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openings / exhibits / events / auctions CALIFORNIA Alla Prima Impressions Cafés, mountains & more on view at Tirage Fine Art Gallery PASADENA *
Southwest Art
01 Sep, 2008
openings / exhibits / events / auctions
CALIFORNIA
Alla Prima Impressions
Caf茅s, mountains & more on view at Tirage Fine Art Gallery
PASADENA * Recent paintings by Armand Cabrera, Elio Camacho, and Greg Carter are on display at Tirage Fine Art Gallery this month. Cabrera, a former production artist in the computer games industry, now works as a successful landscape artist. He records the immediate experience of vast American landscapes with his alla prima paintings of mountains, lakes, and seashores. Camacho also works in the alla prima style, using bold brush strokes to define his color-saturated plein-air paintings. Intensive studies with Ovanes Berberian resulted in his ability to capture his first impression of a given subject with his distinct representational style. Carter, a former freelance illustrator, uses thick applications of paint to convey his impressions of everyday life. He is known for caf茅 and interior scenes, many of which he paints on his travels abroad. Carter`s paintings are often slightly abstract, with blurred images and sculptural forms. The show runs September 20 through October 18. For more information: 626.405.1020 or www.tirageart.com.
Living on the Edge
Looking for a moment in the spotlight
SAN FRANCISCO * Characters who inhabit paintings by Scott Harris live directly on the edge of their desires, seeking to impress while concealing their motives. Their unlikely and improbable-though not necessarily impossible-world leaves them poised for a moment in the spotlight. Whether the moment yields success or failure, they are prepared to accept the consequences. This month new works by Harris are on view at Thomas Reynolds Gallery. The show runs from September 5 through October 4. For more information: 415.441.4440 or www.thomasreynolds.com.
A California State of Mind
LONG BEACH * California Scene painting is the focus of a new exhibit at the Long Beach Museum of Art this month. California seen: Landscapes of a Changing California, 1930-1970 features paintings and works on paper that depict the rural, urban, and changing landscape of California by artists such as Emil Kosa Jr., Phil Dike, Millard Sheets, Rex Brandt, Leon Amyx, and Leonard Cutrow, among others. California Scene painters confronted the heady issues of social realism, industrialization, and urbanism by portraying their environment as a fortress of natural beauty and American ingenuity. Their works reflected the radiant climate and optimistic energy of the rapid growth of California, interpreting the forms and rhythm of everyday life. The show runs September 26 through January 11. For more information: 562.439.2119 or www.lbma.org.
WASHINGTON
Master of Glass
Richard Marquis shows new work with an eye for humor
TACOMA * World-renowned glass artist Richard Marquis brings his unique style to Tacoma this month for a solo show at Traver Gallery. The show features new works by Marquis, who has worked with glass for over 40 years. He is known for his sophisticated understanding of color and form as much as for his willingness to experiment. The subjects of his glass blowing range from highly embellished animal figurines to more contemporary subjects like dustpans and the "house" pieces from the board game Monopoly. One of the first Americans to ever work in a Venetian glass factory, Marquis pairs his classical training with an eye for humor. He has influenced an entire generation of glass artists who aspire to his technical mastery and the originality of his voice. Meet the artist at a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on September 13. The show runs through October 5. For more information: 253.383.3685 or www.travergallery.com.
IN THE NEWS
The oceanside town of San Clemente, CA, was the setting for the annual Paint San Clemente show and sale. Kathleen Robison was awarded first place for her figurative piece GIRL IN THE BEACH TOWEL. Other awards were presented to Diane Merrill, Eric Bowman, and Carole Gray-Weihman.... Rainey Fine Art Gallery has opened on Balboa Island, CA, in a landmark art deco building. The gallery represents Southern California plein-air painters Greg LaRock, Jeff Sewell, Jeff Yeomans, and Carolyn Hesse-Lowe.
mark your calendar
CALIFORNIA
BAKERSFIELD * New Paintings. The Bakersfield Museum of Art (661.323.7219, www.bmoa.org) presents paintings by Dorothy Churchill Johnson from September 11 through November 23.
BALBOA ISLAND * Anniversary Show. Debra Huse Gallery (949.723.6171, www.debrahuse. com) celebrates its eighth anniversary with new works by Debra Huse on display from September 26 through October 12.
FAIR OAKS * Irene Lester/Carolyn Mallory. New works celebrating autumn by Lester and Mallory hang September 11 through October 5 at Chroma Gallery (916.966.6020, www.thechromagallery.com).
LARKSPUR * Christin Coy. The Painters Place Gallery (415.461.0351, www.thepaintersplace. com) presents a solo show of works by Coy throughout the month.
LODI * Gil Dellinger. Pastel paintings by Dellinger hang at Knowlton Gallery (209.368.5123, www.knowltongallery.com) September 2-27.
