Members' Gallery

The Red Church again, by Maureen Carden

"South Pacific Exploration", multimedia, by Bill David

"Quince", oil by Monika Stattner

"Sugar", graphite by Monika Stattner

​Some words about my art background.
I attended a 4 years teachers college in Hungary with a dual major, with my two very favorite subjects; Geography and Art. The art classes were done in an academic, realistic style, focusing on drawing. Later, I earned an associate degree in illustration, from Pratt Manhattan. 
In my art, I enjoy the realistic style, this especially shows in my drawings. My paintings are somewhat influenced by the impressionists.
I completed many commissioned pet portraits in graphite, and for a while I was an instructor at Gallery Copper, to share how to do highly detailed graphite rendering on pet portraits. 
These days, I’m focusing on oil and pastel and enjoying our beautiful Tuolumne County where inspirations are endless.
                                                        - Monika Stattner

"Snowdrops", graphite by Monika Stattner

"Sierra Gold", pastel by Monika Stattner

"Lonely", oil by Monika Stattner

"Valley Colors" , watercolor, by Stephen Jamie Showers

​"I work primarily with watercolors which allow for all kinds of blending that can give some wonderful and unexpected results.  No matter what ideas I have as I begin a piece, it evolves as I let my feelings and intuition make each step.  I am more inclined toward impressionism, surrealism, and abstracts than to realism, and perhaps in my mind I explore how to present something that can’t be photographed.  The creativity of art also draws me as every piece is unique, the result of thousands of choices of color, shape, and stroke.  So many times I have stared at a piece as I waited for the inspiration of where to go next.  This is probably what all artists experience, and these feelings join us all together."
​-Stephen Jamie Showers

"Cats with Eyes that Do Not Reveal Their Emotions", watercolor, by Stephen Jamie Showers

"Golden Gate Bridge", watercolor, by Stephen Jamie Showers

Bill David has lived with his family in Tuolumne County for over 25 years.  After retiring from a career that ranged from ranch hand to bartending to pastoral ministry and college professor, Bill has time to pursue his love for the arts.  He creates much of his work by cutting up paper, magazines and books to create collages to which he often adds ink, pencil and/or paint.  Some are then printed on canvas, at times enlarged, and again have ink, pencil or paint added, truly making his work mixed media.

By Bill David

The Visitation of the Magi, mixed media, by Bill David

By Bill David

Still Life in Reds, oil, by Rayna Coller

Sera Padovana, mixed media, by Rayna Coller

John S's self-portrait as cowboy: "Contemplating the Last Roundup in the Time of Corona"

Summer Afternoon at Twain Harte Lake, oil, by Rayna Coller

Lorna Hunt, "Seascape"

Susie Hoffman: "Mondays 2020"

White Crowned Sparrow, tenderly observed by Pat G

Steve P' typically paints colorful scenes depicting a gritty urban environment. In response to the pandemic, he's suggesting social issues of an entirely different nature . . .

“Autumn Rapids on the Stanislaus River” watercolor by Margaret B

Margaret B painted "Reflections at Pinecrest Lake"

Karen Olson, "Cypresses"

Fahey Cabins at the Golden Hour, watercolor, by Karen Olsen

Watercolor artist Karen Olsen captured a stunning late-day view of the Faney Cabins, effectively rendering the contrast between the small, old structures and the dominating forest surrounding them. Just about everybody paints the Fahey Cabins and everybody sees something different.

Karon Olson, "South Fork of the Stanislaus"

Barbara is having her driveway done

Susan H is working on a textile piece inspired by her stay in Mexico. Many of her vivid fabrics are hand-dyed.

John S's beautifully observed bird and flowers.

Pandemic self-portrait by Maureen C

Reflections, Crystal Falls Lake Watercolor by Barbara Y

The Bradford Building in Downtown Sonora, watercolor, Barbara Y

"I had intended to try what is called flat lay photography.  That is, when the camera looks directly down on the subject.  Food is very frequently the subject of that type of shot so I began with food and food "utensils" like plates, bowls, silverware.  The citrus photo is an example of that.  I have quite a few photo sessions in which I used that camera set up.  Food tended to be the primary subject.  Then I began mixing in a different camera angle where the camera was pointed directly at the subject at table level and on up to about a 45 degree angle to the subject.  The other food shots fall into that category.  On the shot of the eggs, I wanted to try both a soft focus and what's called a high key shot that day.  High key is when the tonal range is from midtones to whites, no darker tones in the image." -- by Kathy S

"Eggs" by Kathy S (photograph)

"Citrus" Left: "Blueberry Muffins" By Kathy S

Cineraria, by Rana F

A cup of coffee and a jar with flowers inspired Judie C

Sonora in a time of coronavirus, by Susan K

Garden Scene by Rana F

Maureen C's self portrait, on top of an abandoned plein air attempt, conveys the mood of quarantine

Flowers in a funky vase, by Susan K