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Discover arts and culture in Santa Ynez Valley, Calif.TRANSCRIPT
May 2016
santa ynez valley
Celebrating the arts within the Santa Ynez Valley
www.SantaYnezValleyArts.org
WELCOME TO THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY ARTS DIGITAL MAGAZINEHolly Cline, Executive DirectorI grew up in a family that fostered creativity. Whether it was painting, wood-working, sculpture, writing, singing, performance, or something else - personal expression was encouraged. I used my imagination freely and experimented with different medium. Over the years, I have tried jewelry making, weaving, painting, leather work, stained glass, silk screen, photography, playwriting, ceramics, glass blowing, basketry, and the list continues as I dabble enough to truly appreciate artists who work to master their medium and rise to a level of expertise that boggles my mind.
Art, music, performance - all have shaped my world view, as they have for most people. I value how art can make us feel challenged, evoke memories, transport, transform, and comfort us. In my opinion artists, and those that support the arts, should be celebrated, supported, and acknowledged in as many ways as possible.
Therefore, it is with great pleasure that I present the first digital magazine focused on the Santa Ynez Valley Arts scene. Within these pages you will find educational articles, information on a variety of unique art events and experiences, information from venues that regularly offer exhibitions, music, and performance, unique shops that sell a variety of work by artists and craftsmen, and classes or workshops to further your own education or experimentation.
This Digital Arts Magazine is its own work in progress, which means that future issues will offer more and more interesting content as we collaborate with the arts community. I am always interested in new ideas or suggestions. Working together, I believe we can make this magazine a beautiful and useful resource about the amazing artists and cultural opportunities that reside in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Thank you for your support,
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Ken Christensen - 2016 Quick Draw artist
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Santa Ynez Valley Arts AssociationPO Box 762, Los Olivos, CA 93441 [email protected]
ON THE COVERSuzanne Huska, Violet Sunset. April Artist of the Month in the Guild Room @ Gallery Los OlivosA resident of Santa Ynez since 1999, Huska enjoys painting the beautiful Valley with its wonderful oaks, local barns, windmills, old schools, and churches. Each of her paintings tell stories of good feelings and warm days with the golden yellows of the valley, the deep greens of the oaks, and the cerulean blue skies.
Welcome .................................................................... 1
Art in Unexpected Places .......................................... 3
Community Partners ................................................... 5
New Media Exploration: by Foreverbird Studio Tips for Going Viral for Artists .................................... 6
Honey Paper: May Events & Classes .......................... 7
Spotlight on Technique: by Christopher L. T. Brown Photographic Gum Bichromate Printing ................... 9
Finalists Student APPLAUSE Show ............................. 11
SYV Arts Student Scholarship Awards ........................ 11
Art in the Courtyard - May 14 ..................................... 12
Art Salon: Cherie Peake & Lesa Raber de Fernandez Presentation on Artist Channing Peake ...................... 13
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art: Launch of "Culture Club" ........................................... 14
Wildling Museum of Art & Nature Tom Killian presentation & Gourd Workshop ............. 15
Standing Sun .............................................................. 16
The C Gallery: May Events ......................................... 17
Art Without Borders exhibit by Marilyn Benson Art Without Borders exhibit by Debbie Donley ......... 18
Gallery Los Olivos May exhibit ................................... 19
“Black, White, & Colors In Between” juried exhibit ... 21
2016 Quick Draw & Arts Festival ................................ 25
Introduction to Quick Draw Artists ............................. 26
The Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our goal is to expand and support access and exposure to the arts in the Santa Ynez Valley, thereby enhancing quality of life in our community. We sponsor arts programs, events, communications, and other efforts that mutually benefit artists, businesses, residents, and visitors to our Valley.
2016 Quick Draw Artist Mark Greenaway
All Artwork shown remains the sole property of the artist. No reproductions are permitted without express permission from the artist.
James Petrucci, Flight, oil on canvas. The C Gallery Photo of Channing Peake Standing Sun LIVE
Detail: Sean Yu, Reflection. Arts Outreach APPLAUSE Photo Barbara Remick, Sweet Cedar Jewelry
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ART IN UNEXPECTED PLACESLocation: “Art Alley” between South H and South I Streets, Lompoc CAPainted in 2002 by local Lompoc artist, Dee Sudbury during an outdoor art competition mural society used to have years ago, the mural is one of several beautiful works of art that adorn the walls of the buildings lining the alley. Lompoc is famous for it’s world-class murals on a variety of subject matters. Map of mural locations from the Lompoc Mural Society
Dee Sudbury, Field Workers, 2002
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Comm
unity Partners
The C Gallery466 Bell St, Los Alamosp. 805-344-3807 • f. [email protected]
Arts Outreach2353 Hollister St #A, Los Olivosp. 805-688-9533 • f. [email protected]
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvangp. [email protected] www.elverhoj.org
Gallery Los Olivos2920 Grand Ave, Los Olivosp. [email protected] www.gallerylosolivos.com
J. Woeste - Los Olivos 2356 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivosp. [email protected] www.jwoeste.com
Honey Paper 2933 Ste. F Grand Ave, Los Olivosp. [email protected] www.honey-paper.com
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum 3596 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez p. 805-688-7889 • f. 805-688-1109 [email protected] www.santaynezmuseum.org
Solvang Festival Theater 420 2nd St, Solvang, CA 93463 p. 805-686-1789 • f. [email protected] www.santaynezmuseum.org
Standing Sun Winery92 2nd St - Unit D, Buellton, CA 93427p. [email protected] www.standingsunwines.com
Wildling Museum of Art & Nature420 2nd St, Solvang, CA 93463 p. 805-688-1082 [email protected] www.wildlingmuseum.org
Zentangle®Deborah Gray Arts Zentagle classes - Certified Zentangle Teacherwww.deborahgrayarts.com
Welcome to NEW Community Partner MembersArtiste Winery & Tasting Studio - 2948 Grand Ave, Unit D/E, Los Olivos Avec Moi Décor - 2906 Grand Ave, Los Olivos Inez Fine Art • Handmade Goods - 2446 Alamo Pintado, Los Olivos Los Olivos General Store - 2900 Grand Ave, Los Olivos
The Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association is 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 the Santa Ynez Valley.
