Meet Artist Connie Carson-Romano

 

Connie Carson-Romano

T-003 Singular-Drama-by Connie Carson-Romano oil 20x24 $450

O-007 Fushia-by Connie Carson-Romano oil 14x12  $375

O-008 saguaro-by Connie Carson-Romano oil 18x24  $425

O-009 sunflowers-by Connie Carson-Romano oil 18x24  $425

 I have always found it difficult to write an artist’s statement. The task has remained a challenge to this day even after a lifetime of immersion in the art of communication. It is certainly not for a lack of words. I enjoy language and the bonds that are created by it. It is not my ability to use the written word as I have been published to good reviews. Yet I find myself struggle through a verbal description of why I feel the over powering need to create a visual display what I see and how I see it on a canvass.

 

While the depths of my need to draw and paint will probably always remain a mystery to me, I believe my difficulty in expressing verbally my attraction to art is simply in the meditation that is involved in the process: The sinking of self into an object or view. Total immersion into the colors, the shapes, the emotions that are present with the seeing. The challenge of putting, not only the object of the painting to canvas, but the expression of the depth of what is presented to my eyes and the way that my brain processes it. And the ability to share my vision with other so they, too, see the incredible blue of the mountains, the depth of the shadows in the flowers, and the blend of yellows and reds in a sunset.

 

T-004 Trilogy-by Connie Carson-Romano oil 8x10 $175

The diversity of vision by various artists presented in an art show or gallery always amazes me. I find it does not matter if I “like” the work I see or not. It is the vision of another who was driven to put their view to canvas. And I am grateful for the sharing.

 

I hope you enjoy the show.

O-010 tidal-by Connie Carson-Romano oil 18x24 $435

Call to Artists

 Call to Artists

Ironstone's 24th Annual Spring Art Show OPEN Division entries are due Sunday, January 31st by 3:00 PM.  You may download the form from the pages above or enter online at: 

https://www.ironstonevineyards.com/open-division/

OPEN Division online entry

Or, you may email cgomez@ironstonevineyards for a pdf copy of the entry form with Open Entry Form as your subject line.

Meet Artist Barbara Hall

 

Barbara Hall, Artist

Artist Statement

 

O-070 Summer Tiger Lilies by Barbara Hall wc 17x23 $670

O-071 Afternoon Rose by Barbara Hall wc 8x8 $350

As a contemporary painter, I delight in painting that which captures my eye and spirit. My subjects are varied, from landscapes, flowers,  cityscapes, portraits, to imaginative intuitive themes, in watercolor and acrylic. My summer studio, in the northern California mountains, soothes and inspires, with its peaceful quiet of woodlands, forest, meadows, creeks and ponds. I enjoy winter ‘down the hill’ in the foothills, and often take off for the coast north of San Francisco, where I  grew up. Traveling affords me time to reignite excitement and adventure & my watercolor travel journal is always close by.       “When I paint, I smile.”

O-072 Southwest Sun Time by Barbara Hall acrylic 11x14 $370

 

When painting, my intention is for my artwork to be a reflection of living with an open heart, open mind, and open eyes. A sense of wonder inspires my art, and my hope is that my art touches others in this way.

 

T-016 Turning Toward the Light by Barbara Hall mm 17x22 $560

 

Bio

 

B.A. Fine Arts, Drawing & Painting, San Francisco State University

Studied with: Dorner Schueler, Lavere Hutchings, Nicholas Simmons,

Paul Heussenstamm of Laguna Beach, and Shiloh Sophia of Sonoma. 

 

T-017 Farmers market Thistle t by Barbara Hall wc 23x17 $560

Galleries:   Bolinas Gallery, CA, Glory Hole Gallery, CA

 

Books:  Grandma’s School of Life, by Sulara James, Illustrated by Barbara Hall

 

Memberships:  California Watercolor Association, Arts of Bear Valley, Calaveras Arts Council, Motherlode Art Association of Tuolumne County.

 

 

Facebook: Love Creek Art        Instagram:  barbarahallstudios.artist

                  

Website:  Barbara Hall Studios  (www.barbarahallstudios.com)

Meet Artist Vickie Chew

Vickie Chew 

T-005 Incipient-Bloom-by Vickie-Chew oil 16x20 $600

Painting for me is a joy, challenge and mental escape all in one. Most of us Artists fall in love with a scene for variety of reasons just as you may fall in love with a particular surrounding or place. I love the challenge of trying to capture the essence of what is before me, whether it be a barn, trees, lakes or ocean. It is all about recreating and capturing the light, character and personality of the scene, nothing else exists when I paint, as I lose myself to the painting “zone.” I began painting over twenty years ago so that I could escape to the zone from work but found my passion in the process. I am mostly self-taught along with many hours spent at workshops, video’s and outings with my favorite mentors. 

O-032 The Italian Store by Vickie Chew oil 12x16 $600

I do Impressionistic oil paintings in Plein Air, Studio, Murals and Commissioned pieces. I use brush and palette knife and very minimum mediums. My work is always sealed, signed and numbered on the back of the canvas. 

 Juried member of: 

California Art Club Oil Painters of America

American Impressionist Society

American Women Artist's