Monthly Member Meeting Program
March, 6 2020
The speaker will be Kathy Canfield Shepard.
She will be discussing her unique style of art as well as her extensive background in Graphic Design.
She is the owner of Canfield Design Studios, Inc. (www.canfielddesignstudios.com) a web and graphic design firm specializing in arts, nonprofit and small business clients. She's also held full-time web design and production positions with two major web development firms and received her certification in interactive multimedia design from the Pratt Institute.
March, 6 2020
The speaker will be Kathy Canfield Shepard.
She will be discussing her unique style of art as well as her extensive background in Graphic Design.
She is the owner of Canfield Design Studios, Inc. (www.canfielddesignstudios.com) a web and graphic design firm specializing in arts, nonprofit and small business clients. She's also held full-time web design and production positions with two major web development firms and received her certification in interactive multimedia design from the Pratt Institute.
August 2nd 2019
Eve A. Ma
Photographic Essay about Afro-Peruvians: who are they and why should we care?" (by Eve A. Ma)
Filmmaker (and photographer) Eve A. Ma will show some of her photographs of Afro-Peruvians taken during her trips to Peru to film documentaries about that community. In addition to bringing to light a community that many people do not know exists, she will explain why we should be interested in it and what it has to teach us.
The slides in this exhibit have previously been shown in the San Pablo Art Gallery.
Ma is a woman on her fourth career. As a filmmaker, she is happy to let her earlier careers inform her work. Former history professor, lawyer and cultural non-profit administrator, she strongly believes in the importance of intercultural communication. Wherever she goes, she takes photographs, and the ones she will present at this event represent the best and most interesting ones that illustrate her knowledge of and experiences with the Afro-Peruvian community.
Refreshments: Bill Voigt & Kathy Shepard
Eve A. Ma
Photographic Essay about Afro-Peruvians: who are they and why should we care?" (by Eve A. Ma)
Filmmaker (and photographer) Eve A. Ma will show some of her photographs of Afro-Peruvians taken during her trips to Peru to film documentaries about that community. In addition to bringing to light a community that many people do not know exists, she will explain why we should be interested in it and what it has to teach us.
The slides in this exhibit have previously been shown in the San Pablo Art Gallery.
Ma is a woman on her fourth career. As a filmmaker, she is happy to let her earlier careers inform her work. Former history professor, lawyer and cultural non-profit administrator, she strongly believes in the importance of intercultural communication. Wherever she goes, she takes photographs, and the ones she will present at this event represent the best and most interesting ones that illustrate her knowledge of and experiences with the Afro-Peruvian community.
Refreshments: Bill Voigt & Kathy Shepard
Up Coming Guest Speakers
July 5th 2019
July Guest Speaker
Steven Hurst
Winthrop STEVEN HURST grew up in the projects on Chicago’s South Side. He moved to New York at 21, where he studied graphic design, painting, illustration, and photography. His career has taken him to Boston, back to New York, Cleveland and the Bay Area. He now resides in historic Point Richmond, California.
Steve has had one-man shows of his paintings and illustrations in Illinois, New York City, Boston, Cleveland and the East Bay. In addition to his masterful clocks Steven is a renowned 2-dimensional artist as well whose paintings have gained wide acclaim on the contemporary art scene. Most recently, for the second year in a row, Steve was invited to show his work at the prestigious, juried 2017 Sausalito Art Festival. Steve’s clocks are surreal, otherworldly wall sculptures that tell time. They are beautiful, they are functional, they inspire the observer to enter their own fantasies.
Refreshments: Barbara George & ?
July Guest Speaker
Steven Hurst
Winthrop STEVEN HURST grew up in the projects on Chicago’s South Side. He moved to New York at 21, where he studied graphic design, painting, illustration, and photography. His career has taken him to Boston, back to New York, Cleveland and the Bay Area. He now resides in historic Point Richmond, California.
Steve has had one-man shows of his paintings and illustrations in Illinois, New York City, Boston, Cleveland and the East Bay. In addition to his masterful clocks Steven is a renowned 2-dimensional artist as well whose paintings have gained wide acclaim on the contemporary art scene. Most recently, for the second year in a row, Steve was invited to show his work at the prestigious, juried 2017 Sausalito Art Festival. Steve’s clocks are surreal, otherworldly wall sculptures that tell time. They are beautiful, they are functional, they inspire the observer to enter their own fantasies.
Refreshments: Barbara George & ?
August 2nd 2019
Eve A. Ma
Photographic Essay about Afro-Peruvians: who are they and why should we care?" (by Eve A. Ma)
Filmmaker (and photographer) Eve A. Ma will show some of her photographs of Afro-Peruvians taken during her trips to Peru to film documentaries about that community. In addition to bringing to light a community that many people do not know exists, she will explain why we should be interested in it and what it has to teach us.
The slides in this exhibit have previously been shown in the San Pablo Art Gallery.
Ma is a woman on her fourth career. As a filmmaker, she is happy to let her earlier careers inform her work. Former history professor, lawyer and cultural non-profit administrator, she strongly believes in the importance of intercultural communication. Wherever she goes, she takes photographs, and the ones she will present at this event represent the best and most interesting ones that illustrate her knowledge of and experiences with the Afro-Peruvian community.
Refreshments: Bill Voigt & Kathy Shepard
Eve A. Ma
Photographic Essay about Afro-Peruvians: who are they and why should we care?" (by Eve A. Ma)
Filmmaker (and photographer) Eve A. Ma will show some of her photographs of Afro-Peruvians taken during her trips to Peru to film documentaries about that community. In addition to bringing to light a community that many people do not know exists, she will explain why we should be interested in it and what it has to teach us.
The slides in this exhibit have previously been shown in the San Pablo Art Gallery.
Ma is a woman on her fourth career. As a filmmaker, she is happy to let her earlier careers inform her work. Former history professor, lawyer and cultural non-profit administrator, she strongly believes in the importance of intercultural communication. Wherever she goes, she takes photographs, and the ones she will present at this event represent the best and most interesting ones that illustrate her knowledge of and experiences with the Afro-Peruvian community.
Refreshments: Bill Voigt & Kathy Shepard
September 6th 2019
Guest Speaker (open)
contact Gwendolyn McShepard
for info about being a guest speaker
(510) 236-6135
Refreshments: Jim Ott & Linda Thomas
Guest Speaker (open)
contact Gwendolyn McShepard
for info about being a guest speaker
(510) 236-6135
Refreshments: Jim Ott & Linda Thomas
October 4th 2019
Art Materials Swap Night
Guest Speaker October 4, 2019
Damon Powell - Artist & Theologian
Damon Powell is an Artist & Theologian who currently resides in Oakland, California. His creations are based upon insights gained through his research of theological and philosophical texts that he gives visual expression through the use of color, line, and symbol. Dr. Powell’s mission is to give divine light form through the manifestation of striking visual images that encourage reflection upon the myriad ways the divine reveals itself within our daily world by drawing upon the wisdom of varying spiritual traditions in order to teach, inspire, and enlighten those who strive to deepen their connection with Spirit.
Art Materials Swap Night
Guest Speaker October 4, 2019
Damon Powell - Artist & Theologian
Damon Powell is an Artist & Theologian who currently resides in Oakland, California. His creations are based upon insights gained through his research of theological and philosophical texts that he gives visual expression through the use of color, line, and symbol. Dr. Powell’s mission is to give divine light form through the manifestation of striking visual images that encourage reflection upon the myriad ways the divine reveals itself within our daily world by drawing upon the wisdom of varying spiritual traditions in order to teach, inspire, and enlighten those who strive to deepen their connection with Spirit.
November 1st 2019
Guest Speaker (open)
contact Gwendolyn McShepard
for info about being a guest speaker
(510) 236-6135
Dave Earls & Georgia Burton
Guest Speaker (open)
contact Gwendolyn McShepard
for info about being a guest speaker
(510) 236-6135
Dave Earls & Georgia Burton
December 6th 2019
Holiday Potluck Dinner
Based on the first letter of your last name, please bring the noted type of dish:
A thru F - Appetizers
G thru K- Salads
L thru T - Entrees
U thru Z - Desserts
Table coverings and Plates, utensils, t and drinks will be provided by Pinole Artisans!