Santa Ynez Valley Quick Draw & Arts Festival Friday, November 4 – Sunday, November 6
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4FREE Festival Kick-off Party @ Elverhøj Museum of History & Art 4:00 – 6:00 PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5FREE 30th Annual Quick Draw Event @ Flag is Up Farms *$5 parking fee 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6FREE Festival Wrap-up Party @ Wildling Museum of Art & Nature 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Come for the Quick Draw at Flag is Up Farms....• Over 20 Featured Artists• Live Auction• Fine Artwalk• Silent Auction• Gourmet Food Trucks
Take advantage of....“The Art of Valley Hospitality”
“The Art of Wine Tasting”
“The Art of Sunday Breakfast”
Stay for a Full Weekend! • Original Exhibits at Local Museums• Live Music at Multiple Venues• Sunday Art Crawls• Special Arts Festival Events
November is a Great Time to Celebrate the Arts!4
New Media Exploration
TIPS FOR GOING VIRAL FOR ARTISTSby Mitra Cline - Foreverbird Studios
What does it take to go viral on the internet? We all hear stories about the instant success, money and fame that is achieved online when something goes viral. There are TONS of marketing companies out there working the statistics to manufacture viral content. If you are interested in that, searching Pinterest is a good way to go. I’m going to share something different because it’s based on my experience with viral happenings and what I have learned from it. Depending on the context, something going viral (or not going viral), can be emotional. It’s good to be prepared by having some idea of what to expect.
WHAT DOES GOING VIRAL LOOK LIKE?
The term viral can been looked at from the world of marketing and science. Depending on the context the images are good or bad. Whatever your reaction is to the situation, the thing we can count on is that many people are having the same feelings about it.
THE TYPE OF CONTENT MOST LIKELY TO GO VIRAL
I look at the content on the internet, and I think there are a couple ways to look at it. One way is to look at what is most popular on the internet. To get an idea of what is popular you can look at websites that display the number of views on videos and articles etc. You can look at popularity overall or you can look at a specific time frame. Videos are extremely popular right now on the internet.
3 TIPS FOR HOW TO CREATE CONTENT THAT WILL GO VIRAL
There are three basic tips that I have if you want to create content that will go viral on the internet, and I have a few from my own experiences to share with you as examples. If you can get one of these three you have a good chance of going viral. If you get all 3 of them at the same time... you are going viral!
1. BE THE FIRST
When there is something new and exciting happening many people will be looking to learn more about it. When the iPad first came out, I had one to play with. I uploaded a video of myself trying out a drawing program. I got about 25,000 views in day! It was quickly replaced by more professional videos. I turned off the comments and ratings because people were disappointed that my video did not give them the type of information they were looking for.
2. BE THE BEST
I did a post about creating custom frames on my blog. Its got nice images and the post has interesting information. To my surprise this post gets a decent amount of views and it’s GROWING over time. I think it is because it is one of the better images out there on the web and it shows up high in search results. Unlike the fast and short results that come from being ‘first’, this post gets a somewhat increase in flow of visitors because they like the content and share it. It went from 4 views in the first year to almost 3,000 in the 5th year. But the biggest jump happened between 2013 and 2014.
3. BE THE ONLY ONE
I’m lucky because I have a unique name. If you google ‘Mitra Cline’ the first page is all results that are actually relevant. In fact you can flip through about 5 pages of google search results and you will still only see stuff about me. Not many people google my name - but when they do, I’m easy to find. This is the general concept behind, ‘be the only one’.
Even though the search volume is really low, chances are those people are the most interesting in what I do as an artist. So even though I might have success with being first or being best, it’s in being the only one that I have my best chance at making a sale.
Have a Media question you would like explored? Send to [email protected]
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Spotlight on TechniquePHOTOGRAPHIC GUM BICHROMATE PRINTINGby Christopher L. T. Brown
Originating in the mid 1800’s, gum bichromate printing is one of the earliest forms of photographic printing technologies. Three men (Mongo Ponton, Henry Fox Talbot and Alphonse Louis Poitevin) have been credited with the discovery of the light sensitivity of dichromate salts (also known as bichromate) between 1838-1855. In 1884 Roulle-Ladeveze exhibited photographic gum prints in his Paris exhibit causing gum printing to gain mainstream popularity. It would remain so for over 25 years.
This hand-made process involves coating paper with a hand mixed emulsion consisting of color pigment and binder activated by Bichromate (also known as Dichromate salts that become reactive to light). The most commonly used binder is Gum Arabic, a natural gum made of the hardened sap of various species of the acacia tree. The pigment of choice for many photographers working in Gum Prints is artist grade watercolor however; high grade Gouache (my favorite), poster paint and other pigment can also be used. The most important factor in choosing a suitable pigment is choosing a pigment that will bind well with the Gum while clearing well when washed out in the development process.
Note that some of the earliest texts surviving today were illustrated with a simple color pigment mixed with Gum Arabic. This speaks well to the process’ permanence and archival nature of the gum prints.