MORAGA * Carl Sammoni. An exhibition of California Impressionist landscape paintings by Sammons is on view at Saint Mary`s College`s Hearst Art Gallery (925.631.4379, www.hearstartgallery.org) until September 21.
MOUNTAIN VIEW * Art & Wine Festival. The 37th annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival (650.968.8378, www.miramarevents. com) features works by more than 600 artists and takes place the weekend of September 6-7.
NEWPORT BEACH * Painting the Peninsula. The Southern California Plein Air Painters Association (www.socalpapa.com) hosts a plein-air paint-out September 7-12 as well as an outdoor fine art show and sale the weekend of September 13-14.
PETALUMA * Anniversary Invitational. Gallery One (707.778.8277, www.galleryonepetaluma. com) celebrates its 20th anniversary with an invitational show beginning September 8.
SAN DIEGO * Modern Art. The San Diego Museum of Art (619.232.7931, www.sdmart.org) presents the exhibition Georgia O`Keeffe and the Women of the Stieglitz Circle, on display through September 28.
Norman Bluhm. A solo show for Bluhm, featuring six paintings and two works on paper from 1956-1960, opens September 12 at Scott White Contemporary Art (619.501.5689, www.scottwhiteart.com).
SAN FRANCISCO * Dale Chihuly. New and past works by Chihuly are on display at the de Young Museum (415.750.3600, www.famsf. org/deyoung) until September 28.
Eric Zener. A show of new paintings by Zener takes place September 2-27 at Hespe Gallery (415.776.5918, www.hespe.com).
Frank Lobdell. Monumental paintings by Lobdell are on display at Hackett Freedman Gallery (415.362.7152, www.hackettfreedman. com) from September 12 through November 1.
Paul DeMarinis. New works by DeMarinis hang at Braunstein/Quay Gallery (415.278. 9850, www.bquayartgallery.com) from September 4 through October 4.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO * Landscape & History. Oil paintings of California`s landscape and history are on display throughout the month in the fifth annual Our Land, Our People, Our Mission exhibition at Villas & Verandas Fine Art Gallery (949.493.7200, www.villasandverandas.com).
SAN LUIS OBISPO * Plein Air Festival. The San Luis Obispo Art Center presents the Plein Air Festival from September 29 through October 5. More than 40 artists are participating in this year`s event For more information: 805.543.8562 or www.sloartcenter.org
SANTA BARBARA * Brent jensen. A solo show of new works by Jensen opens September 20 at Waterhouse Gallery (805.962.8885, www. waterhousegallery.com).
Digital Landscapes. Marcia Burtt Studio (805.962.5588, www.artlacuna.com) presents digital works on paper by Jean-Pierre Herbert, on display until October 12.
SOLANA BEACH * Offshore. A group show exploring the development of beach and surf culture over the past seven decades is on display until September 14 at Susan Street Fine Art Gallery (858.793.4442, www.susanstreetfineart.com).
OREGON
PORTLAND * Arctic Treasures. Quintana Galleries (503.223.1729, www.quintanagalleries. com) presents a show of sculptural works from the Arctic from September 4 through October 31.
Boris Bally. The Museum of Contemporary Craft (503.223.2654, www.museumof contemporarycraft.org) presents works by Bally throughout the month.
Silvia Levenson. Buliseye Gallery (503.227.0222, www.bullseyegallery.com) presents sculpture by Levenson beginning September 23.
WASHINGTON
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND * Kathe Fraga. New paintings from Fraga`s new series titled French Wallpaper hang September 5-27 at Gallery Fraga (206.842.1150, www.galleryfraga.com).
KIRKLAND * Jeffrey Terreson. A solo show of paintings by Terreson opens September 11 at Howard/Mandville Gallery (425.889.8212, www.howardmandville.com).
SEATTLE * Emily Wood. Recent landscape paintings by Wood hang September 4-27 at Lisa Harris Gallery (206.443.3315, www.lisaharrisgallery.com).
Group Show. Stonington Gallery (206.405.4040, www.stoningtongallery.com) presents works by Thomas Stream, Joan Tenenbaum, Courtney Lipson, Hana Von Krenner, and Jane Wiseman on display through September 27.
Jay Macdonell. New glass works by Macdonell are on display at Traver Gallery (253.383.3685, www.travergallery.com) September 5-28.
Whiting Tennis. Works by Tennis are on display at Greg Kucera Gallery (206.624.0770, www. gregkucera.com) through September 14.
SPOKANE * Landscape Meditations. A group exhibition featuring works by Susan Skilling, Joseph Goldberg, and Stephen Hayes debuts September 6 at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (509.456.3931, www. northwestmuseum.org).
