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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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.

 

 

Red Tail Studio’s “Raising Swallows”

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Red Tail Studio’s “Raising Swallows”

Linocut Print by Monique Wales

I was excited to have my photograph used for this printmaking artist’s vision:

“‘Raising Swallows’ is a multi-color linocut relief print made in collaboration with Yosemite Area Audubon Society, in part to benefit their truly amazing Nest Box Program. Julia Lee Bristow volunteers with the Chapter monitoring nest boxes and graciously allowed me to use her photo of a Tree Swallow as reference for this print, which will be used this Fall in a fundraising campaign to support the program. You can see “Raising Swallows” starting Saturday, September 3rd at the Sierra Art Trails Preview Show at Stellar Gallery in Oakhurst, CA.” -Monique Wales

Monique Wales of Red Tail Studio is artist #42 on the Sierra Art Trails 3-Day Open Studio tour September 30th – October 2nd!

“Raising Swallows” beautifully framed print

You can see a video of how this print was created here: The Making of “Raising Swallows”

We can both be seen in the Sierra Art Trails catalog on pages 74-75:

It was a pleasure volunteering for the nestbox program for Yosemite Area Audubon Society and I treasured the beautiful photographs I was able to take while doing so. My photograph of mama tree swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) and her eggs:

Photograph by Julia Bristow

The photograph went “viral” on Facebook after being shared by the National Audubon Society with more than 250,000 views and 1.7K shares:

More work from Monique Wales:

Elemental – Yosemite  -Monique Wales

Hope to see you on the trails!

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!

Holiday Boutique Bass Lake Pines Resort

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Julia Bristow Jewelry will be participating in this year’s Holiday Boutique in the beautiful Lakeview Conference Room of Bass Lake Pines Resort Thanksgiving weekend for Black Friday holiday shopping. There will be a Christmas tree lighting celebration and pictures with Santa!  The shopping boutique is full of craft vendors to help you find those unique gifts. I will be listing special prices on my jewelry for Black Friday sale and have jewelry ranging from stocking stuffers (casual necklaces, earrings, children’s jewelry, gemstone charm keychains, eyeglass holders, golf counters) to extravagant bib necklaces and fruit jewelry wearable art pieces.

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

Jewelry and photography exhibit at Bass Lake Pines Resort for Sierra Art Trails 2015

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Three participating artists will be exhibiting jewelry and photography at the beautiful Pines Resort at Bass Lake October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the Sierra Art Trails 2015!

Julia Bristow Jewelry – Artist #70  from Oakhurst, California, will be featuring “wearable art” jewelry that has been seen in Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Fashion Magazines. Her entire collection in addition to a special, limited edition fruit exhibit “Sierra Berries” will be exhibited and available for purchase or special order. The Sierra Berries pieces have been made with hand-blown glass fruit by Russian lampwork glass artisan Anastasiya Krylova. Pictures of these will be forthcoming…

Gay Abarbanell – Artist #71  from North Fork, California, featuring photography. “Images flow in and through me and my camera as well as my pen, in a spirit dance which I strive to share in my photography and poetry.The beauty and mystery of the unique and the mundane beckon to be expressed in unusual, creative and even abstract forms. I incorporate line, color, shape and imagination to create exciting images! Come share the MAGIC!”
  Ron D. Young – Artist #72 from Fish Camp, California. “His quest to capture the essence of Half Dome with his camera, in all its moods and seasons, has led him on countless backcountry hikes, backpacking trips, cross country ski trips and 22 ascents to the top of Half Dome. Ron brings his design talent, an artistic appreciation for the use of sunlight, shade and shadow, color and texture, and an architect’s sense of space which he brings to his photographic avocation. His collection of Half Dome images speak for themselves, they draw the viewer to this special place, into the experience, and to the spirit of Yosemite.”  Gorgeous huge prints will be on display some measuring up to eight feet in length:

Some of this work can be seen now at a preview exhibit going on at the Stellar Art Gallery.

Hope to see you there!

Julia Bristow Jewelry at Sierra Art Trails 2015 exhibit at Bass Lake Pines Resort

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Julia Bristow Jewelry exhibit for the at Sierra Art Trails 2015 will be at Bass Lake Pines Resort October 2-4, 2015 in the beautiful Lakeview Room! Amazing views!

Feature Article in Sierra News Online Julia Bristow Jewelry in Sierra Art Trails

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There is a feature article in the Sierra News Online about Julia Bristow Jewelry participation in the 2015 Sierra Art Trails!

Sierra News Online article here

Work by Julia Bristow and other artists participating will be on display in the Stellar Gallery from September 5th through October 6th in Oakhurst, California, just 15 miles from the entrance of Yosemite National Park.

Information about the preview exhibit here.

There are wonderful artists here in this area. Hope to see you there!