Once the gum and color pigment is mixed, the mixture is “activated” by adding the Bichromate solution then quickly applied to the paper surface in a dimly lit room. Once the emulsion is dry and the paper is
exposed to light, the areas exposed to light are hardened. Simply washing exposed paper in water will reveal the hardened areas. The washing process consist of letting the paper soak in a tray of normal tap water face down for anywhere between 30 to 60 min. Most printmakers will shift the paper to a clean water solution two or three times during the process. Room temperature water is normally used, but warmer water can be used to selectively expose, dodge and burn or clear selective parts of the print with a brush.
In photography, the amount of light reaching and exposing the emulsified paper is controlled through the contact printing process of placing an image negative over the paper then exposing to UV light. The light source can be as simple as direct outdoor sunlight, UV light tubes, or metal halide lamps. In the earliest days of gum printing photographers used an in-camera negative for the process much like other contact printing processes. Today a photographic movement for “Alternative Process” marries these old techniques with newer techniques such as digital photography to create images with an organic feel. One of the cornerstones to many of today’s alternative photography methods is to print a negative or inverse digital image out the size of the desired print with a professional ink jet printer. This negative is printed onto a modern day transparency that becomes the negative for the contact print process. Once the negative is in hand, the photographer has great latitude in mixing and matching the desired historical printmaking method. Some photographers mix the platinotype or cyanotype process with gum printing to great success.
Photographers repeat the emulsion and exposure and development process between one to six times with each layer having a differing pigment and/or exposure time. Some photographers and printmakers, such as Stephen Livick, state that no more than one or two exposures are needed to create a quality gum print. I agree with Stephen and often follow this rule, but like so many rules… not always.
On the surface, gum printing seems to be one of the easiest processes within the alternative photography genre. The photographer only need mix pigment, gum and bichromate then paint the emulsion, expose and wash away the non-exposed portions. Once the photographer looks a little deeper they will discover the virtually limitless combinations of pigment, bichromate, paper and gum create a great deal of complexity. Other steps in the methodology such as registering multi-passes of exposure and the ability to force develop portions of the work add even more complexity. I find the limitless exploration abilities in this printmaking process to be exhilarating.
Christopher L. T. Brown is a photographic artist and printmaker living in Solvang, CA with his wife Bobbie and French bulldogs Sera and Beaumont. Selected gum prints and platnotypes by Christopher will be on view at Gallery Los Olivos in the Guild Room through the month of June. Reception June 3, 3-5PM.
Other works by Christopher can be seen in his Solvang gallery by appointment.
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The references found at the end of this article provide practical and detailed steps to creating your own gum prints as well as other alternative photographic prints. Artists will find as they pursue gum printing that while there is a great deal of science to the process, there are few absolutes. Developing the specific formula that fits your art will take some experimentation. I have found Jill Enfields Guide to Photographic Alternative Process provides a great starting point to work from. Here are some of the lessons I have learned from gum printing:
1. Paper choice is important. You need to use no lessthan 140 lb watercolor paper when making gumprints and should consider using 300 lb. paper.Lighter weight paper simply cannot hold up to therepeated washing of the print.
2. The two papers that I find best are Lana Acquerrelleand Fabriano Artistico. Both come in 140 and 300 lbweights.
3. I always size (pre shrink) my paper by soaking in hotwater the day before printing. I soak 140 lb paper for15 min and 300 lb paper for 30 min. After the paperis hung dry I spray a light coating of normal spraystarch on the paper. This step helps create a tighterregistration across multiple exposures and also helpslimit potential distortion in a single exposure.
4. Always use a clean brush when applying emulsionto each sheet of paper. This holds true for all handpainted emulsions. Each brush stroke weakens/exposes the emulsion just a little.
5. While Ammonium Dicromate can be used I preferPotassium Dicromate due to a better contrastration and better clearing.
6. Take a great deal of detailed notes. Amounts ofwatercolor, bichromate and gum. Exposure times,paper selection… everything.
7. A lot of experimentation will be needed to findthe pigments and pigment mixtures that you wantto use. One of the largest issues that I’ve foundis finding pigments in which the non-exposedportion will clear out well. This is inconsistentacross pigment and brand. Always use artist qualitypigments and never student quality.
8. Different color pigment requires different exposuretimes.
9. Registration (alignment) of multiple exposures iscritical and can be very difficult. I use registrationmarks on the negative as well as a leather punchon occasions.
Photographic Gum Bichromate Printing cont.
References & Supplies:“Jill Enfields Guide to Photographic Alternative Process”, Jill Enfield, Focal Press Taylor & Francis Group, 2014“Gum Printing – a practical guide 2nd Edition” Stephen & Karen Livic, privately published, 2004“The Gum Bichromate Book 2nd Edition”, David Scopick, Focal Press, 1991Bostick & Sullivan Web Site, http://www.bostick-sullivan.com, Last visited April 27, 2016. Photographers Formulary Web Site, http://www.photoformulary.com, Last visited April 27, 2016Alternative Photography Web Site, Last visited April 27, 2016Free Style Photography Web Site, http://www.freestylephoto.bizBill Mabrey Gum Bichromate Printing Web Site, http://www.billymabrey.com, Last visited April 27, 2016Christopher James The Gum Bichromate Process Web Site, http://www.christopherjames-studio.com/index.html, Last visited April 27, 2016
10. Drying time of the emulsion is critical to ensure abalance between an emulsion that will harden andadhere, and the ability to wash out un-exposedportions and highlights. I have found that no lessthan 30 min and no more than 45 min works well.The humidity in the room can drastically effectthese times. I try and keep my lab at 60 % humidity,which is optimal for other printmaking processes likeplatnotypes as well.
11. When conducting multiple passes with differentcolor pigment, always go from lighter color andlonger exposure to darker color and shorterexposure when performing multiple exposure layerprints.