If you have any questions, please cntact Penny Bledsoe at (510) 333-4974!
Holiday Potluck Dinner
Based on the first letter of your last name, please bring the noted type of dish:
A thru F - Appetizers
G thru K- Salads
L thru T - Entrees
U thru Z - Desserts
Table coverings and Plates, utensils, t and drinks will be provided by Pinole Artisans!
If you have any questions, please cntact Penny Bledsoe at (510) 333-4974!
Past Speakers
June 7th 2019
Pam Fingado
This month’s program is presented by Pam Fingado, a local artist who will be discussing her book “An Artist’s Guide to Becoming More Creative”. The presentation will be about 50 minutes long and describe the art process which is what the book is based on.
Refreshments
Joan Landis & Patrice Stone
Pam Fingado
This month’s program is presented by Pam Fingado, a local artist who will be discussing her book “An Artist’s Guide to Becoming More Creative”. The presentation will be about 50 minutes long and describe the art process which is what the book is based on.
Refreshments
Joan Landis & Patrice Stone
May 3rd 2019
Gabriela Nunez
Born and raised in Lima, Peru. Gabriela Nunez moved to the East Bay in her late teens. Since she was young she has had a love for art. As she developed her artistic ability, she primarily focused on the women and children of the Andes. Gabriela’s inspiration comes from the innocence of the Indian people of the Andes, the ready expression of emotions on their faces, the size and strength of their hands and feet, the hard diligent work they do for very little, especially the women who tend fields, raise the children and hand make their own and their family’s clothing. She is impressed by the close-knit, supporting culture the exists amongst the women. Gabriela would like people to see the beauty and pride she has for the women of the Peruvian Andes and to feel the love she has for her heritage and culture.
Gabriela obtained most of her art training at Contra Costa College and Laney College. Gabriela has been greatly influenced by Diego Rivera and Vincent Van Goth, who both used brilliant colors and gave movement in her brush strokes. She likes Diego Rivera because he also painted indigenous of his country, Mexico. Gabriela uses different mediums to express herself. She paints with oils, acrylics and water colors. Her favorite medium is colored pencils. Today, she is learning the art of print making and has made several etchings and block prints. She has shown her work around the Bay Area, San Francisco and San Juan Bautista, California.
Gabriela Nunez
Born and raised in Lima, Peru. Gabriela Nunez moved to the East Bay in her late teens. Since she was young she has had a love for art. As she developed her artistic ability, she primarily focused on the women and children of the Andes. Gabriela’s inspiration comes from the innocence of the Indian people of the Andes, the ready expression of emotions on their faces, the size and strength of their hands and feet, the hard diligent work they do for very little, especially the women who tend fields, raise the children and hand make their own and their family’s clothing. She is impressed by the close-knit, supporting culture the exists amongst the women. Gabriela would like people to see the beauty and pride she has for the women of the Peruvian Andes and to feel the love she has for her heritage and culture.
Gabriela obtained most of her art training at Contra Costa College and Laney College. Gabriela has been greatly influenced by Diego Rivera and Vincent Van Goth, who both used brilliant colors and gave movement in her brush strokes. She likes Diego Rivera because he also painted indigenous of his country, Mexico. Gabriela uses different mediums to express herself. She paints with oils, acrylics and water colors. Her favorite medium is colored pencils. Today, she is learning the art of print making and has made several etchings and block prints. She has shown her work around the Bay Area, San Francisco and San Juan Bautista, California.
April 5th 2019
Bruce Ruseicki
Bruce Rusiecki is an emerging artist who started painting at the age of 50, after raising two kids, putting them through college and working many years in industry. Realizing the void in his life left by his two kids heading off to college, art began pouring out. Bruce is a self-trained artist, mainly working in an acrylics and digital media. His bold use of colors, coupled with a range of design patterns in his work, has built a following of collectors and art lovers from all over California and the western U.S. He is inspired to continue pushing the boundaries of this art form, finding new and exciting color combinations and devising new ways of mixing and manipulating them on canvas.
"I work in this medium because I love the challenge of it. I never know exactly what the final result will be. Finding design and color combinations that work well together, and then having them reveal surprising results is challenging, inspiring and just downright fun. I am constantly seeing new and inspiring designs in nature, in books, magazines, television, movies and my own imagination. I am passionate about what I do and committed to constantly exploring my passion.” - Bruce Rusiecki
Bruce Ruseicki
Bruce Rusiecki is an emerging artist who started painting at the age of 50, after raising two kids, putting them through college and working many years in industry. Realizing the void in his life left by his two kids heading off to college, art began pouring out. Bruce is a self-trained artist, mainly working in an acrylics and digital media. His bold use of colors, coupled with a range of design patterns in his work, has built a following of collectors and art lovers from all over California and the western U.S. He is inspired to continue pushing the boundaries of this art form, finding new and exciting color combinations and devising new ways of mixing and manipulating them on canvas.
"I work in this medium because I love the challenge of it. I never know exactly what the final result will be. Finding design and color combinations that work well together, and then having them reveal surprising results is challenging, inspiring and just downright fun. I am constantly seeing new and inspiring designs in nature, in books, magazines, television, movies and my own imagination. I am passionate about what I do and committed to constantly exploring my passion.” - Bruce Rusiecki
March 1st 2019
Hershell West
Muralist, Painter, Arts educator, Arts advocate
Born and raised in the small town of Enterprize, Alabama at a time when the South was still seggregated, a career in the arts was not what West, as an African-American, was expected to pursue. However, after graduating from high school and serving in the army, the GI Bill allowed him to enroll in the University of South Florida where he obtained first his bachelors and then a masters in fine arts.
Even before graduating, West had begun working in public art. He completed several murals in the Tampa area, organized programs for bringing art to the community, and worked in the Dean's office to use art as a means of bridging the gap between the town and the university.
Not long after getting his masters, West moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in large part to join the mural scene of the area and be close to a muralist he admired, John Wehrle. Soon, he found himself working as an assistant for Wehrle even as he executed private commissions.
As he settled into the Bay Area, West became very active in the art scene of the East Bay. He became a member and later president of the board of ProArts in Oakland and the Richmond Art Center in Richmond. He served on both the Oakland Arts Commission and the Richmond Arts and Cultural Commission, for both of which he also
served a term as president. He helped organize an annual exhibition, TAOLB (The Art of Living Black), one of the
largest of its kind in the nation.
And he taught: in the Richmond Art Center, in the Juvenile Justice hall of Alameda County, in programs for at-risk youth in West Contra Costa County, in Boys & Girls Clubs throughout much of the East Bay. He has a great rapport with kids, and in the process of teaching them art, also passed on important life lessons such as the need for self-control, the possibilities of attaining ones dreams by staying on focus, and the benefits of collaboration.
In sum, a well-rounded artist who knows how to use his skills to contribute to society.
Hershell West
Muralist, Painter, Arts educator, Arts advocate
Born and raised in the small town of Enterprize, Alabama at a time when the South was still seggregated, a career in the arts was not what West, as an African-American, was expected to pursue. However, after graduating from high school and serving in the army, the GI Bill allowed him to enroll in the University of South Florida where he obtained first his bachelors and then a masters in fine arts.
Even before graduating, West had begun working in public art. He completed several murals in the Tampa area, organized programs for bringing art to the community, and worked in the Dean's office to use art as a means of bridging the gap between the town and the university.
Not long after getting his masters, West moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in large part to join the mural scene of the area and be close to a muralist he admired, John Wehrle. Soon, he found himself working as an assistant for Wehrle even as he executed private commissions.
As he settled into the Bay Area, West became very active in the art scene of the East Bay. He became a member and later president of the board of ProArts in Oakland and the Richmond Art Center in Richmond. He served on both the Oakland Arts Commission and the Richmond Arts and Cultural Commission, for both of which he also
served a term as president. He helped organize an annual exhibition, TAOLB (The Art of Living Black), one of the
largest of its kind in the nation.
