ART LISTINGS—AUGUST 2019 Featured Artist: PATRICIA NEWTON Opening Reception:  FRIDAY, AUGUST 9th, 2019 from 5-8pm Type of Art:   FINE ART OIL PAINTING Exhibit Beginning:  AUGUST 1, 2019   Exhibit Ending: AUGUST 29, 2019 Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068 Artist Statement: In Pat’s own words:  “Although my foundations in art began to develop as a child, I pursued a full time career and raised a family.  As it turned out, both of my adult children are very talented artists as well. Elusive as it seemed, art found it’s way back and has become an integral part of my life.  I enjoy painting the motion of surf and sea, and portraits that have some degree of unique qualities.  My style is representational, utilizing a glazing technique of many thin layers to create a translucent effect that provides depth and emanates light from my paintings.  I’m a member of Oil Painters of America and Portrait Society of America.” Oil Painting by Patricia Newton