Artists are listed alphabetically
Sarah Beth Goncarova
Since childhood, Sarah Beth Goncarova's life has been influenced by her love of classical music, which bears significantly in her work. Her paintings feature people connected by an unspoken tension. A pianist and cellist by training, with a BFA in sculpture and a Masters in Architecture, visual art continues to be her passion. Her card line "Symphonia" is sold in symphony stores worldwide. She exhibits in Bay Area galleries, and has shown in New York, Washington, and Germany, and is internationally collected. This year, her paintings will grace the covers of the literary magazines Zahir and New Works Review. Learn more about her at sarabethgoncarova.com
Dana Hawley
Nature is the material of my painting. The spirit of the land inspires me. What I paint and where I paint - anyone could do the same; it's not anything extraordinary. It's just that I take the time and energy to do it. I believe that the beauty of the earth, with its web of life and elemental forces, exists on its own. The beauty is its own identity and is not dependent on anyone seeing, knowing, feeling, or communicating. In my work I search for a direct experience with the landscape and its inherent beauty. Planting my easel firmly in the ground, with head raised to wind and weather, I am immersed in nature. This process of painting within nature, quietly observing, is what I keep returning to. Painting, for me, is more a meditation than an intellectual or emotional release. See more of her work at www.danahawley.com.
Chris Henry
My work is the reflection of my evolution using primarily texture and line to communicate. Although I seek to be original in my work, artists from the Abstract Expressionism movement, in particular Robert Rauschenbert, inform the way in which I communicate. Ideas come to me from everywhere. A shape in nature, something man made, or perhaps a color strike me and the idea germinates while I gather my materials. The idea is simple to begin with, develops, then unfolds as I work the medium into the foundation. Although texture and line compose my work, the strong vibrant color provides movement, rendering the pieces whole. You can see examples of Chris' work in the "Mixed Media" section of this website. Or, visit Chris at his site at www.chrishenryfineart.com.
Rosemary Machado
A painting usually begins with one central theme: how the moon set the night before or how the light looked through the clouds that morning. Often it's just a feeling, mood, or atmosphere left over from a dream I've just had. When I face the bare canvas with these "almost" ideas, a conversation begins - free association that ends when the painting is done. I use recycled fabric and glass, as well as natural found objects to create a variety of interesting textures. Essentially, I want to create paintings that invite the viewer to enter and linger: a refuge apart from the day-to-day rush. To find out more about Rosemary's work, visit her at www.rmachadoart.com.
Casey Moore Swingle
My formal education began in the mid 1960's at a traditional art school in the Midwest, John Herron in Indianapolis, Indiana. For over 40 years I've developed my style. I work in water media, watercolor, acrylic, and ink on watercolor canvas. At this time of my life I love bold color, I resist natural colors. With my color I go beyond what I see and capture what I feel. I want my work to glow like stained-glass. I feel a painting is a success if the viewer just has to stop, and what they see makes them not want to walk away. But when they do leave, they remember. You can view other work on a group web site, www.yessy.com /casey swingle.
Patti Valentine
Artist photo to come
What is art but a drink of water for a thirsty person? To be able to draw whatever I see or feel is a gift I can give back. But as with any gift, you either respond to it or you don't. If you do, then I intend to give you more than just a drink of water. I enjoy discovery and especially illusion, so the complexity of my work is the challenge I hope to wrap my gift in. The more you look, the more you see. In some cases you may interpret the work completely differently than I had imagined. And so the gift is returned to me. Learn more about Patti at www.pattyvalentine.com.