And he taught: in the Richmond Art Center, in the Juvenile Justice hall of Alameda County, in programs for at-risk youth in West Contra Costa County, in Boys & Girls Clubs throughout much of the East Bay. He has a great rapport with kids, and in the process of teaching them art, also passed on important life lessons such as the need for self-control, the possibilities of attaining ones dreams by staying on focus, and the benefits of collaboration.
In sum, a well-rounded artist who knows how to use his skills to contribute to society.
February 1st 2019
Kathy Canfield Shepard
Artist, Musician
Kathy has been an artist for most of her life, working in a variety of mediums and techniques. Most recently, she has received a certificate in textile and surface pattern design from the California School of Professional Fabric Design in Berkeley, California. She specializes in high-end, custom designs, and is trained in a variety of techniques and skills specifically required for this industry. As a fine artist, Kathy has been painting with watercolors since 1994, and has studied drawing and painting at Pratt Institute and Parsons School of Design in New York City. Her works have been shown at the Cork Gallery at Lincoln Center and in several online galleries. In addition to her design and fine art work, Kathy owns and operates Canfield Design Studios, Inc. www.canfielddesignstudios.com ,a web and graphic design firm, specializing in arts, nonprofit and small business clients. She has held full-time web design and production positions with two major web development firms, and had extensive freelance experience with three additional firms. She received her certificate in interactive multimedia design from the Pratt Institute. Kathy has enjoyed a successful career as a French horn player since 1985. She has played with orchestras and ensembles including the Metropolitan Opera,
Detroit Symphony, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and with such artists as Lenny Kravitz, Leonard Bernstein, Frank Sinatra, and Joni Mitchell. She has credits in over a dozen Broadway shows (including 8 years in the orchestra for the Broadway production of Les Misérables) and can be heard on recordings, film scores, radio, and TV. Kathy is a member of Chamber Music America and the International Horn Society. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School.
Kathy Canfield Shepard
Artist, Musician
Kathy has been an artist for most of her life, working in a variety of mediums and techniques. Most recently, she has received a certificate in textile and surface pattern design from the California School of Professional Fabric Design in Berkeley, California. She specializes in high-end, custom designs, and is trained in a variety of techniques and skills specifically required for this industry. As a fine artist, Kathy has been painting with watercolors since 1994, and has studied drawing and painting at Pratt Institute and Parsons School of Design in New York City. Her works have been shown at the Cork Gallery at Lincoln Center and in several online galleries. In addition to her design and fine art work, Kathy owns and operates Canfield Design Studios, Inc. www.canfielddesignstudios.com ,a web and graphic design firm, specializing in arts, nonprofit and small business clients. She has held full-time web design and production positions with two major web development firms, and had extensive freelance experience with three additional firms. She received her certificate in interactive multimedia design from the Pratt Institute. Kathy has enjoyed a successful career as a French horn player since 1985. She has played with orchestras and ensembles including the Metropolitan Opera,
Detroit Symphony, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and with such artists as Lenny Kravitz, Leonard Bernstein, Frank Sinatra, and Joni Mitchell. She has credits in over a dozen Broadway shows (including 8 years in the orchestra for the Broadway production of Les Misérables) and can be heard on recordings, film scores, radio, and TV. Kathy is a member of Chamber Music America and the International Horn Society. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School.
January 1st 2019
Tesia Blackburn
Artist and Teacher
Tesia has been a working artist in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 25 years. Since 2000 she has been a Certified Working Artist for Golden Artist Colors, teaching and lecturing in that capacity throughout the Bay
Area and beyond. Her work is collected widely. Tesia has a BFA and MA in painting as well as extensive training in printmaking.
The Golden Acrylics Lecture is a fast paced, informative lecture covering a technical review of acrylics and their varied application possibilities. The lecture/demonstration will present information on pigments, viscosities,
gels, mediums, techniques and more! Artists of all levels will come away from this lecture with fresh new insights to feed their
creative expression. All participants will receive free product
samples and a literature packet, including hand painted color charts.
Visit her website at www.AcrylicDiva.com
Tesia Blackburn
Artist and Teacher
Tesia has been a working artist in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 25 years. Since 2000 she has been a Certified Working Artist for Golden Artist Colors, teaching and lecturing in that capacity throughout the Bay
Area and beyond. Her work is collected widely. Tesia has a BFA and MA in painting as well as extensive training in printmaking.
The Golden Acrylics Lecture is a fast paced, informative lecture covering a technical review of acrylics and their varied application possibilities. The lecture/demonstration will present information on pigments, viscosities,
gels, mediums, techniques and more! Artists of all levels will come away from this lecture with fresh new insights to feed their
creative expression. All participants will receive free product
samples and a literature packet, including hand painted color charts.
Visit her website at www.AcrylicDiva.com
December 7th 2018
Holiday Potluck Dinner
Based on the first letter of your last name, please bring the noted type of dish:
A thru F - Appetizers
G thru K- Salads
L thru T - Entrees
U thru Z - Desserts
Table coverings and Plates, utensils, t and drinks will be provided by Pinole Artisans!
If you have any questions, please cntact Penny Bledsoe at (510) 333-4974!
Holiday Potluck Dinner
Based on the first letter of your last name, please bring the noted type of dish:
A thru F - Appetizers
G thru K- Salads
L thru T - Entrees
U thru Z - Desserts
Table coverings and Plates, utensils, t and drinks will be provided by Pinole Artisans!
If you have any questions, please cntact Penny Bledsoe at (510) 333-4974!
November 2nd 2018
Kenoli Oleari
artist, owner and printer at ONKart
Kenoli will make a presentation on ”The Fine Art of Giclee Printing." He and his partner Sharon, produce original fine art prints and museum quality reproductions at their art studio in El Sobrante, blocks from the Pinole Artisans Gallery. The presentation will present giclee printing as a tool for producing high quality reproductions but also as a tool for producing original fine art prints. The workshop will include illustrations of ways artists can use the giclee process in their practice, even in their own studios. Kenoli will show original artwork and creative prints produced by the giclee method as well as accessible equipment and skills artists can use in their own fine art practice.
http://onk-art.com/
Refreshments:
Bill Voigt
October 5th 2018
Art Materials Swap Night
Pizza dinner night
and Art Supplies swap.
Refreshments:
Pizza night
(if you would like to help the cost of ordering pizzas contact)
Vickie Resso
Art Materials Swap Night
Pizza dinner night
and Art Supplies swap.
Refreshments:
Pizza night
(if you would like to help the cost of ordering pizzas contact)
Vickie Resso
September 7th 2018
Joyce Yamada
Joyce is a painter, jewelry maker, photographer, and world trekker, will present the program at the September meeting, highlighting her recent trip to Japan
Refreshments:
Jim Ott
Janette Walters
Joyce Yamada
Joyce is a painter, jewelry maker, photographer, and world trekker, will present the program at the September meeting, highlighting her recent trip to Japan
Refreshments:
Jim Ott
Janette Walters
August 3rd 2018
Patrick Hayashi
painter
Works with several media, oil, pencils, smoke and fire.
http://patrickhayashi.com/
Images and statement taken from the artist's website, Please check out all work at the link below. All information and images used for promotion of the artist only, all rights reserved by the artist.
Refreshments:
Anita Allison
Eric Carlstrom
July 6th 2018
Laurel Burch Studios
Laurel's daughter, Aarin Burch, President of Laurel Burch Studios is taking the Laurel Burch™ brand into a lively new direction by collaborating with some of the best manufacturers to produce a wide range of new products for collectors and admirers across North America. The world of Laurel Burch continues to bring excitement to fans, collectors, and kindred spirits around the world. Our wish is for you to find joy and warmth in our collections as we keep Laurel's spirit alive. Her whimsical creations come from a mythical world of her imagination. Recognized for her iconic cat designs and her handmade jewelry, her passion was to emphasize our connections with the earth and all living things.
