Meet Artist Vaughn Lew

 W. Vaughn Lew Bio:

O-033 South Fork of the Stanislaus by Vaughn Lew  oil 24x18 $1155

Born 1946 at Baker City, Oregon. Lived a ranch/country life. Lots of free drawing with pencil and india ink.

O-034 Tuolumne Grazers by Vaughn Lew  oil 24x12 $770

 First art Techer gave minimal instruction, just draw, draw, draw. That was fine with me. Moved to Lodi California 1961. Took some art but still not much depth to the instruction. 

T-025 Let There be Light by Vaughn Lew  oil 18x24 $550

Enrolled in the art program at Sacramento State. Emphasis was on commercial art with DeWitt Whistler Jayne, a nationally known illustrator, portrait painter, and art director. Tarmo Pasto, an art psychologist and art instructor, was also an important influence. After college I taught art at Elk Grove High School, Los Rios Correctional Center, and various adult education programs. Currently live in Hughson, California with my sweet wife Glenda, Daughter Melissa, Precious the cat, and sister Sadie the Dog.

Meet Artist Carol Leonti

 Carol Leonti

O-052 Fire-in-the-Sky by Carol Leonti wc 41x34 $1975

I love transparent watercolor because it naturally expresses my feelings for my subjects. It can make images glow with light and i am constantly challenged by its many exciting possibilities.

I have studied with talented painters Christopher Schink, Alvaro Castagnet, Frank Webb, and Dale Laitenen. Influential mentors are Carl Miller AWS and Popi Tyler from Santa Rosa.

O-053 Down-by-the-Creek  by Carol Leonti wc 14x8  $695

My paintings hand in Gallery One, Petaluma, and can also be seen on my website cleontiwatercolor.com and on the Gallery One website.

Meet Artist George Haskell

 
George Haskell

Artist and Musician

 

O-073 High Five by George Haskell oil 8x10 $275

 George’s passion for painting started in college when he took an independent study in painting. After retiring from a forty year career in special education George returned to art.  Among his favorite topics are Yosemite, seashores, sunsets and animals.  What ever the subject is George focuses on capturing luminous, light color and mood of the subject at hand.  He has studied with Judy Cain, Susan Sarback and Heinie Hartwig. George is a member of Arts Of Bear Valley.

O-075 Spirited by George Haskell oil 12x12 $475

 

Besides art, George is also a musician.  He sings and plays both guitar and banjo at local wineries and restaurants.

 

O-074 Security by George Haskell oil 8x10 $275

George lives just outside of Murphys on the top of Treasure Mountain with his wife Patricia, two cats, two corgis and two horses.

Meet Artist Sandra Campbell

 

SANDRA CAMPBELL

O-039 Mountain-Stream by Sandra Campbell pastel 12x16 $225

 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. 

SOLD  O-042 Red-Blue-Birds-Against-Striped-Sky by Sandra Campbell collage 12x15 $210

 

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. 

 

O-041 At-the-Beach by Sandra Campbell collage 14x14 $185

Mixed media pieces utilize traditional canvasses, canvas panels or boards, both cradled and flat.  Many of my collage pieces are fabricated from rice or similar-type papers, which come in a variety of textures. Others utilize papers out of discarded picture books or atlases.

 

Landscapes are created both from my own photographs and by working plein air with fellow artists in a group that meets twice monthly for critique and support.  Many of the finished products are featured at an annual art show sponsored by the Amador County Artists Association (ACAA).    

O-040 Flowers-in-Blue-Vase-by Sandra Campbell pastel 16x18 $250

 

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 ACAA and Amador County Arts Council provides collegial support as does my informal art group.  My work is on display at the Sutter Creek Gallery at 40 Main Street, Sutter Creek.  View additional images on my website at www.sandracampbellart.com and the gallery’s website, www.suttercreekgallery.com.