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D.J. Sorensen

My paintings are my way of pushing back on all the (made up) manufactured drama in the world today , by manufacturing my own happier version.

D.J. Sorensen

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August 2021 Upper Gallery Featured Artist: PATRICIA NEWTON
Type of Art: FINE ART OIL PAINTING
Artists' 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 as President of Morro Bay Art Association.”

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August 2021 Lower Gallery Featured Artist: VIRGINIA MACK
Type of Art: FINE ART WATERCOLOR
Artists' Statement—
In Virginia’s own words: “Painting, birding and teaching are passions of mine. I have been immersed in studying birds and painting them for the last decade. I have always thought I had around 18-20 species of birds on my property in Atascadero. I have been doing a lot of yard birding during the last couple of months, and I am now up to 46 species! So with this show, I am celebrating my outdoor journeys in discovering birds, and my continued friendships with my indoor pet companions—my 3 wonderful cats.”

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August 2021 Featured CRAFT Artist: Thomas MacKenzie Brown
Type of Art: TECHNICAL CERAMICS
Artists' Statement—Thomas Mackenzie Brown received a BFA Degree in Art with specialization in technical ceramics from California State University at Long Beach.
Thomas has studied crystalline glaze development and working with crystalline glazes has become his passion as well as being an Art Instructor in California during the past 20 years. His constant endeavor is in the subject of ceramics and he produces exciting colors and versions of crystalline glazed pieces that are well made, beautiful to look at and help add value to the understanding of form as it relates to crystalline and other glazes.

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Gallery Artist: Alexandria Iorio

Alexandra S. Iorio is “Zamba Arts.” Zamba Arts provides handmade religious icons for homes and hearts around the globe. The goal is to enhance a spiritual experience, to help in creating a connection for miraculous intervention, or simply complement that place for quiet prayer in the home. Alexandra creates the images on stone, in of itself representing the spiritual and earthly creation. “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”

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D. J. Sorensen paints subjects that make him happy! His paintings convey a statement within each artwork. D.J. explains that each chosen subject is his way of manufacturing a happier version of life, leaving behind world dramas. #bigsur #travelcalifornia #art

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Gallery Artist: Linda Hill

Linda Hill lives in Los Osos and creates glass and jewelry pieces using Dichroic Glass. She loves patterns, shapes and creating art that truly plays with light!

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Nona Jane Siragusa is a trained plein plein air artist who paints in oil. She also creates mixed media artwork that so many of us can identify with! Jane uses paper, cloth, paint, inks and varnish to make her angels come alive within her collages. #bigsur #travelcalifornia #art

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Gallery Artist: Brett Harvey

My love of photography as well as the outdoors began years ago when I attended high school in LA. In my high school photography classes I picked up some basic skills, spent countless hours working in the darkroom and learned about some of the greats like Ansel Adams and Edward Weston. A couple of trips to the Sierras around that time, and I was hooked on the outdoors. I’ve been exploring it ever since. While my personal travels have taken me all over the world, I continue to have a deep love and appreciation for the beauty of California. My home state has such a rich and diverse landscape, hundreds of miles of gorgeous coastline, both high and low deserts, incredible mountain scenery and grasslands. California’s colorful history is also a source of personal interest to me, especially the early years with its Spanish and western architecture. I’m delighted to share these images from the last few years with you, and I hope that you find something here to enjoy or give as a gift to a friend or loved one.

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Greg Siragusa, a Co-Owner of Gallery at Marina Square, loves to photograph the peaceful scenes of nature that is, the Central Coast. His style of photography is a gentle manipulation of the beautiful sunsets and scenic beauty along the coastal areas he calls home. #bigsur #travelcalifornia #art

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Artist: Thomas Brown

Thomas Mackenzie Brown received a BFA Degree in Art with specialization in technical ceramics from California State University at Long Beach.

In 1983, Thomas studied crystalline glaze development with little direction as there was little experience or documentation published on the subject of crystals. Working with crystalline glazes quickly became his passion.

Thomas has been an Art Instructor in California during the past 27 years. His constant endeavor in the subject of ceramics is to produce new, exciting colors and versions of crystalline glazed pieces that are well made, beautiful to look at and help add value to the understanding of form as it relates to crystalline and other glazes.

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Although it's time that our July show comes down, you can still view work by our featured artist. Photographer Gregory Siragusa still has work at the gallery to be viewed. This duck coming out of the water is one of his pieces. If you need assistance locating his work just ask and we will guide you. -sc

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Artist: Linda Bench

Linda likes to draw inspiring natural scenes—coastal panoramas, oak covered hillsides, flowers and wildlife. While she’s always enjoyed drawing and art, she learned to draw well while studying landscape architecture in college. In 1998, she began focusing her artistic efforts on colored pencil drawing, and has slowly built up her portfolio.

