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New Art August & September 2020

Click the artist’s names or images below to see more of their work.

New ART

Marie Tippets

Intricate & Rich Pastel Still Life

New CRAFT

Maruca Design

Handmade in Boulder, Colorado With Eye Catching Patterns

Naomi Shachar

Organic Nature Inspired Ceramics

New JEWELRY

Joanna Craft

Organic Gemstone, Sterling Silver, & Enamel

Sapharim Rahav

Sterling Silver & Roman Glass from Israel

Ithil Metalworks

Sterling Silver & Gold design from Israel

Yed Omi

Delicate Rose Gold, Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver

Monique Selwitz

Signature Designs in Sterling Silver, Gold & Gemstone

The heART of Orange County All Media 2020, Juried Exhibition

We are so thankful for the support shown by Orange County artists & collectors in these unprecedented times. Despite everything that is happening in the world, we’ve had just as many artists submit to The heArt of Orange County All Media 2020 Juried Exhibition this year as last year. We are excited to welcome over 60 Orange County artists & more than 90 works of art.

Our juried exhibition is uniquely formatted; consisting of all styles, subjects & media. The works include 2-D wall art, contemporary craft & wearables. This diverse showing of Orange County artists draws attention to the wide range of creative talent in our community.

This year’s juror is Fine Art artist, Naomi Shachar. Born in Israel, Naomi was an interior designer and high-end ceramicist before moving to Mission Viejo where she spent many years honing her artistic skills. She is an artist member of the California Art Club and a Signature Artist of both Oil Painters of America and Women Artists of the West. Her skills and her sharp eye for detail and composition make her a qualified juror for The heArt of Orange County All Media 2020.

The juried artists are . . .
Kirsten Anderson, Echo Baker, Chris Baldassarre, Steve Bjorkman, Tom Borusky, Dawn Buckingham, Kara Bullock, Laura Campos, Nick Capaci, Dave Chapple, Sara Ciavarella, Dana Cooper, Melanie Cooper, William Crawley, Suzanne Currie, Toni Danchik, Kevin Davidson, Dori Dewberry, Michael Evans, Amanda Fish, Princess Geisinger, Robert Graupensperger, Deborah Harold, Bill Haskell, Christine Head, Carol Heiman-Greene, April Hoskins, Mark Hosmer, Mariana Ivanova, Sharon Jackman, Claire Jacobson, Maaria Kader, Steve Kell, Ellen Kirwan, Kat Krueger, Prerana Kulkarni, Greg LaRock, Julie Leah, Jason Li, Andrew Maltsev, Ryan McGarrity, Claire Miller, James Minidis, Shelby Montelongo, Ian Montelongo, Arpad Petrass, Patricia Prescott Sueme, Shirley Price-McGrew, Jason Roberts, Pete Roberts, Laura Roberts, Janine Salzman, John Sawyer, Monique Selwitz, Teresa Shippy, Kathleen Strukoff, Denise Tabari, Marie Tippets, Charles Uehara, Taffy Van Calcar, Kim VanDerHoek, and Lynn Welker.

Click this link to our Facebook events page for more up-to-date information.

This will be our 8th year partnering with Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA), to bring you this iconic annual juried exhibition. Now in its 25th year, TACFA’s mission is to develop, showcase & support the arts in the greater Tustin Area.

Arts in Focus

Mark your calendars & stay tuned for more information!

Thank You to All!

“The heART of Orange County All Media 2019” Juried Exhibit drew a crowd

With our whole heART, we thank you! From the zillions of guests attending, our 64 talented artists, TACFA’s outstanding volunteers, the support of Enderle Center, to our thoughtful judge, Barbara Thompson….we couldn’t ask for more!

The 99 piece exhibit is an interesting mix of style, subject, & medium representing many of the best artists in Orange County. With careful deliberation, Barbara selected her prize-winners in three categories: Contemporary Craft, Contemporary, and Traditional. Sharyn Cable of Enderle Center, one of our generous sponsors, also contributed “Enderle Choice” awards. Congratulations to all!

BTW, TACFA’s Broadway in the Park production will be “West Side Story”. We are hoping Rita Moreno will reprise her role!

If you couldn’t join us on Saturday here they are, the prize-winning artworks from “The heART of Orange County All Media 2019″.

To see all works on-line click this link.

Even more heARTistry happening here!

