x24  $450

Carol Goff

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 show 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.

T-005  Lavender Ladies  watercolor  16x20  $375

I am an active member of Arts of Bear Valley, Golden Palette Art Association, Calaveras County Arts Council and the Gallery Group.  My paintings have won ribbons at the Calaveras County Fair and Lodi Grape Festival. I also received the third place award at Ironstone Vineyard's 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 Jan Freischlag

Jan Freischlag: A Biography

Janice began her fascination with art in Wiesbaden, Germany in 1989. She began with German fold art painting, Bauernmalerei. After five years in Germany, she returned to the U.S. and began to broaden her painting skills.  On returning, Janice and her husband moved to Lake Tahoe where she was fortunate enough to befriend Lola Owen, her mentor and owner of Lakeside Gallery. At Lake Tahoe, where she became more accomplished, she began painting in oils. To her surprise she started to get commissions for pet portraits and more. She is accomplished in a wide range of subjects as well as most painting mediums, i.e. acrylic, water, gouache and oil.

Janice and her husband now reside in Ione, California, at Lake Camanche, with a parrot and four cats. She has a very productive berry and vegetable garden, apple trees planted from seed, is an orchid enthusiast, gourmet cook and paints wherever possible.