Jason Mayr grew up in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas and 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. Jason is known for his use of the chiaroscuro, (Light/Shadow) style. His very stylized paintings are reminiscent of the Old Dutch Masters.
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. Her work is characterized by an exceptional use of color, light, and shadow. Her landscapes bring the viewer into each scene to experience the glow of early morning, late afternoon, or the shimmer of light across water. She has been honored with Membership status in multiple esteemed art organizations and has appeared in several well known artist publications.
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 of paint to create a translucent effect that provides depth and emanates light from her oils. 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 that emotional depth into her paintings.
Largely self-taught, Jim began working with pastel at an early age, and since 2001 has painted exclusively with pastel. His distinctive style can be seen through his focus on lighting and composition. The scenes that capture Jim’s eye constantly have strong lighting and deep shadows, and he uses the richness of pastel to capture that boldness in his paintings. As an award winning artist, he has been featured in Pastel Journal Magazine and is a founding member of the California Central Coast Pastel Society.
Inspired by natures beauty, Phil Wright occasionally begins his paintings en plein air, adding final touches later, while in his studio. His use of rich, natural tones, capture the true essence and light of his subjects. Central Coast rolling hills, vineyards and coastal areas are common subjects, often bathed in gentle light. Phil's careful observation of nature lends a timeless and sophisticated quality to his elegant, landscape paintings.
Susan Kounanis is an award winning California artist. Inspired by her love of antiques, Susan enjoys using vintage glass and vases pared with colorful fresh fruits and flowers in her still life paintings. Forever chasing the light, her oil paintings are rich in color while capturing soft, subtle darks in shadow.