Artist Demonstrations
Saturday, May 11th 1pm – 5pm
Featuring these heARTful artists confirmed to date…

Loretta Alvarado · Roger Bennett · Steve Bjorkman · Suzanne Currie · Lisa Dallendorfer · Dori Dewberry · Jean-Louis Domerego Joanna Craft · Steve Kell · Prerana Kulkarni · Julie Leah · Jason Li · Ian Montelongo · Marilee Nielsen · Patricia Prescott · Pete Roberts · Janine Salzman · Janet Seward · Teri Starkweather · Kim VanDerHoek · Sabrina Weld
More TBA

Enderle Center Awards

Honorable Mention:

“Gipsy Lady” Janine Salzman, oil

Honorable Mention:

“Inspired by Frieda” Julie Leah, fiber

Enderle Center Choice Award:

“Indian Bride” Maaria Kader, scratchboard

Contemporary Craft

Honorable Mention:

“Malachite Inlay Lidded Box” Tom Borusky, wood

Honorable Mention:

“Untitled” Nick Capaci, fused glass

Honorable Mention:

“Sycamore Bowl w/ Brass” Michael Evans, wood

Third Place:

“Spring Pendant” Monique Selwitz, jewelry

Second Place:

“Flights of Fancy: Release” Randy Au, ceramic

First Place:

“The Dance” Christine Head, fused glass

Traditional

Honorable Mention:

“Mirror Lake, Yosemite National Park, CA” Roger Bennett, photography

Honorable Mention:

“Green Pears on Linen” Amanda Fish, oil

Honorable Mention:

“Indian Bride” Maaria Kader, scratchboard

Honorable Mention:

“Sunlight and Shadows” John Sawyer, oil

Honorable Mention:

“The Gift Box” Marie Tippets, pastel

Third Place:

“Floating Leaves” Jason Li, watercolor

Second Place:

“Run of the Mill” Greg LaRock, oil

First Place:

“Sycamore Twilight” Jim Wodark, oil

Contemporary

Honorable Mention:

“Connectivity 1” Katlin Evans, mixed media

Honorable Mention:

“L.A. Basin” Steve Kell, oil

Honorable Mention:

“Golden Hills” Konnie Kim, oil

Honorable Mention:

“Augmentation” Karen Liba, acrylic

Honorable Mention:

“Outdoor Fashion” Pamela Panattoni, oil

Third Place:

“At MoMA with Andy” Nancy Egan, oil

Second Place:

“Alice” Kara Bullock, oil

First Place:

“L.A. River Bridges” Kim VanDerHoek, oil

Best of Show:

“Afternoon Walk” Patricia Prescott Sueme, pastel

It’s hard to imagine a better show next year…but we are thinking!

Meet the Award-Winning Art at Chemers Gallery

What an extraordinary opening reception for The heART of Orange County All Media 2018 juried exhibition! Several hundred guests packed the house – we were absolutely astounded!

With 67 participating artists and nearly 100 accepted pieces of artwork, our jurors, Jonathan Burke (President of LCAD) and Hope Railey (Chair of Fine Art at LCAD) had their work cut out for them. After much considered discussion and thought, Jonathan and Hope selected their prize-winners in three different categories: Contemporary Craft, Contemporary and Traditional. Rounding out the mix was Sharyn Cable of Enderle Center, one of our generous sponsors, with her award choices. Congratulations to all!

If you couldn’t join us on Saturday (or couldn’t hear due to the crowd) here they are, the prize-winning artworks from The heART of Orange County All Media 2018. Or, if you’d like to experience the awards ceremony, click through to our Facebook page to watch our Facebook LIVE video of Saturday’s event!

Don’t forget about our heARTful Saturday happenings during our show:

Saturday, April 28 10am – 5pm
1st Place Winners of TACFA’s annual Student Art Invitational
and join us for the Enderle Center’s Spring Flight 4pm – 7pm

Saturday, May 5 1pm – 5pm
Artist Demonstrations with featured heARTful artists confirmed to date…
Echo Baker .  Irina Charny .  Amanda Fish
Terry Houseworth . Elaine Hughes .  Steve Kell .  Karen Mohr
Erich Neubert .  Marilee Neilsen . Pete Roberts .  Teresa Shippy
Kathleen Strukoff . Kim VanDerHoek .  Wendy Wirth .  Jim Wodark
More TBA!

