Lottery for the Arts -- Everybody Wins! Sept. 11, 2009
#1. Gayle Rappaport-Weiland Rocklin, CA Title: Silent Flow Medium: Acrylic/Rice Paper Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 13 x 15 inches Retail Value: $420.00 Artist Statement: I love the freedom of abstract painting in my signature intuitive style. I’d like to say that I am in control of the painting process, but I truly am not. The painting is my guide and I allow it to take me to new heights. I adore texture, movement and candor in my work. It is all about reaching the inner depths of my soul and pouring it onto the canvas. www.grappaport.com
#2 Jenny Stepp Roseville, CA Title: Autumnal Orchard Medium: Fused Glass Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 20" x 25" x 35" Retail Value: $270 Artist Statement: This work was inspired by childhood car trips on the 5 freeway coming from or going to my grandmother's house. I remember watching a dizzying aray of trees stream past. my window. I remember thinking nothing, just experiencing awe at the uniformity of each orchard. All that linear sameness. www.artwareartwear.com
#3 Ursula Johnson Lincoln, CA Title: Auburn Ambars Medium: oil Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 21" x 21" Retail Value: $550 Artist Statement: "Auburn Ambars" depicts my favorite liquidambar trees in my former Auburn home on a fine sunny day. The sky was azure;the trees, burnt reds and orange; all so vivid. How could I not paint them! www.rosevillearts.org/Artists/Johnson_Ursula/
#4 Cathy Rowe Roseville, CA Title: The Rosey Flamenco Dancer Medium: acrylic on board Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 12 1/2" x 18" Retail Value: $175 Artist Statement: Energy flows from the hands and body of a Flamenco dancer as she paints an image with motion and music. The roses behind are like the dancer: bold, delicate, and vibrantly beautiful. www.cathyrowe.com
#5 Paul Cocklin Roseville, CA Title: Bodie, in Lith Medium: 8x10 Contact Lith Photographic Print Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 11"x14" Retail Value: $350 Artist Statement : There are places, even after people have abandoned them, which resonate with an atmosphere of hope and human desire. One of the most well preserved ghost towns of the Old West, Bodie perfectly demonstrates how far people will go in pursuit of a better life. www.exposeyourworld.blogspot.com
#6 Ronald C. Walker Orangevale, CA Title: Red Dance Medium: Acrylic Artwork Dimensions: 9x12" Retail Value: $650 Artist Statement: This work is an acrylic mold work. The image is made in clay and then multiple layers of paint are built up over the clay. The paint is then pealed off in one sheet and glued onto the canvas. The painting is completed resulting in a low relief image made of nothing but acrylic paint.
#7 Maria Winkler Carmichael, CA Title: Summer Lily II Medium: Pastel on paper Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 18" x 24" Retail Value: $800 Artist Statement: Summer lily II is the last of a waterlilies series that I did a while ago. I photographed waterlilies one summer while visiting Beaver Lake, in Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C www.mariawinkler.com
#8 Thien Dao Auburn, CA Title: Koi on the rock Medium: Mix Media Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 12x14" Retail Value: $250 Artist Statement: The ceramic koi's are hand built, and finished with stained glass and glaze. The photograph is taken at the river with one koi on the rock and some in water. The photograph is mounted between 2 plexis glass pieces with the kois securely attached, ready for hanging. www.tdaostudio.com
#9 Diane Pargament Lincoln, CA Title: Waiting for the Sunrise Medium: Watercolor Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 20" x 16" Retail Value: $235 Artist Statement: Snow Geese visit Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge in Gridley, Northern California each winter. Preservation of these state lands is vital to our California heritage and to the welfare of these annual visitors. This painting was done from a photograph taken by the artist in early morning at Gray Lodge. www.dianesart.artspan.com
#10 Karen Calden Fulk Wheatland, CA Title: KING TUT Medium: CERAMIC SCULPTURE Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 7" X 6" Retail Value: $200 Artist Statement : This was done for the 2oth Street Art Gallery's "50-50-50" Show. I chose to sculpt 50 "Famous Faces" of which this is one. Other samples on both webpages www.karenfulk.com http://www.facebook.com/people/Karen-Fulk/1458475456
#11 Joseph Farbrook Jamaica Plain, MA Title: Roadmap to Peace Medium: Archival ink on canvas Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 16"x25" Retail Value: $250 Artist Statement: Like a mother leading children through a circuitous path of perils, enemy combatants follow the words of leaders, struggling to find peace through war. We are all innocent babies grown older, troubled by what we have encountered and searching for mother’s guidance. www.farbrook.net
#12 Margot Comer Lincoln, CA Title: Taylor Ranch Medium: Oils Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 16x12 Retail Value: $375.00 Artist Statement: Painted in Plein Air at Taylor Ranch sponsored by the Placer Land Trust (PLT). This creek serves as a watering hole for cattle; Diane and I marveled as cows slogged through the soggy shoreline to noisly slurp up water while we painted nearby. www.mcomerpaintings.com
#13 Betty Thompson Citrus Heights, CA Title: Abstract Water Medium: watermedia Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 16x20 Retail Value: $250 Artist Statement: The combination of rough and smooth textures combine to evoke the feel of a pond of water. www.rosevillearts.org/Artists/Thompson_Betty/
#14 Joan Chlarson Dutch Flat, CA Title: Bearly Light - Castle Peak Medium: transparent watercolor Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 24x30 Retail Value: $425 Artist Statement : Often I see bears in places I enjoy. This bear appears to an early riser on the Pacific Crest Trail. He may be on Mt Judah or Mt Lincoln looking at Castle Peak. www.bearsloveart.com
#15 Lynne A. Gregoire Roseville, CA Title: Seeds of the Season Medium: Oil Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 19 x 23 1/2 inches Retail Value: $250.00 Artist Statement: Art is everywhere we look and I'm always looking for inspiration for something interesting to paint. These basket of marigolds were found on a Walmart kleenex box.