12. Choice of light source for exposure can effect howyou make your negative. UV Light tubes needslightly more contrast than metal halide.
Photographers and artists can create sharp photorealistic gum prints in black and white, RGB Color and CMYK color or they can take a more “freestyle” approach to color, toning and overall look. As with many printmaking techniques the ability for self-expression with gum prints is extensive. Printmaking is a tool not only used by photographers, but many artists in the expression of their work. Non-photographers can also use gum printing to create expressive works by employing non-photographic negatives or mask and using liberal color and pigment choices. I highly recommend exploring gum printing and other printmaking techniques to all artists if for no other reason than to break away from their norm.
Christopher L. T. Brown, Turkey Vulture Portrait, 2016
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APPLAUSE Student CompetitionFor the young artist who wants to showcase their talents, the APPLAUSE Young Artists Program offers budding artists and writers the opportunity to demonstrate
their individual artistic skills in competition with their peers.
These contests are juried events for literary, visual, and performing artists grades 6-12, with cash prizes for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place participants in the literary and visual arts (provided by SYV Arts) categories. Performing Arts Finalists, selected by our judges at the auditions, will perform in our Showcase performance at the Santa Ynez Valley High School Theater. Visual Arts Finalists are featured in a virtual gallery on the Santa Ynez Valley Arts website for a year.
Performing Arts Finalists Vitual Arts Virtual Gallery
Student Scholarship AwardsThe Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association is pleased to announce the scholarship award winners for 2016 graduating high school seniors.
Headed by Board Member Petti Pfau, the committee was comprised of Esther Bates, Executive Director of the Elverhøj Museum ofHistory & Art; local artist, poet, and singer/songwriter Teresa McNeil MacLean; and local artist and educator Melinda Weymouth.
First Place went to Zoe Callahan, with Second Place going to Luke Meyer. Third Place was awarded to Graceson Aufderheidel.
These scholarship awards are meant to recognize achievements in the visual arts and help defray college expenses. Funds come from grants from local Foundations, donations to Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association’s General Scholarship Fund, and income from SYV Arts events such as the Quick Draw.
Zoe Callahan attended Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and plans to attend either San Francisco State University or Santa Barbara City College. She will major in Studio Art and wants to build a career in which she can foster communication and education through art. The jurors found her work reflected her goals associating art, communication and education in an impressive way.
Lucas Meyer also attended Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and he will attend Sonoma State University, majoring in Studio Art. His dedication to making art has been in place since he was a young child; and he looks forward to art being a significant part of his life. The Jury committee found his art exceptional and admired his obvious patience and commitment.
Graceson Aufderheide attended Midland School and will be going to Pomona College, where he is considering a double major, in Physics and Art. He too has been involved in art since early childhood, and has explored and excelled at multiple mediums. Metal art has become a particular interest and he has executed admired sculptures in that medium. The jurors were impressed with his self-motivation, obvious time and thought given to his work, and the ways in which he has extended his interest into various art activities over time.
The Scholarship Program is part of Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association’s outreach supporting arts in the community. Started in 1990, the program has funded scholarships for more than 55 local students.
FIRST PLACESean Yu, Reflection. Acrylic on PaperDunn High School Teacher: Nancy Yaki Grade 11
Seventeen years old, Sean’s favorite medium is acrylic.
SECOND PLACEShaelyn Dalzel, Untitled. Oil Pastel
Santa Ynez High School Teacher: Callie Maring
Grade 9
My name is Shaelyn Dalziel. I’m 14 years old and in the 9th grade. I
enjoy working with acrylic paint and oil pastel. I love to work with a lot of color, but occasionally, I like to work
with pen on paper.
THIRD PLACEEli Jensen, Blue. Digital PhotographDunn High School Teacher: Tesse McEnroe Grade 10
My name is Eli Jensen, and I am 15 years old and a Sophomore at the Dunn School in Los Olivos,
California. I am from Los Angeles, and have grown up fascinated by the city. I love shooting Los Angeles, and my picture shows the intersection of Beverly and Larchmont in Hollywood, from the top of a building at the corner. The medium of this image and my favorite medium is Digital Photography.
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Second Saturday of the MonthJune 11 • 11:00 am – 6:30 pm
July 9 • 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
August 13 • 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
September 10 • 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
October 8 • 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
December 12 • 11:00 am – 6:30 pm
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM & PARKS-JANEWAY CARRIAGE HOUSE3596 Sagunto St, Santa YnezArtists participating in “Art in the Courtyard” offer original, handmade objects d’art. Booths will be located within the Museum’s beautiful central courtyard and inside the Parks-Janeway Carriage House. (In November: Art in the Courtyard will be closed for a Museum event.)
The Second Saturday’s “Art in the Courtyard” events will be a great time to visit Santa Ynez! Plan to come and browse unique works of art, explore the Museum, and stay to enjoy one of the excellent restaurants located within easy walking distance.
Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact: [email protected]
May DemonstrationAs a special feature, Gourd artist Kathy Badrak will be demonstrating her artistic process. Using the vibrant colors and lines inspired from her earlier work as a stained glass artist, and incorporating natural fibers and weaving techniques, Badrak creates one of a kind fine art gourd pieces.
Save the Date: June 11 • 11am–6:30pmArt in the Courtyard is proud to be a participant during “Santa Ynez” Day in this historic township. Artists will be located within the beautiful Parks-Janeway Carriage House. Be sure to save your appetite for the Museum’s “Spaghetti Western Dinner” opening at 5:30PM in the Museum’s courtyard. Enjoy a delicious repast, listen to music, and visit with the artists in the Carriage House.
