Only One Week Away – Sierra Art Trails 2016!

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Only one week away – Sierra Art Trails 2016!  Julia Bristow Jewelry will be exhibiting at Class, The Body Pastiche Studio

From their website: “In the art world, pastiche refers to a style that imitates another type of work and is usually meant to be flattering rather than a knock-off. A pastiche can be a collage or patchwork of images where the whole is more than the sum of its parts.  Your body is a collage, or a pastiche, of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components.  These components are interconnected.  You cannot achieve health by addressing only one part of the whole; optimal health and wellness is achieved when all of these components perform in concert.”

 

I will be exhibiting with two very unique and talented artists, Kathy Marks (#29) and Karen Tillison (#31).

Kathy Marks is a creative and uniquely gifted sculptor who works in mixed media using found and repurposed objects to create amazing pieces, each with so much interesting detail you have to spend some time on each piece to appreciate all of the intricacies of her designs.

From her website: “I combine found and re-purposed objects into subtle, delicate and inspiring compositions.  Texture, color and contrast captivate me. The overlooked fragments I gather together tell a story. My work conveys a reflective calmness, often laced with gentle humor, and has been described as “Zen” in nature.
The small details and intricacies invite the viewer to slow down and take the journey with me. Each piece is meditative in nature, and the resulting works reveal dedication and mindfulness.”

Just look at the detail…

Kathy Marks

“traces of dreams awaken the spirit” … #15 six word series -Kathy Marks

 

“Sanctuary”  – Kathy Marks

 

“Barb Wire” -Kathy Marks

 

Karen Tillison is a fine art photographer who has traveled the world photographing landscape scenery, people and wildlife:

1-11-2012 – IGUASSU FALLS, BRAZIL. ON THE BRAZILIAN SIDE OF THE FALLS LOOKING ACROSS THE BORDER TO THE ARGENTINA SIDE OF THE FALLS. -Karen Tillison

A White-Walled Street, Fes, Morocco  -Karen Tillison

 

Antelope Canyon Lightbeam  -Karen Tillison

Varanasi, Ganges River, India -Karen Tillison

Clearing Storm – Montana   -Karen Tillison

Wow, what amazing adventures she’s had!

I cannot wait to get to know these two women better and enjoy three days of art at Sierra Art Trails 2016. Our advertisement:

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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!

Stellar Art Gallery preview exhibition – Julia Bristow Jewelry

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Julia Bristow Jewelry – Artist #70  from Oakhurst, California,  is currently being exhibited at Stellar Art Gallery in Oakhurst along with all of the artists participating in the Sierra Art Trails 2015.   This “wearable art” jewelry has been seen in Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Fashion Magazines.

Three of the participating artists, Julia Bristow Jewelry #70, Gay Abarbanell #71, & Ron D. Young #72, will be exhibiting jewelry and photography at the beautiful Pines Resort at Bass Lake Lakeview Conference Room on October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the Sierra Art Trails 2015!

After visiting our site and having some lunch at the Pines Resort Ducey’s on the Lake, you can continue on to see artist Larry Wave woodcarving/boats.

Above Julia Bristow Jewelry on the left with paintings by Doug Boomer, stunning art by Jeff Grandy, and  GB Smith the beautiful cottonwood leaf that I love!

On the left of the above photo, Artist Ron D. Young (#72), photographer, will be exhibiting with Julia Bristow Jewelry (#70). His huge panoramic photos of Yosemite are breathtaking!

Above: I met Michelle Marco while there. She is standing by her gorgeous painting. I love it and all of her beautiful nature paintings!

GB Smith – I really want this one. So beautiful.

This entire display above was fantastic – sculpture by Kathy Marks, painting by the amazing Penny Otwell, Julie Mitchell, woodworking by both Steve Carney and Craig Pinkerton.

I also really want the Half Dome stepping stone below:

Another of my fellow exhibitors above Gay Abarbanell (#71) sunflower, and I adore the bald eagle print on the right as well by Tricia Nickerson.

I was unable to get great photos of these below, but a few of my favorites are here: I just love quaking aspen trees – Franka M. Gabler, Bob Boomer woodcarving, Phyllis Becker ceramics, Lisa Anderson glass and LaVone Sterling : On the left below, a beautiful painting by Mandy Brasa:And I cannot resist mentioning how much I would like this carved owl below by Gary Meissner and Taft Point Fissures print by Monique Wales:

I couldn’t get a great image of these due to the reflections, but I love all of the amazing photography by Steve Montalto below:

This doesn’t come close to covering the amount of artwork on display, and you have to see it in person because these photos do not do it justice. The entire exhibit is gorgeous and I am slightly disappointed I won’t be able to visit all of the other galleries and studios.  One more important mention: The talented young students who are displaying their artwork! Keely McIntire a student at Yosemite High School and Camille Fisher and Kaitlyn Fisher.