Enderle Center Awards

Honorable Mention:

“Sierra Grandeur” Jim Wodark, oil on board

Honorable Mention:

“Serenity” Christine Bolger, glass

Enderle Center Choice Award:

“Almost a Geisha” Marie Tippets, soft pastel

Contemporary Craft

Honorable Mention:

“Embracing the Snail” Sabrina Weld, clay sculpture

Honorable Mention:

“Silver Botanical Pendant” Terri Gallo, silver and amethyst

Honorable Mention:

“Maple Keepsake Box and Lid” Tom Borusky, maple, olive, resin

Third Place:

“1967 VW Bus Front” Teresa Shippy, textile

Second Place:

“Moroccan Glory” Janet Seward, mixed elements

First Place:

“Segmented Wood Bowl” Michael Evans, maple, purple heart, walnut, cherry

Contemporary

Honorable Mention:

“Tropical Breezes” Sharyn Sakimoto, hand-painted black & white photograph

Honorable Mention:

“Through the Looking Glass” Colleen Premer, monotype

Honorable Mention:

“Blustery” Larissa Marantz, acrylic on canvas

Honorable Mention:

“Upon Us All a Little Rain Must Fall” Irina Charny, glass mosaic

Third Place:

“Silent Breath of Winter” Lynn Welker, acrylic collage

Second Place:

“Who Said It’s Easy” Ian Montelongo, acrylic on board

First Place:

“4th Street Span” Kim VanDerHoek, oil on board

Traditional

Honorable Mention:

“Almost a Geisha” Marie Tippets, soft pastel

Honorable Mention:

“Nature’s Harmony” Paige Oden, mixed media

Honorable Mention:

“Castel and Ponte Sant’Angelo, Rome” Brad Neal, mixed media

Honorable Mention:

“Morning at the Pond” Geri Medway, watercolor

Honorable Mention:

“Mama Africa” Toni Danchik, oil on canvas

Honorable Mention:

“Orangethorpe Ave.” William Crawley, soft pastel

Third Place:

“Calm Night Shore” Patricia Prescott Sueme, soft pastel & ink

Second Place:

“Valley Spring” Dave Chapple, oil on board

First Place:

“Solitude” Greg LaRock, oil on board

Best of Show:

“Closure” Wendy Wirth, acrylic on board

We’re already thinking about next year’s juried exhibition and we can’t wait to see what gets your creative juices flowing!

Thank you for allowing us to be “Part of Your World!”

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us Saturday night for the opening reception of The heART of Orange County All Media juried exhibition! Thank you to Enderle Center and TACFA for generously sponsoring this yearly exhibition. Talented artists and performers, experienced jurors, valued friends, and wonderful volunteers from Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA) made this event especially heARTful! Thank you for sharing in our 11th annual juried community exhibition and the start of our 40th anniversary celebrations! It’s because of YOU that our arts community is so vibrant!

In case you were one of the “Poor Unfortunate Souls” who missed TACFA’s big Broadway in the Park REVEAL, we can now share that this summer’s production will be The Little Mermaid!! With stellar performances by the professionals from Chance Theater, you’re sure to believe that you’re “Under the Sea” dreaming about “The World Above.” Keep your eyes peeled on TACFA’s website for ticket information and sales.

If you weren’t able to attend our VERY crowded reception or want to re-visit your favorites, The heART of Orange County will be on display through Saturday, May 5th. And, don’t forget about our heARTful Saturday happenings during the show…

Saturday, April 28 10am – 5pm
1st Place Winners of TACFA’s annual Student Art Invitational
and join us for the Enderle Center’s Spring Flight 4pm – 7pm

Saturday, May 5 1pm – 5pm
Artist Demonstrations with featured heARTful artists, including…

Echo Baker . Irina Charny . Amanda Fish
Terry Houseworth . Elaine Hughes .  Steve Kell . Karen Mohr
Erich Neubert . Marilee Neilsen . Pete Roberts .  Teresa Shippy
Kathleen Strukoff . Kim VanDerHoek .  Wendy Wirth . Jim Wodark
More TBA!

In the meantime, enjoy these pictures from Saturday’s big party, many of them kindly provided by Guillermo LeFranc…

For more event photographs be sure to visit our Facebook album (coming soon)!

No Hard Knock Life if you Have heART!

