Patti Robins owns a collection of vessels and fabrics that inspire her to create still-life compositions that are intensely dramatic. Patterns and rhythms, especially stripes and polka dots begin the tabletop dialogue. Local color, shapes and patterns are orchestrated to appeal to her compositional theory. Patti studies the shadows cast by the sun as she arranges objects. She prepares a quick sketch and begins to paint.
`“I let go of reality and paint from the heart, which produces realism and abstraction, vibrating with colorful energy!” Patti Robbins
Having grown up along California's coastline, Francie developed a deep love for the central coast landscape, dotted with oak trees and vineyards. This connection led her to settle in the area, where she is now pursuing her dreams of becoming a full-time artist. While working to develop a unique style, she blends elements from various mediums with her passion for color and texture. Her modern impressionistic paintings stand out, offering a fresh perspective with a vibrant and striking color palette.
Joan Brown raised a family and had a successful career in higher education. As an accomplished artist, Joan works with both watercolor and oil. Years of formal training under the guidance of experienced contemporary artists has helped to hone her skills, leading to numerous awards. Joan's paintings are a unique interpretation of what she experience and values. Whether capturing her figurative subjects in a moment of quiet contemplation or conveying the magic of evening light across the landscape, Joan's images glow with light and emotion. Her artwork has been featured in prestigious, national and international competitions.
Drew Davis is a contemporary impressionistic painter, working primarily in oil and acrylic. Since beginning his career as a teenager in 2001, he has developed a unique style of painting that brings his subjects to life with attention-grabbing color, movement and emotion. Drew paints boldly and intuitively, letting the paint speak for itself. Living and working on the Central Coast of California, he is continuously inspired by the beautiful coastline, vibrant vineyards and lush mountains. Drew has been voted SLO New Times "Best Visual Artist", and featured in numerous publications.
Paula Delay was born and educated in Boston, Massachusetts, and earned a Master’s in Education from Boston University. Inspired by the beauty of the Central Coast and her intrinsic love of nature, Paula primarily paints her "scapes", (seascapes, landscapes and cityscapes) en plein air. Her artwork with its contemporary impressionistic style, has earned her entrees into several local and national juried exhibits. Paula's award-winning work is collected internationally.
“My paintings are a personal reflection of the world around me. I enjoy creating works of art that are inspirational and uplifting. In an era filled with high technology, stress, and an endless stream of ‘bad news’, I like to draw attention to that which is beautiful and often overlooked, in our fast-paced, modern lifestyle. I consider most of my paintings to be portraits; whether of a particular landscape that I’ve come to love, a gorgeous flower at a certain moment in time, an exotic or endangered species that I’m capturing for all eternity. I present to my viewers a vision of the world as seen through my eyes and hope that they can see what I see, and feel what I feel.”
Dotty Hawthorne graduated from Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois, with a BA in Art, and earned a Certificate of Completion from North Light Art School. She is an award winning artist who has served as a juror for art competitions and provided art demonstrations for various organizations. Her paintings, celebrate the oak trees, golden hills, and vistas of the Central Coast. Dotty is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, the Pastel Society of the West Coast, the Northwest Pastel Society and the Central Coast Watercolor Society, a juried Artist Member of the California Art Club and her paintings have been featured in numerous, publications.
Jason Mayr grew up in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas where he developed a deep interest in eastern philosophies in communes and monasteries, as well as studying western philosophy at the University of Texas at Arlington. While in college he had the opportunity to view the Barnes collection of impressionistic paintings at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth. It was there that his interest in art began in earnest. He was awe inspired by the way that the artists were able to create a scene and a mood simply with the juxtaposition of paint. Shortly thereafter Jason moved to Los Angeles, California where he began to study at the Art Center College of Design, followed by 6 years of studying with Joseph Mendez. After almost two decades of painting in an impressionistic style, Jason pivoted to the chiaroscuro, (Light/Shadow) style, for which he’s known today.
Linda is an award winning plein air painter working in oils, pastels and graphite. She has a passion for interpreting the golden light of the California coast and the western way of life. She has been honored with an Artist Member status in the esteemed California Art Club, Master Circle status with the International Association of Pastel Societies, Signature Member with American Women Artists, Signature Status with Pastel Society of America, and Distinguished Pastelist with Pastel Society of the West Coast. She was awarded "Outstanding Pastel" in the July Bold Brush Competition and was the featured artist for Informal Collector. She has been a Category winner in Plein Air Magazine's Plein Air Salon and in the Pastel 100 over a period of seven years. Linda's paintings have appeared in several well known artist publications.
Patricia’s passion as an artist began early in adult life, where an innate fascination for the sea took root. The ocean is a powerful muse providing an endless source of inspiration. Patricia’s style is representational, utilizing a glazing technique of many thin layers to create a translucent effect that provides depth and emanates light from her paintings. During the process, she immerses herself in the environment, spending countless hours observing the subtle shifts of light and color throughout the day. These observations allow her to infuse authentic light and emotional depth into her paintings. Patricia is a member of Portrait Society of America and Oil Painters of America. She served as a juror for art competitions, provided art demonstrations for various organizations and board President of a local art organization.