1st Thursdays Art Walk

Featured Artist Photographer Greg Sims “Moods of the Coast”

Greg Sims’ art is the aesthetic culmination of the influences of his life and 25 years of photography. His current path illustrates an internal revolt against the constraints he experienced as a commercial photographer. With his mastery of digital capture and manipulation, he is capable of “persuading” his images in a way film never allowed. Sims’ photographs subtly nudge reality. His rich saturated pallet compels and enthralls, somehow merging reality and his view of nostalgia.

Light refreshments

Entertainment by The Perfect Melancholy

Enjoy a Bellini while you work on your project

~ All levels welcome ~ No experience necessary

Join Artist Claudia Olsen and gallery owner Rebecca Barber for a 90-minute art workshop. Using a variety of different materials, workshop participants will create three holiday gift tags or cards. Take home a memento of your art experience in Laguna and The Old Pottery Place.

Classes fill up fast ! Reserve your seat now by calling 949-376-1619

1st Thursdays Art Walk

Featured Artist Photographer Greg Sims ~  PRESENTS “ Moods of The Coast”.

Sims’ rich saturated pallet compels and enthralls, somehow merging reality and his view of nostalgia. Greg has received awards over his career including two Kodak Gallery Awards, and most recently, the prestigious Photo District News PIX DIGITAL AWARD in 2007 and 2008 in the advertising and travel categories.  Greg also has two pieces in the permanent collection at the Epcot Center for Photography.

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Studio Arts Gallery Artists  ~ Presents “ The Best in The House “.
The very nature of our gallery allows us to show what is new and available each month. In December Studio Arts Gallery will be showing our collectors the very best of its resident artists.

A good time to pick out that special Holiday gift beautifully wrapped and ready to go.

Entertainment by The Perfect Melancholy

Visual depictions of ageless journeys, through photography on steel and kiln formed glass SUZI CHAUVEL and SIAN POESCHL

6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Artist Reception: Mission San Juan Capistrano, Soldiers Barracks Gallery Dance performance by Gallimaufry Performing Arts.

8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Artist Reception: Studio Arts Gallery, Music performance by Jason Feddy – Wine pouring by Wyland Cellars, The Organic Wine Cellars.

1st Thursdays Art Walk

MIDDLE EARTH –Exploring the inner and outer landscape of wonder.

Now works by Suzi Chauvel

Suzi Chauvel opens an exhibition of new works exclusively featured at Studio arts Gallery. Titled “Middle Earth”, the fine art photography is a journey to the landscapes of childhood from the central coast of California. The collection of fine art photography showcases land vision layered with scientific illustration, antique botanicals, poetry and painting. This new series, presented on brushed steel, explores our intimate relationship with Environment.

“Wherever we go, we carry a Middle Earth within us, our five senses and that extra sense of Spirit. My goal in the collection was to give that Spirit a vision.” Suzi Chauvel

Chauvel is an award-winning photographic artist and filmmaker. Her work is influenced by a lifelong career as an international artist living in India, Japan, Europe and China. Her groundbreaking photography has created an international following.

Studio Arts Gallery, now in it’s 6th series of Inside Studio Art, presents Artist John Taylor and Host, Bill Harris, who will ask informed and probing questions that evoke the sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, always heartfelt answers for which the series has become very popular. Hear how John Taylor’s journey as an artist came back to find him in a garage in Southern California after leaving New York’s East Village scene.

RSVP to (949) 376-1619 ~ Admission $15.00

Refreshments compliments of Sapphire Pantry

1st Thursdays Art Walk
See www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com for more information.

MIDDLE EARTH –Exploring the inner and outer landscape of wonder.

Now works by Suzi Chauvel

Suzi Chauvel opens an exhibition of new works exclusively featured at Studio arts Gallery. Titled “Middle Earth”, the fine art photography is a journey to the landscapes of childhood from the central coast of California. The collection of fine art photography showcases land vision layered with scientific illustration, antique botanicals, poetry and painting. This new series, presented on brushed steel, explores our intimate relationship with Environment.

“Wherever we go, we carry a Middle Earth within us, our five senses and that extra sense of Spirit. My goal in the collection was to give that Spirit a vision.” Suzi Chauvel

Chauvel is an award-winning photographic artist and filmmaker. Her work is influenced by a lifelong career as an international artist living in India, Japan, Europe and China. Her groundbreaking photography has created an international following.

1st Thursdays Art Walk
See www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com for more information.

EARTH  -  GLASS  -  FIRE
Featuring Ron Dier

Dier uses his ceramic background to form new concepts in glass and clay, inspired by forms and textures found in nature.

Also

IN FOCUS
Featuring Ed Olen

A focused study of the local Orange County beaches. 
Olen photographs the beaches and waterways of South Orange County with a stylized technique using a tilt and shaft lens forcing the viewer’s eye to specific spots on the images.

