Lompoc & santa ynez valley FEBRUARY 2019
The Cypress Gallery - LVAA
Standing Sun Winery
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art
Sugarless Treats, non-fattening jewelry and glass
119 E Cypress Ave, Lompoc p. 805-737-1129 www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com
1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang p. 805-686-1211 info@elverhoj.org www.elverhoj.org
92 2nd St - Unit D, Buellton p. 805-904-8072 john@standingsunwines.com www.standingsunwines.com
Joellen Chrones p. 805-588-2261
Lompoc Mural Society
Terramonary Porcelain Dinnerware
Lompoc Theater Project
Wildling Museum of Art & Nature
PO Box 2813, Lompoc p. 805-733-4282 www.lompocmurals.com
p. 805-380-6777 info@lompoctheatre.org
466 Bell St., Los Alamos p. 805-453-5075 TerryRowCliftonEdwin@gmail.com
1511-B Mission Dr, Solvang p. 805-688-1082 info@wildlingmuseum.org www.wildlingmuseum.org
NatureTrack Fostering a lifelong fascina on with nature
PO Box 953, Los Olivos p. 805-886-2047 sue@naturetrack.org www.naturetrack.org
SUBSCRIBE HERE to MONTHLY eZINE We are proud to count non-profit organizations and businesses as community partner members. Together, we advocate for each other, local artists, and collaborate on projects to create an enriching environment for the Arts Community within Lompoc and the Santa Ynez Valley.
Popcorn booth Lompoc Theatre
Lompoc Mural Society
Fostering a lifelong fascination with nature NaturaTrack
Ray Strong: A Collector's Passion Wildling Museum of Art & Nature
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art
Detail: Valerie de Mille, Ocean Lompoc Valley Art Association
Sugarless Treats-non-fattening jewelry & glass Message from the LVAA President LOMPOC Art Hunt Lompoc Civic Theater Lompoc Mural Society The Cypress Gallery Artwalk Cypress Gallery
SOLVANG Wildling Museum of Art & Nature Elverhøj Museum of History & Art LOS OLIVOS NatureTrack Gallery Los Olivos 2nd Saturday Artisans LOS ALAMOS Terramonary Porcelain Dinnerware
All Artwork and Photos shown remain the sole property of the artist. No reproductions are permitted without express permission from the Lompoc Valley Art Association and/or the artist.
ON THE COVER
Diane Atturio, Prickly Pear, watercolor. Diane says, "Nature feeds my sould and inspires me to paint."
Lompoc Valley Art Association 119 E. Cypress Ave Lompoc, CA 93436 805.737.1129
The Lompoc Valley Art Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, supporting the arts within the Lompoc & Santa Ynez Valley through affordable opportunities for artists to show and sell artwork, collaborations with non-profits and businesses on programs and events, investment in higher education for high school art students through scholarships, and a variety of outreach avenues, such as this digital arts magazine, that bring greater awareness to the cultural heart beat of the area.