Images and statement taken from the artist's website, Please check out all work at the link below. All information and images used for promotion of the artist only, all rights reserved by the artist.
https://laurelburchstudios.com/
Refreshments:
Patti Jo Roberts
Tanya Joyce
Laurel Burch Studios
Laurel's daughter, Aarin Burch, President of Laurel Burch Studios is taking the Laurel Burch™ brand into a lively new direction by collaborating with some of the best manufacturers to produce a wide range of new products for collectors and admirers across North America. The world of Laurel Burch continues to bring excitement to fans, collectors, and kindred spirits around the world. Our wish is for you to find joy and warmth in our collections as we keep Laurel's spirit alive. Her whimsical creations come from a mythical world of her imagination. Recognized for her iconic cat designs and her handmade jewelry, her passion was to emphasize our connections with the earth and all living things.
Images and statement taken from the artist's website, Please check out all work at the link below. All information and images used for promotion of the artist only, all rights reserved by the artist.
https://laurelburchstudios.com/
Refreshments:
Patti Jo Roberts
Tanya Joyce
June 1st 2018
Special Meeting
Continued discussion from the last meeting. Share your hopes and dreams for our organization. Bring your questions. Share your ideas and help shape the future of Pinole Artisans.
Refreshments:
Patrice Stone
Ursula Doll
Special Meeting
Continued discussion from the last meeting. Share your hopes and dreams for our organization. Bring your questions. Share your ideas and help shape the future of Pinole Artisans.
Refreshments:
Patrice Stone
Ursula Doll
May 4th 2018
Special Meeting
Share your hopes and dreams for our organization. Bring your questions. Share your ideas and help shape the future of Pinole Artisans.
Refreshments:
Special Meeting
Share your hopes and dreams for our organization. Bring your questions. Share your ideas and help shape the future of Pinole Artisans.
Refreshments:
April 6th 2018
Kelly Plumb
Refreshments:
Kelly Plumb
Refreshments:
March 2nd 2018
Gabriela Nunez
Gabriela Nunez Born and raised in Lima, Peru. Gabriela Nunez moved to the East Bay in her late teens. Since she was young has love for art. As she developed her artistic ability, she primarily focused on the women and children of the Andes. Gabriela's inspiration comes from the innocence of the Indian people of the Andes, the ready expression of emotions on their faces, the size and strength of their hands and feet, the hard diligent work they do for very little, especially the women who tend fields, raise the children and hand make their own and their family's clothing. She is impressed by the close-knit, supporting culture the exists amongst the women. Gabriela would like people to see the beauty and pride she has for the women of the Peruvian Andes and to feel the love she has for her heritage and culture. Gabriela obtained most of her art training at Contra Costa College and Laney College. Gabriela has been greatly influenced by Diego Rivera and Vincent Van Goth, who both used brilliant colors and gave movement in her brush strokes. She likes Diego Rivera because he also painted indigenous of his country, Mexico. Gabriela uses different mediums to express herself. She paints with oils, acrylics and water colors. Her favorite medium is colored pencils.
https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/gabriela-nunez.html
Refreshments:
Gabriela Nunez
Gabriela Nunez Born and raised in Lima, Peru. Gabriela Nunez moved to the East Bay in her late teens. Since she was young has love for art. As she developed her artistic ability, she primarily focused on the women and children of the Andes. Gabriela's inspiration comes from the innocence of the Indian people of the Andes, the ready expression of emotions on their faces, the size and strength of their hands and feet, the hard diligent work they do for very little, especially the women who tend fields, raise the children and hand make their own and their family's clothing. She is impressed by the close-knit, supporting culture the exists amongst the women. Gabriela would like people to see the beauty and pride she has for the women of the Peruvian Andes and to feel the love she has for her heritage and culture. Gabriela obtained most of her art training at Contra Costa College and Laney College. Gabriela has been greatly influenced by Diego Rivera and Vincent Van Goth, who both used brilliant colors and gave movement in her brush strokes. She likes Diego Rivera because he also painted indigenous of his country, Mexico. Gabriela uses different mediums to express herself. She paints with oils, acrylics and water colors. Her favorite medium is colored pencils.
https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/gabriela-nunez.html
Refreshments:
February 2nd 2018
Gwendolyn McShepard
"Art is the way we see our lives. It is the imagery we have upon waking at sunrise. It is the thoughts we think, the words we speak, and the air we breathe. When we're exuberant, it is the light in our eyes, when saddened, the crease in our brows. It is the raison d'être - and colors all we do. Art is Life and life's many nuanced experiences." My work is dedicated to the art of living. ------- Gwendolyn McShepard
Democracy Walks, one of the latest paintings by celebrated artist: Gwendolyn McShepard, inspired by the Women's March on Washington. Email today for pricing on Canvas Giclee Prints, Fine Art Paper Prints and Note Cards.
Images and statement taken from her website (http://gpygalleries.webs.com/)
Please check out all of her other lovely work.
All information and images used for promotion of the artist only, all rights reserved by the artist.
Refreshments:
Gwendolyn McShepard
"Art is the way we see our lives. It is the imagery we have upon waking at sunrise. It is the thoughts we think, the words we speak, and the air we breathe. When we're exuberant, it is the light in our eyes, when saddened, the crease in our brows. It is the raison d'être - and colors all we do. Art is Life and life's many nuanced experiences." My work is dedicated to the art of living. ------- Gwendolyn McShepard
Democracy Walks, one of the latest paintings by celebrated artist: Gwendolyn McShepard, inspired by the Women's March on Washington. Email today for pricing on Canvas Giclee Prints, Fine Art Paper Prints and Note Cards.
Images and statement taken from her website (http://gpygalleries.webs.com/)
Please check out all of her other lovely work.
All information and images used for promotion of the artist only, all rights reserved by the artist.
Refreshments:
January 5th 2018
Jack DaSilva
Jack da Silva, award winning metal artist from Pinole, will speak about his career creating jewelry, sculptures, and teaching metal arts for over 25 years.
Images and statement taken from his website, Please check out all of his work.
All information and images used for promotion of the artist only, all rights reserved by the artist.
https://www.jackdasilva.com/
Refreshments:
Raven Iacono
Jack DaSilva
Jack da Silva, award winning metal artist from Pinole, will speak about his career creating jewelry, sculptures, and teaching metal arts for over 25 years.
Images and statement taken from his website, Please check out all of his work.
All information and images used for promotion of the artist only, all rights reserved by the artist.
https://www.jackdasilva.com/
Refreshments:
Raven Iacono
December 1st 2017
Holiday Potluck Night
This meeting is our holiday party and potluck please bring food to share
Refreshments:
Holiday Potluck
Holiday Potluck Night
This meeting is our holiday party and potluck please bring food to share
Refreshments:
Holiday Potluck
November 3rd 2017
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Swap Meet
Refreshments:
Hot Dog Night
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Swap Meet
Refreshments:
Hot Dog Night
October 6th 2017
Cole Askevold
Cole is a wood collage artist.
Refreshments:
Cole Askevold
Cole is a wood collage artist.
Refreshments:
September 1st 2017
Jean Brady
Art historian and watercolor artist.
Refreshments:
Jim Ott
Joan Landis
Jean Brady
Art historian and watercolor artist.
Refreshments:
Jim Ott
Joan Landis
August 4th 2017
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Refreshments:
Gail DeLuz
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Refreshments:
Gail DeLuz
July 7th 2017
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Refreshments:
Lis Mahnken
Linda Russio
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Refreshments:
Lis Mahnken
Linda Russio
June 2nd 2017
Raven Iacono
Local mixed media artist Raven Iacono will present a hands-on demonstration incorporating spray ink, salt, and absorbent paper that can be used in card making, stamping and art journaling.
Refreshments:
Semion Mirkin
Raven Iacono
Local mixed media artist Raven Iacono will present a hands-on demonstration incorporating spray ink, salt, and absorbent paper that can be used in card making, stamping and art journaling.