THANK YOU to all who came to show your support of the arts last Saturday night! Not only were you sharing the joy of Orange County’s vibrant art scene depicted in our 10th annual juried exhibit, The heART of Orange County, you also were among the first to know TACFA‘s 17th annual Broadway in the Park production!! Hint: If you missed it, don’t worry, the sun will come out…tomorrow… That’s right, it’s Annie!!

THANK YOU to our talented artists, our thoughtful jurors, our wonderful volunteers and our treasured guests! We love and appreciate each and every one of you! THANK YOU to Chance Theater for your inspired musical performance during the big reveal! HUGE thanks to TACFA and Enderle Center for helping to sponsor this heARTful annual happening!!

If you missed the opening weekend or you want to take another look, the show will be hung through May 6th.

Plus, don’t forget about our heARTful happenings, Saturdays during the show…

Saturday, April 29th 2:30pm & 4:00pm
*Special Dance Performance by Tustin Dance Center

Saturday, May 6th 1 – 5pm
*1st place winners (all categories) of TACFA’s Student Art Invitational on display
*Artist demos with the following artists from our juried show:

Dana Cooper Suzanne DeCuir
Dori Dewberry Amanda Fish
Wendy Johnson Steve Kell
Prerana Kulkarni Toni Danchik
Max Ollendorff Sharyn Sakimoto

Here are a few pictures from the festivities…

Best of Show was awarded to “Atmosphere,” painted by Janine Salzman

Rita, Karen and Judi enjoying heARTful friends and family

Artist, Carolyn Lopez, with her painting “Noelle en Point”

Taking it all in…

Crowds gathering for the big Broadway in the Park reveal!

Artist, Kim VanDerHoek, takes in the art with her daughter

The big reveal…it’s Annie!!

Karen calls the crowd to attention with jurors, Jonde Northcutt and Nick Capaci

Sharyn Cable of Enderle Center chooses Dori Dewberry for the Enderle Center award for the third year running!

Nick Capaci with Honorable Mention recipient, Max Ollendorff

Sharyn Sakimoto wins an Honorable Mention for her hand-colored photograph, “The Process”

Toni Danchik is awarded 2nd place for her painting, “Art Jamming”

1st place winner, Amanda Fish

For more event photographs, be sure to visit our Facebook album!

Putting the ART in the heART of Orange County!

The heART of Orange County All Media 2017
Artist Reception & Awards Ceremony
PLUS Broadway in the Park Reveal!
April 22, 2017 5:30 – 8pm
Show continues through May 6th
Jurors: Nick Capaci and Jonde Northcutt
Artists and Educators

Congratulations to the selected artists displaying their work for The heART of Orange County All Media 2017 show at Chemers Gallery! Our 10th annual juried exhibition in partnership with Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA) was juried by Nick Capaci and Jonde Northcutt, talented artists and educators. Works showcase the rich variety of arts in our very own artful environs. This unique show depicts visions of dance, music, culinary and visual arts through a variety of media including oil, pastel, photography and watercolor.

On April 22nd meet the artists, gaze at the wonder of their creations, enjoy libations and appetizers and support the local arts scene through your purchases. And, don’t forget TACFA’s big Broadway in the Park reveal! Be the first to know what this year’s summer production is…no hints here…come on April 22nd for this much anticipated announcement!

But wait, there’s more…

Get into the heARTful groove on Saturday, April 29th with a special dance performance by the Tustin Dance Center! Plus, join us Saturday, May 6th for artist demonstrations and the 1st place winners from TACFA’s Student Art Invitational as you take one last look at your favorite artworks from the show. Maybe you’ll even take one home with you! More details coming soon!

Presenting the participants of The heART of Orange County All Media 2017:
Gary Blackwell Dana Cooper Toni Danchik Suzanne DeCuir Dori Dewberry
Amanda Fish Dennie Hahn Deborah Harold Lore Hold Elaine Hughes Wendy Johnson
Steve Kell Prerana Kulkarni Marsha Lindsey Carolyn Lopez Paige Oden Max Ollendorff
Rita Pacheco Kathleen Robison Sharyn Sakimoto Janine Salzman Karl Tani Kim VanDerHoek

Celebrating Local Talent: Kim VanDerHoek

Exploring a love for landscape and urbanscape comes naturally to award-winning artist Kim VanDerHoek. Raised in Big Bear City, Kim spent her childhood immersed in trees and sunshine. Her passion and creativity are undeniably expressed in her artwork.