Sugarless Treats, non-
fattening jewelry and glass By Joellen Chrones
Valentine’s Day is almost here, hope you’re ready
Spring is coming Items by Joellen available at the Wilding Museum in Solvang
and Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress, Lompoc Open every day except Monday’s From 12 to 4pm
Any questions I can be contacted at 805-588-2261
A MESSAGE FROM THE LVAA PRESIDENT Inspiration What inspires your art? Do you ever struggle searching for an idea to spark your next great artwork? Do you look to nature for inspiration, perhaps the physical man-made world around us, or maybe another of your personal interests gives you a nudge. Looking at some of the artwork presently hanging in Cypress Gallery I wondered what motivated the various artists to create the pieces they entered this month. Nancy Hall, one of our photographers, frequently submits some stunning wildlife photos taken on one of her trips to Africa. However, this month she has a striking photograph of some type of fortified building, maybe a castle. It’s not the normal tourist happy snap, but a glimpse of just a portion of the building that displays strength and coloration that draws you into the photograph and makes you wonder where the photo was taken and about the history hidden behind the walls. What did Nancy experience that made her choose that location and framing for the photograph? Linda Gooch has a wonderful little painting of a Koa touching the surface of a pond surrounded with water lilies, it’s titled ‘Serenity’. It certainly evokes a feeling of peacefulness and quiet. Was Linda’s painting inspired by that little fish and its tranquil setting? Another submission this month is by Neil Anderson. This month, typical of Neil's customary entry is a classic landscape showing fall colors. But, he has another interest, he is also a musician who plays and even composes his own music. Three of his other paintings entered this month reflect that interest, all titled ‘Improv # xxx’, I think each of these echo his music. Each projects a feeling of movement, of lightness that reminds me of his music. I wonder if he feels the music as he paints. April 2019 will feature our annual Spring Show in Cypress Gallery. It’s a judged open competition and everyone, members and non-members are limited to one entry, so it needs to reflect your absolute best work. If your surroundings or your inner id just aren’t giving you the jolt you need for that creative spark, consider visiting another artist and talking about their work and motivations, perhaps that discussion will trigger a thunderbolt of inspiration and get you working again. We want to see your best in April. Tom Chrones, President
LOMPOC Bill Morson, Flower Harvest, dye infused metal print Cypress Gallery
ART HUNT
October 17–20,. 2019
THE ART HUNT
IS COMING! Like our Facebook Page "Cypress Gallery" and watch for more details. October 17 – 20, 2019 • The Hunt is On
Auditions for Lompoc Civic Theatre’s The Musical
Book and Lyrics by Sean Grennan, Music by Leah Okimoto February 24th and 27th, 7:00 PM Stone Pine Hall, 210 South H Street No pianist will be available for auditions, so please bring any music & device to play it or just sing a cappella.
Joel doesn’t want a dog -- he wants his girlfriend back, and she wants a dog. But when she refuses to get back together, Joel becomes the reluctant owner of Jack. Meanwhile, Big Dog wants to be adopted alone, but his only way out includes yippy Little Dog. For both of these pairs, initially hesitant relationships blossom into profound friendships. Blending comic and touching moments, this musical is an uplifting tale of companionship, our time on earth, and simple, unconditional love. Roles are available for Jack (male, tenor to baritone to A), Joel (male, baritone to F), Big Dog (male, baritone to G), and Little Dog (female, mezzo with a belt to F). 4 to 7 actors possible. Performances will be at Stone Pine Hall from May 24-June 9. Questions? Contact John Fuentes at fuentes_fam@yahoo.com
LOMPOC VALLEY MURAL SOCIETY A Tribute to the Chumash People This mural, located at 126 E. Ocean Ave., was Lompoc's First "Mural In a Day". It is believed to be the first in California. This colorful scene was painted in one day, in 1992, by 17 artists working under the direction of Master Artist Robert Thomas. It is an acknowledgment of the Chumash people who have lived here for over 13,000 years. Depicted is a coastal Chumash Village. Men are setting out in the plank canoes to fish the Santa Barbara Channel. A woman tends to the drying fish on the rack near the traditional tule houses and a man is spearing fishes in the near shore. This mural was totally restored by artist Ann Thompson in 2015.