VANCOUVER * Carol Hanlin/Will Ray. Gallery 21 (360.699.4744) presents a two-person show featuring paintings in watercolor and acrylic, on display September 2-27.
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CALIFORNIA
Alla Prima Impressions
Caf茅s, mountains & more on view at Tirage Fine Art Gallery
PASADENA * Recent paintings by Armand Cabrera, Elio Camacho, and Greg Carter are on display at Tirage Fine Art Gallery this month. Cabrera, a former production artist in the computer games industry, now works as a successful landscape artist. He records the immediate experience of vast American landscapes with his alla prima paintings of mountains, lakes, and seashores. Camacho also works in the alla prima style, using bold brush strokes to define his color-saturated plein-air paintings. Intensive studies with Ovanes Berberian resulted in his ability to capture his first impression of a given subject with his distinct representational style. Carter, a former freelance illustrator, uses thick applications of paint to convey his impressions of everyday life. He is known for caf茅 and interior scenes, many of which he paints on his travels abroad. Carter`s paintings are often slightly abstract, with blurred images and sculptural forms. The show runs September 20 through October 18. For more information: 626.405.1020 or www.tirageart.com.
Living on the Edge
Looking for a moment in the spotlight
SAN FRANCISCO * Characters who inhabit paintings by Scott Harris live directly on the edge of their desires, seeking to impress while concealing their motives. Their unlikely and improbable-though not necessarily impossible-world leaves them poised for a moment in the spotlight. Whether the moment yields success or failure, they are prepared to accept the consequences. This month new works by Harris are on view at Thomas Reynolds Gallery. The show runs from September 5 through October 4. For more information: 415.441.4440 or www.thomasreynolds.com.
A California State of Mind
LONG BEACH * California Scene painting is the focus of a new exhibit at the Long Beach Museum of Art this month. California seen: Landscapes of a Changing California, 1930-1970 features paintings and works on paper that depict the rural, urban, and changing landscape of California by artists such as Emil Kosa Jr., Phil Dike, Millard Sheets, Rex Brandt, Leon Amyx, and Leonard Cutrow, among others. California Scene painters confronted the heady issues of social realism, industrialization, and urbanism by portraying their environment as a fortress of natural beauty and American ingenuity. Their works reflected the radiant climate and optimistic energy of the rapid growth of California, interpreting the forms and rhythm of everyday life. The show runs September 26 through January 11. For more information: 562.439.2119 or www.lbma.org.
WASHINGTON
Master of Glass
Richard Marquis shows new work with an eye for humor
TACOMA * World-renowned glass artist Richard Marquis brings his unique style to Tacoma this month for a solo show at Traver Gallery. The show features new works by Marquis, who has worked with glass for over 40 years. He is known for his sophisticated understanding of color and form as much as for his willingness to experiment. The subjects of his glass blowing range from highly embellished animal figurines to more contemporary subjects like dustpans and the "house" pieces from the board game Monopoly. One of the first Americans to ever work in a Venetian glass factory, Marquis pairs his classical training with an eye for humor. He has influenced an entire generation of glass artists who aspire to his technical mastery and the originality of his voice. Meet the artist at a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on September 13. The show runs through October 5. For more information: 253.383.3685 or www.travergallery.com.
IN THE NEWS
The oceanside town of San Clemente, CA, was the setting for the annual Paint San Clemente show and sale. Kathleen Robison was awarded first place for her figurative piece GIRL IN THE BEACH TOWEL. Other awards were presented to Diane Merrill, Eric Bowman, and Carole Gray-Weihman.... Rainey Fine Art Gallery has opened on Balboa Island, CA, in a landmark art deco building. The gallery represents Southern California plein-air painters Greg LaRock, Jeff Sewell, Jeff Yeomans, and Carolyn Hesse-Lowe.
mark your calendar
CALIFORNIA
BAKERSFIELD * New Paintings. The Bakersfield Museum of Art (661.323.7219, www.bmoa.org) presents paintings by Dorothy Churchill Johnson from September 11 through November 23.
BALBOA ISLAND * Anniversary Show. Debra Huse Gallery (949.723.6171, www.debrahuse. com) celebrates its eighth anniversary with new works by Debra Huse on display from September 26 through October 12.
FAIR OAKS * Irene Lester/Carolyn Mallory. New works celebrating autumn by Lester and Mallory hang September 11 through October 5 at Chroma Gallery (916.966.6020, www.thechromagallery.com).
LARKSPUR * Christin Coy. The Painters Place Gallery (415.461.0351, www.thepaintersplace. com) presents a solo show of works by Coy throughout the month.
LODI * Gil Dellinger. Pastel paintings by Dellinger hang at Knowlton Gallery (209.368.5123, www.knowltongallery.com) September 2-27.