Jennifer Axelsen
Dawn Carlson Kathleen Pareti Donahue
Petti Pfau
Daniel Taylor
Sweet Cedar
Kathy Badrak
Daniel Taylor
Christopher L.T. Brown
Anne Miller Designs
Rulsalka Designs
Timely Jewels
Timely Jewels
May Featured Artists
Kathy Badrak working on one of her gourds
Art in the Courtyard • May 14 • 11am
-3pm
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PRESENTATION ON ARTIST CHANNING PEAKESt. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church • 2901 Nojoqui Dr, Los OlivosRSVP for May: [email protected]
Channing Peake, Spring Rain, Santa Ynez Mountains, 1982
The Art Salons are social mixers!These mixers are fun opportunities to create and sustain a connected, inspiring, supportive, and active art community. Come to meet up with others interested in the arts in a casual and friendly environment. Most Art Salons are free and open to the public. Those who attend are encouraged to add to the social atmosphere by bringing something to share: finger food appetizer and/or a beverage of choice as desired.
Mark your calendars for June 15 Art Salon Guided “Art Crawl” in Los OlivosSponsored by Michelle Castle, owner of Honey Paper, the Los Olivos “Art Crawl” will be a fun evening exploring businesses that carry on the historic art traditions of this quaint, small town. Participants can pick up the new Los Olivos Art destination map, designed by Michelle, and explore at their own pace, or meet together for a guided tour. Be sure and check out the June edition of the SYV Arts digital magazine for more details on participating venues.
Art Salon • May 18 • 5pm
-7pm
Free and open to the public. Cherie Peake and her sister, Lesa Raber de Fernandez, will be sitting down for an informal chat about the life of renowned international artist Channing Peake. Channing was widely traveled, and counted among his friends, acquaintances, and mentors Rufino Tamayo, Diego Rivera, Pablo Picasso, Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, and more
This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in a warm, intimate conversation with the woman who shared the last 10 years of Channing's life. Cheri was his inspiration and muse!
The Channing Peake website writes, “Born in 1910 in Marshall, colorado, Channing Peake moved with his family to California. From a young age, his artistic talent was so evident that his high school art teacher, the photographer, Barbara Morgan, helped him win a scholarship to the California School of Arts and Crafts in 1928.”
For more information visit: www.channingpeake.com
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Home Grown -- Ramirez, Sanfords, Poett
Portrait of Kathleen Marshall, Samala language educator
“Culture Club” launches at the Elverhøj Museum of History & ArtElverhøj Museum is launching new programming celebrating the culture and human landscape of the Central Coast region. A series of “Culture Club” events offer the opportunity to sip and savor local flavors, revel in dialogue and story, and discover and share traditions. There is no charge for admission.
FIRST CULTURE CLUB PROGRAM
May 21: HOME GROWN: THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Culture Club launches with an invitation to experience the area’s celebrated agrarian culture. Food and wine pairings will delight the senses. Stimulating conversation will include dialogue with organic wine industry pioneers Richard and Thekla Sanford, organic cattle rancher Elizabeth Poett, and farm labor manager Luis Ramirez. Their personal experiences tell about the magnificence of the scale of the area’s agricultural industry.
The Culture Club series is inspired by Elverhøj’s new art exhibition, “Revelations: Culture and the Human Landscape of the Central Coast.” The display is a multifaceted approach to portraiture that begins with an individual subject being a portal to not only their appearance, but to their history and hopes for the future. These life stories illuminate the cultures that give our region color, purpose, and meaning. Viewers can wander the Museum Gallery and experience stories, paintings, and videos that share the cultures of the Central Coast community.
CULTURE CLUB CONTINUES...
Friday, June 3: STORIES AT SUNSET Celebrating native language and oral traditions July 20 at an Art Salon with artist Holli Harmon speaking about her Passion for Culture August 13 with Home Plate: How the Danes Do It, an invitation to delight in Danish food and merriment as the Revelations exhibit closes.
Second Saturday Drop-In Art Workshops Workshops are free and open to all generations, ages 5 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, May 14 • 11 am - 1 pm MY FAMILY TREE HANDPRINTS History can be fun! Stop by Elverhøj and make your own family tree creation using handprints for leaves. While your creation dries spend time exploring local history and culture.
Saturday, June 11 • 11 am - 1 pm VIKING SHIP COLLAGES Explore life on the high seas and make your own paper Viking ship creation using recycled paper. Explore different textures of paint to create the ship, sky and sea while learning about ancient Viking culture.
Solstice Sundowner Benefit Party Saturday, June 18 • $125 per person
On Saturday June 18, Elverhøj Museum of History and Art will celebrate the year’s longest day with Solstice Sundowner, a benefit party held lakeside at a private vineyard in the rolling hills outside Solvang. It will be a memorable evening with fine food, local wines, entertainment, live and silent
auctions – and the Solstice bonfire! Make your reservation now as reservations are quickly selling out.
Solstice refreshments & fine dining alfresco Live music and entertainment under the full moon Silent & live auction, Bonfire at sunset 805) 686-1211 • [email protected]
Elverhøj Museum of History and Art, located at 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang, is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. There is no charge for admission. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, phone the Museum at (805) 686-1211 or visit www.elverhoj.org.
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Wildling Museum of Art & NatureMark your Calendars for TWO Special Opportunities1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang
Artist Tom KillionSUNDAY, JUNE 5 • 3 PM
The Wildling Museum is proud to announce that artist Tom Killion will be speaking on June 5 at 3pm surrounded by his exhibition California’s Wild Edge: The Coast in Prints, Poetry, and History. Killion’s Japanese-style woodcut prints vividly portray the coast’s ever-changing moods and diverse formations. From Southern California to Humboldt County, each work colorfully captures the meeting of land and sea.
