First Thursday Art Walk sponsored by the Calistoga Art Center First Thursday, every 3rd month
First Thursday ArtWalk: September 2nd, 2010 The shows will continue until December 1st 2010
Please join us and meet the artists at the opening receptions as part of Calistoga's First Thursday Art Walk. Times vary by venue so please check individual listings below. It's a great opportunity to ask questions and talk with the artists about their work.
Born and raised in California, Carole attended California State College, Stanislaus, San Francisco State University and finally University of Washington. Her first career began in 1978 with Pan American Airways. Following 9/11, after traveling internationally for 23 years, Carole began taking leaves of absence from the airline industry, which allowed her to explore the world of art.
In 2003, Carole began what would become her second career as an oil painter.Carole had the amazing good fortune to begin painting in a mentorship with renowned landscape artist, Carol Satriani. Studying with Ms. Satriani from 2003 until 2006, she focused on botanicals, still life and landscapes. Subsequently, she has receive art instruction from Camille LaPointe-Lyons, Kathy Lack at the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Jamie Brunson at California College of Art, plein-air study with Tim Horn, and Eva Bovenzi at UC Berkeley Extension.
Drawing is an essential ingredient in my art, whether capturing the drama of a human gesture or the bend of an oak tree. Drawing from the figure is pure joy for me. Capturing the movement of a quick pose invites the dance of making art. Working on paper, I first prepare free flowing abstractions using a combination of pigments, pastels, and Russian sauce. The resulting abstraction sets the stage for placing the figures into the drawing. Using pastels or charcoal I can then add or subtract from the background in a way that enhances the gesture.
Painting landscapes in oil I look for color to create the right sensory response to what I see. Living in Knights Valley, just north of Calistoga, my favorite subject is old, weathered barns. Capturing reflected light on the weathered surfaces or rooftops, with either brilliant colors of a setting sun or the softer hues of a morning mist, is my challenge. Many old barns are disappearing so it is my way of preserving the history here playing with the visual effects of sunlight on these old structures. Lush forests are also disappearing and are also a subject I like paint to remind the viewer of the thinning forests.
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Art Show at West America Bank 1110 Washington Street Calistoga Curators: Donna Higgins higgins.donna@gmail.com Fran Campanian 707-942-7400
Artist's Reception - First Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 5:00 - 7:00 PM Show continues until December 1st 2010
artist:
Arminée Chahbazian Paintings/Drawings/Mixed Medium
The painting, sculpture and drawings made by Arminée Chahbazian are based on focused observation of her Northern California surroundings. The simple beauty of nature, and the dynamic relationships of various life forms surviving within a changing world compel the artist's hand.
"Seed", encaustic on 2 panels by Arminee Chahbazian
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Art Show at Calistoga Art Center 1336A Lincoln Avenue, 2nd Floor 707-942-2278
Artist's Reception - First Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 5:00 - 7:00 PM This is a special, one evening show only
"No. 1 Ladies Ceramics Society"
Ceramics
If you would like to take a Ceramics class at the Calistoga Art Center, go to our Adult Classes page
The Number One Ladies Ceramics Society present their craft...
Cathy Pope, Marlene Gallwitz, Mila Toews, Joan Temple, Lily Hitchcock, and Sharie Renault will show ceramic pieces at the Calistoga Art Center for one night only. These talented women have been active participants in the CAC ceramics program taught by Sharie Renault for the last three years. Each of them has developed a unique style from that of elegant wheel thrown pieces to whimsical hand built works.
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Art Show at Bank of America 1429 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga Curator: Karen Lynn Ingalls with Chick Harrity & Yvonne Henry
Group Show, 18 Calistoga Camera Club Photographers artist reception: September 2nd, 5pm-6pm show continues until December 1st, 2010
Donna Dill I'm an inveterate traveler and avid photographer. I am never sure if I enjoy taking pictures because I travel, or if I like traveling because I enjoy taking pictures. Either way, both endeavors bring me much pleasure, and I have seemed to develop a penchant for wildlife photography.
"Ibis on the Gulf Coast before the Oil Spill" by Dill"
Jan Leonard
I enjoy photographing the feral cats and wild animals around my house.
"Six-pak" by Jan Leonard
Gale Sysock
Gale Sysock, besides dabbling up to his ears in the wine business, spends his time enjoying nature through gardening, combing the locals hills on his bicyle and seeing the world through a lens.
Motivated by his mentor Mr. Chick Harrity, Gale pursues his artistic outlet through California"s vast array of beauty.
"Jumping for Joy" by Gale Sysock
Carol Troy
St. Helena photographer Carol Troy developed her eye working as a fashion editor with Conde Nast Magazines. She wrote a best-selling book about style, Cheap Chic, with Caterine Milinaire. Troy's photographs have been published in Vanity Fair and Conde Nast Traveler. She currently has a photography show hanging at the Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company in St. Helena, through the end of September. Troy's studio is next to St. Helena's Lyman Park at 1461 Railroad Avenue; the number there is 415.577.8769. She can also be reached at CarolTroy@comcast.net, and will soon have a site at www.CarolTroy.com
"Pool" by Carol Troy
Don Palmer
My first photography was shooting my Dad's 16mm Kodak Cine Special in 1946 at 14. Got my own Argus C3 and then a Kodak 35 Rangefinder. In 1950 I bought a Speed Graphic to shoot Sports Car races, Motorcycle Racing and general photography. In 1965 I moved to a Nikkormat FT to take family photos. Later I gave the Nikkormat to my son and I stopped shooting photos. No photography from 1980 to 2000.