Refreshments:
Semion Mirkin
May 5th 2017
Judy Stone
Enamealist
Head of the Enameling Department at The Crucible
Our program this month will be presented by Judy Stone. Enameling is a centuries-old process of fusing glass to metal at high heat
http://jstoneenamels.com/
http://thecrucible.org/faculty-focus-judy-stone-master-enamelist/
Refreshments:
Sharon Lewis
Judy Stone
Enamealist
Head of the Enameling Department at The Crucible
Our program this month will be presented by Judy Stone. Enameling is a centuries-old process of fusing glass to metal at high heat
http://jstoneenamels.com/
http://thecrucible.org/faculty-focus-judy-stone-master-enamelist/
Refreshments:
Sharon Lewis
April 7th 2017
Jon Sauer
Ornamental wood turner
John will be doing a power point and show and tell of his work
http://www.woodturner.org/page/30YearJonSauer
Refreshments:
Joyce Yamada
Tanya Joyce
Jon Sauer
Ornamental wood turner
John will be doing a power point and show and tell of his work
http://www.woodturner.org/page/30YearJonSauer
Refreshments:
Joyce Yamada
Tanya Joyce
March 3rd 2017
Mimi Wirth
Mimi Wirth will be doing an oil painting demo.
Mimi was born in Albany, California and began painting in oils at the age of nine. She earned her BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. She taught art on all educational levels from special invitational classes for children, the high school level and numerous workshops for adults in watercolor, stained glass and oil painting. She was invited to teach etching in Japan as a goodwill ambassador. Mimi’s talent was recognized by many art teaching awards including Southern California Teacher of the Year and Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year. Her varied career has also encompassed commercial illustration and package design including work for Pink Panther, Popeye and Elvis Presley Products.
Mimi has studied with the talents of Anne Manry Kenyon, Gregg Kreutz, Milt Kobaysahi, Frederick Grue, Jan Saether, David Leffel, and Howard Terpning. Her special training in old master’s painting techniques, use of the Maroger medium and impressionistic approach to her oil paintings is expressed in rich colors, fine realism and a varied distinct style. This oil painting interpretation and concentrated skill is truly unique. Each painting is beautifully expressed by her sensitivity to the subject matter. She is particularly interested in painting the American Indian with dignity and respect. Her talents have been widely acclaimed and her work can be found in many private and corporate collections around the world.
Refreshments:
Jean Fisk
Mimi Wirth
Mimi Wirth will be doing an oil painting demo.
Mimi was born in Albany, California and began painting in oils at the age of nine. She earned her BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. She taught art on all educational levels from special invitational classes for children, the high school level and numerous workshops for adults in watercolor, stained glass and oil painting. She was invited to teach etching in Japan as a goodwill ambassador. Mimi’s talent was recognized by many art teaching awards including Southern California Teacher of the Year and Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year. Her varied career has also encompassed commercial illustration and package design including work for Pink Panther, Popeye and Elvis Presley Products.
Mimi has studied with the talents of Anne Manry Kenyon, Gregg Kreutz, Milt Kobaysahi, Frederick Grue, Jan Saether, David Leffel, and Howard Terpning. Her special training in old master’s painting techniques, use of the Maroger medium and impressionistic approach to her oil paintings is expressed in rich colors, fine realism and a varied distinct style. This oil painting interpretation and concentrated skill is truly unique. Each painting is beautifully expressed by her sensitivity to the subject matter. She is particularly interested in painting the American Indian with dignity and respect. Her talents have been widely acclaimed and her work can be found in many private and corporate collections around the world.
Refreshments:
Jean Fisk
February 3rd 2017
Joyce Yamada and Tanya Joyce
The February Pinole Artisans meeting features Joyce Yamada and Tanya Joyce in a trip back to Rembrandt’s time (the seventeenth century) with a luscious still life to inspire us all to try some scratchboard versions Rembrandt’s etching technique.
Refreshments:
Penny Bledsoe
Kelly Plumb
Joyce Yamada and Tanya Joyce
The February Pinole Artisans meeting features Joyce Yamada and Tanya Joyce in a trip back to Rembrandt’s time (the seventeenth century) with a luscious still life to inspire us all to try some scratchboard versions Rembrandt’s etching technique.
Refreshments:
Penny Bledsoe
Kelly Plumb
January 3rd 2017
Bill Lake
Basics of Photography
Refreshments:
Bill Lake
Basics of Photography
Refreshments:
December 2nd 2016
Holiday Potluck Night
This meeting is our holiday party and potluck please bring food to share
Refreshments:
Holiday Potluck
Holiday Potluck Night
This meeting is our holiday party and potluck please bring food to share
Refreshments:
Holiday Potluck
November 4th 2016
Grace Taormina
Mixed-media artist, designer, and teacher Grace Taormina will lead a hands-on mixed-media workshop
Refreshments:
Bill Voigt
Jean Fisk
Grace Taormina
Mixed-media artist, designer, and teacher Grace Taormina will lead a hands-on mixed-media workshop
Refreshments:
Bill Voigt
Jean Fisk
October 7th 2016
Art Materials Swap Night
Hot dog dinner night
and Art Supplies swap.
Refreshments:
Hot Dog night
Art Materials Swap Night
Hot dog dinner night
and Art Supplies swap.
Refreshments:
Hot Dog night
September 2nd 2016
Sheila Ann Webb
Artist
Sheila will be doing a hands-on demonstration of leaf printing
Refreshments:
Nancy Uhlenbrock
Joyce Lyman
Sheila Ann Webb
Artist
Sheila will be doing a hands-on demonstration of leaf printing
Refreshments:
Nancy Uhlenbrock
Joyce Lyman
August 5th 2016
Pam McCauley
Pam is an unabashed colorist, painting the interpretation of emotion that a person, object, or place is emitting. Pam currently shows at Main Street Arts Gallery, Martinez, CA and Floral Arts, Lafayette, CA.
http://pammccauleywatercolors.com/about.htm
Refreshments:
Kieko Hase
Patti Jo Roberts
Pam McCauley
Pam is an unabashed colorist, painting the interpretation of emotion that a person, object, or place is emitting. Pam currently shows at Main Street Arts Gallery, Martinez, CA and Floral Arts, Lafayette, CA.
http://pammccauleywatercolors.com/about.htm
Refreshments:
Kieko Hase
Patti Jo Roberts
July 1st 2016
Jane Kiskaddon
http://www.janekiskaddon.com
Refreshments:
Tanya Joyce
Joyce Yamada
Jane Kiskaddon
http://www.janekiskaddon.com
Refreshments:
Tanya Joyce
Joyce Yamada
June 3rd 2016
Raven Iacono
Raven's medium is encaustics. Encaustic, is a wax based paint (composed of beeswax, resin and pigment), which is kept molten on a heated palette. It is applied to an absorbent surface and then reheated in order to fuse the paint. Artist Raven Iacono will be doing a power point presentation on “An Introduction to Encasutics”. Come find out all about this fascinating art style also known as hot wax painting.
http://www.theravensnestart.com
https://www.facebook.com/TheRavensNestArt
Refreshments:
Kelly Plumb
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Raven Iacono
Raven's medium is encaustics. Encaustic, is a wax based paint (composed of beeswax, resin and pigment), which is kept molten on a heated palette. It is applied to an absorbent surface and then reheated in order to fuse the paint. Artist Raven Iacono will be doing a power point presentation on “An Introduction to Encasutics”. Come find out all about this fascinating art style also known as hot wax painting.
http://www.theravensnestart.com
https://www.facebook.com/TheRavensNestArt
Refreshments:
Kelly Plumb
open
May 6th 2016
Janette Walters
Artist Janette Walters will be doing a hands on demo with polymer clay making Artist Trading Cards. No experience necessary.
Refreshments:
Sharon Lewis
Ursula Doll
Janette Walters
Artist Janette Walters will be doing a hands on demo with polymer clay making Artist Trading Cards. No experience necessary.
Refreshments:
Sharon Lewis
Ursula Doll
April 1st 2016
Tanya Joyce
Quick figure sketching
Artist Tanya Joyce will present “Quick Figure Drawing for Everyone”, to be followed by time to try it yourself. No drawing experience necessary. Tanya has also written a book "Quick Figure Sketching: People and Animals". Come check out this informative presentation on capturing the movement of the human form.
