Meet Artist Claudia Clow

Hi There, 

T-025 Leave her wild by Claudia Chow wc 11x15 $300

I’ve always been moved by art. For years I have been playing with Watercolor and enjoy & struggle with it’s surprises.

Strictly a novice, I’ve taken lessons from a variety of artists and

love to draw.


For many years my work was tight and controlled which has been my happy place. However when I retired three years ago I began

spending my Friday’s with a wonderful group of ladies that have

been a great support as I attempt to loosen up. It has not been

easy.

O-060 Louis by Claudia Clow wc 15x11 $1200

This is my very first competition and it was a thrill to be accepted.



Cheers,

Claudia Clow

Meet Artist Angela Harmon

                   Angela Harmon 

T-023  Spring by Angela Harmon mm 8x10 $155

T-024 Daffodils in the Chapel by Angela Harmon wc 10x14 $265

Angela Harmon is a 1999 transplant from the Bay Area.  She and her husband have transformed their property on historic Main Street in Douglas Flat, including her art studio with origins from an 1850’s cabin.  Angela’s art studio was the original home on the property. 

O-075 Friends by Angela Harmon wc 9x12 $235

Flowers and the bones of a garden is art to Angela.  Vibrant color plus structure detail portrays the language of Angela’s watercolor, collage and mixed media paintings. She draws upon her experience and design concepts of competitive flower show arranging and floral creations for weddings.  Her abundant flower gardens are an everchanging source of inspiration for creating painting designs of color, values and detail.  

O-074 Dogwoods in the Forest by Angela Harmon wc 9x12 $235

Although primarily self-taught and continually learning, Angela has been fortunate to study fundamental design and value techniques under local fine artist Judie Cain.  She also studied with fine artist Elizabeth St. Hilaire, a signature member of the National Collage Society, and an award-winning collage artist.  Ms. St. Hilaire teaches worldwide her collage design concepts and mono printing techniques for creating unique papers for collage paintings.  Angela is currently studying with watercolor artist Angela Fehr.

Angela has exhibited her paintings at the Ironstone Spring Obsession art show and the gallery shows of the Calaveras County Arts Council.  She is a member of the Arts Council and has also participated in their open studio tours. 



In the Fall of 2019, Angela began participating as a gallery artist at the Manzanita Arts Emporium in Angels Camp.  Her watercolor, collage and mixed media paintings are on display at the gallery. 

Meet Artist Marilyn Wear

Marilyn Wear

NWS WW TWSA CWA ASMA

Signature member of National Watercolor Society, Watercolor West, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, California Watercolor Association, American Society of Marine Artists Artist member of The California Art Club Associate Member of Society of Animal Artists   

O-054 Horsetail_Falls_at_Sunset_ by  Marilyn Wear wc 11x16  $700

O-053 Yosemite Splendor  by  Marilyn Wear wc  16x20 $1850

From the time Marilyn could hold a crayon, she loved drawing and coloring. Her favorite subjects were horses and characters from her favorite cartoon shows and comic strips. She received her first professional oil paint set when she was ten years old and taught herself how to use it by reading several "How to Paint with Oils" books. She knew then that she wanted to become a professional artist when she grew up. She was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, where art was always her favorite subject.  She graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, and worked as an advertising artist/illustrator until 2003, when she  left her last job in commercial art to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time fine artist. She went back to her oils, but then soon discovered the wonderful works being done with transparent watercolors, and took a few workshops from some of her favorite watercolor artists. She started entering national shows with her watercolors and her work won immediate recognition, winning awards in juried shows around the country.  In 2005 she was selected as a signature member of the highly respected National Watercolor Society. She has since been selected for signature membership in Watercolor West, California Watercolor Association, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, and the American Society of Marine Artists.

 Although she still also paints with oil and acrylics, her favorite medium for studio work is transparent watercolor, where she uses a technique of layering many glazes of watercolor to create richness and depth, while retaining a glowing vibrancy. She finds some of her best subject matter close to home in her garden and in the Sierra Nevada mountains, particularly the dramatic landscapes of Yosemite National Park. She has a special interest in painting birds and wildlife, especially the sea turtles of Hawaii,  and is honored to have been selected as a juried member of the prestigious Society of Animal Artists in 2016, and Artist member of the California Art Club.  Her style is realistic with an emphasis on capturing the light, color and mood of her chosen subject. 

To view more of her work, visit www.marilynwear.com

Ironstone's 23rd Annual Spring Obsession Art Show & Sale

Ironstone's 23rd annual Spring Obsession Art Show & Sale is in high gear for Opening March 7th & 8th.  

Entries are in, jury panels have completed their votes and Accepted Artists have been notified.  Once the original paintings have arrived, labeled and hung, the show will be ready!

Here on our blog we will be posting biographies of the artists as they come in along with images of their accepted pieces.

Your positive and encouraging comments are most welcome by both the artists and viewers. They work very hard on these pieces of art and deserve your kudos!  So don't hesitate to share.

Do note that all paintings are available for sale. We recommend you come to the opening on March 7th or 8th, meet the artists and see the paintings you are interested in in person.  They are so much more vibrant and exciting up close.

When you browse the Gallerias, you will notice this show is quite different than many gallery shows. Spring Obsession features art work from both beginning artists as well as artists well known throughout the United States and Canada. We hope you are able to come to visit the participating artists March 7 & 8.

Mark your calendar.  There is also that Saturday a grand "Food & Wine Pairing" event that ties in with the Artist Reception and unveiling of the 2020 Ironstone Obsession poster along with the Northern California Daffodil Society Spring Flower Show. With over 1500 varieties of cut daffodils, you will find plenty to discover at Ironstone.