#16 Elma Jella' Roseville, CA Title: THE ENTRANCE INTO Medium: acrylic/collage Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 36" x 22" Retail Value: $975 Artist Statement: What is hidden beyond the entrance? One must step into the space to experience the energy. www.ejella.com
#17 Shirley J. Perry Roseville, CA Title: Helen Medium: pastel Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 18" x 24" Retail Value: $225 Artist Statement: It was a joy to paint a portrait of Helen as the outfit she wore while posing made the painting vibrant with color. I concentrated on capturing her expression and attitude I felt through exaggeration to make the portrait more personal and interesting to the viewer. Helen says that she likes the painting. That is a great compliment from one artist to another artist. Thank you Helen.
#18 Maysa Vang St. Paul, MN Title: Untitled Medium: acrylic Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 28" x 28" Retail Value: 180.00 Artist Statement: The painting is a part of my abstraction study, of which I have coined as zombie expressionism. http://maysavang.v2efoliomn.mnscu.edu
#19 Linda Green Auburn, CA Title: Between Words Medium: Acrylic Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 12" x 12" Retail Value: $ 250 Artist Statement: “Between Words” is a representation of the power of resolve, an unspoken truth which rests delicately between words. It is one of several inspirational works leading into a short story I am working on called “The One Eyed Doll”. http://www.rosevillearts.org/Artists/Green_Linda
#20 Veronika Nagy Rocklin, CA Title: Jungle of Hair Medium: Intaglio Print Artwork Dimensions: 12x12, approx 22x22 with frame Retail Value: $300.00 Artist Statement: This piece was inspired by a friend's beautiful flowing hair. For added interest to the piece I included some creatures from Madagascar to this "jungle of hair". The image of the woman was created using engraving and the background using aquatint on a copper plate and hand printed on an etching press. www.veronikanagy.wordpress.com
#21 Richard M. Paine Roseville, CA Title: Sutter Buttes Reflections Medium: Photo - Ink Jet Print Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 20 x 24 inches Retail Value: $175 Artist Statement: Photo at Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge with minimal Photoshop enhancement taken January 10, 2009 with a Nikon D80 DSLR.
#22 Tal Dvir Irvine, CA Title: Monica's Brand Medium: Oil on canvas Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 14"x 14"(1.5" profile) Retail Value: $650 Artist Statement: Tall palm trees, packed parking spaces and long down hills streets. About 20 of them rolling down to Santa Monica's coast line. But the shades breaks through the brighten sunny streets in such contrasts was what inspired my work, titled "Monica's Brand" that referred not to a girl.. but to the repeated way those 20 streets raw lays at Santa Monica, LA. www.taldvir.com
#23 Veronika Nagy Rocklin, CA Title: The Grand Oak Medium: Intaglio Print Artwork Dimensions: 13.5x12, approx 21x25 with frame Retail Value: $300.00 Artist Statement: This piece was inspired by the magnificent oak tree at NEC Electronics in Roseville. I love oak trees and their silhouettes in the winter time when the leaves have fallen. This image was created using the intaglio techniques: etching and aquatint and hand printed on an etching press. www.veronikanagy.wordpress.com
#24 Randall Rimmer Elk Grove, CA Title: Queen of France? Medium: acrylic on canvas Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 48x24" Retail Value: $1200 Artist Statement about donated artwork: I love color. www.randallsart.com
#25 Barbara Molony Lincoln, CA Title: Blackwood Canyon Medium: Oil Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 21x17 framed Retail Value: $275.00 Artist Statement: I painted Blackwood Canyon in the Fall. There are bears that love to roam this area and I was lucky not to meet them. Lake Tahoe is a beautiful area to paint.