Refreshments:
Eliane Joly
David Earls
Tanya Joyce
Quick figure sketching
Artist Tanya Joyce will present “Quick Figure Drawing for Everyone”, to be followed by time to try it yourself. No drawing experience necessary. Tanya has also written a book "Quick Figure Sketching: People and Animals". Come check out this informative presentation on capturing the movement of the human form.
Refreshments:
Eliane Joly
David Earls
March 4th 2016
Grace Taormina
Mixed-media artist, designer, and teacher Grace Taormina will lead a hands-on mixed-media workshop
Refreshments:
Grace Taormina
Mixed-media artist, designer, and teacher Grace Taormina will lead a hands-on mixed-media workshop
Refreshments:
February 5th 2016
Michael Reardon
This meeting is Michael Reardon a watercolor artist. Michael paints Plein Air and also does demonstrations and workshops. He is also working on a book, which should be out soon.
http://michaelrreardon.blogspot.com/
Refreshments:
Linda Russio
Janette Walters
Michael Reardon
This meeting is Michael Reardon a watercolor artist. Michael paints Plein Air and also does demonstrations and workshops. He is also working on a book, which should be out soon.
http://michaelrreardon.blogspot.com/
Refreshments:
Linda Russio
Janette Walters
January 8th 2016
Ira Nelken
Ira is doing a watercolor demo with participation in monochromatic color. Ira will provide either payne's grey or sepia for the demo. People are encouraged to bring brushes and paper if they have them.
Refreshments:
Carolyn Hess
Joan Landis
Ira Nelken
Ira is doing a watercolor demo with participation in monochromatic color. Ira will provide either payne's grey or sepia for the demo. People are encouraged to bring brushes and paper if they have them.
Refreshments:
Carolyn Hess
Joan Landis
December 4th 2015
Entertainment to be announced
This meeting is our holiday party and potluck please bring food to share
Refreshments:
Holiday Potluck
Entertainment to be announced
This meeting is our holiday party and potluck please bring food to share
Refreshments:
Holiday Potluck
November 6th 2015
Heidi Rand
Heidi will lead a hands-on creative reuse crafting project. Bring your imagination! Heidi will provide fabric, old discarded books, ephemera and a ton of other fun stuff she has gathered, and crafty machines so we can make magnets, stickers, bookmarks, cards, and banners from our upcycled collages. If you have any special bits of ephemera you've been wanting to use, bring them, although we'll have plenty! We'll also have all needed supplies (although if you have your own special pair of scissors bring them along).
For a glimpse at the kinds of projects, check out Heidi's blog posts:
https://gardendelightsarts.wordpress.com/2015/07/05/upcycling-arts-and-crafts/
https://gardendelightsarts.wordpress.com/2015/07/01/creative-reuse-crafting-on-july-4th/
Refreshments:
Eric Carlstrom
Kelly Plumb
Heidi Rand
Heidi will lead a hands-on creative reuse crafting project. Bring your imagination! Heidi will provide fabric, old discarded books, ephemera and a ton of other fun stuff she has gathered, and crafty machines so we can make magnets, stickers, bookmarks, cards, and banners from our upcycled collages. If you have any special bits of ephemera you've been wanting to use, bring them, although we'll have plenty! We'll also have all needed supplies (although if you have your own special pair of scissors bring them along).
For a glimpse at the kinds of projects, check out Heidi's blog posts:
https://gardendelightsarts.wordpress.com/2015/07/05/upcycling-arts-and-crafts/
https://gardendelightsarts.wordpress.com/2015/07/01/creative-reuse-crafting-on-july-4th/
Refreshments:
Eric Carlstrom
Kelly Plumb
September 4th 2015
Demetri Broxton
Demetri Broxton is a curator, oil painter, and art teacher. Demetri Broxton Studio specializes in the creation of innovative exhibitions for museums, educational institutions, and public and private galleries. Broxton works closely with artists to create art exhibitions, public programs, and educational resources in order to create exhibitions which spark dialogue with the viewing audience. Shown in the pictures are some of the exhibitions installed by Demetri.
Demetri's website is: http://www.demetribroxton.com/
Refreshments:
Penny Bledsoe
Jim Ott
Demetri Broxton
Demetri Broxton is a curator, oil painter, and art teacher. Demetri Broxton Studio specializes in the creation of innovative exhibitions for museums, educational institutions, and public and private galleries. Broxton works closely with artists to create art exhibitions, public programs, and educational resources in order to create exhibitions which spark dialogue with the viewing audience. Shown in the pictures are some of the exhibitions installed by Demetri.
Demetri's website is: http://www.demetribroxton.com/
Refreshments:
Penny Bledsoe
Jim Ott
August 7th 2015
Linda Russio
Linda Russio makes unique handmade jewelry and accessories, holistic pet food, dog coats and custom pendants. Her business, Stop 'n Paws, offers a line of jewelry inspired by animals and nature. Linda will demonstrate using resin to make coasters.
You can see Linda's work at her website: http://www.stopnpaws.com/
and at her Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/stopnpaws
Refreshments:
Patrice Stone
Janette Walters
Linda Russio
Linda Russio makes unique handmade jewelry and accessories, holistic pet food, dog coats and custom pendants. Her business, Stop 'n Paws, offers a line of jewelry inspired by animals and nature. Linda will demonstrate using resin to make coasters.
You can see Linda's work at her website: http://www.stopnpaws.com/
and at her Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/stopnpaws
Refreshments:
Patrice Stone
Janette Walters
July 3rd 2015
Larry Hatfield
Larry Hatfield has been a graphic designer and Illustrator, and has also done etching, 3D animation and computer graphics. He is currently concentrating on his drawing and painting. Larry will show and discuss paintings from his series on Mount Tamalpais, and demonstrate his process, showing the purpose of artistic choices.
Larry's website: www.LarryHatfieldArt.com
Refreshments:
Sharon Lewis
Carolyn Hess
Larry Hatfield
Larry Hatfield has been a graphic designer and Illustrator, and has also done etching, 3D animation and computer graphics. He is currently concentrating on his drawing and painting. Larry will show and discuss paintings from his series on Mount Tamalpais, and demonstrate his process, showing the purpose of artistic choices.
Larry's website: www.LarryHatfieldArt.com
Refreshments:
Sharon Lewis
Carolyn Hess
June 5th 2015
Anne Austin
Anne Austin, Curator/Coordinator of the City of San Pablo Art Gallery, will speak about curating and coordinating exhibits, and about showing artwork in general. She will also bring pieces of her own artwork to show.
The website for the Gallery is:
www.sanpabloca.gov/artgallery and
Anne's website is: www.anneaustinstudios.com
Refreshments:
Keiko Hase
Patti Jo Roberts
Anne Austin
Anne Austin, Curator/Coordinator of the City of San Pablo Art Gallery, will speak about curating and coordinating exhibits, and about showing artwork in general. She will also bring pieces of her own artwork to show.
The website for the Gallery is:
www.sanpabloca.gov/artgallery and
Anne's website is: www.anneaustinstudios.com
Refreshments:
Keiko Hase
Patti Jo Roberts
May 1st 2015
Bill Voigt
Bill will be sharing a fascinating process of fish printing, using canvas, paper, fabric, ink, dyes, and oh yeah, a real FISH! Come and learn about this interesting art form. All are welcome to this event. Refreshments will be served. Bill is a Gyotaku artist a member of the Nature Printing Society and International Fish Printing Studio, Japan
Refreshments:
Jean Fisk
Dave Earls
Bill Voigt
Bill will be sharing a fascinating process of fish printing, using canvas, paper, fabric, ink, dyes, and oh yeah, a real FISH! Come and learn about this interesting art form. All are welcome to this event. Refreshments will be served. Bill is a Gyotaku artist a member of the Nature Printing Society and International Fish Printing Studio, Japan
Refreshments:
Jean Fisk
Dave Earls
April 3rd 2015
Joan Landis
Joan will be demonstrating zen tangle with emphasis the hand. You will be able to participate. Drawing materials will be provided. In preparation for drawing she would like you to concentrate on your hands and how you use them.
