Guest Artist— JARIEN DE HAM   Opening Reception:  FRIDAY, JUNE 14th, 2019–  from 5pm to 8pmType of Art:  FINE ART CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING Exhibit Beginning:  JUNE 1, 2019 Exhibit Ending: JUNE 29, 2019Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068 Artists Statement:  Jarien de Ham began Chinese brush painting in 2002 with a class offered at Cuesta College. Bird and Flower painting, one of the four genres of Chinese painting, drew her in. Then came Calligraphy and classes in China that covered Landscape and Figure painting. While we are a long way from China here on the Central Coast, many elements revered in China are here — cypress trees with their irregular balance, foggy atmosphere, fish and birds which are subjects of her paintings. Chinese Brush Painting by Jarien de Ham

ART LISTINGS—MAY 2019Guest Artist— HOPE MYERS   Opening Reception:  FRIDAY, MAY 10th, 2019–  from 5pm to 8pmType of Art:  FINE ART PAINTING & COLLAGE Exhibit Beginning:  MAY 1, 2019 Exhibit Ending: MAY 29, 2019Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068 Artists Statement:  Hope Myers is an award-winning artist who paints watercolors in her “An Artist’s Garden” studio in Los Osos, California. Her primary medium is transparent watercolor but she also creates colorful collages. Using vibrant colors in sometimes unusual combinations, she emphasizes her love for the beauty of living things and outdoor scenes that can brighten our lives with her paintings and collages.    Fine Art Painting by HOPE MYERS

Artists Statement:  In Sheril’s own words:   “I am lucky to be a lifelong resident of the Central Coast.  I grew up in Cayucos and Morro Bay.  I took many art classes in high school and college.  At one time I planned on becoming an art teacher, but life happened and I became a Special Education Teacher.  After retiring from Orcutt Union School District a few years ago, I was able to revisit my dream of becoming an artist.  My style involves lots of color.  I enjoy how watercolor flows freely, but I usually add lots of detail in the main areas of interest.  I especially enjoy painting flowers, landscapes and sea harbor scenes.”