ENTERTAINMENT BY JASON FEDDY

“Inside Studio Art” now on its 5th series.
Nominated for Best New Arts Program of the Year by the Laguna Beach Art Alliance.

An event that will ignite our young artists, professional artists and  collectors by illuminating life inside the artist’s studio.
Hear the artist speak about the things that matter most to them: their craft and the crucial events of their lives and careers that shaped them as working artists.

Guests are invited to be part of this program and to join an Inside conversation with host Bill Harris and artist Ron Dier.
Bill will delight you with his quick wit and sense of humor. “Inside Studio Arts” is designed to be thought provoking and interactive.

Our featured artist Ron Dier’s new series, titled EARTH – GLASS – FIRE.   Hear how Dier uses his ceramic background to form new concepts in glass and clay, inspired by forms and textures found in nature.

Our host Bill Harris, a regular on Entertainment Tonight earned his title as America’s #1 Hollywood Reporter by taking over Siskel and Ebert as co-host of the national syndicated, At The Movies with Rex Reed.

Admission is $15.00 per person
LIMITED SEATING

Reservations recommended

1st Thursdays Art Walk
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Collaborative sculpture, paintings, furniture, chandeliers and design art created by Aaron R. Thomas and Anne-Louise Ewen.

Their complimentary talents make them a fearless duo, taking on large scale art projects in complex media: everything from a 1 ton Acrylic chandelier to over 50 unique pieces of art-furniture.

Entertainment By: Paul McIntire Electric and Acoustic Violin

1st Thursdays Art Walk
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ARTAE Featuring Aaron R. Thomas and Anne Ewen.
Their solo work consists of oil and mixed media paintings, acrylic and metal sculpture, drawings and paintings, and objects of design-art such as hand painted one-of-a-kind furniture.

Entertainment By: Paul McIntire Electric and Acoustic Violin

An event that will ignite our young artists, professional artists and collectors by illuminating life inside the artist's studio.

Please join us for an inside conversation and audience interaction with artist Aaron Thomas.

Limited Seating, please call for reservations
Admission $15.00  -  College Students Free with ID

Celebrating 1st Thursdays Art Walk 11th Year Anniversary
See www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com for more information.

Studio Arts Gallery will be giving out FREE glass hearts while they last, made by master glass-blower John Barber.

FEATURING: Clark Mitchell exhibition titled “ Capturing the Calm”.

Designated a master pastelist by The Pastel Society of America, the California based artist paints with an unbridled passion for the landscape and coastline. Clark is featured on the cover of Southwest Art Magazine for the month of February.

Entertainment on the patio by Paul McIntire Electric and Acoustic Violin

"Inside Studio Art" is an event that will ignite our young artists, professional artists and collectors by illuminating life inside the artist's studio.

Once again, Studio Arts Gallery will provide a forum for artists to speak openly and honestly about the things that matter most to them: their craft and the crucial events of their lives and careers that shaped them as working artists.

Guests are invited to be part of this program and to join an inside conversation with host Bill Harris and artist Sian Poeschl. Harris, back for his second time will delight you with his quick wit and sense of humor. "Inside Studio Art" is designed to be thought-provoking and interactive.

Our featured artist Sian Poeschl's new series, titled "5264". This exhibition reflect the number of miles between Laguna Beach and the village of Cwm-Y-Glo, Wales, where she grew up. Sian embraces her ancestry head-on and also exposes the viewer to deeper aspects of her kiln formed glass wall sculptures.

Our host Bill Harris, a regular on Entertainment Tonight earned his title as America's #1 Hollywood Reporter by taking over Siskel and Ebert as co-host of the national syndicated At The Movies with Rex Reed.

Admission is $15.00 per person
LIMITED SEATING
Please contact us to RSVP.

Professional Mentoring Program
In collaboration with Laguna College of Art & Design

Senior Student Chelsea Mar Vaccaro will be featuring her work for purchase at our gallery.

See the Art Walk Website for more information regarding other Senior Student’s work at various other Art Walk Member Galleries. Entertainment my Paul McIntire.

Poeschl expresses and explores her journey from Wales to California through her glass wall sculptures.

Also showing new works by Karen Feuer-Schwager. Titled Tikkum Olan (repairing the world ) Series. Mixed Media.

Table of the Month – Just in time for your Thanksgiving entertaining. Designed and hand made fused glass dinnerware in fall colorations, by artist Ron Dier.

Live Entertainment by Connie Rae. Co-Sponsored by the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter. Connie Rae is one of the three musicians who collaborated on a CD titled “Shelter Me” which is a compilation of songs written and recorded by professional local musicians as a homage to the homeless and to raise funds for Friendship Shelter. For more information, call Friendship Shelter at (949) 494-6928

An event that will ignite our young artists, professional artists and collectors by illuminating life inside the artist's studio.

Please join us for an inside conversation and audience interaction with the artist.

Limited seating, call to RSVP. Admission is $8.00, students FREE with ID.

Suzi Chauvel's exibit held over to October.

