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Sunday, April 2, 2017
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Meet Artist Susie Hoffman, OPEN Division Artist
Susie Hoffman
Fine Art 2017
Copperopolis, CA
susie@townhallarts.com
ateliersuse.patternbyetsy.com
O-018 Jumptime by Susie Hoffman oil 24x18 $600 |
Susie took up art after she retired from teaching sixth grade English/history 14 years ago. She started in watercolor, but has branched into drawing, oils, pastels, collage, and acrylics. She and her husband, Larry, created the art center Town Hall Arts in Copperopolis where she has enjoyed classes by many foothill artists over the last seven years. From pastel classes to mosaics, she is always eager to learn something new. She also teaches art and sells many of her photographs at Town Hall Arts.
O-020 Telegraphcity by Susie Hoffman oil 12x9 $250 |
Honors include awards at Delicato Vineyard Show (including 1st. place 2015, 2016, 2017): the Mother Lode Art Show (including 1st. place 2013, 2016); Valley Arts Show (including 1st. 2013), Oak Valley Art Show Best of Show Photography 2014, 15, & 16, People's Choice Award 2015 & 16, and eight 1st. place art awards 2015/16; Calaveras county Fair (including 10 best of division and 37 firt place awards in lat six years); Mother Lode Fair 2014 Best of Show, two best of divisions, five 1st. places ); and Oakdale Show 2013 (1st.).
O-019 Cloudsong by Susie Hoffman oil 11x14 $300 |
Susie's oil painting, "Simple Things", was on the cover of the September KVIE "OnSix" program guide to promote the 2015 auction on public television. Her watercolor portrait of Glenn Wasson as Black Bart appears in his recently published book, Too Much to Swallow. Her photograph, "On Your Mark", Division Winner from the Calaveras County Fair, was published in Mark Twain's 88 Days in the Mother Lode & Stories of the Gold Rush. "Fifty Pounds of Love", a portrait of her Chocolate Lab pup, was featured in the window at Mistlin Gallery in Modesto as part of the Central California Art Showcase 2015. Two of her watercolors were published in Sierra Wonders, a book of visual and literary works honoring the Sierra Nevada. Two additional watercolors were published in Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate, a Taste of Literary Elegance. Her graphite portrait, "I Hope You Dance", appeared on the 2012 program cover of the Ironstone Spring Obsession Show. Her art has been bell ringers at the KVIE auction, 2013-2016.
Susie's artwork is displayed at Galerie Copper, Roaster's Coffee House, and Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis; Manzanita Arts Emporium in Angels Camp, Calaveras Arts Council in San Andreas; carious venues in Sonora including Stage 3, and the Rabbask Gallery in Loveland, Colorado. She is currently Vice President of the Mother Lode Art Association.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Meet Open Division Artist, Juliana Tillman
O-131 All Gods Creatures by Juliana Tillman wc 19x23 $750 |
Artist Juliana Tillman
Juliana
Tillman was born and raised in Vacaville, California. In 2003 she moved with
her family to the small town of Twain Harte in the Sierra Nevada's, whereupon
she changed direction from working to raising her family and pursuing art.
An
interest in art and design has been there since her late teens though she was
unable to make it a priority.
O-130 My Girl by Juliana Tillman wc 19x23 $1800 |
Growing up in a family of antique and art
collectors fostered her appreciation for fine arts. In the past five years she
has increased her focus on art and the dream of being a professional painter.
She is primarily self taught, with the exception of studying with local &
nationally known artist through workshops and private classes. Juliana is an
oil and watercolor painter with special focus in plein air and has won many
awards in local art competitions. Juliana is a current member of the Mother
Lode Arts Association.
O-132 Just Stopping By by Juliana Tillman 11x13 wc $1800 |
"My goal is to create a lasting impact through art that survives generations with the hope that it will evoke reminiscent feelings of moments captured in time."
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Meet Artist Ann Nall theme Division accepted artist
Ann Nall
Ann started painting in 1985 as a way to escape the pressures of work. Her first art teacher was in the basement of a small community center in Virginia.
Over time her hobby became her focus. On retirement, art became her career. She has been exhibited in many juried and one person shows throughout the country.
Painting primarily in watercolor, her work is characterized by soft, gentle colors. She has specialized in animal portraits and has been praised for infusing her animal paintings with life.
Ann says her art gives her life energy, focus and a sense of well-being. It is a gift she does not take for granted.
T-018 A Spring Hue By Ann Nall wc 16x20 $250 |
Over time her hobby became her focus. On retirement, art became her career. She has been exhibited in many juried and one person shows throughout the country.