California-born artist Tom Killion is well-known for his four decades of work in the medium of woodcut printmaking. Killion uses Japanese carving tools, papers, and his own adaptation of the traditional key-block process to create relief prints of his landscapes. Killion currently resides in Point Reyes, CA and recently released his newest text, also entitled California’s Wild Edge: The Coast in Prints, Poetry, and History, through Heyday Books in summer of 2015.
Tickets are $5 for Wildling Museum Members and $10 for Non-Members. Space is limited and advanced purchase is encouraged. To reserve your tickets, please call 805-686-8315 or register online through the Wildling Museum website.
Gourd Workshop with Kathy BadrakSATURDAY, JUNE 25 • 10:30 - 4:30
In this workshop participants will create a colorful gourd bowl with a Pine Needle rim. Several rim finishes such as sea grass, jute and other natural materials will be shared with the students. Class is suitable for any level of experience with techniques and/or materials. The students should be able to finish their gourd bowl during the class. Students will be furnished with an approximate 6 – 7 inch diameter gourd and the necessary tools, transparent ink dyes, gloves, sealers, and the natural materials, needed for creating the gourd bowl. Tuition: $45 for Wildling members, $55 for Non-Members, $10 materials fee paid to instructor on day of class To register, call 805-686-8315 or sign up online.
Detail: Tom Killian, Monterey Bay, wood cut print
Tom Killian
Kathy Badrak gourd
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The C Gallery
in Los Alamos
Contemporary Art
Abstract
Contemplative
New Exhibits Every 2 Months
466 Bell St.805-344-3807
www.thecgallery.com
Events in MayApril 16 – June 15
“PASSAGE” Exhibit
James Petrucci, paintings
AlbertMcCurdy, sculpture
Sat. May 14. “Pulling a Book Apart” Collage
Workshop. Karen Browdy. 10-4 pm. 805-344-3807
Sat. May 21. Soup. Bread. Fire. ArtTalk
James Petrucci /Albert McCurdy.
5:30 Soup's On! Complimentary.
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The Good Life Craft Beer & Wine Cellar • 1672 Mission Dr, SolvangDebbie Donley: Exploring and Loving ArtThrough May 31, 2016This lovely series of oil paintings by local artist Debbie Donley includes landscapes and realistic still life subjects. The artist notes that her “...creative passions have been inspired since early childhood, when abundant exposure to nature and a variety of art mediums were enthusiastically encouraged”. She is grateful to have lived in the magnificent Santa Ynez Valley for the past 40 years; and she enjoys the relaxing magic of being absorbed in oil painting.
The Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe • 2870 Grand Ave, Los OlivosMarilyn Benson: Poppies and Pinot - Central Coast VignettesMay 9 Through July 7, 2016A new show of paintings by local artist Marilyn Benson. This series of acrylics by the award-winning artist features local scenes expressing the beauty of the Central Coast. The artist notes that “I happily admit being obsessed with my craft”; and that “I achieve so much satisfaction when my thoughts transform themselves into completed paintings.” Her work has been popular and sold well locally and to collectors worldwide.
Detail: Debbie Donley, Goleta Beach, oil, 12” x 16”
Detail: Marilyn Benson, California Gold, acrylic, 24” x 36”
Art Without Borders Exhibits
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Pastel by Morgan Green
Gallery Los Olivos presentsMorgan Green & Ellen Yeomans All 12 months in May2920 Grand Ave, Los Olivos Gallery Hours: Daily • 10am - 5pmWinter Hours Dec/Jan • 10am - 4pm
May 1 through 31, 2016For more information go to www.GalleryLosOlivos.com.
Morgan Green focuses her pastels on seasonal themes for “All 12 Months in May.” As is her custom, Morgan paints her studies en plein air, and finishes her works in the studio. After studying with many noted artists including Richard McKinley, Albert Handell and David Gallup, she strives to express specific moods of light in her pieces. Morgan has won many local and regional
art awards, and is active in the regional arts community. She is a board member of the Santa Barbara Art Association, a longtime member of the Mesa Artists Studio Tour, and a Signature member of the Pastel Society of the West Coast. Her award-winning works have appeared in statewide California exhibits drawing artists from America and abroad. Her partner in the May exhibit is Ellen Yeomans, who is especially known for her oil paintings of Santa Barbara’s open spaces and mountainsides. One of Ellen’s favorite activities is heading out on a crisp morning to catch the first light of day on the slopes above the city. A native Southern Californian, and award-winning painter, she has most recently studied with famed landscapist, Randall Sexton.
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Award Show Black, White, & All the Colors In Between2920 Grand Ave, Los OlivosGallery Hours: Daily • 10am - 5pmWinter Hours Dec/Jan • 10am - 4pm
May 4 through June 1, 2016Guest Juror: Cate Claydon owner of Inez Gallery Santa Ynez Valley Arts provides an exhibition space within Gallery Los Olivos for its member artists. Exhibits change on a regular basis the first Wednesday of the Month. Four shows out of the year are juried, May being one of them.
We were very excited to have gallery owner Cate Claydon as our guest juror this month for Black, White, and All the Colors In Between. Ms. Claydon owner of Inez, a contemporary art, craft, clothing and jewelry store in Los Olivos, is also a singer song-writer and brought a knowledgeable eye to the process of choosing the winning entries.
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Juror’s Choice Award Randee Ward, Fire’s Autumn mixed media w/photo core$600
First Place Award Rebecca Gomez, Don’t Feed the Monkeys acrylic / aqua media$1500
Second Place Award Christopher L. T. Brown, Cowboy Leg
photographic gum print $495 Third Place Award
John Card, Zantedeschia watercolor $125
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Black, White, & All the Colors In Between
Artists participating include:
Emily Abello, Susan Belloni, Marilyn Dover Benson,
Christopher L. T. Brown, Carol Carbine, John Card, Sharon Connolly,
Michelle Ellis, Rebecca Gomez, Dolores Gonzales, Tom Heslop,
Mary Taylor Jones, Sheila Krausse, Suzanne Rynders, Robert Stanley,
Hattie Stoddard, and Randee Ward.