Kim VanDerHoek contemporary landscape oil painting

From Land to Sea

After earning a degree in illustration from Oakland’s California College of Arts, Kim’s career took her into the world of graphic design. Eventually, she decided to dedicate herself to painting full time. And dedicate herself she did! This talented lady is busy busy busy! In addition to painting, Kim teaches weekly classes in Orange County, co-created both a monthly online art contest and an in-depth Q&A resource for artists, and attends painter’s invitational events nationwide. What started as a dream has been transformed into Kim’s reality.

As a plein air painter, Kim embraces the challenges that painting outdoors presents. Changing conditions and light make forethought and quick decision-making a necessity. Kim also brings those strengths to her easel when she works in the studio. The resulting paintings feel fresh and calming. Her studio work is equally decisive and fluid; never a staid representation of her subject.

Kim VanDerHoek contemporary urbanscape oil painting

6th Street Bridge Arches

Kim’s graphic design background comes into play with her choice of subject matter. She is as equally drawn to trees and estuaries as to the arcs and curves of a freeway overpass. She heeded the call of LA architecture, especially the 6th Street Bridge, to produce her bridge paintings. Kim’s love for the design sensibility of chairs and all they can represent is “couched” in her latest series of paintings. And by love, we mean L-O-V-E! If she could, Kim would collect seats of all shapes and sizes…and we don’t mean the ones found on your backsides!

Kim VanDerHoek contemporary still life oil painting

Estranged

Kim exhibits her work around the country in juried exhibitions and invitational shows. Earlier in 2016, she completed a commission for the ACE Hotel in New Orleans of panels for armoirs and was also a featured artist in Southwest Art Magazine. An active member of the American Impressionist Society (AIS), Southern California Plein Air Painters Association (SoCalPAPA), Kim is also a signature member of Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) and an Artists member of the California Art Club (CAC). Her many awards include 2nd Place at the SoCalPAPA Painting the Light show, 1st Place at Chemers Gallery’s HeART of Orange County All Media exhibition and Best of Show at the SoCalPAPA Orange County Fair paintout.

To see more of Kim’s delightful paintings, follow this link or see in person at Chemers Gallery!

In the Immortal Words of Bobby Rydell…”[We] Wanna Thank You!”

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us on Friday night for our annual summer artist demonstrations – art lovers, family, friends and talented artists who so generously shared their skills with all of us! Even though it was hot hot HOT, we were nice in cool in our AC and you all packed the place out! Take a look at some of the fun we had…

Dori Dewberry at work at her easel

Our friend Judi (left) with artist Janine Salzman (right)

Chemers Gallery staff Marcus, Shirley and Rita

Marcus, Shirley and Rita looking fabulous!

Deborah Harold working on her latest painting

Suzanne Currie chats with a visitor

Ceramicist Maria Counts works on a small dish

Lisa Mertins explaining her ceramic process

Cheryl meets watercolor artist, Pete Roberts

Dana Cooper in deep concentration

Ian Montelongo braves the heat to work outside

OIl painter, Shannon Richardson, takes a break

Curious clients peruse some of our jewelry selection

Shannon Richardson oil painter, Maria Counts ceramics

Capturing the artists hard at work! Shannon Richardson paints while Maria Counts carves her ceramics

Photographing the artists at work: Elaine Hughes (left) and Janine Salzman (right)

Elaine Hughes brings her canvas to life

Janine Salzman carefully painting a familiar scene

What a great crowd!

Two brave souls who faced the heat of Friday night! Ian Montelongo (left) and Pete Roberts (right)

Kim VanDerHoek sketches out the lines of her latest oil painting

Deborah Harold and Dori Dewberry paint side-by-side

Lisa Mertins, Maria Counts, Kim VanDerHoek

Maria Counts visits with Lisa Mertins and Kim VanDerHoek while they set up their stations

Ready to go!

Keep checking our Facebook page to see more pictures from the night!

Mark your calendars now…

Join us next month for our 2 day jewelry trunk show on
Friday, August 19th from 3-8p and Saturday, August 20th from 11a-3p!

7 talented designers and artists will be bringing their entire collections for you to find your next great treasure.
And, enjoy live Classic Rock music by local band, The Other, from 5p – 8p on Friday night.

Chemers Gallery

Fine Art, Custom Picture Framing and Original Children's Book Illustrations