THE CYPRESS GALLERY
119 E. Cypress Ave, Lompoc • Open Tue–Sun, 12-4PM www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com
CYPRESS GALLERY ARTWALK • BY ELIZABETH MONKS HACK Code Red! Well there isn’t exactly a fire in the Cypress Gallery this month, but something akin to flame – the color red! February is the month we choose to express our emotions, a month of heartfelt, heartwarming and even passionate sentiments. How appropriate for the gallery to host the show “An Occasion for Red.” It is quite obvious here that artists absolutely love the color. All tints, tones and shades of red are expressed, but much of the pure saturated hue pretty well jumps from the walls. Tonya Schultz has created a showpiece of it in her lusciously textured Heritage Rose, dividing the canvas into hot red and cool blue tones. What is red, anyway? Raspberry, rose, carnelian and crimson, Tuscan and tomato! And that glorious color oxblood red – something like burgundy with a little more brown, and purple glowing within. It’s a color to swoon over. Kathy Badrak created a gourd in that color, with a shapely heart cut right out of it. Rosalea Greenwood has picked out its deepest tones in her sumptuous watercolor Anthuriums. Nancy Hall photographed an exotic ox-blood courtyard door from one of her many travel adventures. And Vicki Andersen, the master of floribunda juxtaposed against the flat planes of a white country fence, has lavished it upon her roses, in Bunkhouse Window. Sensational red! Gil Andersen’s handmade tiles of red hot Chili Rista, Ann Mastro’s intricate coral “pours” behind black and white trees, Betsee Tonya R. Schultz, Heritage Rose, acrylic Talavera’s orange-red giant Heirloom Tomato, Debby Fuller’s photo of those wonderfully retro ceramic burgundy tiles on the facade of local bar Michaels, and Lee Hill’s passionate sunset sky behind a noble stag, in Majestic. Speaking of sky; Trish Campbell has done it again! The forces of nature overwhelm us in Cypress in the Storm, where a jolt of flame red lightning splits open a turbulent scarlet sky, behind a dark and twisted cypress tree. Scarlet Pearl, a watercolor by Diane Reuter, depicts another type of red altogether – pink! Yes, we do have other colors on display this month, and they are equally excellent! Angie Hamlin created Heavenly Hibiscus, a sublime digital collage, wherein she overlaid the cosmos with one of her own hibiscus flowers, in predominantly cool turquoise and violets. Chris Jeszeck has painted Fresh Fruit, a small but masterful still life in the tradition of the Dutch old masters. Julie Nash portrays her Cat of Twenty Years in a masterful modernist tradition, boldly outlined, with large blue mischievous eyes sparkling. Winner of the People’s Choice for January is Diane Atturio, for her elegantly spare sunlit watercolor, Jalama Road. Diane is a devotee of mother nature, and her sensitive paintings, including this month’s Prickly Pear, with its delightful pink blossoms, reflect that love.
Julie Nash, Cat of Twenty Years
The tradition of giving little gifts to loved ones on Valentine’s Day can be well met at the Cypress, which carries every type of gift, at seriously competitive prices. Cards, jeweler and gorgeous soft sculpture hearts by Betsee that won’t be found anywhere else. And have some fun with red this month! Looking at art stimulates your experience of the natural world. Supposedly there are 285 shades of red derivatives; see how many you can find in the gallery, and beyond! Cypress Gallery is operated by the members of the Lompoc Valley Art Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, committed to expanding and supporting access and exposure to the arts in the Lompoc and Santa Ynez Valley. LVAA sponsors arts programs, events, communications, and other efforts that mutually benefit artists, businesses, residents and visitors to our Valley. To learn more about the arts in the Valley, visit our website and like our Facebook page “Cypress Gallery." The gallery is located at 119 East Cypress Avenue, Lompoc. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. 805-737-1129, lompocvalleyartassociation.com .
ART STORIES: FROM OUR MEMBERS As I wandered through the gallery this month, I came across a lovely, intriguing work of digital art by Angie Hamlin. She was at the desk, so I had the opportunity to ask her a little about its genesis. Many of us are unfamiliar with the creative process pertaining to digital art. As I spoke with Angie, she revealed that it all began with her thinking about the glorious creation of the cosmos, and the bloom of a hibiscus flower in her garden. So much of our art creation begins like that! Looking at something beautiful...putting a few ideas together… The piece is appropriately entitled Heavenly Hibiscus. Here is a little more regarding this artwork’s origins. Following is an amusing anecdote from Neil Andersson, which I’m sure any plein-air painter will relate to. Enjoy! ~ Elizabeth Monks Hack
A Note from Angie Hamlin... I first saw a digital collage in Maui by Caroline Quan and was so fascinated by it. There were layers of nature over Hawaiian dancers, where you could see both the individuals and the beautiful flora. Then I met Kurt Van Wagner who was doing his own amazing digital collages in his own style. He was kind enough to share with me the how he used Adobe Photoshop to change the opacity and layer the photographs to create his art. With my passion for nature and color, and all the beautiful reference photos have, I wanted to explore this technique. "HEAVENLY HIBISCUS" was created as I became fascinated with the incredible beauty of nebula and galaxies. There are many free photos available. I collaged multiple subject matter, such as galaxies with waves, but this particular nebula had the colors of two types of hibiscus that were growing in my yard. I experimented with using the nebula as the background, and then with the placement of the yellow and blue hibiscus; trying to get some of the brightest stars to align with the centers of the flowers and give it a heavenly glow. There are infinite possibilities with this technique, whether using paintings or photographs. I have taken photos from friends vacations and collaged the location, activities, and family to piece together a special memory for them. Angie Hamlin, Heavenly Hibiscus, digital collage
An Anecdote from Neil Andersson... I used to paint outdoors in a park close to my home in Tacoma, and there were people who frequented the park for walking. One day as I was starting a canvas, a woman who frequented the park came up to me and said something like “I always like it when you start your paintings.” It certainly gave me pause to consider at what point they go wrong. That curious remark still makes me smile. Neil Andersson, Long Lake Park, Fall, oil
I just wish The Deli would finally move in like they have been promising for over a year now.