Refreshments:
Reese Owens
Lula Gallardo
Joan Landis
Joan will be demonstrating zen tangle with emphasis the hand. You will be able to participate. Drawing materials will be provided. In preparation for drawing she would like you to concentrate on your hands and how you use them.
Refreshments:
Reese Owens
Lula Gallardo
March 6th 2015
Nancy Robinson
Nancy will be showing her artwork and talking about her painting process.
Nancy has painted since she was young, taking time out to raise a family, work as a nurse and in related positions as an RN. Along the way, she took classes and workshops from Jade Fon and Mike Barnes at DVC through those with Arne Westerman, Skip Lawrence, Sherry-Kwint-Cattache, Tesia Blackburn, Alex Powers, Katherine Liu, to name a few. She has always favored the human form in all of it's eccentricities and finds she connects with the model. She feels there is nothing more beautiful than the human form. Currently she is connecting the figure with the abstract. Nancy says she works pretty intuitively having collected a lot of skills through years of just painting. She lets the brush direct her, leaving the rational mind out of it. Painting is fun for her and she hopes you enjoy her work as much as she enjoyed creating it.
Contra Costa Times Article about Nancy:
http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_22083239
Nancy Robinson's Website:
http://nancyrobinsonstudio.com/NancyRobinson.html
Refreshments:
Diane Williams
Linda Thomas
Nancy Robinson
Nancy will be showing her artwork and talking about her painting process.
Nancy has painted since she was young, taking time out to raise a family, work as a nurse and in related positions as an RN. Along the way, she took classes and workshops from Jade Fon and Mike Barnes at DVC through those with Arne Westerman, Skip Lawrence, Sherry-Kwint-Cattache, Tesia Blackburn, Alex Powers, Katherine Liu, to name a few. She has always favored the human form in all of it's eccentricities and finds she connects with the model. She feels there is nothing more beautiful than the human form. Currently she is connecting the figure with the abstract. Nancy says she works pretty intuitively having collected a lot of skills through years of just painting. She lets the brush direct her, leaving the rational mind out of it. Painting is fun for her and she hopes you enjoy her work as much as she enjoyed creating it.
Contra Costa Times Article about Nancy:
http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_22083239
Nancy Robinson's Website:
http://nancyrobinsonstudio.com/NancyRobinson.html
Refreshments:
Diane Williams
Linda Thomas
February 6th 2015
Karen LeGault
I'm excited to announce that Karen LeGault will be the guest artist at our General Meeting on Friday, February 6th. Karen is a watercolorist and will be presenting her recent paintings.
website: http://www.karenlegault.com
For more information about Karen and her work, see Heidi Rand's blog post: https://gardendelightsarts.wordpress.com/2015/01/14/karen-legault-at-pinole-artisan-meeting/
Please enjoy her work and plan to attend our February meeting.
Refreshments:
Karen LeGault
I'm excited to announce that Karen LeGault will be the guest artist at our General Meeting on Friday, February 6th. Karen is a watercolorist and will be presenting her recent paintings.
website: http://www.karenlegault.com
For more information about Karen and her work, see Heidi Rand's blog post: https://gardendelightsarts.wordpress.com/2015/01/14/karen-legault-at-pinole-artisan-meeting/
Please enjoy her work and plan to attend our February meeting.
Refreshments:
January 9th 2015
Jean Fisk
Past President of Pinole Artisans and a former teacher in Pinole Schools. She will present a mini Shibui/Sumi activity utilizing oriental poetry forms . This will be a hands-on experience that everyone can participate in. Some materials will be provided, but it will be helpful if you bring a permanent felt tip black ink pen or brush and an old painting or print on paper on which you will place your poem.
Refreshments:
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Jean Fisk
Past President of Pinole Artisans and a former teacher in Pinole Schools. She will present a mini Shibui/Sumi activity utilizing oriental poetry forms . This will be a hands-on experience that everyone can participate in. Some materials will be provided, but it will be helpful if you bring a permanent felt tip black ink pen or brush and an old painting or print on paper on which you will place your poem.
Refreshments:
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December 5th 2014
Holiday Potluck
Refreshments:
All members are to bring
food to share
Holiday Potluck
Refreshments:
All members are to bring
food to share
November 7th 2014
Jim Ott
Jim will be demonstrating techniques in framing.
He will explain how to get the professional look needed to hang for display in a gallery setting.
http://pinoleartisans.weebly.com/jim-ott.html
Refreshments:
Tanya Joyce
Joyce Yamada
Jim Ott
Jim will be demonstrating techniques in framing.
He will explain how to get the professional look needed to hang for display in a gallery setting.
http://pinoleartisans.weebly.com/jim-ott.html
Refreshments:
Tanya Joyce
Joyce Yamada
October 3rd 2014
Hot dog dinner night
and Art Supplies swap.
(Free for Members)
Refreshments:
Hot Dog Night
Hot dog dinner night
and Art Supplies swap.
(Free for Members)
Refreshments:
Hot Dog Night
September 5th 2014
Tesia Blackburn
Golden Paint Representative
Artist, author, teacher, and Golden Paints representative Tesia Blackburn. This lecture packs in a ton of valuable information about acrylics, guiding listeners through the basics while opening up new possibilities. Gain information about mineral and modern pigments and how this relates to clean color mixing, glazing and the creation of fabulous new colors. Learn the unique properties of Fluids, Heavy Body, and the OPEN acrylics. Discover Interference and Iridescent paints for unusual effects. Get a grip on the many gels and mediums and how they can change texture, saturation and intensity of color, used for sculptural effects and more. Check out the amazing new grounds to prepare truly, contemporary surfaces for painting, drawing, pastel, digital printing and mixed media. Discover how acrylics can simulate oil and watercolor, even gouache, yet are infinitely more versatile.
Refreshments:
Janette Walters
Semion Mirkin
Tesia Blackburn
Golden Paint Representative
Artist, author, teacher, and Golden Paints representative Tesia Blackburn. This lecture packs in a ton of valuable information about acrylics, guiding listeners through the basics while opening up new possibilities. Gain information about mineral and modern pigments and how this relates to clean color mixing, glazing and the creation of fabulous new colors. Learn the unique properties of Fluids, Heavy Body, and the OPEN acrylics. Discover Interference and Iridescent paints for unusual effects. Get a grip on the many gels and mediums and how they can change texture, saturation and intensity of color, used for sculptural effects and more. Check out the amazing new grounds to prepare truly, contemporary surfaces for painting, drawing, pastel, digital printing and mixed media. Discover how acrylics can simulate oil and watercolor, even gouache, yet are infinitely more versatile.
Refreshments:
Janette Walters
Semion Mirkin
August 1st 2014
Tanya Joyce & Semion Mirkin
Presenting Pan
Poetry and drawings by Semion Mirkin. Retold in English by Tanya Joyce. Read in Russian by Semion Mirkin. Semion is a Russian artist and poet, and a Jewish refugee, who immigrated to the United States in 1979. Stories told around campfires in his youth inspired the mythical and spiritual themes of his poetry and visual art. Tanya is a San Francisco painter and writer. Her love of medieval books led to learning early English, medieval French, and late Latin. Tanya does not speak Russian. Her “retellings” are informed by her translations from medieval languages, study of historical linguistics, and interest in Slavic culture.
Refreshments:
Keiko Hase
Patti Jo Roberts
Tanya Joyce & Semion Mirkin
Presenting Pan
Poetry and drawings by Semion Mirkin. Retold in English by Tanya Joyce. Read in Russian by Semion Mirkin. Semion is a Russian artist and poet, and a Jewish refugee, who immigrated to the United States in 1979. Stories told around campfires in his youth inspired the mythical and spiritual themes of his poetry and visual art. Tanya is a San Francisco painter and writer. Her love of medieval books led to learning early English, medieval French, and late Latin. Tanya does not speak Russian. Her “retellings” are informed by her translations from medieval languages, study of historical linguistics, and interest in Slavic culture.