#26 Judy Mayfield Grass Valley, CA Title: Festive Moments Medium: High fired stoneware Retail Value: $175.00 Artist Statement: Photographing the heart of flowers has caused me to enter into their sacred kingdom. It is like a cathedral inside their petals. My attempt is to create a vessel sublime enough to show off these beautiful souls. And pretty enough to stand alone. registry.placerarts.org/judymayfield
#27 Karen Calden Fulk Wheatland, CA Title: Will Smith Medium: CERAMIC SCULPTURE Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 7" X 6" Retail Value: $175 Artist Statement : This was done for the 20th Street Art Gallery's "50-50-50" Show. I chose to sculpt 50 "Famous Faces" of which this is one. Other samples on both webpages http://www.karenfulk.com http://www.facebook.com/people/Karen-Fulk/1458475456 edit Delete caption LikeUnlike
#28 Judi Stickney Granite Bay, CA Title: Spring Dance Medium: Alabaster on Ebony Artwork Dimensions: 6" wide X 12" tall Retail Value: $550 Artist Statement: This abstract dancing figure is completely at one with the swirling patterns in nature's forms and movements. www.sculpturebyjudi.com
#29 Nemi Elizabeth Thackerson Roseville, CA Title: Diane Medium: acrylic, watercolour, couache, crayon Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 33"x27 1/2" Retail Value: $800 Artist Statement: My artistic abilities come to me knowing how to manifest the performance of my intuition. In this play of emotion comes the tremendous need to explore "color" with the dimensions of line, shape, and texture. In my body of work, you may find how I have a strong connection with my subject, or human figure. Abstraction is my way of expressing, yet keeping the viewer curiously engaged, by using their imagination to distinguish what they want to see in the composition.
#30 Jackie Swanson Roseville, CA Title: Short Stop Medium: Clay sculpture Artwork dimensions 17"x7"x7" Retail Value: $350 Artist Statement: As a sculptor, I found magic creating with clay. Having tried other art forms, sculpturewas the most passionate. I am inspired to create simple, realistic pieces with a little whimsy thrown in. Each subject is a capture of love for human nature and our wildlife.
#31 Kathy Metzger Loomis, CA Title: "Table by the Window" Medium: watercolor Artwork dimensions (including frame): 21"x25" Retail Value: $350 Artist Statement: "Table by the Window" was inspired by a friend's photograph of a table setting in her mountain cabin. I was drawn to the warm, glowing light that shined through the window, and wanted to capture that in a painting. I made the last minute decision to do a fun, playful interpretation of the interior table setting. www.rosevillearts.org/Artists/Metzger_Kathy
#32 Diane Ruhkala Bell Rocklin, CA Title: Blooms and Bugs Medium: Mixed Media Monotype Size (including Frame): 29x23" Retail Value: $450 Artist Statement: This mixed media piece is a combination of printmaking, painting and collage. It evolved from a monoprint that suggested a blossom. I love experimenting, adding layers and wondering when I have a finished piece. www.dianeruhkalabell.com
#33 Dianne Poinski Sacramento, CA Title: Hope Medium: Hand-colored Black & White Photograph Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 22 x 18" Retail Value: $495 Artist Statement: Original hand-colored black & white photograph. Pigment print hand-colored with pastels. www.diannepoinski.com
#34 Darlene Engellenner Roseville, CA Title: Explosion Medium: collage Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 24x30 Retail Value: $350 Artist Statement: I wanted to create deep texture and dimention, with a sense of mystery and movement within this work. Perhaps the viewer will find new elements each time they look deeply at the work and hope to discover meaningful messages. www.darleneengellennerarts.com
#35 Cynthia Wellington El Dorado Hills, CA Title: Salute to Firefighters Medium: Enhanced Digital Photography Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 13-1/2" x 19" Retail Value: $175 Artist Statement: The lineup of these firemen's hats hanging on the side of a classic 1953 fire engine spoke to me of the brave individuals that serve to protect us as US citizens. Salute. cynthiawellington.com
#36 Marilyn Heyman Rocklin, CA Title: Flowers from the Garden Medium: Watercolor Size (including frame) : 20 x 26 in. Retail Value: $200.00 Artist Statement: Flowers from the garden, an old golden container filled with memories, these are a few of my favorite things. Flowers bring beauty and the container brings warm golden memories of a time gone by.
