Meet Artist Judy Day, Theme Division accepted artist

Artist Judy Day has entered "Daffodils" into the Theme Division of Ironstone's 21st annual Spring Obsession Art Show. Join us Saturday & Sunday, March 3 & 4 at the Opening of this spectacular exhibit.  Meet the artists and see the originals for yourself.  

T-004 Daffodils by Judy Day wc 18x24  $325

Bio: JUDY DAY

Judy was born and raised in southern California where she attended Art Center and CSUN.  She received a BA in Graphic Design and k-12 credentials in Art and Math.  After teaching for 25 + years in Burbank she and her husband, Larry, retired to Jackson California.  Judy is co-owner of the Sutter Creek Gallery in Sutter Creek.

Judy’s art credits include the following:  Illustrating three educational Children’s books published by Teaching Stuff, numerous brochures, posters, painting and cards, two hand cut paper banners (3feet by 12 feet) that hang seasonally in the First Christian Church of North Hollywood’s sanctuary, many 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd place ribbons from the Amador County Fair, 2017 2^nd place award from Ironstone Open Division Spring show.

Her awards and honors are: 1993 Jordan Middle School Teacher of the Year, 1994 Burbank Woman of the Year, 1995 Outstanding Teacher award given by the LA Times and CSUN School of Education, and in 2002 the California League of Middle Schools Educator of the Year Nominee.

“I love the outdoors, my paintings are inspired by my backpacking experiences in the Sierras, vacations around the world, historical sites, majestic landscapes, flowers, my grandchildren, and in fact almost everything around me.  I never know what will catch my eye and inspire me to paint.  I love to learn new techniques and processes, so I paint constantly.  It is my passion.”

Judy’s art work is on display at the Sutter Creek Gallery, 35 Main St. Sutter Creek

Meet Artist Juliana Tillman

Artist Juliana Tillman is one of the selected artists in the THEME Division of Ironstone Vineyard's 21st. annual Spring Obsession Art Show.  Her entries, "Just a Little Taste" and "Daffodil Trio" are in the running for the 2018 Obsession Poster which will be unveiled on Saturday, March 3rd. at the Spring Obsession Opening Event. And now...  

T-024  Just a Little Taste by Juliana Tillman oil 18x24  $600

Artist Juliana Tillman

T-025  Daffodile Trio by  Juliana Tillman acrylic 12x16  $225

“Don’t put off tomorrow what you can do today” is a motto Juliana Tillman feels is important, basically - life is short. She began making art a focus in 2011 before anymore time could pass without regret.
 An interest in art and design has been there since her late teens though she was unable to make it a priority. Growing up in a family of antique and art collectors fostered her appreciation for fine arts.  With no formal art education 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 and has won many awards in local art competitions. Recently her watercolor painting was accepted into the Splash 18 Watercolor by Northlight Books. Currently a member of the Mother Lode Arts Association and the Aloft Art Gallery.      

Happy New Year!

Our party gal Rachael, bringing in the New Year with Ironstone's Sparkling Wine!  Only way to go.

Craft Trees are coming in!

Two more awesome craft trees came in today from Tylee and Jayden!  These are creative, colorful and downright incredible trees created by these two talented gals.

The tree above was done by Jayden using Japanese Maple leaves and looks like berries.

The above tree was created by Tylee using bay leaves and more berries. 
Lets hear it for the gals. Great job!  Keep on creating. And thank you for sharing your talent with all of us here.  Love it!

Christmas Spirit!

If you've not met Rachael before, allow me to introduce you.  Rachael came to us last year along with a large group of collectable dolls that were put up for sale here in the Museum.  Mr. Kautz, the owner of Ironstone came across them at an auction and just couldn't pass them up.  All destined for new homes, Rachael stood out as an undesirable gal.

Always moody, somewhat grumpy and stand offish, she most often frightened the younger visitors and disgusted some of the others.  We decided that Rachael had to be removed from the public areas and confined to the back room.

Here in the Museum, we realized that despite her attitude, Rachael was really just trying to fit in. So, we decided to allow her to be our somewhat back office maskot. 

She does get into trouble at times and wanders into areas she shouldn't, but, all in all, she really isn't such a scary one once you get to know her.

Today, we found Rachael helping decorate our Christmas tree.  Good to see her in the Christmas Spirit.

First THEME Division Entry is in! Meet Artist Ann Nall

Our First 2018 Theme Division Entry is in!  

Thank you Ann Nall who was also the 2017 Theme Division Winner. 

This 2017 season, Ann generously donated her winning painting to the Non-Profit Ironstone Concourse Foundation.  The Concourse d'Elegance is one of the premier Classic Car Shows in Northern California as well as a major fundraiser for the California FFA & 4H scholarship funds.

Kudos Ann...

And now, 

Warm afternoon  watercolor  11x14  $250

Ann Nall

annnall.com

Ann started painting in 1985 as a way to escape the pressures of work.  On retirement her art became her focus and her career.

Painting primarily in watercolor, she has specialized in animal portraits, but recently moved to the abstract form.

Moment in Time  watercolor  11x14  $250

She has exhibited in juried shows throughout the country.  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.

First tree in!

This little tree came in to our email today.  One of the Craft Trees decorated by one of our customers.

If you have purchased one of these unfinished trees from us here in the Museum, we would love to see what you have done with them!  Send in your photos so we can share.

DIY Christmas Tree Fun

We have several crafty Do It Yourself Christmas Trees here in the Museum for $5.00 that you can decorate then post a photo of your tree on Ironstone's facebook page or post here for all to see how outlandishly talented you are.  Lets have some fun!

The tree trunks are made of large cinnamon sticks set in a plaster base surrounded by either twigs from Ironstone's Reserve Chardonnay cuttings or smaller cinnamon sticks.  If you need a little inspiration, there is one tree done up as a sample.  And we know you can do better than that one!  Call it a quicky....  Lets see what you can do.