Park Street Gallery Artists
Ernie Bentley embellishes cow and coyote skulls with mosaic tiles and other recycled and repurposed materials. Each skull is painstakingly prepared for the process. Each skull goes through a vigorous preparation and curing process, after which he embellishes with paint, mosaic tile and found objects, that give each piece a dazzling new look with a character of its own. The result becomes a colorful, radiant new look for an original classic western art style!
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.
Gisele D. Thompson is an award winning artist with a BFA in illustration from Cal State Long Beach and a Masters in painting from Cal State Fullerton. The landscapes etched in Gisele’s mind have been her inspiration after a decade of exploring her home state of New Hampshire, with a brush! Now living on the Central Coast, her current body of work is a new exploration in plein air paintings of the local scene. Her captivating acrylic paintings feature the shifting shadows and mesmerizing natural forms of the outdoors, in rich tones, with a harmonious blend of natural beauty.
Bright colors and bold patterns hallmark Janine Stillman’s unique style – a style you’ll love to showcase. She creates fused glass rollup vases, along with functional and decorative fused plates, platters, and sculptural vessels. Each crisp and clean design reveals her distinctive modern and elegant flare. She demonstrates an attention to color and layering of glass that completes the interplay of light on every creation!
Jan Maas has been making jewelry for as long as she can remember. She loves working with semi-precious stones, glass beads, ceramic beads, bone, Czech glass, seed beads, pearls, Swarovski crystals, and more, to create beautiful bracelets, necklaces, and earrings that are full of color and charm. Each one-of-kind piece is lovingly handcrafted and can be worn casually or will suit a dress up occasion.
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.
Jayne's business name, Jayne Cairns Designs, was named after Jayne’s great grandmother and was created for the young at heart. Jayne loves to blend her pearls with gemstones such as amethyst, amber, coral, and turquoise. Many of her designs include cultured coin pearls, luscious baroque pearls, exotic biwa pearls, and rare mabé pearls that are artfully combined with Swarovski crystals, gemstones, and one-of-a-kind pottery shards. Jayne’s designs are versatile, perfect for both casual wear and evening occasions.
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.
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 experiences 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.
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.