PROGRAM FOR LVAA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING COPPER ENAMELING PRESENTED BY TONI ZYBELL FEBRUARY 12 • 7 PM Stone Pine Hall Around 1997 Toni took a week-long workshop at the Eslan Institute in Big Sur, California. It was Toni's first experience with fused glass, and she fell in love with the process. In the beginning Toni studied books on fusing and experimented with every project. Later as the art became more popular, she was able to take classes and develop her skills. Stunning fused glass pieces require hours of meticulous glass cutting after a unique design has been developed. Carefully chosen transparent, iridescent and opalescent glass pieces are arranged and layered, then accented with tiny bits of sparke, stringer, fritt, and metals. Each piece is then kiln-fired, to approximately 1450 degrees, often pieces require multiple firings, resulting in sculptures, dishes, platters, hanging ornaments, and other whimsical creations. Toni moved to Oregon in 23004, built her own glass studio where she taught and worked until 2014 when she returned to the Central Coast. A year ago, she closed her glass studio and is focusing on her copper enameling and metalsmithing. Her work can be seen at Gala de Arte Gallery in Old Towne, Nipomo.
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LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION • CYPRESS GALLERY Founded in 1994 by the Lompoc Valley Art Association, Cypress Gallery showcases the art of over 60 wellknown local artists. Art lovers will find a variety of fine art in the Gallery: watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels, mixed media, photography, ceramics, jewelry, souvenirs, and great gift ideas. If you would like to join the Lompoc Valley Art Association, visit their website HERE to download, print, and fill out the LVAA Membership Application.
FEATURED ARTIST & SHOW THEN AND NOW, A RETROSPECTIVE OF VC de MILLE'S ARTWORKS FEBRUARY 26–MARCH 24, 2019
Artist Reception: Friday, March 8 • 4:00–6:00 p.m. Cypress Gallery • 119 E. Cypress, Lompoc, CA 93436
Valerie de Mille, Ocean
The Lompoc Valley Art Association’s Cypress Gallery will be featuring “Then and Now, A Retrospective of VC de Mille’s Artworks”, an artist show by Valerie de Mille. The show be on exhibit from February 26-March 24, 2019. This is the first art show for VC de Mille. It is a compilation of four decades of her painting and sketches. The artist has created an eclectic body of work ranging from abstracts to landscapes using a variety of different and sometimes unconventional mediums. Valerie said that “Colors and flow of the paint direct me towards a finished product in my abstract paintings. I don’t need an initial concept, just a blank canvas. My abstracts are ambiguous so it will mean different things to different people. Watercolors, colored pencils and charcoal works require more definition. My goal is to create energy and texture to my work.” As a native New Yorker, VC de Mille was exposed to museums, concerts, dances and plays at an early age. She firmly believes in bringing art to the community. In addition to being an active member of the Lompoc Valley Art Association, she serves as a member of the Lompoc Concert Association and the Lompoc Mural Society. Ms. de Mille participated in 2016 and 2018 “Mural in A Weekend” in Lompoc. There will be a will be an artist’s reception on Friday March 8th from 4:00 to 6:00p.m. Refreshments will be served. Please come by and check out the show. The Cypress Gallery is at 119 East Cypress Avenue, Lompoc, across from the Museum. The Lompoc Valley Arts Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, committed to expanding and supporting access and exposure to the arts in the Lompoc and Santa Ynez Valley. LVAA sponsors arts programs, events, communications, and other efforts that mutually benefit artists, businesses, residents and visitors to our Valley. To learn more about the arts in the Valley, visit our website and Like our Facebook page “Cypress Gallery.”