#37 Sheryl Hughes Antelope, CA Title: On the Prowl Medium: Oil Size: 16 x 20 inches Retail Value: $800.00 Artist Statement: Painting is 16 x 20 oil from a photograph taken at Sacramento Zoo. www.sherylhughes.com
#38 Sandra Boschert Roseville, CA Title: Bloom Where You're Planted Medium: Pastels Size: 20 x 30 inches Retail Value: $300.00
#39 Robert J. Boschert Roseville, CA Title: Sunset at Lake Tahoe Medium: Photograph Size: 20x16 inches Retail Value: $175 Artist Statement: I thought this scene showed the beauty of Lake Tahoe at sunset.
#40 Robert J. Boschert Roseville, CA Title: Reflection of the Past Medium: Photograph Size: 20x16 inches Retail Value: $175 Artist Statement: At the time this photo was taken, I thought it would be more interesting to shoot the reflection of the engine instead of the actual engine.
#41 Rachel Weissberger Northridge, CA Title: Couple in Nature Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 30 x15 inches Retail Value: $595 www.rachelsart.net
#42 William (Bill) Reed Roseville, CA Title: Old King Cole Medium: acrylic Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 18x24 Retail Value: $220 Artist Statement: I was trying to incorporate all the elements of the rhyme Old King Cole onto one panel. I think I did just that. I hope you enjoy it. www.mysurfbaby.com
#43 Miriam Morris Nevada City, CA Title: Watching Bikini Blast Medium: ceramic and mixed media Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 12x12.5x14" Retail Value: $650 Artist Statement: This piece is based on an actual photo of serviceman watching the nuclear explosion on the Bikini Atoll from the deck of their ship. www.miriammorris.com
#43 (image 2) Miriam Morris Nevada City, CA Title: Watching Bikini Blast Medium: ceramic and mixed media Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 12x12.5x14" Retail Value: $650 Artist Statement: This piece is based on an actual photo of serviceman watching the nuclear explosion on the Bikini Atoll from the deck of their ship. www.miriammorris.com
#44 Noriko Oki Tokyo, Japan Title: Seasons Medium: Acrylic and Oil on Canvas board Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 14" x 18" Retail Value: $400.00 Artist Statement: In this artwork I want to express oneness in cycle of life. Each season / state in life is equally valuable and blessed as long as we are aware of love underneath. www.norioxster.com
#45 Gayle Roger Streff Rocklin, CA Title: Abandoned Medium: Digital Photograph Artwork Dimensions Framed: H 19" W 23" Retail Value: $175.00 Artist Statement: "Abandoned" reflects the mood of much of my landscape work showing man and nature. Winds blow Clouds roll by Seasons change Man leaves his mark Life goes on The work of man The beauty of nature Is all around us All we need do is Provide the frame visualart21.blogspot.com
#46 Keith Armbrust Chico, CA Title: Precipice Medium: Photography Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 23"x19" Retail Value: $250 Artist Statement: Since the early 2000s, my work has dealt with the perspective of being disabled.For example in Precipice, I am showing myself going into this beautiful world, but the stairs prevent my journey. What I am conveying is, for disabled people, it feels as if we can’t make it down the stairs of life.I first took took this image in 2006 with a 35mm camera. It was then scanned and the world was colored this year using Photoshop.
#47 J. Pouwels Chico, CA Title: Displacement: DFW, 2008 Medium: graphite, acrylic, Prismacolor, charcoal, gel medium transfer on paper Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 18 x 22 inches Retail Value: $250 Artist Statement: These new drawings are my response to the time period from November 3rd 2008 up until the present day: they are ongoing. They seek to explore the notion of physical displacement as people sacrifice the comfort of their homes in search of a more secure future. The silhouette cutout of a non descript individual rises above the landscape in a transient state of being navigating uncertain times. www.jpouwels.com
#48 Michael Smith Lincoln, CA Title: Harsh Tranquility Medium: Manipulated Photography Size: 34 x 26 in Retail Value: $500 Artist Statement: Although this seems to be a harsh unknown environment, it has a sense of tranquility. I am not sure what things trigger the tranquil feelings. This picture demonstrates how our emotions can be triggered by undefined symbols. www.uptownwebs.com
#49 James T. Pence Antioch, TN Title: Oldie Medium: Photography Artwork Dimensions: 18x24 framed Retail Value: $275.00 Artist Statement: www.pencilworkz.com facebook.com/pencilworkz myspace.com/the_intrigued
#50 Alexandra Badolian Lincoln, CA Title: "Venice in Carnival" Medium: Multi-media Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 16" x 20" Retail Value: $ 300 Artist Statement: The piece attached is called "Venice in Carnival". It was inspired by one of the most colorful events in Italy, where I have resided. I tried to capture the atmosphere of overwhelming colors and impressions, movement, water and sun with that unmistakable touch of Old World. My memories have borrowed their immaterial quality to the images making them transparent and intangible just like memories are. I hoped that regardless if they have visited Venice or not, anyone seeing it, would be transported for a second to Venice In Carnival. www.badoliandesign.com
#51 Richard Cornelius Rocklin, CA Title: HatManDu Medium: Clay with cloth hat Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 18 x 12 x 11 in Retail Value: $250 Artist Statement: I made HatManDu after taking a workshop from Peter VandenBerge. This was an attempt at making a happy figure. You can change hats for different seasons.