Refreshments:
Keiko Hase
Patti Jo Roberts
July 11th 2014
Ruth Block
Painter and Art teacher.
Ruth has taught at the Art Institute of California, San Francisco, and teaches at Berkeley City College. She is also part of the Faculty at Richmond Art Center.
She has also put out a book "A Year of Sundays- The Mandala as an Artists’s Portal", containing 57 full color reproductions of mandalas.
http://www.ruthblock.com/index.shtml
Refreshments:
Patrice Stone
Judy Cressa
Ruth Block
Painter and Art teacher.
Ruth has taught at the Art Institute of California, San Francisco, and teaches at Berkeley City College. She is also part of the Faculty at Richmond Art Center.
She has also put out a book "A Year of Sundays- The Mandala as an Artists’s Portal", containing 57 full color reproductions of mandalas.
http://www.ruthblock.com/index.shtml
Refreshments:
Patrice Stone
Judy Cressa
June 6th 2014
Mark Martin
Mark Martin (also known in Vallejo as "The Zapata Guy") is a Bay Area artist who currently shows his work in Vallejo. He is a silkscreen/mixed media artist and will be talking about his process for creating his art and his involvement in street art and his involvement with art in the community. To see examples of his art you can click on his name above, that will link you directly to his webpage.
Refreshments:
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Mark Martin
Mark Martin (also known in Vallejo as "The Zapata Guy") is a Bay Area artist who currently shows his work in Vallejo. He is a silkscreen/mixed media artist and will be talking about his process for creating his art and his involvement in street art and his involvement with art in the community. To see examples of his art you can click on his name above, that will link you directly to his webpage.
Refreshments:
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May 2nd 2014
Bruce K. Hopkins
Illustrator/graphic artist and fine artist.
Bruce will demonstrate the use of
gouache paint for plein air, figure studies,
botanical painting, and textile design.
For examples of Bruce's art and for more
information, click on his name above,
it links directly to his website.
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Bruce K. Hopkins
Illustrator/graphic artist and fine artist.
Bruce will demonstrate the use of
gouache paint for plein air, figure studies,
botanical painting, and textile design.
For examples of Bruce's art and for more
information, click on his name above,
it links directly to his website.
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April 4th 2014
Lynn Koolish
Lynn is a Bay Area fabric artist specializing in art quilts and fabric dyeing and painting. In addition to quilting and experimenting with surface design techniques, Lynn teaches a variety of surface design and quilting classes. She has also written several books, and her quilts have appeared in both local and national quilt shows.
Lynn Koolish will do a presentation
on fabric dyeing. To see examples
of Lynn's art and for more information
, click on her name above to link directly to her website.
Refreshments:
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Lynn Koolish
Lynn is a Bay Area fabric artist specializing in art quilts and fabric dyeing and painting. In addition to quilting and experimenting with surface design techniques, Lynn teaches a variety of surface design and quilting classes. She has also written several books, and her quilts have appeared in both local and national quilt shows.
Lynn Koolish will do a presentation
on fabric dyeing. To see examples
of Lynn's art and for more information
, click on her name above to link directly to her website.
Refreshments:
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February 7th 2014
Vladimir Chapko
Artist Valdimir Chapko will demonstrate painting techniques at the Pinole Artisan general meeting on February 7th.
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Vladimir Chapko
Artist Valdimir Chapko will demonstrate painting techniques at the Pinole Artisan general meeting on February 7th.
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July 5th 2013
Benjamin Witzke
Ben Witzke is a very talented artist, science illustrator and naturalist. He is deeply fascinated by California’s unique ecology and astonishing biodiversity. Before receiving his BA in illustration from the California College of the Arts, he studied zoology at Humboldt State University, with a focus on herpetology. Ben also has a graduate degree in Scientific Illustration from CSU Monterey Bay, and is currently illustrating newly described species of frogs and tadpoles for the California Academy of Sciences..
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Benjamin Witzke
Ben Witzke is a very talented artist, science illustrator and naturalist. He is deeply fascinated by California’s unique ecology and astonishing biodiversity. Before receiving his BA in illustration from the California College of the Arts, he studied zoology at Humboldt State University, with a focus on herpetology. Ben also has a graduate degree in Scientific Illustration from CSU Monterey Bay, and is currently illustrating newly described species of frogs and tadpoles for the California Academy of Sciences..
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April 5th 2013
Joan Beiriger
Joan Beiriger. A well-known expert in art licensing, Joan has helped countless people learn the ins and outs of the biz through her very popular blog, where she features a wide range of extremely informative articles about the art licensing industry. Joan, a self-taught artist, began educating herself about art licensing in the late 1990s. She also embraced the computer, and today is an expert in using Photoshop and other applications to manipulate her art for specific products at her licensees’ request. Joan has created a robust body of art collections specifically for use on products. Her art has been licensed for numerous stationery, non-profit funding, gift and home décor products, including greeting cards, gift wrap, gift bags, wall décor, decorative flags and mailbox wraps. You can see the wide range of Joan’s artwork on her website.
Refreshments:
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Joan Beiriger
Joan Beiriger. A well-known expert in art licensing, Joan has helped countless people learn the ins and outs of the biz through her very popular blog, where she features a wide range of extremely informative articles about the art licensing industry. Joan, a self-taught artist, began educating herself about art licensing in the late 1990s. She also embraced the computer, and today is an expert in using Photoshop and other applications to manipulate her art for specific products at her licensees’ request. Joan has created a robust body of art collections specifically for use on products. Her art has been licensed for numerous stationery, non-profit funding, gift and home décor products, including greeting cards, gift wrap, gift bags, wall décor, decorative flags and mailbox wraps. You can see the wide range of Joan’s artwork on her website.
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March 1st 2013
Boarding All Rows
Rich Fowler
Rich is a printmaker based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Working in small editions, of original prints designed and hand-pulled. Most of his work these days is in relief printmaking, carving both wood and linoleum blocks depending on what best suits the project. Rich works out of his home studio where he has a couple etching presses and lots of drying lines zig-zaging across the ceiling. A passion for travel, maps, the outdoors, and vintage poster art, along with a perpetual state of wanderlust, influences his work. Prints are available for sale in his Etsy store.
www.BoardingAllRows.com
www.twitter.com/BoardingAllRows
www.etsy.com/shop/BoardingAllRows
[email protected]
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Boarding All Rows
Rich Fowler
Rich is a printmaker based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Working in small editions, of original prints designed and hand-pulled. Most of his work these days is in relief printmaking, carving both wood and linoleum blocks depending on what best suits the project. Rich works out of his home studio where he has a couple etching presses and lots of drying lines zig-zaging across the ceiling. A passion for travel, maps, the outdoors, and vintage poster art, along with a perpetual state of wanderlust, influences his work. Prints are available for sale in his Etsy store.
www.BoardingAllRows.com
www.twitter.com/BoardingAllRows
www.etsy.com/shop/BoardingAllRows
[email protected]
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February 1st 2013
Patrice Stone
Patrice will lead us in creating a Mandala. A Maṇḍala (मण्डल) is a Sanskrit word meaning "circle." Mandalas have spiritual meaning in many cultures. We will be creating a mandala on black paper with colored pencils. If you have colored pencils please bring them. She will have some to share and she will supply the black paper. Patrice will show us examples. Then we will use a white pencil to draw our designs. Applying color on top lightly to achieve the greatest range of light values. Apply more pressure and pigment to extend the scale into the black paper.
Refreshments:
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Patrice Stone
Patrice will lead us in creating a Mandala. A Maṇḍala (मण्डल) is a Sanskrit word meaning "circle." Mandalas have spiritual meaning in many cultures. We will be creating a mandala on black paper with colored pencils. If you have colored pencils please bring them. She will have some to share and she will supply the black paper. Patrice will show us examples. Then we will use a white pencil to draw our designs. Applying color on top lightly to achieve the greatest range of light values. Apply more pressure and pigment to extend the scale into the black paper.
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