Around 2000 I got interested in photography again and i started shooting digital. I did casual shooting during this period with a series of digital point and shoot cameras, but in 2009 I wanted better image quality and I decided to step up to a DSLR, I chose a Nikon D700 which suits my shooting needs and style. Great camera but recently I felt a yearning to try film again. Bought a Mamiya 7II 6x7cm. film camera and I am enjoying the experience. My two submissions are from the Mamiya 7II Full Circle!!
"After the Rain" by Don Palmer
Pam Kinzie
Pam Kinzie, an architect and construction project manager by day, enjoys visual exploration with the camera in her 'off-hours'. Its about light. Its about our perception filter - how and what we see in the world about us.
"Sand Bags" by Pam Kinzie
Jerry Peil
I look for unusual color subjects for photographs
"Pool Floats" by Jerry Peil
Marco Pallotti
Marco Pallotti was born in London, England, and has been taking photographs since he was 3 years old.
"napa Valley Avenue" by Marco Pallotti
Wes Thollander
I grew up in a family that was heavily influenced by art. In 1969, I acquired my first single lens reflex camera, and started shooting in earnest, maintaining a wet darkroom from that point until 2003, when digital imaging finally provided the quality I needed to produce technically competent photos.
I now live northwest of Calistoga, California, with my wife amidst 15 wooded acres of solitude. I have three passions that tend to mesh well; travel, photography and motorcycling. As a result, you may find my subject matter wanders around a bit, but I love the beauty of the natural world and it's multitude of subjects.
"San Francisco de Asis, Rancho de Toas, NM" by Wes Thollander
Chick Harrity
Chick Harrity has been a Photojournalist for 54 years, 33 of them in Washington DC covering the White House for the Associated Press and US News & World Report magazine. On April Fools day of 2001 he left US News to move to Calistoga where he is the Photo Coach and occasional contributing photographer for the Calistoga Tribune
Linda Williamson My dream was to photograph a slot canyon at Lower Antelope Valley, Arizona. When I arrived in June, all I saw were sand-colored walls in very narrow slits through the rock. Sunlight bounced from one wall to the other. There was no time or space for a tripod. I held my breath, tucked in my elbows, and took a few shots. When I looked at the images, I was amazed at the color which had changed
"Slot Canyon 1" by Linda Williamson
Fran Campanian
"Sayin' it with Shoes"
"Banana Shoes" by Fram Campanian
Joe Orsini
"Joe Orsini lives in Saint Helena and frequently visits Yosemite National Park where the Firefall photograph was captured, taking advantage of Nature's fleeting play of sunset light on Horsetail Fall at El Capitan during late February. He has exhibited his work in several Napa Valley venues, including St. Supery Winery, Napa Valley Expo, Napa County Fair, Napa City Hall, and the Calistoga Roastery."
"Fire Fall" by Joe Orsini
Mark Zukowski
Mark Zukowski is a retired molecular geneticist who now tends his small commercial vineyard in Knights Valley. His interest in photography started as a youth, when he built a darkroom in the basement of his house and printed his own black and white photos. Inspired by works of members of the Calistoga Camera Club, Mark recently rekindled his passion for photography and the digital darkroom, specializing in landscapes, wildlife, and macro photography.
"Shadow Kiss" by Mark Zukowksi
Yvonne Henry
Yvonne Henry is a prize winning photographer and painter who occasionally takes time out for Performance Art and remedil cooking lessons. She is a juried artist in the 2010 Napa Valley Open Studios.
Donnie Sullivan has lived in Calistoga for 34 years. She recently retired from teaching at Calistoga Elementary School. Donnie began taking pictures four years ago when her husband John Sullivan founded the Calistoga Camera Club.
"Threesome" by Donnie Sullivan
John Sullivan
John Sullivan was raised by wolves in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He was later sold to the Circus by a hunter where he advanced to 'Ferris Wheel Operator A3' before retiring. He now lives in Calistoga and dabbles in Fine Woodworking and Photography.
Suckling Calf" by John Sullivan
Leigh Milleur
Leigh Miller lived in Los Angeles for years, photographing on film sets, doing head shots for actors, etc. Also lived in New York working on a set doing commercials.
Spent four years in Paris,working as a set photographer and personal photographer for Alex Salkind, the producer of Superman.
Arrived in Napa Valley in 89, and has been shooting weddings and private events since then, and now...
CAC will announce the upcoming Art Walk to both Calistoga papers, the Chamber of Commerce Bulletin and will send an Eblast to CAC members 2 weeks in advance to the upcoming First Thursday Art Walk Artist Receptions. If you would like your name and title of your show mentioned you must submit your information 20 days in advance via email to info@calistogaartcenter.org. You may submit one image for posting on the CAC web site. You must be present at your reception. Your Exhibitor application and Artist Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement must be on file with Calistoga Art Center prior to your advent.
The following show guidelines are recommended by CAC:
Do your our promotion of your reception through post cards, newspaper articles, phone calls etc.
Provide refreshments for your guests. All venues have space for you.
Follow through and let CAC know how the event was attended and if any art sales were generated.
Pick up, display and return First Thursday Art Walk posters that are available for use from CAC.
