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June Artist Spotlight — David Gallup
June Artist Spotlight — David Gallup
David Gallup is a popular teacher that is returning to Carmel Visual Arts for his workshop called Mastering Color and Design July 18-22, 2016. He will also offer another fascinating public painting demo on Sunday, July 17. The 5-day workshop will be a broad approach, mixing both studio work as well as outdoor work along the ocean. If you are ready for a big bump along your artistic trajectory, then you should consider this upcoming workshop.
David is an explorer. Not just of nature but of the introspective and spiritual connection man has with his environment. His life’s passion has become a quest for new interpretations of the natural world without leaving his roots in Plein-Air Observation-Based painting. Working in the style of the impressionist masters, many of David’s works are created on location in some of the world’s most beautiful and fascinating places including the Monterey Peninsula.
“David Gallup is a luminist in the classical definition of the word, with an ability to capture light in the landscape in a manner unmatched by most contemporary artists. In his paintings, something far greater than scenery is being recorded—it is a sense of place, the spirit of nature, and an impression of light that speaks directly to the soul of the viewer.”
~ Allison Malafronte, Staff Writer for American Artist Magazine
Gallup served as Vice-President of the California Art Club and member of their Board of Directors for 12 years and served as Gold Medal Artist’s Chairman from 2008- 2016. He is a Signature Member of the California Art Club.
EXHIBIT — City Centric — June 25–July 17, 2016
FotoSága women’s photography group will present an exhibition at
Carmel Visual Arts titled City Centric from June 25 – July 17th, 2016.
The exhibition opens with an artists’ reception on
Saturday June 25, 2016, 4–6pm. Free and open to the public. (more…)
TED Orland TALK
TED Orland TALK
On Monday, May 16, 2016 at 6:30pm, Carmel Visual Arts will host Photographer Ted Orland who will be offering a lecture which will be illustrated with examples from his own artwork and seasoned with snapshots capturing the flavor of the local scene. Ted will recount his experiences and insights into building a life in the arts. Ted Orland moved to the Monterey Bay area in 1971 to work for famed photographer Ansel Adams, and has remained part of the photographic community ever since. As such, he has both witnessed and participated in the many events that have shaped the course of West Coast Photography over the past half-century.
ART EXHIBIT — California Impressions
Carmel Visual Arts will present a 2-person art exhibit titled, “California Impressions” of recent oil paintings by Coraly Hanson of Santa Cruz and Laura Lindem of Carmel from May 7–30, 2016.
The exhibition opens with an artists’ reception with on Saturday May 7, 2016, 2–4pm. Free and open to the public. (more…)
EMPHASIS — The Figure
Sean Cheetham working from a live model.
Carmel Visual Arts is offering a number of FIGURE painting demos and workshops in the coming months. Emphasis on the figure is important because it helps all aspects of the artist’s work. Below is the list of upcoming demos and workshops. All events listed will be at the Carmel Visual Arts studio at the Barnyard Shopping Village. Simply click the link for more info.
- Warren Chang Nude Figure Painting Demo — Sunday, April 17, 2016, 6:30
- David Shevlino — Figure Painting Demo Night — Sunday June 12, 2016, 6:30
- David Shevlino — Figure Painting Workshop — Sunday June 12, 2016, 6:30 (Full)
- David Gallup Master Class Workshop — 5-day workshop includes 2-day figure emphasis
- Randy Sexton — Nude Figure Demo — Sunday, August 21, 2016, 6:30
- Randy Sexton Workshop — 4-day workshop includes 1-day of figure. August 22-25
- Sean Cheetham — Portrait Demo Night — Sunday August 28, 6:30
- Sean Cheetham — 3-day Portrait Workshop — August 29-31, 2016
- Max Ginsburg — Portrait Demo Night — Sunday Sept 11, 2016, 6:30
- Max Ginsburg — Figure Painting from Life — Sept 12–16, 2016
March Artist Spotlight:
March Artist Spotlight:
Watercolorist Michael Reardon
“Flood Fountain” by Michael Reardon
Michael Reardon comes to Carmel Visual Arts for two special events in March. The first is a PAINTING DEMONSTRATION on on Sunday, March 20 starting at 6:30pm. The $25 entry includes a wine reception at 6:30 and demo follows.
His 4-day watercolor workshop begins on Monday, March 21. There are still just a few spots available, so REGISTER NOW to secure your spot.
A love FOR light
(Below is an extended excerpt from Watercolor Artist | February 2012 By Sarah A. Strickley)
A lifetime spent in the thrall of California’s exquisite, clarified light and a respect for watercolor’s innate qualities have made Michael Reardon a master of the one-sitting landscape.
California native Michael Reardon is the kind of painter so moved by the combination of elements that comprise the perfect landscape subject—the quality of the light flooding the scene, the proud geometry of the Corinthian column—that he’s been known to sit down exactly where he stands and begin painting. “Occasionally, I turn a corner and, wow,” he says. “That’s it!” (more…)
PHOTO EXHIBIT — Jeff Nixon
Upcoming Exhibit
Carmel Visual Arts invites you to an exhibition of masterful darkroom imagery by Jeff Nixon on January 20th through February 20th, 2016. A long time photographer and assistant to legends like Morley Baer and Ansel Adams; we hope you will join us to celebrate his exquisite work.
In addition to Nixon’s silver prints, we will be exhibiting an installation of very small works by the women’s photography group, FotoSága B in the spirit of Masao Yamamoto.
Artists Reception
Saturday, January 30th. 5–7pm.
Exhibition
January 30th–February 20th, 2016.
Image: Cook’s Meadow, Yosemite Valley by Jeff Nixon
Trés Chic Boutique
December 5 & 6, 2015
10AM to 5PM
at Carmel Visual Arts
Barb Frances is our featured quilter from Aromas, California. She uses Earth friendly materials to create her made to measure suits– such as hemp, organic cotton and bamboo fabrics– offering a desired feel and texture that enhance her beautiful natural patterns. Stuffing with coconut shell, bamboo or metal buttons on pillows and sustainable kapok or organic cotton for pillow inserts, she stays with plant inspired materials. We are excited to share her stunning, hand-stitched works with you.
Margaret Hunt is our featured potter from Carmel Highlands. Her graceful forms are all hand made pinch pots from the earth’s pure clay and high fired into stoneware. This is the second year we have featured her organic shaped pots at our December Boutique! This year she has added a line of glazed cups. We think they will be perfect to take the chill off this winter!
Rich Brimer is Carmel Visual Arts’ Director — his specially priced smaller landscape oil paintings and figurative drawings will be available.
FotoSága is a group of talented women passionate about photography! This visionary group has used the idea of mini-portfolios in small boxes to created 40 unique gift items! Inside of each special small box, selected by the artist, is a portfolio they have photographed and assembled for you! Please come see these treasures that are all under $75, also make sure to check plantwear where you will find the best watches at a really good price. A unique prized gift for someone on your list, maybe someonen special, so you know you have to give him something good, that’s when you buy something really nice or look for the Best Gifts For Boyfriends in 2017 – Top9Rated.
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Carmel Visual Arts is located at
3728 The Barnyard, Studio G23
in Carmel’s Barnyard Shopping Village
Grotteschi | What A Fantastic Night it was!
We would like to send out our thanks and love to everyone that participated in the Grotteschi exhibit and also to all who were able to make it to the opening reception costume party. Take a look at the party pix, then order your very own Grotteschi Catalog which contains the entire exhibit images along with a statement about each of the images by the photographers that created them.
68 pages, published 10/22/2015
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