Painting primarily in watercolor, her work is characterized by soft, gentle colors. She has specialized in animal portraits and has been praised for infusing her animal paintings with life.
Ann says her art gives her life energy, focus and a sense of well-being. It is a gift she does not take for granted.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Meet Accepted Theme Division Artist Sue Smith
Sue Smith
T-011 Paperwhites by Susan Smith oil 12x16 $250 |
T-010 Tulips & Daffys by Susan Smith oil 12x12 $200 |
I was born and raised in
Cleveland, Ohio, received a great primary school art education and majored in
Art at Ohio Wesleyan University. I moved to New York City after college and was
surrounded by the "beat" scene. Lots of gallery shows, happenings,
off off broadway shows, a rich time. Married and divorced with 2 young sons, I
moved to California and lived on a commune. I always worked at my art projects.
I moved to the Sierra foothills in 1976 and became an architectural drafter. I
have concentrated much more on my drawing and painting after retiring from
architecture. I am inspired by our beautiful Sierra foothills and the natural
world around us.
Meet Accepted Theme Division Artist Sandra Campbell
SANDRA CAMPBELL
T-016 Purple Parrots by Sandra Campbell pastel 9x15 $200 |
I
love color and experimentation. My
subjects include landscapes, florals, still life and animals. Initially, I worked only with soft pastels
but since have branched out into collage and acrylics, often combining these
into mixed media pieces. Lately, I’ve
created some abstract works, a complete departure for someone who used to
produce only realistic art.
For
pastels, I like to work on sanded surfaces, which allow for more layers of
color. When people hear the word
‘pastel,’ they may think of soft colors.
But what attracts me to this medium is the possibility for vibrant
oranges, brilliant yellows, and intense purples and reds.”
T-015 Planting Time by Sandra Campbell pastel 12x15 $250 |
Mixed
media pieces utilize traditional canvasses, canvas panels or illustration
board. Most of my collage pieces are
fabricated from rice or similar-type papers, which come in a variety of
textures. Most recently, I’ve been
working on 6 x 6-inch surfaces for both collage and acrylics.
Landscapes
are created both from my own photographs and by working plein air with fellow
artists in an American Association of University Women’s art group. Many of the finished products are featured at
the art show during the AAUW annual home tour.
I also show my work during the local studio tour.
Amador
County is alive with artists who inspire me and support my efforts. Periodically, I take a college class or an
artist’s workshop which may send me in a new direction. Membership in the Sierra Pastel Society, the
Amador County Artists Association and Arts Council provides collegial support
as does my AAUW art group. My work is on
display at the Sutter Creek Gallery at 35 Main Street, Sutter Creek.
Meet Theme Division Accepted Artist Mary Ann Kash
Mary Ann
Kash
T-006 Friends by Mary Ann Kash pencil 11x14 $450 |
I have
enjoyed drawing from childhood to the present.
The intricacies of line and detail fascinate me and I have always been partial
nature, trees and bark specifically. One
of my first accepted showings, as an art student, was a rendering of the bark
of a section of a California Redwood. I
realized then that I was hooked on trees, vines and fence posts.
Drawing from
nature is daunting, thus, I normally use photographs as my inspiration in order
to capture the complexity my subject.
Photography is a hobby of mine which often turns into an art project.
Preparing my
submission for the Ironstone 2017 Spring Obsession was great fun, although, it
was hard to stop and call the drawing finished. Working on vines or tree trunks can be
addictive. To me grape vines are
masterpieces of design, swirls and curlicues, divots and flat planes.
My favorite
medium is graphite combined with colored pencil and water color. I sell copies of my work at Farmers Markets
in Tuolumne County.
Thank you
for viewing my art, it has been my pleasure.
Mary Ann
Kash
domedwellers3945@gmail.com
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Meet Theme Division Accepted Artist Deborah Wright
View from the rabbit hole by Deborah Wright acrylic 24x30 $1475 |
I’m Deborah Wright and live in the beautiful mountains of
northern California. Nature has inspired my life and influences my
art. I'm a textile, mixed media and acrylic artist who loves bold,
bright colors and texture. Favorite mediums include acrylic paint, India
ink and graphite pencil.
My work is abstract, non-objective and organic in style,
as my approach is intuitive, loose and unstructured. I have
received multiple awards at exhibits in Tuolumne and Amador counties.
Artists that have influenced my work include Alan Powell and
Robert Burridge, both of California and Jane Davies of Vermont.
I have been blessed with
space for painting, collage, assemblage art and workshops. My studio
encompasses an eclectic gallery and is featured on the Amador County Art
Association annual open studio tour in September.
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