MORAGA * Carl Sammoni. An exhibition of California Impressionist landscape paintings by Sammons is on view at Saint Mary`s College`s Hearst Art Gallery (925.631.4379, www.hearstartgallery.org) until September 21.
MOUNTAIN VIEW * Art & Wine Festival. The 37th annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival (650.968.8378, www.miramarevents. com) features works by more than 600 artists and takes place the weekend of September 6-7.
NEWPORT BEACH * Painting the Peninsula. The Southern California Plein Air Painters Association (www.socalpapa.com) hosts a plein-air paint-out September 7-12 as well as an outdoor fine art show and sale the weekend of September 13-14.
PETALUMA * Anniversary Invitational. Gallery One (707.778.8277, www.galleryonepetaluma. com) celebrates its 20th anniversary with an invitational show beginning September 8.
SAN DIEGO * Modern Art. The San Diego Museum of Art (619.232.7931, www.sdmart.org) presents the exhibition Georgia O`Keeffe and the Women of the Stieglitz Circle, on display through September 28.
Norman Bluhm. A solo show for Bluhm, featuring six paintings and two works on paper from 1956-1960, opens September 12 at Scott White Contemporary Art (619.501.5689, www.scottwhiteart.com).
SAN FRANCISCO * Dale Chihuly. New and past works by Chihuly are on display at the de Young Museum (415.750.3600, www.famsf. org/deyoung) until September 28.
Eric Zener. A show of new paintings by Zener takes place September 2-27 at Hespe Gallery (415.776.5918, www.hespe.com).
Frank Lobdell. Monumental paintings by Lobdell are on display at Hackett Freedman Gallery (415.362.7152, www.hackettfreedman. com) from September 12 through November 1.
Paul DeMarinis. New works by DeMarinis hang at Braunstein/Quay Gallery (415.278. 9850, www.bquayartgallery.com) from September 4 through October 4.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO * Landscape & History. Oil paintings of California`s landscape and history are on display throughout the month in the fifth annual Our Land, Our People, Our Mission exhibition at Villas & Verandas Fine Art Gallery (949.493.7200, www.villasandverandas.com).
SAN LUIS OBISPO * Plein Air Festival. The San Luis Obispo Art Center presents the Plein Air Festival from September 29 through October 5. More than 40 artists are participating in this year`s event For more information: 805.543.8562 or www.sloartcenter.org
SANTA BARBARA * Brent jensen. A solo show of new works by Jensen opens September 20 at Waterhouse Gallery (805.962.8885, www. waterhousegallery.com).
Digital Landscapes. Marcia Burtt Studio (805.962.5588, www.artlacuna.com) presents digital works on paper by Jean-Pierre Herbert, on display until October 12.
SOLANA BEACH * Offshore. A group show exploring the development of beach and surf culture over the past seven decades is on display until September 14 at Susan Street Fine Art Gallery (858.793.4442, www.susanstreetfineart.com).
OREGON
PORTLAND * Arctic Treasures. Quintana Galleries (503.223.1729, www.quintanagalleries. com) presents a show of sculptural works from the Arctic from September 4 through October 31.
Boris Bally. The Museum of Contemporary Craft (503.223.2654, www.museumof contemporarycraft.org) presents works by Bally throughout the month.
Silvia Levenson. Buliseye Gallery (503.227.0222, www.bullseyegallery.com) presents sculpture by Levenson beginning September 23.
WASHINGTON
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND * Kathe Fraga. New paintings from Fraga`s new series titled French Wallpaper hang September 5-27 at Gallery Fraga (206.842.1150, www.galleryfraga.com).
KIRKLAND * Jeffrey Terreson. A solo show of paintings by Terreson opens September 11 at Howard/Mandville Gallery (425.889.8212, www.howardmandville.com).
SEATTLE * Emily Wood. Recent landscape paintings by Wood hang September 4-27 at Lisa Harris Gallery (206.443.3315, www.lisaharrisgallery.com).
Group Show. Stonington Gallery (206.405.4040, www.stoningtongallery.com) presents works by Thomas Stream, Joan Tenenbaum, Courtney Lipson, Hana Von Krenner, and Jane Wiseman on display through September 27.
Jay Macdonell. New glass works by Macdonell are on display at Traver Gallery (253.383.3685, www.travergallery.com) September 5-28.
Whiting Tennis. Works by Tennis are on display at Greg Kucera Gallery (206.624.0770, www. gregkucera.com) through September 14.
SPOKANE * Landscape Meditations. A group exhibition featuring works by Susan Skilling, Joseph Goldberg, and Stephen Hayes debuts September 6 at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (509.456.3931, www. northwestmuseum.org).
VANCOUVER * Carol Hanlin/Will Ray. Gallery 21 (360.699.4744) presents a two-person show featuring paintings in watercolor and acrylic, on display September 2-27.
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