Table of the Month created by Grace Everett.

Outdoor entertainment on the patio by Paul McIntire, Electric and Acoustic Violin.

Art Walk is Thursday September 4th 6-9 p.m.

Outdoor entertainment on the patio by Paul McIntire, Electric and Acoustic Violin.

FEATURED EXIBIT AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2008

Premiere show of new works by SUZI CHAUVEL. This new series, entitled GODSPEED, aims to take you on a journey into imagination reflected by scenes from the everyday world of a remote hill town in Italy.

The exhibition is photography layered with poetry, painting and found objects, which is then printed on brushed steel.

New cameo etched works by Master Glass Blower JOHN BARBER. These works are John’s rarest and most collected signature works.

The technique dates back to the 3rd century, Chinese Peking glass. A process of blowing glass with thin overlays of colored glass that is later etched, leaving a designed relief.

Introducing Suzi Chauvel -"Godspeed"

Live entertainment by Paul McIntyre

FEATURED ARTISTS FOR MARCH 2008
ArtWalk Thursday July 3 - 6:30 to 9:00pm

STEPHEN POLING - Introducing Guest Artist from Santa Fe New Mexico, Stephen Poling. Stephen‘s painting explores our coast line and brings certain spontaneity on canvas in oil.

ALSO FEATURED THIS MONTH
Glass works by resident artists; JOHN BARBER – RON DIER - DICK DITORE- MEGAN EKSTROM - GAVIN HEATH - MICHAEL HERMANN - CHRISTOPHER JEFFRIES - GINA LUNN - MIKE PANETTA - SIAN POESCHL - MUFFIN SPENCER-DEVLIN - MARCUS THESING - MELODY TOPPING - MELISSA WILLIAMS.

FEATURED ARTISTS FOR MARCH 2008
ArtWalk Thursday June 5 - 6:30 to 9:00pm

STEPHEN POLING - Introducing Guest Artist from Santa Fe New Mexico, Stephen Poling. Stephen‘s painting explores our coast line and brings certain spontaneity on canvas in oil.

ALSO FEATURED THIS MONTH
Glass works by resident artists; JOHN BARBER – RON DIER - DICK DITORE- MEGAN EKSTROM - GAVIN HEATH - MICHAEL HERMANN - CHRISTOPHER JEFFRIES - GINA LUNN - MIKE PANETTA - SIAN POESCHL - MUFFIN SPENCER-DEVLIN - MARCUS THESING - MELODY TOPPING - MELISSA WILLIAMS.

FEATURED ARTISTS FOR MARCH 2008
ArtWalk Thursday February 7 - 6:30 to 9:00pm

KATLIN EVANS - ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM -
Katlin's choreography of vigorous and expressive brush strokes that often makes paint itself her subject.

ALSO FEATURED THIS MONTH
Sue Thompson - ENJOY THE STORY BEHIND THE PAINTING.
Held over by popular demand

DINNERWARE EXHIBIT by Mary Murray

FEATURED ARTISTS FOR FEBRUARY 2008
ArtWalk Thursday February 7 - 6:30 to 9:00pm

SUE THOMPSON - Sue will be available to our guests throughout the evening to discuss her new work. Sue’s work has evolved toward singular figurative scenes. Bold colors, playful humor and body language are the three elements in Sue’s painting that define her.

ALSO FEATURED THIS MONTH

KATLIN EVANS - We are very pleased to represent Katlin Evans. Katlin has an amazing talent to capture the opposition between the organic and inorganic, which is the primary inspiration for her current pursuits as an artist.

Enjoy the latest art glass collection of works from our 18 different artists.

Glass Heart with every purchase over $50.00 during the month of February.

FEATURED ARTIST FOR JANUARY 2008
SUE THOMPSON - Sue will be available to our guests throughout the evening to discuss her new work. Sue’s work has evolved toward singular figurative scenes. Bold colors, playful humor and body language are the three elements in Sue’s painting that define her.

ALSO FEATURED THIS MONTH.

MARNI SPENCER-DEVLIN - Marni’s portraits exhibit an unusual and unexpected result. Creating a challenge to the viewer to discover a spark that surely exists within themselves.

MELISSA WILLIAMS – Melissa will highlight the table setting for the month of January. Her exceptional dinnerware is just one of her many designs that will be featured at Studio Arts Gallery

Studio Arts Gallery will be exhibiting the work of Laguna Beach’s finest artists in a variety of media, specializing in art glass.

The annual collaboration between Laguna College of Art & Design and First Thursday’s Art Walk culminates on December 6 from 6-9 pm.

Studio Arts Gallery has volunteered as a mentor and will feature original works by Colleen Police. Colleen Police, is a Drawing and Painting major in the Fine Arts Department at Laguna College of Art & Design. Colleen will be present exhibiting her work, which is available for sale.

A percentage of sale proceeds will benefit the student artists, Laguna College’s Scholarship Fund, and the first Thursday’s Art Walk.