Painting

The very human and historic language of color, light, value, texture, imagery, and intensity in two dimensions.

Wendy Krill www.wendykrill.com

As a Certified Natural Science Illustrator, I have learned to combine my fascination for science and the natural world, with my passion for creating art. I study plants and animals closely in order to portray them as accurately as possible in my work. I work very methodically in my paintings. I do sketches of the subject from life and from photographs, and then narrow down the best way to portray that subject before I begin the final work. My media of choice is generally watercolor. Knowing the form and function of a plant or animal and the way they interact within an ecosystem using a scientific eye, and portraying them into visual elements with watercolors using my artistic eye, lends itself to unique work.

Miranda Currie www.mirandacurrie.com

As the daughter of an artist in Nevada County, my childhood was infused with a sense of magic and wonder. As an adult, I tap into this magical child-like quality with my artwork. I am influenced by the strange simplicity and beauty of the natural world, by Nevada County’s vibrant local foods and farming community, and by my own spiritual journey through yoga and meditation.

In the act of drawing, I have the opportunity to see and spend time with the elegant lines and shapes in nature. I come back over and over again to my hand and pen on the paper, to my subject of inspiration, and to my direct connection with life. My process is one of drawing, tracing, cutting, arranging, pasting, re-drawing and finally painting. The resulting pen and ink and watercolor scenes are light-hearted and whimsical, dancing on the line between the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Kathryn Wronski www.kwronski.com

Kathryn Wronski grew up in Boston in a family full of florists. From a young age, she loved working in her Dad's shop arranging and exploring with flowers. She credits her sense of color and composition from designing bouquets to weddings. After moving to California and raising two children, she started to take numerous art classes both at the area's college and from local artists. She discovered her favorite subject matters, animals, allowed her to capture their personalities while using her favorite palette as well, bold and bright. Now, the commissions from her many pet portraits, allow her to paint full-time. Her paintings are created in oils using color to capture the character of her client’s pets that have ranged from chinchillas to goats. Kathryn’s subject matter also includes local scenes painted in the same style of her portraits, colorful and fun. Towns are captured on canvas using her choice as to the colors of the buildings. She wishes towns would employ the artists to determine the palette of the towns. Until then, she only dreams on canvas.
Kathryn can be reached at kwronski@sbcglobal.net

Kara Asilanis www.blacklionart.com

Kara is a Sierra Nevada artist who began painting in 2003 after wanting to paint for a very long time; and one day she began:"Every painting presents the question, how do I paint what I see? I find more and more that any ideas I have when I start are usually best put aside. My mind will probably never know beforehand what will happen in a painting; at best the ideas form a loose framework. It's a constant dance of intent and letting the mystery unfold. Usually it's the mystery, not knowing how this stroke, this line or this color will turn out but forging ahead anyway, that proves to be most intriguing and also hardest to do. My favorite paintings happen when I can let that mystery take the lead."

Robert Libutti libutti@jps.net

Bob’s paintings, primarily in oil, are expressionistic in style with generous use of color. His work has been displayed at the Belle Vita and Lilly Vigil Gallery in Nevada City and the Exploding Heads Gallery in Sacramento. Bob’s art works are in private collections in Paris, UK, Brazil, Spain and the USA. Commenting on his work, Bob said: “The pure process of being able to create motivates me to paint. I usually begin by assembling reference materials and photographs I have taken that inspire me in some way.

Kasia Severaid www.kasiaseveraid.com kasiaseveraid@gmail.com

After surviving a life-threatening illness, Kasia has truly devoted her life to art. In her own words, "Following my illness, I often found myself capable of coming up with words to describe my thoughts and emotions, but incapable of actually using my voice to express them. This is when my paintings became my voice and to this day they allow me to express things I can't otherwise verbalize. Over time, the physical motions of painting have also become a form of meditation for me. As I reflect and ponder, my reactions to my moods, surroundings and experiences are reflexively recorded on each canvas.