CYPRESS GALLERY EXHIBITING NOW
Here are a few selections of artwork for show and sale currently at the Cypress Gallery. 119 East Cypress Ave, Lompoc Across from the Museum Gallery hours are Tue. through Sun, 12-5 pm Artist’s Reception Sunday, February 10 2:00 to 4:00p.m.
Diane Atturio, Prickly Pear, watercolor $250
Trish Campbell, Cypress in Storm, acrylic $450
Jane Kametani, Tastes of Red, photo $75
Vicki Anderson,Bunkhouse Winter, acrylic $2,500
Tonya R. Schultz, Heritage Rose, acrylic $295
Nancy Hall, A Glowing in the Vineyard, photo $150
Rosalea Greenwood, Antaeriums, watercolor $150
Mary Whittemore, Spanish Dance, oil $100
Elizabeth Monk, Earth Centered, oil $500
Red Barn, Trish Campbell, acrylic $178
Dee Sudbury,Village in Red, acrylic $98
Various Artists: Terry Taylor, Claudette Carlton, and Trish Campbell
Bill Morson, Flower Harvest, dye infused metal print $150
Diane Reuter, Scarlet Pearl, watercolor $200
Edward Heinitz, Colorado, oil $150
Neil Andersson, Long Lake park, oil $750
Linda Gooch, Serenity, limited edition giclee $80
Angie Hamlin, Heavenly Hibiscus, digital collage $60
Tom Heslop, Sparkling Water, watercolor $175
Neil Andersson, Improv #246, oil $250
Nancy Hall, Once Upon a Time, photo $175
Kathy Badrak, Patina Wonder, gourd $85
Betsee Talavera, The Power of Water, acrylic $700
Linda Gooch, Happy Hour, limited giclee $175
Clauddette Carlton, Black Faced Gulls, watercolor $100
Various Artists: Jan Manfina, Joellen Chrones, Nicole LeRoux, and Lynda Schiff
SOLVANG Ray Strong on his 101st Adobe Porch at Arroyo Hondo 1/3/2006 Photo Credit: Bill Dewey
WILDLING MUSEUM OF ART & NATURE
1511 Mission Dr., Solvang Open 11am-5pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri. Open 10am-5pm Sat & Sun. Closed Tue. www.wildlingmuseum.org
RAY STRONG: A COLLECTOR'S PASSION Second Opening Reception: Saturday, February 16 • 3:00–5:00 pm Please call the Wildling at 805-686-8315 or email julie@wildlingmuseum.org to RSVP. “Ray Strong: A Collector’s Passion,” runs through July 8, 2019. The show features 32 paintings by renowned Santa Barbara artist Ray Strong (1905-2006), loaned by David Parker of Goleta. While several pieces have been shown at venues throughout the county, this is the first time the entire collection will be shown together. Parker, a native of the Santa Ynez Valley, has been a devoted collector of Strong’s work for years. “There is something spiritual about Ray's paintings that is hard to explain. But one thing for sure, each time I look at a Ray Strong painting, I feel a greater connection to the land and all the forces that formed it. And it is this connection that has driven me to continue to collect his work,” said Parker. Born in Oregon, Strong painted primarily in Marin County and the Bay Area, but moved to Santa Barbara in 1960 having been commissioned to paint diorama murals for the Bird Hall at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. He loved painting throughout the county and eventually co-founded The Oak Group along with fellow painter Arturo Tello in 1986. That group of painters uses art to raise awareness and funds for endangered local landscapes and is still active today, with 25 members. The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature has honored both Ray Strong and The Oak Group with its Wilderness Spirit Award for their efforts to conserve the county’s beautiful and ecologically important habitats and landscapes. “We are grateful to David for sharing his amazing collection of Strong paintings with us and the public. His collection has an admirable range of artworks and also serves as a lesson to other would-be art collectors in how to be thoughtful, strategic, and determined in their pursuits. We couldn’t be more excited to share his collection with our community,” said executive director Stacey Otte-Demangate. The Wildling is grateful to exhibition sponsor The Robert & Mercedes Eichholz Foundation and donors to the Patti Jacquemain Exhibition Fund.
