Meet Artist Jeanette Crawford Baird, Ironstone Spring Obsession artist

O-143 Lotus Garden  oil  40x30  $2400

Jeanette Crawford Baird

Artist Statement

For me, my painting is about learning to see light in new and different ways, how it affects color and form. It is about developing a deeper way of expressing myself that hopefully, resonates with the viewer.  As I grow as an artist, obtaining clarity of sight has become exciting.  I paint in both acrylics and oils, with my passion being portraiture, especially vintage photos.  There is something that resonates with me in trying to capture the gesture and expression of a person at a precise moment in time.

O-144  Lavendar Fields  oil  16x20  $850

Currently, I am exhibiting with a group of seven artists –Bay Area Studio Artists (BASA) as well as curating several solo shows for the upcoming year.  Art has become an incredible focus in my life as I see where this journey may take me.  I feel like I have discovered my voice through my painting.  What an incredible experience!

O-145  Sound of Silence  oil  24x30  $1640

Jeanette Crawford Baird

       jeanettebaird.com

GALLERIES:

2008 – 2014 - Lafayette Art Gallery, Lafayette, CA

2009 - 11 - Blackhawk Gallery, Danville, CA

2008 - 09 - Pioneer Art Gallery, Danville, CA

2008 – 11 - Valley Arts Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA

EXHIBITS:

Collector Art in Berkeley, CA and San Francisco, CA; Artist Markets, Lafayette Art Walk; Chow Restaurant in Lafayette & Danville, CA; Lafayette Art & Wine Festival; Open Studios; Permanent Installation at Old Town Theater - Lafayette, CA;  Marilyn Citron O’Rourke Art Gallery – Benicia, CA; Orinda Library; Danville Art in the Park; Village Theater Art Gallery – Danville, CA ; Blackhawk Bistro; Mason Wine Cellars in Napa, CA; Orinda Book Store - Orinda, CA; Chimney Rock Winery in Napa, CA

ARTISTS THAT I HAVE STUDIED WITH:

v Jeanette LeGrue, Peggie Kroll-Roberts, Timothy Horn, Bryan Mark Taylor, Randy Sexton, Camille Przewodek, Brian Blood, Wanda Kemper, Marcy Wheeler, Sandy Ostrau, Carol Marine, Ken Auster 

Meet Artist Misty Dawn, Spring Obsession accepted artist

	O-154  Joe Rocket  graphite 14x17 $550

Misty Dawn Whittle, 


Equine Artist

About myself:

Originally from Angels Camp, I now reside in Placer County with my husband and son. Last year I made a big life change and retired, after 27 years, from a wonderful career as a hairstylist. For multiple reasons, but primarily, to help my husband in his new business ventures, but also to re-ignite a passion I have had all my life, self-taught drawing. I am lucky to have married into a multi-generation cattle ranching family from Angels Camp, that has given me the an outlet to pursue my other passion of photography. From those priceless shots of cowboys in action, I am able to capture and translate those images to graphite artwork.

I have been around horses all my life, and the depths of their beauty are beyond the majestic physique, but their spirit. I am in awe of each one I meet. Our own horses are a great source of inspiration as well. and I am sure they are very tired of getting their pictures taken. I've recently met some fantastic professional photographers who allow me to use their images as well. It's amazing the talent that surrounds us.

I take much pride in specializing in exact detail, albeit, very time consuming, but equally gratifying. I am now being asked to do commission work of equine, pets and people, and I love, love seeing the reaction on people's faces when they see their beloveds immortalized in a piece of art. It gives me great pleasure.

Thank you for viewing!

                              ~Misty Dawn

https://www.facebook.com/mistydawn.equineart

Free Art Demonstration, History & Technique of Hand Papermaking, by artist Alyssa Casey

1894 Six Mile Road

Murphys, Ca. 95247

209-728-1251

www.ironstonevineyards.com

PRESS RELEASE

 

For Immediate Release

For more information contact:

Chris Gomez

Ironstone Vineyards

Phone: (209) 728-1251

Fax:      (209) 728-1275

Email: cgomez@ironstonevineyards.com

FREE DEMONSTRATION “HISTORY & TECHNIQUE OF HANDPAPERMAKING” BY

ARTIST ALYSSA CASEY.

Accepted Spring Obsession Artist, Alyssa Casey presents a demonstration of HandPapermaking at Ironstone Vineyards, March 19, 2016. Free to the public from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Alyssa Casey will be demonstrating her methods in Ironstone’s Culinary Center.  Alyssa will be available after the demonstration for questions.

Hailing from Berkeley, this is Alyssa’s first year participating in Ironstone’s 19^th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show which opens at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 19^th, 2016 and runs through Mother’s Day weekend.  Three of Alyssa’s paintings were accepted into the Spring Show and will be available for viewing along with over 100 other original accepted paintings.

Alyssa Casey will also join other artists with an art booth featuring more of her paintings, prints and finished handmade papers available for sale.

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Meet Artist Vaughn Lew, Spring Obsession accepted Artist

W. Vaughn Lew

Murphys, CA.

T-014  New Spring  pastel  17x25  $700

    I have been drawing since I can remember, and that lead me eventually to major in commercial art at Sacramento State. Our instructor was DeWitt Whistler Jayne, a prominent commercial artist, illustrator, and portrait painter.  He was a huge influence.

O-116  Lewis Ranch Road  oil  18x24  $700

    After graduation I went on to get a teaching credential and was fortunate to get an art teaching job at Elk Grove High School. I taught art for several years, but decided to get into construction.

    I eventually became a contractor and worked at that profession until my wife Glenda, daughter Melissa and I moved to Murphys in 2008, and built a home. That's when I started painting again. My mediums are oil, pastels and prismcolor pencils.

    One thing is certain, art requires a commitment. I fell that I now have a bit more time and space to concentrate on my painting. landscapes, townscapes, wildlife, portraits, old cars and machinery, and any other "good stuff" I like are my subjects. My goal is to create images that are well composed, spacial, and form-full, and that bring the viewer an opportunity to pause and reflect.