[FAC] Williams Gallery West May 07 News

[Jon Bock]

Williams Gallery West
May 2007 News


About  “Sierra Saturday Art Hop” and “A Day with the Artist”
“A Day with the Artist” showcases one of the artists we represent, and is
coordinated with the "Sierra Saturday Arthop" and  Stellar Gallery’s monthly
featured Sierra Art Trails artist, so visitors have a chance to visit with
more than one artist on the same day.

“Sierra Saturday Art Hop” takes place on the second Saturday of every month,
from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Participating galleries present featured artists, hold demonstrations and
other activities, and offer light refreshments.
Current participants include Grimmer Gallery, Stavast Studio Gallery,
Stellar Gallery, Timberline Gallery, and Williams Gallery West in Oakhurst,
as well as Anne Bredon's Looney Bin and the Paul Henry Abram Community Art
Gallery in North Fork.
Featured artists demonstrate their work throughout the day, discuss
techniques, and visit with interested visitors and clients.  Come join us!

A Day with the Artist
Pastel Artist Charlotte Hoffman,
Come join us on Saturday, May 12th, from 11 AM to 5:00 PM for our monthly
“Day with the Artist”.

Charlotte Hoffman has been “making pictures” for as long as she can
remember.  As an art major in the mid 70’s she took a watercolor class and
fell in love with the ways the brush, paper, water and paint all interact
with one another. “The feel of the loaded brush on the pristine paper or the
mingling of paints creating new colors and depth are exciting to watch .”
A few years ago Charlotte began using pastels “Pastels are pure joy and fun.
The immediate vivid colors are so gratifying. They were a difficult
transition from watercolor but once I understood their properties there was
no turning back."

Mark your calendar for Sierra Art Trails Fundraising Extravaganza “OFF THE
WALL!” The event will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2007 from 5 to 9 PM,
at the Golden Chain Theatre in Oakhurst, and benefits Sierra Art Trails,
Yosemite Foothills open studio tour.

This gala event will include an exciting evening of avant-garde
entertainment, including music, modern dance, performance art, and spoken
word, delectable hors douvres catered by Three Sisters Café, and Amoré Mio
restaurant, no host bar, live art auction, and a silent auction. OFF THE
WALL promises to be an inspiring night of artistic entertainment that will
become a long-standing tradition!

Presenting Paz (Egg) Artist, Blanch Rogers
 Blanche Rogers has developed and refined the ancient art of imbuing
eggshells with botanical images creating intriguing unique finishes on
Ostrich, Rhea, or Goose eggs. Each egg lends its own exquisite subtlety to
the final finish. Eggs are the very symbol of life renewing. Her eggs are on
display and for sale at the Gallery.

Torch glass orchids by Eric Edner
The unique beauty of Eric Edner’s exquisite glass floral works reflects his
technical skill and intimate experience with the natural world.  Edner’s
work is informed by the centuries old tradition of classical Venetian vessel
making, a disciplined and elegant legacy.  Eric has achieved a wonderful
synthesis of dynamic organic forms with sophisticated vessel designs.

Also Showing at Williams Gallery West
Paintings by Penny Otwell, Ginny Burdick, Charlotte Hoffman, and Mary Jane
Brewster
Photography by Keith Sauer, John Rogers, David Hoffman, and Jonathan Bock
Drawings by Ron Nisar
Printmaking by Andrea Rich, Jorg Schmeisser, Kirsten Francis, and Jonathan
Bock
Sculpture by Norma Rogers and Kris Kessey
Jewelry by Anne Bredon, Joy McClure, and Judy Gooch
Art Glass by Christian Guenther, Lundberg Studios, Eric Edner, Geoffrey
Vassallo, and Lisa Walsh
Ceramics by Tiwi Wood, AJ Castelo, Cindy Searles, Amy Morgan, Foxlo Pottery,
C&C Brown, Lawson Rudge, and many more!

Appraisal and Sales Services for Art and Antiques
Williams Gallery West offers appraisal and sales services for art, antiques,
and estate collections.  Our areas of expertise include but are not limited
to fine art, folk art, Native American arts and artifacts, ceramics,
textiles, glass, jewelry, furniture, toys, games, militaria, and Americana.
With a professional showroom, a well developed website, extensive on-line
auction experience, and established contacts with private collectors, our
experience and reputation helps us to obtain premium value for items we
offer for sale.  For further information, contact admin at galwest.com

Web Development Services
The gallery also offers Web design services, including hosting set-up, web
site design and maintenance, graphic design, and photography.  While our
expertise is in creating web sites for artists, art galleries, and arts
organizations, we will take on other projects as well.  Our current client
list includes www.dixiezoeller.com, www.wholehorse.com,
www.sierraarttrails.org, www.yosemitewesternartists.org, and
www.andrearich.com

Williams Gallery West hours are Tues through Sun, 11 - 5 PM and by
appointment.
Address: 40680 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
559-683-5551, Email: info at galwest.com