Jerry DiPego
Ron Colone
Steve Braff
A CONVERSATION IN POEMS AND STORIES • What: Poem and Story Reading • Where: The Wildling Museum, 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463 • When: Sunday, March 10, 2019 • 3:00–4:00 PM • Cost: Free The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to present “A Conversation in Poem and Stories.” This program is free and open to the public. It will take place on Sunday, March 10, from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the Valley Oak Gallery. The program features the work of three accomplished artists: Jerry DiPego, Ron Colone, and Steve Braff. Please call the Wildling Museum at 805-686-8315 or email julie@wildlingmuseum.org to RSVP. About Jerry DiPego Jerry DiPego was raised in the Laketowns of Northern Illinois. He is a writer of fiction whose 55-year career has included 4 novels, over 35 films, and 7 stage plays. His works can be found at www.geralddipego.com. He has performed readings of his work solo or with a cast for the past 12 years, including poetry, drama, and comedy, and he treasures the pure and immediate delivery of his words to an audience. About Ron Colone Ron Colone is the co-founder and co-producer of Tales from the Tavern. He is the President of Real Eyes Productions and the Executive Director of the Artist Advocacy Foundation, working to support artists, events and programs that aspire to inspire. Ron is the founder of the Music on the Green concert series and the co-founder of The McDowell Mountain Music Festival. He is a columnist for the Santa Ynez Valley News and the author of five books. https://talesfromthetavern. com/about/ About Steve Braff Steve Braff is drawn to performance poetry--recitations of his own work and others shared with the audience in a celebration of image & word, rhythm & rhyme: a play of word music that connects; a resonance in the heart, rather than scratching of the head. You hear it. You get it. You smile. Learn more about Steve at www.stevebraff.blogspot.com.
Dr. Isabel Downs, Detail of "Tide pool Souvenirs - Littoral Memories", oil cotton, ribbons, buttons, beads,tulle, monofilament fishing line, and origami.
ARTIST TALK AT THE WILDLING MUSEUM OF ART & NATURE Nature Through the Eye of a Needle - a Shared Adventure • What: Artist Talk with Dr. Isabel Downs (fiber artist) & Dr. Robert Warner (marine biologist) • Where: The Wildling Museum, 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463 • When: Sunday, February 10, 3:00 pm – 4 pm • Cost: $5 Members and $10 General Admission NOTE: Space is limited. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat. The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to announce the artist talk, “Nature Through the Eye of a Needle - a Shared Adventure,” with Dr. Isabel Downs and Dr. Robert Warner. The talk will take place at the Wildling Museum on Sunday, February 10, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. In addition, Dr. Downs' fiber art is currently the Featured Local Artist and is on display in the museum store. To register for tickets, visit the website, stop in at the Wildling, or call 805-686-8315. Learn more about Dr. Isabel Downs at isabelsquilts.virb.com. About Dr. Isabel Downs A tension between art and science has defined Dr. Isabel Downs entire life. She was born and raised in the tropics by a naturalist father and a sculptress mother. From an early age, Dr. Downs was driven to draw, paint, sculpt and eventually render in fibers the world around her. One would never guess that the 35 years of her professional life were spent (with great pleasure) teaching French language and literature, but she never ceased to work on the side as her marine biologist husband’s field assistant in addition to being a scientific illustrator for both the Smithsonian Institution and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. About Dr. Robert Warner Robert Warner is currently Research Professor of Marine Biology in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Upon completion of a BA degree in Zoology from the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Warner received a Ph.D. degree (1973) from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego. After two years as a postdoctoral fellow at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama, he joined the faculty at UC Santa Barbara, where he has served as Chair of the Departments of Biological Sciences and of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology.