#52 Pam Burns Roseville, CA Title: Tropical Medium: Watercolor, ink & collage Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 23.5 x 29.5 in Retail Value: $375 Artist Statement: This piece was fun and evolved from collaged copies of another painting I had done. The watercolor came next and then the designs were drawn in with the ink. The colors and design made me think of Hawaii and the fresh, beautiful flowers there.
#53 Kim Benbow Granite Bay, CA Title: Youth, Not Innocence Medium: B&W metallic print Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 16 x 20 inches Retail Value: $225 Artist Statement: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This boy did his best to sell me his wares, using a range of expressions so that I might give him a dollar. But the true story is in his eyes—a commentary on how he has learned to survive abject poverty and life on the streets. www.fotochik.smugmug.com
#54 Suzanne Goodwin Granite Bay, CA Title: Reading Amongst the Daisies Medium: Pastel on Paper Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 29" x 25" Retail Value: $185.00 Artist Statement: This piece is a great piece for a child's room. It was originally created for an art show at the Martha Riley Roseville Library. Its a whimsical piece with a great message to children. www.sgexpressions.com www.geekgirlsatheart.com
#55 Marian Fagan Batten Roseville, CA Title: The Boat House Medium: oil on canvas Artwork Dimensions : 16 x 20 in Retail Value: $400.00 Artist Statement: After living in Colorado and at Lake Tahoe nearly half my life, I love the juxtaposition of the warm Fall colors with the crisp cold of the years' first snow in the mountains!
#56 Victoria Brooks Loomis, CA Title: Bashful Buddies Medium: Embellished limited giclee print on canvas Size: 22 x 26 Retail Value: $325 Artist Statement: "Bashful Buddies" is a painting I did of my son and a close friend's daughter. They were 2 and 3 at the time and I did a whole series of paintings of them in the garden at the beach etc. They were good friends and looked so cute together! Our families have remained close through the years and we always thought it would be great if they eventually married! www.vbrooks.com
#57 Joan Landry Lasak Rancho Cordova, CA Title: A Day On The Water Medium: Acrylic Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 18x24 Retail Value: $190 Artist Statement: For those who love the water-an attempt tp convey some of the freedom and joy of sailing.
#58 Sandy Delehanty Penryn, CA Title: Strada Scura Medium: Oil Size: 24 x 36 inches Retail Value: $650 Artist Statement: "Strada Scura" is a painting of a very old door and stairwell in Vernazza a tiny fishing village in the Cinque Terre National Park in Italy. I love old buildings that have not changed in hundreds of years. www.sandydelehanty.com
#59 Shirley Hazlett Sacramento, CA Title: Sunrise Medium: acrylic on silk Artwork Dimensions: 7.5" x 13.5" Retail Value: $400.00 Artist Statement: Sunrise was competed in 2008, an acrylic ink and paint work on silk, mounted, with archival framing, increasing the final size to approximately 12" x 18". The artist is completing an MFA in painting at the San Francisco Art Institute and holds a dual BA in Art Studio/Painting and Art History from Sac State. www.shirleyhazlett.com
#60 Ronald H. Peat Auburn, CA Title: Ceramic Box 30Y MCB red,blue,orange Medium: Slab Ceramic & Etched Metal Artwork Dimensions: 5"x7"x3.75" Retail Value: $375 Artist Statement: I started exploring grid-patterns about 25 years ago to regulate my interest in patterned imagery. The grids allowed shifting patterns to move through the imagery. At one time the pattern was contained by the imagery. Gradually the patterns overtook the imagery. Now the imagery is contained by the dispersion of patterns into an orchestration of color and line. studio390.com
#61 Paul Henri Aptos, CA Title: Woman in Front of Green Building Medium: Photography Artwork Dimensions: 24 x 36 Retail Value: $325 Artist Statement: This was taken in January 2008 in a little village in Rajasthan, called Nawalgarh. It is an ancient village in the desert and surrounded by tribal peoples on the outskirts of the town. You can see the dirt street which is typical. www.paulhenriimages.com
#62 Jeanette Morrow Antelope, CA Title: Doggie bookends Medium: ceramic Artwork Dimensions: 10 X 7 X 8" Retail Value: $200 Artist Statement: These dogs are masters at holding books in place. Obedient and eager to please, they make great companions - and bookends. www.howlingwoman.com
#63 Craig Johnson Granite Bay, CA Title: SHEEPHERDER IN PERU Medium: Photograph - Kodak Endura Paper Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 23 x 31 Retail Value: 500 Artist Statement: This sheepherder is in area near Cuzco. The bundle she carries holds her loom. Perhaps she is heading for home as a storm approaches high in the Andes. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jte-photography/