Each picture takes about 20 to 25 hours to complete, depending on the complexity of the background. She starts with a line drawing, slowly building up multiple layers of color to achieve the depth and intensity she’s looking for. Linda lives with her family in the mountains between Morro Bay and Atascadero.

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“The Hat” by George Asdel

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 involved in many other projects.

In George’s own words: “Our home and my studio are about 2 blocks from the Atascadero Lake Park and the Charles Paddock Zoo. (For 14 years I taught kids and adults how to draw animals at the zoo.) The house was designed by a Cal Poly architect student and built by her husband who is a general contractor.

“My studio is in a large room in the back of the house. There is a sheltered patio out one door where we raise Monarch butterflies. We are lucky to have lots of wall space inside to hang work. Visitors ask if we live in the house too because of all the art work everywhere and the fact I work in my studio, at the dining room table, on the carpet, on the davenport, and other places around the house for different projects. I only paint with acrylics in my studio which is lined with artifacts to use as subjects.

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Gallery Artist: Dominic Hartman

“I use photography to document the beauty and nature around us. I use photos to draw and call attention to things that people overlook. My work is an expression of the deep connection I feel about the natural world. To me art is something that doesn’t have a simple definition. The main purpose I want to achieve is telling you a story with the images I create. I want my creations and photographs to inspire others to change or pursued their dreams. We are the stories we tell and I hope you enjoy mine.”

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William Sima grew up in Hawaii where he was inspired to learn photography, shooting local island scenes. After relocating to the Central Coast, Bill continued to capture local landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge. Bill manipulates his photography within the high definition process and duplicates his work onto metal for a look that seems to transport the viewer! #bigsur #travelcalifornia #art

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Featured CRAFT Artist for July 2021: Lisa Renee Falk

Type of Art: FUSED GLASS

Artists' Statement—

Lisa Renée Falk attended San José State University where she pursued her passion for glassblowing. She earned her degree in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude with an emphasis in Glass and Textiles.
Lisa Renée co-founded infuse glass studio located in the historic Japantown district in downtown San Jose with Trace Galbraith. Together they offered classes and workshops for offsite team building events, birthday parties and private classes.
Recently, Lisa Renée relocated to the Central Coast to be closer to family. She has brought with her many years of experience in art and design, and working with various materials. She is excited to share her energy and knowledge in her new endeavor Glasshead Studio.

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Upper Gallery Featured Artists: Alice Cahill, Carlo Christian, Terry Garvin, Dominic Hartman, Brett Harvey, Gregory Macintosh, Jack McNeal, Karen Peterson, Beth Sargent

Type of Art: FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

Artists' Statement—

Gallery at Marina Square presents photographers: Alice Cahill, Carlo Christian, Terry Garvin, Dominic Hartman, Brett Harvey, Jack McNeal, Karen Peterson, and Beth Sargent in a group show, “COASTAL ENCOUNTERS,” which showcases interesting landscapes, waterscapes and animals—plus the unexpected and surprise encounters that these photographers have discovered on their photographic journeys on the Central Coast.

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Lower Gallery Featured Artist for July 2021: GREGORY SIRAGUSA
Type of Art: FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

Artists' Statement— In Greg Siragusa's Own Words:

"Photography is an opportunity to marvel at all the beauty in the world. Birds, sunsets, mountains, oceans, each offers a journey into the sublime. The overwhelming beauty of the world provides us with infinite opportunity to discover, to experience and to truly live. Ultimately however, a pursuit of perfection and beauty is superfluous if done without humility, reverence and an appreciation for gentleness. Good photography is not a place, it is a state of mind, a feeling, a vibe with daily practice. Wandering the world, with a camera, family or friends, whether near or far, is an opportunity to capture and appreciate the glory of existence. We are all here for a brief moment, we should all take the time to appreciate and surround ourselves with the marvelous.”

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Gallery Artist: Craig B. Harrill

Craig B. Harrill is a teacher in the central valley with deep family ties to Morro Bay. He has done several murals, and many sets and backgrounds for theater productions.

“I love to surf, and the ocean has cradled me in her arms for over 50 years now. I paint scenes, or draw images, that evoke emotions. I enjoy doing different types of medias and I am always wanting someone to look at my work and say “Aaah” or “hmmm?”

“I do portraits, murals, commissions, sculpture, charcoals, oils, acrylics, inks and I also make spirit bags out of Deer Leather.”

Craig lives in Monterey California.

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Beth Sargent is a Master of High Definition photography! Her passion shines through her award winning work. Beth waits for the very best time of day, works her magic and applies the image to metallic photo paper for a stunning work of art! #bigsur #travelcalifornia #art

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