More Wonderful Artists at Sierra Art Trails 2016 Gala Reception

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I met so many wonderful artists at this year’s Sierra Art Trails 2016 Gala Reception that I didn’t have time to mention all of them in my last post.

Franka Gabler (seen far left, red dress, artist #19), Julia Bristow (#30), and Monique Wales (#42). This photo snapshot was taken by Charlotte Hoffman (#85).

Franka M. Gabler is an amazing photographer and really neat person. Her beautiful work can be seen here:

 

By Franka M. Gabler (#19)

She has so many beautiful images to choose from, it was difficult to decide what to include here. You can visit her in her home studio in Coarsegold, California.

 

Below – I met a unique and all-around talented person named Faith Rumm (artist #96) who will be showing her work in Mariposa at Rumm Studio.

Monique Wales (#42), Julia Bristow (#30), and Faith Rumm (#96)

Faith Rumm, oil on canvas

A Faith Rumm tapestry

 

I met Alex Lewis (#52) , a woodworker and sculptor, and an interesting person. His work is amazing and meeting him at Slim’s Koffee Bar in Oakhurst would allow you to talk to him about his methods and inspiration behind each piece.

Lx Lewis “Fire Keepers”

Lx Lewis

 

Mandy Brasa will be showing at the “Mandy Brasa Studio & Gallery” at 49269 Golden Oak Drive in Oakhurst across from the Western Sierra Nursery. She is artist #35 and just a great person. I met her when I went to purchase a couple of her prints:

Mandy Brasa (#35) and Julia Bristow (#30)

Some art by Mandy Brasa:

Mandy Brasa

Mandy Brasa

 

Carolyn Hartling (#1)  has been participating in all 14 years of Sierra Art Trails and was very nice. Here is a video about her and her work.  (The video was created by Michael J. Costa, who is also a participating artist (#46) showing at Visit Yosemite Madera County.)

Carolyn Hartling (artist #1) – Canyon Respite – Pastel

And of course, Jonathan Bock (#54), the owner of two important galleries in Oakhurst, the Stellar Gallery and Williams Gallery West, where I am pleased to announce that I will be exhibiting some of my work soon after the Sierra Art Trails!

Jonathan Bock

Jonathan Bock works in a wide range of media including photography, computer art, and mixed media. I love this:

Jonathan Bock “Scattered Light”

“Scattered Light”Mor

How lucky am I to have met all of these unique artists from the Yosemite Foothills?

 

Preview Exhibit Gala Reception Stellar Gallery

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The preview exhibit for Sierra Art Trails 2016 is going on now through October 2nd at Stellar Gallery where you can view works from all of the >100 participating artists.

The Gala Reception was September 10th where we were able to enjoy the violin music of Patrick A. Contreras – “Violin on Fire” and fire dancing by the Fantastic Four of Circus Et Cetera with Derrick Vermin and Ziva Lawson.

Photo by David Hoffman – Artist #86

Monique Wales (#42), Julia Bristow (#30) & Faith Rumm (#96)

Below – Monique Wales of Red Tail Studio created the print previously blogged about of “Raising Swallows” seen above us in the image below that was taken by Nancy Robbins (#63). Also in the background to the far left on exhibit is a photograph of Yosemite National Park by Nancy Robbins.

Kathy Marks (#29) & Julia Bristow (#30)

Above, I am seen with my exhibiting partner, Kathy Marks, who creates unique and wonderful sculptures. Our work will be on display at Class, The Body Pastiche Studio in Oakhurst at Highway 41/49. As she says, her sculpture “‘Bella Wears Blue’ waves hi from the wall!”

Julia Bristow (#30), Monique Wales (#42), Nancy Robbins (#96) and Charlotte Hoffman (#85)

David Hoffman and Charlotte Hoffman will be exhibiting both photography and painting at their home studio in Mariposa (artists #85 & 86). David is the cover artist for this year’s Sierra Art Trails catalog:

And Charlotte’s art chosen for cover in 2009:

Charlotte’s paintings:

David’s photography:

Three of my favorite things, aspens, birds, and Yosemite!

 

I met so many wonderful people at the gala and hope to introduce a few more in the coming days.

 

 

Julia Bristow Harlequin Lupine Necklace

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One of my favorite flowers here in the Sierra Nevada is the Harlequin Lupine (Lupinus stiversii). It is slightly rare to see it and when you do, it is always a treat – like finding candy or bubblegum.  I attempted to create a necklace resembling this beautiful wildflower.

Although difficult to locate the exact colors, I hand-wove these flower and leaf charms using Czech glass beads and assembled necklace using wood jasper and antiqued brass findings. Below is my image of real harlequin lupine flowers:

This necklace will be one of the items on exhibit at the 14th annual Sierra Art Trails in Oakhurst, California, September 30-October 2, 10-6, where Julia Bristow Jewelry will be exhibiting as artist #30 at Class, The Body Pastiche Studio,  with artist #29, Kathy Marks, and artist #31, Karen Tillison.

Harlequin lupine – This photo is by Steve Montalto

Steve Montalto of High Mountain Images,  artist #50 in Sierra Art Trails 2016 will be exhibiting his work at the Yosemite Southgate Hotel on Highway 41.

 

Hope to see you there!

Julia Bristow Jewelry Sierra Berries Collection on exhibit at the Sierra Art Trails Oct. 2-4, 2015

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Julia Bristow Jewelry limited edition “Sierra Berries” Collection on exhibit at the Sierra Art Trails made using hand-blown lampwork glass pendants by Russian glass artisan Anastasiya Krylova.  These fruit pieces are made to match the berries seen in the Sierra Mountains:

Source: http://honest-food.net/2010/08/31/berries-of-the-sierra/

These limited glass fruit jewelry pieces will be available at my exhibit being held at the Bass Lake Pines Resort October 2-4 from 10 a.m. to 6 a.m. in the “Lakeview” Conference Room. I am Artist #70 of the Sierra Art Trails 2015. I will be exhibiting here with two other artists #71 and #72, both talented photographers with images of the Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Mountain Area. (See below for attached directions.)  Look for the large orange signs!

Sierra Currants & Wild Sierra Blueberries

Sierra Manzanita Berries

Sierra Wild Blackberries

Sierra Currants & Wild Sierra Blueberries

Sierra Thimbleberries & Sierra Wild Grapes

Lakeview Room – Pines Resort Bass Lake

Sierra Art Trails Catalog – Julia Bristow Artist #70

Gift Gulch Artisan Jewelry Craft Sale Halloween Weekend!

Julia Bristow Jewelry will be among the local Sierra mountain artisans displaying their jewelry Halloween weekend, Saturday and Sunday Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. at the Gift Gulch, 40444 Highway 41, Oakhurst, California. Come by for some free refreshments and get some holiday shopping done early this year! You will definitely find some one-of-a-kind gift items from these local artisans. Hope to see you there!

Julia Bristow Jewelry at jewelry sale next weekend!!

Julia Bristow Jewelry will be on display at a really cool local rock and gem gift shop in Oakhurst, California “The Gift Gulch” along with several local jewelry artisans!! Stop by on your way to Yosemite. We are located in the beautiful Sierras only minutes from Yosemite National Park and 45 miles north of Fresno. The sale will be held next weekend, May 30 and 31, at 40444-D Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA. There will be refreshments and lots of unique handcrafted jewelry and gifts from local Sierra artisans! Don’t miss it!