#64 Noel Sandino Citrus Heights, CA Title: Captain's Pride Medium: Monotype Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 16 x 20" Retail Value: $350 Artist Statement about donated artwork (50 words or less) : Captain's Pride is a water based ink trace monotype. This is a unique type of print in which you literally get 1 print from your plate. Hence the term "mono" type. www.noelsartistry.com
#65 Aimee Alexander Dixon, CA Title: Fancy Bird Squared Medium: Marker on Paper Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 18" x 24" Retail Value: 800 Artist Statement: This is fancy bird. http://artisticle.com
#66 Michele Feinberg Roseville, CA Title: Hold on Tight Medium: Watercolor Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 32 x 26 Retail Value: $595.00 Artist Statement: This original watercolor painting won a second place People’s Choice Award in the 2009 Rocklin Fine Arts Show. Depicted is a whimsical peek at a frog as he precariously balances on a shaky bridge. www.watercolor-artwork.com
#67 Melanie Slade Haas Roseville, CA Title: The Art of Science Medium: monotype Artwork Dimensions: 18 x 24 plus frame Retail Value: $300 Artist Statement: The connection between science and humans is so fine that the world will be saved or destroyed through the innovations and art of the human mind and spirit. I believe that the human spririt is brilliant and will come through to enhance and enlighten science through its creativity.
#68 Donna Naes Roseville, CA Title: Zen Medium: Pen & Ink with Watercolor Artwork Dimensions: 10x8 Retail Value: $275 Artist Statement: I love drawing/sketching with old fashioned 'dip' pens on the patio, wine & glass in tow. There is a 'Zen' like nature in relaxing and working at the same time, and the watercolor comes later in studio. I capture the essence of the time spent - wrapped in the joy of the experience. www.donnanaes.com
#69 Rebecca Feldman Roseville, CA Title: Toast To Us Medium: Digital Painting Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 27" x 31" Retail Value: $315 Artist Statement: With this piece I really wanted to represent all those who are older, but still feel young and fresh. No one said there was an age to stop enjoying life. http://artbyrlf.darkfolio.com/
#70 Tony Natsoulas Sacramento, CA Title: 3 Fish Medium: Ceramic Retail Value: $175 www.tonynatsoulas.com
#71 Barbara Killeen Granite Bay, CA Title: Yosemite Falls Medium: Watercolor Size: 16" x 20" Retail Value: $200 Artist Statement: I like surprises. Bits of pigment floating in water and settling on to paper will reveal something new and fresh every time. Capturing a moment in time requires that kind of freshness. Freshness is the essence of watercolor. http://www.rosevillearts.org/Artists/Killeen_Barbara
#72 Vernon PeasenellRoseville, CATitle: Soul PassageMedium: Limited edition Digital PrintSize: 28"x19" framed
#73 Steve Harrington Loomis, CA Title: SkateBird Medium: Metal Collage Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 28"x16"x11" Retail Value: $225 Artist Statement: My current goal is creating pieces incorporating motion, absurdity, and asymmetry grounded in recognizability. This process is driven entirely by available materials. http://registry.placerarts.org/SteveHarrington
#74 Nancy Langhorn Meadow Vista, CA Title: Resonance No. 5 Medium: Mixed media Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 25"x 25" Retail Value: $275.00 Artist Statement: This piece is an exploration of color using oil pastel, dry pigment and a rub-on wax pigment on paper. nancylanghorn.com
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#76 Angela Ridgway Roseville, CA Title: autumn glow Medium: welded recycled steel Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 12" h x 21" w Retail Value: $245 Artist Statement: My favorite works are from old rusted out metal. Taking that metal and creating a truly unique piece of art! www.angelaridgway.com
#77 Richard Lund Astoria, New York Title: Artificial Red Medium: Sculpture Artwork Dimensions: 12" in diameter x 3" high Retail Value: $1,200 Artist Statement: Artificial Red was crafted from everyday materials: A vinyl LP, buttons, sink strainers, mandrels, abrasive discs, cut recycled acrylic and stainless steel hardware. http://www.artslant.com/global/artists/show/47525-richie-lund
#77 image 2 Richard Lund Astoria, New York Title: Artificial Red Medium: Sculpture Artwork Dimensions: 12" in diameter x 3" high Retail Value: $1,200 Artist Statement: Artificial Red was crafted from everyday materials: A vinyl LP, buttons, sink strainers, mandrels, abrasive discs, cut recycled acrylic and stainless steel hardware. http://www.artslant.com/global/artists/show/47525-richie-lund