Linda Roemisch www.lindaroemisch.com/

Linda Roemisch is a native California Artist specializing in Plein Air Oil and Pastel Painting. Linda has devoted the last five years immersing herself in her art. She sums up her passion with these quotes: "To be able to be a part of nature; to listen, to observe, breath in the scents and then attempt to capture all of that on canvas is a welcome challenge and a privilege that I hope I never take for granted." Linda Roemisch. “ A true artist renders the Landscape as a living thing on canvas” Robert Henri

Sheila Cameron www.sheilacameron.com sheilacameron@me.com

I dreamt of Nevada County once before I even knew it existed. It was in color and now I’m here, a mother and an artist. My work examines the conflict between the natural world and civilized world especially as it relates to parenting and limited human perception. I’m compelled to show were I’ve been and where I am.
Sheila Cameron is an Artist, Writer, Wife and Mother in Nevada City, California. Before that she was a TV producer, web personality, t-shirt snark artist and pop culture commentator in Los Angeles, Ca. She is the creator of the Free Katie site and t-shirts as well as many other designs that generated worldwide attention. She Co-Produced the first season of the Project Greenlight TV show for HBO, Miramax and Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s LivePlanet. She has a BA in Fine Art and Creative Writing from Loyola College in Maryland. Her blog, Watching the Paint Dry, t-shirts and artwork can be found at SheilaCameron.com.

Katie Wolff www.katiewolffstudio.com queenkatiewolff@yahoo.com

As a very young adult I would create a portrait of a family member about once every few years and I'm proud to say that those images will be passed from generation to generation for years to come. As an adult in San Francisco I had the opportunity to study under Thomas Leighton and have spent every free moment since in creative mode. Today, when I am not working on a commissioned painting, I PLAY at creating colorful, energetic, emotional works of art.

Eileen Blodgett eileenblodgett.com eileen@eileenblodgett.com

Painter and Fine Art Printmaker, Eileen Blodgett is resident artist and instructor at ASiF Studios in Grass Valley, California. She has studied Art on the East and West coast, as well as in Japan. She holds a B.S. In Art Education and an MA from San Francisco State, but that was just a start. Every day brings new and exciting lessons that find their way into Eileen’s art. She takes inspiration from the beautiful landscapes of the Sierra, the warmth of the people she knows, her family, the spirits of things and lives passed, and mysteries yet to be explored. “Art is footprints from the soul - and it’s never too late to take that walk.”

“I love the dimensions that the process of fine art printmaking can reveal and I have taken that process onto the canvas. Am I a painter? or a printmaker? - Who knows?”

David Mooney davidmooneyart.com artofdavidmooney@aol.com

David Mooney is a professional artist well known for his detailed, realistic acrylic paintings which have a strong emphasis on the spiritual. He is a popular teacher and lecturer, and his paintings have won extensive awards. Last summer he served as Artist-in-Residence at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.

David’s evocative paintings currently deal with two groups of subjects. First is American wildlife and landscapes, which he has painted for many years, especially the majestic mountains of the American west. More recently he has become inspired by the beauty and history of the British Isles. Towering cathedrals, haunting abbey ruins, mighty castles, even humble cottages, are all fodder for his artistic expression.

What runs through all David’s work is a vision of a world untouched and unspoilt by human problems. There is an atmosphere not of aloneness, but of pleasant solitude where the viewer may commune with God or nature, without intrusion or interruption. He welcomes visitors to his studio, where he gives painting workshops regularly. David, who is a classically trained violinist, is also an avid Scottish fiddling enthusiast. He and his wife enjoy fossil collecting, travel, beachcombing, and books.

Jerianne Van Dijk www.jerianne.net jeriannedj@gmail.com

The paintings of Jerianne Van Dijk adventure into a variety of subjects that include architecture, landscapes, stills, floral and figures. Working mostly in watercolor with some ink and crayon her painting style is realistic and slightly impressionistic, with attention to mood and light.

Residing in the foothills for the past 36 years her inspiration is often born of the unique charm and the historic flavor of Nevada County. Jerianne has a realistic yet impressionist flair for watercolor. Subjects varying, she is known for displaying the foothills charm. A professional illustrator with work published nationally and internationally and has exhibited in group and solo shows in California.

Jerianne has been a professional illustrator for over 30 years with works published nationally and internationally. Her work is versatile and in a variety of styles. Working mostly in watercolor and gouache her work includes acrylic, crayon, and ink. She has created a colorful past in posters, prints, books, calendars, greeting cards, fabrics, wallpaper, even furniture design. It’s a big world and the art of getting it right is as much execution as the talent itself. She teaches watercolor in private and group classes and can be contacted at the email address above.

Dori Greenbaum www.dorigreenbaum.com

I have been painting in watercolor for many years. I moved to the beautiful and historic gold rush town of Grass Valley, California with my husband, Alan, after raising our children in Southern California. In the last few years I re-dedicated myself to painting. I love the freshness and spontaneity of watercolor. My favorite subjects are big landscapes, close up flowers and other natural scenes.