Monday, February 12, 2018

Meet Artist Susie Hoffman, Spring Obsession accepted artist

Susie Hoffman


Fine Art 2018
Copperopolis, CA           
susie@townhallarts.com              
ateliersusie.patternbyetsy.com
            

Susie took up art after she retired from teaching sixth grade English/history 15 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 eight years.  From pastel classes to mosaics, she is always eager to learn something new.  She also teaches beginning art in all media and sells her artwork and photographs at Town Hall Arts. 
 
She began showing her work seven years ago. Honors include multiple first place awards from Delicato Vineyard Show, Mother Lode Art Show, Valley Art Show, Calaveras Fair, Motherlode Fair, and Oak Valley Show.  She was awarded Best of Show for Photography at Oak Valley Art Show twice, and received the People’s Choice Award there also.   Her watercolor painting, “Highland Cow” received a sponsor award at the Lathrop Mayor’s Show in 2017. She has received 12 Best of Divisions at local fairs.
 


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 for five years You may see Susie’s artwork 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; various venues in Sonora; and on her Etsy Shop at www.ateliersusie.patternbyetsy.com. 

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

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 1st, 2nd, 3rd place ribbons from the Amador County Fair, 2017 2nd 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. 
     

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Happy New Year!

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