#78 Brandy Worsfold Citrus Heights, CA Title: Lost Slumber Medium: photography Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 26"x32" Retail Value: $400 Artist Statement: I have learned how different the world looks illuminated by lamplight, becoming an entirely new land while most people sleep--more lyrical, symbolic and gritty. Near sleep, there is a brief moment between wakefullness and dreams where our lucid thoughts and our flights of fancy collide. These images express my constant and abiding fascination with the physical and mental changes that occur once the sun goes down. brandyworsfold.com
#79 Ellen Huls Sacramento, CA Title: Girded Betty '50 Medium: Ceramic Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 13"X11"X6" Retail Value: $250 Artist Statement: I hardly knew that my mother was very fat. Her undergarments were so strong that if you ran into her, you bounced off and hit the opposite wall! "Girded Betty" is a tribute to that breathless era...... www.kitchycharacters.com
#80 Mya Louw Granite Bay, CA Title: Chit Chat Trees # 4 Medium: Acrylic Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 10X10 Retail Value: $450 Artist Statement: This is from a series of small works for large commissioned works. www.MyaLouw.com
#81 Sue McCarley Grass Valley, CA Title: African Bull Elephant Medium: Giclée on Canvas Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 20x30 Retail Value: $350 Artist Statement: I love photographing animals and am always delighted to get a photo like this since wild animals don't usually pose for you! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000113161735&ref=profile#
#82 Liz Murphy Thomas Springfield, IL Title: Untitled/Cylburn Arboretum Medium: archival pigment print Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 18 x 24 Retail Value: $225 Artist Statement: Taken in 2002 on the grounds of Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore, MD. www.lizmurphythomas.info
#83 Joe Strickland Granite Bay, CA Title: Sierra Grove Medium: Acrylic on Paper Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 20x26 Retail Value: $500.00 Artist Statement: This piece was inspired by a vibrant grove of aspens in Hope Valley, CA. The composition transformed after using my spontaneous technique of applying bold layers of color to poly film and then imbedding the image onto heavy watercolor paper. www.jozart.net
#84 Judy Dillon Roseville, CA Title: Grapes on Blue Medium: watercolor Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 24 x 30 inches Retail Value: $350 Artist Statement: Real grapes leaves as stamps and stencils was the technique to start this painting. I kept the washes as loose as possible until the very end.
#85 Steve Dillon Roseville, CA Title: Butterflies Medium: Photograph on canvas Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 14x20 Retail Value: $250 Artist Statement: Image was taken at Iguazu Falls, Argentina last October. The piece is protected by a UV coating.
#86 John F. Johnson Roseville, CA Title: Stormy Alley Medium: Stylized Photography Dimensions: 16x20" Retail Value: $185 Artist Statement: It's incredible. Sometimes you are just walking along and you are just flabbergasted by the scene in front of you, even though it might normally be considered mundane. Quality of light is what photographers live for! www.doublejayvisions.com
#87 Marsha Elam Sacramento, CA Title: Candlehead Medium: Clay Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 22"Hx10"W Retail Value: $250 Artist Statement: I have been dabbling in clay for about 3 years. From the beginning I have been drawn to the human face. Although faces express a wide range of emotions, I prefer sculpting faces which show happiness or contentment. Perhaps Candlehead is pleased that he will never be left in the dark.
#88 Jim Stettler Grass Valley, CA Title: We the People Medium: Watercolor with watercrayon on paper Dimensions: 14x17" Value: $225
#89 Maggie McGurk Lincoln, CA Title: The Rose Garden Medium: Mixed Media Artwork Dimensions (including frame): 16x20 Retail Value: $320.00 Artist Statement: Maggie McGurk an artist since child hood, trained at The Fashion Institute in New York City and graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a Degree in Art and Photography. She has worked for Sacramento Magazine, Comstock Magazine and many other publications. Also, was the photographer for the Sacramento Kings. She has created images for Andy Warhol, Clint Eastwood, Bob Hope, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Kenny Rogers, Ronald Reagan and other Notables. Her work can be viewed at American Visions Art Gallery, Appel Photograpy Gallery & 48 Natomas Gallery. Note Cards, Garden Art and Environment Friendly Bags can be personalized with people and things that are close to your heart. Ms McGurk is involved in The Lincoln Hills Art Association and the Sacramento Fine Arts Asso. www.maggiemcgurk.photoreflect.com
#90 Kim Taylor Roseville, CA Title: French Walnut Dry Vase Medium: French Walnut Size: 25"x10"x10" Retail Value: $600 Artist Statement: Wood, Love, Sweat & Tears.