UNMASKING THE MYSTERIES OF ACRYLIC WITH NANCY YAKI 3-Day Art Workshop Thursday, February 28 Friday, March 1 Saturday, March 2 10am — 4pm Immerse yourself in an invaluable and empowering three-day workshop exploring the techniques of acrylic painting. This workshop will encourage an investigative and intuitive approach with a focus on the accessibility of basic tools to help you turn what you see and feel into expressive works of art. Workshop Schedule Day 1 - Exploring the Medium Experiment and discover the range of what you can create with these fast drying and reliable paints. Learn how they can be used transparently, translucently or opaquely. Day 2 - Getting Comfortable with Color Exploring complementary, analogous, and triadic color relationships and value intensities as well as prepping and under-toning a surface. Day 3 - The Art of Layering + Closing Party Practice combining different acrylic mediums such as gels, retarders and modeling paste to create depth and add brilliance to your work. Closing party with discussion and comments.
Fee is $300/museum members, $325/non-members* Reservations limited. Call 805-686-1211 or email jody@elverhoj.org to sign-up. Workshop takes place at Bethania Lutheran Church Parish Hall *Fee Includes instruction, snacks & water, plus Closing Party on last day. Materials and lunch not included. Suggested materials list will be provided. 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, CA 93463 805-686-1211 www.elverhoj.org
LOS OLIVOS
NatureTrack FILM FESTIVAL Igniting Passion for Nature Through Film Over 50 films from around the world Exhilarating Adventures • Compelling Stories
March 22 – 24, 2019 Los Olivos, CA • Santa Ynez Valley Purchase Passes:
www.NatureTrackFilmFestival.org 805-886-2047
Fostering a lifelong fascina on with nature
At NatureTrack, a 501c3 nonprofit, our mission is to instill students with the leadership skills, attitudes, and habits for lifelong learning and inspire them to be respectful stewards of our natural world. The NatureTrack Film Festival is a companion event which expands upon our core mission by "igniting passion for nature through film" at all age levels. The NatureTrack Film Festival invites filmmakers from around the world to share their adventures, stories, and documentaries with an appreciative audience. Located in Los Olivos, in the heart of Santa Barbara county (birthplace of Earth Day) we invite you to discover a Film Festival that supports the next generation of empowered nature lovers. Learn more at NatureTrack.org
GALLERY LOS OLIVOS
2920 Grand Ave, Los Olivos • 805-688-7517 • www.gallerylosolivos.com Open daily, 10-5 pm
“NEW PERSPECTIVES”
Exhibit introducing Gallery Los Olivos’ newest artists February 1- 28, 2019.
2nd Sat. Artisans Returns April 2019 Artisan.
Noun: A person skilled in an applied art; a craftsperson. A person or company that makes a high-quality or distinctive product in small quantities, usually by hand or using traditional methods: (From Dictionary .com)
Fine Arts.
Noun: Creative arts, especially visual art whose products are to be appreciated primarily or solely for their imaginative, aesthetic, or intellectual content. (From Dictionary .com)
Craftsman.
“The artist must be a craftsman, for without the knowledge of the material and the skill with the tools he cannot express his vision. Once there was no division between art and craft; in medieval society painters and sculptures as well as potters and weavers were members of craft guilds. A man was a painter, or a stone mason; his work, his way of life, was central to his identity and recognized as his means of centering and discovering himself.” From: A Way of Working, The Spiritual Dimension of Craft. D.M Dooling.
2nd Saturday Artisans.
A monthly art show and sale that features the work of local artists. All of the artists accepted for “2nd Saturday Artisans” have a unique point of view and are skilled at their craft. Original paintings, jewelry, wood-work, pottery, photography, and more will be for sale and on display. This is a great opportunity to come out, visit with the artists, and get to know their backstory. Booths will be located within the Los Olivos Community Organization Building (formerly the Grange).
LOS ALAMOS Historic Union Hotel
Kathy Badrak, Patina Wonder, gourd