Sharon Connolly, It must be Autumn watercolor $80
Carol Carbine, Grey Skies oil on canvas $725
Emily Abello, Paddlers Paradise watercolor $200
Haddie Stoddard, The Lariat colored pencil $155
Honorable Mention: Mary Taylor Jones, Racing the Wine watercolor on Yupo $350
Honorable Mention: Dolores Gonzales, Migraine Warning watercolor and ink on Yupo $275
Mary Taylor Jones, Family Council watercolor on Yupo $275
Marilyn Dover Benson, Redwatercolor $375
Susan Belloni, Sunlight & Shadecharcoal on paper $375
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Suzanne Rynders, Nesting on a Narrow LedgeAcrylic $125
Suzanne Rynders, To the Rescueacrylic $125
Haddie Stoddard, Foxen Canyon Rdwatercolor $360 Robert Stanley, Pismo Dunes
oil $280
Tom Heslop, Too Rockywatercolor $185
Tom Heslop, Stop Herewatercolor $255
Sheila Krausse, Oh Cherryacrylic $295
Sheila Krausse, Beneath the Seaacrylic $275
Suzanne Rynders, Western Snowy Ploversoil $85
HONORABLE MENTION: Michelle Ellis, Emergeacrylic / silverleaf / mixed media $375
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Quick Draw & Arts Festival
The Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association (SYV Arts) is proud to support the arts within the 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.
2016 Santa Ynez Valley Quick Draw & Arts FestivalMark your Calendars for the First Weekend in NovemberFriday, November 4 through Saturday, November 6
In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Quick Draw, the Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association is collaborating across the Valley to offer a full-weekend focused on the arts, which will highlight many of the cultural opportunities available year-round in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Moving the event out of the heat of the August sun into the cool, clear weather of November, visitors to the Valley can anticipate a weekend focused on art, music, and the legendary hospitality of the Valley. There will be something for everyone in the family to enjoy!
To keep current on activities as they are added in over the coming months, be sure you are signed up to receive the monthly Santa Ynez Valley Arts digital magazine or book mark www.santaynezvalleyarts.org for the latest information.
In future issues learn about “The Art of Valley Hospitality” - special hotel packages offered for the Arts Festival weekend. “The Art of Winemaking” - opportunities to learn more about local wines. “The Art of Sunday Breakfast” - Lunch and Dinner in the Valley are wonderful, but be sure to safe time to wake up and savor the best of culinary dining Sunday morning before heading out to enjoy a guided tour of local art. throughout the weekend..discover where the music will be overflowing the doors and windows to enliven the night!
Spotlight EventsFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, the Elverhøj Museum of History and Art will host a free “kick-off” reception from 4-6 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet many of the Quick Draw artists ahead of time and chat before the big event the following day. The Elverhøj will have a wonderful special exhibit on display in addition to their danish history permanent collection. Afterward, take advantage of the fine restaurants!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, Santa Ynez Valley Arts’ “Quick Draw” event has moved to the more centrally located, Flag is Up Farms, just outside of Solvang on Hwy 246. This beautiful property offers the perfect venue to host the Quick Draw from 10am - 3:30pm. A nicely covered arena with plenty of space to move around and see each quick draw artist. The event will include the Fine Artwalk, Silent Auction, Featured Artist show/sale and gourmet food trucks - all easily accessible in one convenient location. The event is free to the public, but there is a $5/car parking fee.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, the Wildling Museum of Art & Nature will host a free “wrap-up” reception from 3-5 pm. A special artist panel will be offered, and guests will be able to explore the variety of unique exhibits on display throughout the multi-storied building.
Organizations, Businesses, Artists, or Musicians who would like to be involved should contact [email protected]
Courtesy Terry Straehley, Photographers for Nonprofits
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Richard Myer - 2016 Quick Draw artist
Introducing the 2016 Featured Quick Draw ArtistsFlag is Up FarmsSaturday, November 5 • 10am - 3:30pm10:00 Event Opens 10:30 Introduction of Quick Draw Artists11:00 Quick Draw & Live Music by Kathleen SieckNoon Review of finished Quick Draw work12:30 Live Auction of Quick Draw work (minimum bid $250)2:00 Live Music by ??? 2:30 Silent Auction Closes 3:30 Event Closes
The Quick Draw invites you into a collection of “virtual studios” to glimpse the unique way each artist sets up their space and moves through the process of creating a finished piece. The artwork produced at the Quick Draw is an opportunity for you to own original work that is a distillation of true talent! In addition, your chosen piece carries the intimate experience of watching it created right in front of you. A provenance that can only add value through the years.
As the major fundraiser for the SYV Arts non-profit, we are so grateful to the featured artists who come to participate in the Quick Draw - sharing their talent and donating half their proceeds in support of our mission. Each artist is an expert in their medium, displaying a level of artistry and skill that is exciting to watch! The ability to complete an amazing, original art piece in one hour is testament to the years of study, work, and training they have each put in to become masters of their craft.
Vicki Andersen • vickiandersen.comA central Coast artist, Vicki, has been a participant in the Quick Draw since 1995, and is known for colorful impressionistic works in acrylic and oil, often with a palette knife as her major tool. She has painted several commissioned murals and is very active promoting the arts in her community.
