Plein air paintings by nationally recognized artists on display

“I have never had a studio, and I do not understand shutting oneself up in a room.” — Claude Monet, plein air painter and impressionist

Plein air painting is the art of transcribing nature while immersed in nature herself. The artist takes up an easel, goes into the great outdoors and creates on paper, wood or canvas what he or she sees.

The method dates back centuries but was truly made into an art form by French impressionists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Their desire to paint light and its changing, transient qualities, along with the new availability of transportable paint tubes and the box easel (the forerunner to the light-weight easels of today), allowed artists the freedom to paint “en plein air,” which is the French expression for “in the open air.”

This desire to paint these wonderful qualities of light and color drew artists from around the world to California. The vivid colors and sharper quality of light here are special. Add to this the Golden State’s abundant natural wonders from the Paci c Ocean, to the golden foothills, to the mountains … the resulting artwork is simply amazing. Art produced by plein air artists in California is distinctive, valuable and highly collectible. It captures a moment

GROW FOR IT! Protect your animals from poisonous plants

Many plants we grow in our yards are toxic to dogs and cats. Some can be fatal, but many cause nonfatal — but annoying — symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea and drooling.

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Because of dogs’ indiscriminate eating and chewing habits, they are much more commonly poisoned than cats. For lots of good information on poisonous plants see the ASCPA website, aspca.org/ pet-care/poison-control/plants.

If you suspect your dog or cat has eaten or chewed on a poison plant, rst call your vet to nd out if it is OK to induce vomiting. If it is OK, and if your pet is conscious and alert, follow these directions:

1. Give about one tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide per 15 pounds of body weight. For the average cat or toy breed dog, use one half to 1 tablespoon. For medium sized dogs such as a springer spaniel, the dosage is 4 tablespoons. Large dogs, like Labs or German shepherds, can be dosed with 5 to 6 tablespoons.

2. Repeat in 10 minutes if the pet does not vomit.

3. Identify the plant, or take it to your vet, if possible.

4. If the pet ate a pesticide, bring the container to the vet.

5. Take the pet to your vet ASAP. There are very good drugs that reliably cause vomiting in 5 minutes.

The following plants can present serious poisoning issues:

• Sago and cardboard palms: Cycads and zamias cause liver failure in dogs; they are extremely potent and all parts of the plant are poisonous. Once a dog shows signs of liver failure, the mortality rate is 30%. For some reason many dogs like to chew on sago palms.

• Lilies of all kinds: Crocus, Asiatic, Oriental, tiger, Easter and hyacinth, tulips, aloe and daylilies. However, agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) is not poisonous. Lilies are extremely potent and cause acute kidney failure in cats; few cats survive. Lilies will cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs, but not kidney damage.

• Castor beans and plants contain ricin, the deadliest plant toxin known to man. The dried beans are sometimes used as decorative beads in jewelry and small children are especially at risk.

• Buckeye pollen is toxic to bees and the plant and nuts are toxic to dogs and livestock. They cause vomiting and diarrhea and a ect the central nervous system.

• Oleander is very poisonous; it causes heart problems and is mostly a problem for livestock.

• Foxglove is the original source of digitalis, a drug used in tiny amounts for heart failure, but it is very toxic if overdosed.

• Lily of the Valley, Convalaria, is also cardiotoxic.

• Rhubarb leaves and portulaca can cause kidney damage.

• Nicotiana contains nicotine; it can cause vomiting and a ects the central nervous system.

• Vinca rosea also causes vomiting and diarrhea and a ects the central nervous system.

• Sweet Pea , Lathyrus latifolius, can be a problem for livestock.

• Azaleas and rhododendrons are toxic and usually only a problem for sheep and goats.

• Daffodils, especially the bulbs, are toxic.

• Rudbeckia is toxic to livestock in large amounts, but it tastes bad.

• Yellow star thistle is toxic to horses if they eat 50% to 200% of their body weight in two to three months. It is only a problem if there is insufficient healthy forage available.

• Cocoa mulch may be attractive to dogs and is toxic; it causes vomiting and diarrhea, lethargy, fast heart rate and tremors. Some are labeled as safe for pets and have toxins removed.

• Grapes may be toxic to dogs, cats and ferrets, but many pets that eat grapes are not affected. Those that are affected show signs of kidney damage a few hours after ingestion. Most plants that are toxic to livestock are not consumed in large enough quan- tities to cause poisoning unless the animal doesn’t have enough safe forage. There are many plants not listed here that are considered mildly toxic, meaning they may cause mouth and stomach irritation, (drooling, vomiting and diarrhea), but are not generally fatal. Nevertheless, no list can cover all potentially poisonous plants. If you suspect your pet has consumed a poisonous plant or is sick, call your vet to be safe.

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