Guest Artist— BRIAN JOHNSON Opening Reception:  FRIDAY, JUNE 8th 2018–  from 5pm to 8pm Type of Art:  FINE ART ABSTRACT–MIXED MEDIA ART Exhibit Beginning:  JUNE 1, 2018 Exhibit Ending: JUNE 29, 2018 Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068 Artist Statements: Brian Johnson’s artwork utilizes mixed media with photography and drawing.  He crates a digital file that combines his own photos with drawings and uses computer manipulations to complete the final image.  He then takes his abstract art to the next level by printing his images on clear adhesive paper and adheres them to a mirrored glass surface where he can draw and paint the final touches to his artwork.  Brian’s abstract images are full of light and color and truly a one-of-a-kind creation of beauty.

Guest Artist— DON DOUBLEDEE Opening Reception:  FRIDAY, MAY 11TH, 2018–  from 5pm to 8pm Type of Art:  FINE ART PAINTING & DRAWING Exhibit Beginning:  MAY 1, 2018 Exhibit Ending: MAY 29, 2018 Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068 Artist Statements: Don Doubledee has been drawing all his life.  As well as being a Cal Poly Graduate in Architecture, he has been a resident of Morro Bay since 1970. He has impacted the lives of Morro Bay residences, businesses and visitors as a Planning Commissioner, Event Coordinator, Volunteer, Home and Building Designer.  His architecture and his artwork capture the environment he lives in…Morro Bay. Don’s artwork often begins as simple soft pencil sketch that can continue into a detailed pencil rendering, change to include color pencil, ink, watercolors and even include photography with his mixed media creations. Often referred to as the “Postcards of Morro Bay”, Don’s artwork features various drawings of Morro Bay’s waterfront, Estuary and it’s flora and fauna.  

Featured Artists—Group Show: Alice Cahill, Brady Cabe, Karen Peterson, Beth Sargent & Gregory SiragusaOpening Reception:  FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2018–  from 5pm to 8pmType of Art:  FINE ART NIGHT-TIME NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY Exhibit Beginning:  APRIL 1, 2018 Exhibit Ending: APRIL 29, 2018Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068 Title:  “INTO THE NIGHT”   Artists Statements:  Alice Cahill, Brady Cabe, Karen Peterson, Beth Sargent and Gregory Siragusa are local photographers living and working on the Central Coast.  They are coming together for this group show to feature sunset and nighttime photography with a play on light.

Featured Artists—3 WOMAN SHOW:  SARAH DE LONG, VIRGINIA MACK, HOPE MYERSOpening Reception:  FRIDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2018–  from 5pm to 8pmType of Art:  FINE ART WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS Exhibit Beginning:  MARCH 1, 2018 Exhibit Ending: MARCH 29, 2018Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068 Title:  “NEW BEGINNINGS: 3 VIEWS”   Artists Statements:    Sarah DeLong Sarah DeLong moved to Morro Bay at the end of 2011 after living in Grinnell, Iowa. Watercolor has been her medium of choice for over 24 years. She is in her element painting by a mountain stream or painting a boat in a harbor. In recent years painting people has been an interest of hers. Sarah loves the glowing transparent colors you get with watercolor and has developed a loose realistic style.Sarah is a signature member of the Iowa watercolor Society and has won a 1st, a 3rd and two 5th place ribbons in their Annual Jury Show. She has exhibited in many shows in California, Minnesota and Iowa. Virginia Mack is a native Californian. She has been exploring and savoring the wild lands of the state throughout her life. She has been living on the Central Coast for 10 […]

FEBRUARY EMAIL INVITATION SHOW DATES:  FEBRUARY 1 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2018 OPENING RECEPTION, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, 5-8 pm FEATURED ARTIST Upper Gallery:  BRADY CABE “Nature & Landscape Photography”   Artist Statement:  Brady loves to be outdoors, with his feet and tripod in the water,chasing the last light of a sunset or capturing the Milky Way lateinto the night. He’s passionate about recording each moment in asingle photograph, with a focus on utilizing long exposures to tell astory. His excitement for the craft has led him to teach groupAstrophotography workshops each Summer and ongoing one-on-one sessionscovering a variety of photographic topics.Brady enjoys life as a family man, living in Grover Beach Californiawith his wife, two kids, and their dog Maxy.

Guest Artist:  GEORGE ASDEL Opening Reception:  FRIDAY, JANUARY 12th, 2018  from 5pm to 8pm Type of Art:  FINE ART DRAWING &  PAINTING Exhibit Beginning:  JANUARY 1, 2018  Exhibit Ending:  JANUARY 29, 2018 Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068 Artist Statement:  George was raised in Monterey Park, California, obtained an art education at East Los Angeles College, and C.S.U. Los Angeles and Fullerton, and now resides in Atascadero.George has taught art at the Hibbs’ Cove Art Centre in Newfoundland, Canada, and at the Charles Paddock Zoo. He has owned art galleries, and his scenes of fishing villages have sold to collectors from around the world.George is a member of the Central Coast Printmakers and OPAG. He enters art shows, helps in the schools, illustrates books and greeting cards, and is a published author. FINE ART DRAWING by GEORGE ASDEL