Kevin Gleason • kevingleasonart.comKevin is an artist, writer, and teacher living in Santa Barbara. Nathan Vonk describes Kevin’s work, “There is a very cool graphic illustrators quality to his work that gives his scenes a story-book fantasy feel. But at the same time, there is a naturalist’s sense of botanical or geological documentation.”
Chris Chapman • chrischapmanfineart.comChris’ pastel and watercolor landscapes are direct and sensitive. Long active in the Santa Barbara arts community, Chris is a member of the Oak Group and holds Signature Memberships in several pastel societies. She is represented by the Easton Gallery in Montecito.
Mark GreenawayMark, a master in pastel, has always had an affinity to the outdoors. As a youth, he spent hours studying animals in their natural habitat. Later, he took that passion to painting and sculpting. Mark has just completed a life-size bronze of Charles Paddock, founder of the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero.
Ken Christensen • kenchristensen.netKen is an on-site landscape oil painter in the tradition of the post impressionists and the Fauves. He has had three international one-man exhibitions and numerous exhibitions in the States. Ken Christensen paints with an intensity and bravura that reveals the glory and beauty of even the most mundane scenes.
Suzan Hamilton-Todd • suzanhamiltontodd.comSuzan has created some 500 paint-on-ink works. Her quick, relentless brush strokes, sharp lines, and incon-gruous use of color is essential in her work. Although many people tell her that her work looks unfinished, she encourages people to let their eyes complete the fragmentary parts, allowing for constant discovery.
Camille Dellar • camilledellar.comCamille is a leading light of the CA plein air painters. She developed her keen observation of landscapes by painting outdoors in the beautiful foothills and beaches of this area. She has exhibited in prestigious California museums and galleries, and received nu-merous awards. Represented by WaterHouse Gallery.
John Iwerks • johniwerks.comJohn’s love of landscape painting is rooted in his knowledge of geologic processes. The large forces of shifting tectonic plates are extremely interesting to him as he interprets the gesture of the land he paints. He is a member of the Oak Group and is proud to support environmental protection organizations.
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Gary Johnson • garyjohnson.comA nationally known wildlife and landscape artist, Gary’s artwork has been juried 5 times into the prestigious Art For The Parks Competition winning the Grand Prize Gold Medal in 2005. He has won numerous awards, been juried into the nation’s top art shows and auctions, and featured in magazines.
Richard Myer • richardmyer.comA member of the American Indian and Cowboy Artists, Richard has done professional design work for firms including Walt Disney Studios and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Among notable collectors who own his bronzes are former Presidents Reagan and Ford, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and Wayne Newton.
Jay Johnson • jayjohnsonfineart.comJay designed main titles sequences for Academy nominated films such as “Dances with Wolves” and “Titanic”. In those years of quick studies, Jay devel-oped a Plein Air style that reflects calm settings with fresh vibrant color and deliberate brush work. He is now a full time artist.
Joe Milazzo • milazzoartworks.comJoe’s delicate, yet intricate lines and his attention to detail make him a sought after artist. Collected internationally for commissions of prominent figures for public and private collectors alike. Recently, he has added charcoal to his drawing resume, allowing him to create much larger scale drawings.
Karina Puente • karinapuentearts.comKarina Puente is a Mexican- American fine artist based in Philadelphia, PA, and has been represented by galleries in California since she was sixteen. Her paintings are collected privately around the world and have been shown in museums such as the Corcoran National Gallery.
Ray SevillaRay grew up in Claremont, where he developed an admiration of the work of local artists. Ray was fortunate to have parents who fostered a love for wildlife and nature. He benefited from his father’s knowledge and appreciation for the outdoors. These memories provide motivation for the details in Ray’s art.
Renee Kelleher • reneekelleher.comRenee has lived in Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Valley for over 40 years. She has always been fascinated by the play of light and shadow, as well as by the ever-changing atmospheric light. She has exhibited in New Masters Gallery in Carmel, CA, as well as Waterhouse Gallery, and many more.
Vel Miller • velmiller.comVel concentrates on the more emotional view of the West in her paintings and sculptures. Ranch raised, she knows her subjects through experience and observation. Her work is displayed in museums and public and private collections internationally.
Luis Ramirez • luisrramirez.comLuis was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and grew up in rural Santa Ynez. He studied at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in Guangzhou, China, and CSU Long Beach. Ramirez’s paintings analyze the intimate experiences of family within the culture of California’s agricultural community.
Arturo Tello • arturotello.comArturo was born in Tulancingo, Hidalgo, Mexico. He moved to the United States with his family in 1969. He is co-founder of the O.A.K. group with Ray Strong, and he is represented by Ellen Easton at the Easton Gallery in Montecito. Arturo is the Gallery director of the Palm Loft Gallery in Carpinteria.
George Lockwood • lockwood-art.comGeorge developed a passion for wildlife and the outdoors as a boy. He has won numerous awards and gained national recognition for his art depicting wildlife and landscape. His paintings are a record of his experiences and can be found in private and corporate collections around the world.
Donna Moser • donnamoser.comDonna is a landscape artist whose paintings portray the beauty and tranquility of our natural world. She is a founding member of SCAPE, member of SB Art Assoc., and Los Padres Watercolor Society. Her work is in collections around the world.
Pat Roberts • patrobertssculpture.comThe years of experience as an accomplished horse-woman gave Pat the opportunity to study the subject she loves best. She likes to capture and create the ambiance of both the Old and the New West. Her work is in private collections all over the world, in-cluding the personal collection of Queen Elizabeth II.
Jerry Vande BergJerry believes that it is important for artists to accurately portray wildlife in their natural environment for future generations. His paintings have been purchased by private collectors of wildlife art and many national corporations throughout the United States.
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Detail: Marilyn Benson, Poppies Along Foxen Canyon Wine Trail