#91 Phil Evans Carmichael, CA Title: "Boots" Chair Medium: Stone, Metal, Wood Size: 50.5"H x 15"D x 16"W Retail Value: $1,000.00 Artist Statement: Chair Series - Past twenty years over 100 sculptural chair created. www.phillevans.com
#92 Rick & Janet Nicholson Auburn, CA Title: Burgandy Dichroic Bowl Medium: freehand blown glass Size: 13" dia Value: $320.00 Artist Statement: Organic free hand blown bowl with a surprise splash of gold dichroic - The Nicholsons have been working together for 30 years this year. www.nicholsonblownglass.com
#93 Rodney Mott Penryn, CA Title: Wood Fired Globe Medium: Ceramic Porcelain Size: 12"H x 16" diameter Value: $300 www.thepenrynartgallery.com
#94 Ron Oshima Roseville, CA Title: "Valley Oak" Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 30x40 inches Value: $650.00 Artist Statement: After a career as an environment scientist and manager for the California Environmental Protection Agency, I chose to embark on a different path and paint my impressions of our natural landscapes and vistas. Scientific scrutiny focuses on a problem at hand and often misses the panorama in front of you. I no longer suffer from that malady. http://www.rosevillearts.org/Artists/Oshima_Ron/index.htm
#95 Heather McConnell Sacramento, CA. Taos Pueblo, N.M. Watercolor Size: 16x20 framed Value: $200.00 This diptych was painted after a visit to New Mexico I was impressed with the rich colors of the mountains and buildings, the azure blue of the sky. The red peppers drying were everywhere and that is why I wanted to include them in this painting. http://www.rosevillearts.org/Artists/McConnell_Heather/index.html
#96 Philip Sargent Roseville, CA Title: Redwood Bowl Medium: Wood Turning Size: 19" x 17" x 3.75" Value: $200 Artist Statement: Out of an unsightly piece of wood came this hidden beauty - a bowl with extraordinary color and unique grain pattern. I am amazed when I create a swan from an ugly duckling.
#97 Pam Wilkinson Roseville, CA Title: Alaskan Fjord Medium: oil size: 31 x 25 inches Retail Value: $225 Artist Statement: A story about change. This work started as a sketch while on a cruise. Interesting, the subject moved as I tried to capture the scene. My camera caught the moment. Why aren't the ice flows coming down that fjord? Too warm. The ones we see come from a cooler area.
#98 Barbara Noble Roseville, CA Title: Donner Lake Autumn Medium: Oil on board Size: 15x19 framed Value: $175
#99 Bobbie Powell
#100 Ann Berlo Title: "Genesis" Medium: Mixed Media Size: 20 x 24 framed Value: $300 Artist Statement: I call this Genesis for the beginning maybe of the world. How it might have been.
#101 Jon Gray Granite Bay, CA Pendant Sterling silver, amethyst Value $875.00 Geometric sterling silver pendant set with a triangular amethyst on polished and textured planes
#102 Bob Towery Granite Bay, CA Title: Koi Swirl Medium: Photography on Canvas Size: 16x24" Value: $250.00 Artist Statement: Original photograph of koi in Hawaii. Digital painting technique and printing on canvas. bobtowery.typepad.com
#103 Judi Nicholson Loomis, CA Title: Amaryllis I Medium: Photography Size: 11x14" Value: $175.00 Artist Statement: The bloom on this home-grown Amaryllis was calling to me to be visually preserved! I set up an open-air-studio with "light diffuser" on my front deck late one afternoon and took several images - this is my favorite.
#104 Michelle Brunmier Lincoln, CA Title: Tied Together Medium: Acrylic & Ink on Canvas Artwork Dimensions : 24x36 Retail Value: $400.00 Artist Statement: I love the colors in this piece. I kept it simple only using greens and yellows. Several layers of color were required to achieve the depth. When I showed the piece to my 11 year old niece, she said "The first thing that came to my mind for a title was Tied Together because it looks like it is bringing together the feel of the ocean with the look of a coral reef." I loved how she saw that and of course named the piece "Tied Together!"
#105 James Mullen Grass Valley, CA "Checkered Fencing #17" Assemblage Value: $395.00 Renewal and Resurrection
