Lower Gallery Featured Artist:  PATRICIA NEWTONType of Art:  FINE ART OIL PAINTINGExhibit Beginning:  AUGUST 1, 2021 Exhibit Ending: AUGUST 29, 2021Opening Reception:  SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 5-7 PM Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068Artists’ Statement—  In Patricia’s own words: “I knew early on, that art would somehow become an intrinsic part of my life!  “Although a career path would lead me in a different direction, I worked hard, painted when time permitted and raised a family.  I moved to the Central Coast of California, where I fell in love with rolling hills that reach to the sea and began to pursue lifelong dreams of becoming a professional artist. The local landscape has had a profound impact on the artwork I create in oil.  “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.  My current body of work has been inspired by the powerful movement of the sea and magnificent coastline. “During the last thirty-five years. I’ve become an award winning artist, a member of The Portrait Society of America, Oil Painters of America and currently serve […]

Upper Gallery Featured Artist:  NANCY JENSENType of Art:  FINE ART WATERCOLOR PAINTINGSArtists Statement—  Nancy Jensen celebrates the simple joys of living on the central coast of California. In her watercolor paintings, she honors the fruits of the harvest in local vineyards, the springtime surprises of bright wildflowers and blooming gardens, the fresh produce of local farms, and the gifts of the sea scattered on local sandy beaches. She recognizes the rich architectural beauty of the historic missions, the patchwork tapestry of the rolling hills, and the quiet pleasures of relaxing at home with a good book and a cup of tea. Grateful to be part of the community in such a stunning natural setting, she strives to capture and preserve the joy in her watercolors.

Upper Gallery Featured Artist:  Brett Harvey Type of Art:  PhotographyTitle:  “From the Sea to the Sierras” Artists Statement— In Brett’s own words:  “As a child I owned a Kodak Instamatic camera, and enjoyed taking pictures with it.  In high school I took photography classes, learning all the basics of film processing and dark room work. I even won a few awards for my photographs.  Then in college I began doing wedding photography and a few other commercial jobs, eventually working in the photographic department of a large aerospace company in Southern California.  Shortly after this my life took a turn and I set down my camera, for a long time, a really long time.   For 30 years family snapshots were the extent of anything I did with a camera.  Then in 2018 I bought my first digital camera and rekindled my love for photography, taking my camera with me into the outdoors that I love so much.  The hiatus is over!”

SHOW DATES:  APRIL 1 to APRIL 29, 2021 Upper Gallery FEATURED Artist—SHERIL VIAU FINE ART WATERCOLOR PAINTING Artist Statement— Sheril Viau’s vibrant, detailed, uplifting watercolors are inspired by her many travels.  She paints a wide variety of subjects, including flowers, boats, harbors, landscapes and architecture. She grew up in Morro Bay and currently resides with her family in Nipomo, CA.