Francie Beaman is a modern impressionist oil painter. Inspired by the beautiful and bold colors found in nature, she applies elements of various painting techniques together, and then combines that with her love of color and texture. Her paintings stand out in the crowd, bringing a fresh new look to art with her vibrant color palette and dynamic brushwork. The passion she demonstrates in her paintings continues to bring joy to her collectors. Her work has been shown in art festivals and galleries throughout the United States.
Julie Dunn presents an unusual and refreshing style of painting known as Tempera Batiik painting on paper. Her award winning and unique work is characterized by vibrant color and an appealing textural surface, beautifully combined with compelling imagery. Admirers of her paintings find them reminiscent of traditional fabric batiks, silk paintings, woodblock prints, and even stained glass. Her subjects include Central Coast and desert landscapes, endangered and exotic species and incredibly beautiful flowers.
Dotty Hawthorne's pastel, oil and gouache paintings celebrate the oak trees, golden hills, and vistas of the Central Coast. Her alluring plein air and studio paintings feature a harmonious blend of natural beauty and refined technique, capturing the tranquility of the natural world. Her use of skillful brushwork and delicate textures, emphasize graceful balance in compositions that glow. Her paintings have been displayed and won awards in local, regional and national juried shows.
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.