November New & Noteworthy

A new month means a new show at the gallery, and it is with great excitement that we’re featuring John Karl Claes’ new landscapes in a one-person show called “Vistas & Horizons.” John's paintings bridge the gap between representational and abstract realms. His subjects are clearly landscapes, but his ability to abbreviate and condense detail allows him to depart from convention. This intermediary state has become a key element in his approach. We have 34 brand new paintings on display, and the show is on view until November 4, 2010.



We are excited to announce that Terry Pappas has just completed her first series of paintings since her October 2008 one-person show “Reflection and Introspection.” Don’t miss this unique opportunity to add one of her beautiful American River landscapes to your collection.



Leigh-Anne Eagerton is our newest addition to the gallery. Her graphic still lifes are bold and colorful with an underlying geometry that describes each form. All of Leigh-Anne’s paintings have a foundation in what she calls “stylized realism.” This style is marked by strong compositional qualities of clear planar and linear breaks on the surface, which create jewel-like facets. Leigh-Anne paints from life, all at once, marathon style, otherwise known as Alla Prima. Keep an eye out for an introductory email that will go out next week.



EFG is now showing ceramics by Jeff Nebeker! Jeff is considered to be one of the first Funk ceramicists to use pastry tools in clay sculpture. These tools help differentiate textures and ultimately transform his pastries into realistic looking forms. We have to admit, the pastries almost look good enough to eat. Jeff's cakes, cupcakes, and sundaes are topped with swirls of thick frosting, sprinkles, even cherries! Needless to say, they are wildly fun and witty.



Craig Stephens has a new collection of paintings now on display. His “daily painting” routine has found it’s way into his classroom, as he invites his art students to bring in their own props as subjects for painting demonstrations.



Christopher Stott has three brand new paintings on display. “1 Cent Gumballs” is bold and captivating and at 40” X 30,” it’s one of his larger paintings. "Five Empty Bottles" utilizes repetition and a gradated palette to unify and balance the composition. Chris has already started painting for his June 2011 show, so let us know if you’d like to be the first to hear about his new paintings.



Philippe Gandiol has brought us a series of brand new paintings, and we now have several landscapes and cityscapes on display. Make sure you check them out - they are thoughtfully composed and his ability to articulate light is better than ever.