Featured Artist: SPANKY ANDERSON Opening Reception:  FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 2019 from 5-8pm Type of Art:   FINE ART PAINTING Exhibit Beginning:  NOVEMBER 1, 2019   Exhibit Ending: NOVEMBER 29, 2019 Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068 Artist Statement: Spanky grew up in Georgia and learned to draw and paint at an early age. He later traveled the south and exhibited his artwork of the southern landscape. He graduated from the University of West Georgia with a BA in Art, where he was awarded two Permanent Collection awards from Peter Augustini, a world renowned sculptor from New York, and internationally known painter Donald Cooper. Upon graduation, Spanky began his career as a graphic designer and colorist with a major carpet and textile manufacturer. In the mid-seventies Spanky accepted a designer colorist position in Southern California where he continued to paint and pursue his love of the local land and seascape.  Most recently Spanky has moved to the Morro Bay area where he says “My peripheral vision of the central coast virtually dictates the color palette and brushstrokes onto my canvas.”  

Featured Artist: CARLO CHRISTIAN Opening Reception:  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 2019 from 5-8pm Type of Art:   FINE ART INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY Exhibit Beginning:  OCTOBER 1, 2019   Exhibit Ending: OCTOBER 29, 2019 Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068 Artist Statement: In Carlo’s own words—  “From a young age, I have been in love with the craft and art of photography. I was fortunate to work as a commercial printer in two prestigious photo labs, as well as, an assistant photographer in a high-end fashion studio. Today I work as a chemist and own a small studio and photography business. “My interest in history, both natural and human, informs my choice of photographic subjects. My favorite mentor taught me when outdoors nature tells us about relationships, the cycles of life and matter, organic and inorganic: “just look around and listen.” This lesson still inspires my photographic vision. “I love revisiting deserted buildings, farms, ranches and junk yards over time as they return to nature—the sacred circle. These abandoned places whisper stories of our ancestor’s dreams and lives when we take the time to look and listen. My ambition is to share those impressions.” Fine Art Photography […]

Featured Artist: KIMBERLY HEMPEL Opening Reception:  FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, 2019 from 5-8pm Type of Art:   FINE ART OIL PAINTING Title of Show:  THE COLOR OF LIGHT Exhibit Beginning:  SEPTEMBER 1, 2019   Exhibit Ending: SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068 Artist Statement: In Kimberly’s own words: “In my home studio, I work mostly with photo references to create oil paintings from my travels. When possible I work plein air to capture the mood of the light. I work from direct observation when possible and from photographic reference when the weather is inhospitable. Working from photographic references allows me to make a record of what I see and spend time in my studio translating that image on to the canvas. My current works feature still life in landscape, and explorations of interior settings as well.” Oil Paintings by Kimberly Hempel

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