Tag: Art

A Harvest of Images: A Feast for the Eyes!

Written by diana on March 4, 2011. Posted in Art, Monterey Peninsula College, MPC Print Club. No Comments on A Harvest of Images: A Feast for the Eyes!

The Pajaro Valley Arts Council gallery (PVAC) in Watsonville is featuring over 100 images that showcase a wide range of both traditional and experimental printmaking processes, including digital media. The show, “A Harvest of Images”, was juried by the highly regarded artist Howard Ikemoto, art instructor at Cabrillo College for over 30 years, now retired, who resides near Watsonville. The show opened on February 24 and will close on April 17. Everyone is invited to a reception at the gallery on Sunday, March 13, 2:00-4:00 pm. The exhibit is an outstanding survey of contemporary...

Carmel Rancho Art and Framing Center—Frame Your Memories!

Written by diana on December 19, 2010. Posted in Art, MPC Print Club. 2 Comments on Carmel Rancho Art and Framing Center—Frame Your Memories!

Gift giving is an art form, as we all know! And so is framing, which may not be so obvious. But have you ever looked at a framed piece and said that the frame was spectacular…or totally wrong…or even made the art or photo look a little sad or tired? If you have a favorite original artwork, photo, scrap of fabric from a vacation or special event, children’s achievement award or badge, or a photo you want to preserve and exhibit in your home or give to a friend, the Carmel Rancho Art and Framing Center is much more than your standard framing shop. The owner, Gayle Saia, has an expert eye...

“Wine Shop At Home”—The Art of Wine “Gifting”

Written by diana on December 10, 2010. Posted in Unhealed Wound. No Comments on “Wine Shop At Home”—The Art of Wine “Gifting”

It’s that time of year again, when all of us curmudgeonly folks have to think about that tired old ritual of gift giving. Each year I try to figure out what to give—a thoughtful gift which will be enjoyed, something original or unexpected. But, I think I am the world’s worst gift-giver. I love any gift given to me, and I have very idiosyncratic taste so the conventional advice to give what you yourself would most like as a gift usually doesn’t work for me. Last year I discovered the online wine merchant, WineShop At Home, because our daughter, Maya, is so passionate about wine and loves...

Printmaking at MPC: Feel the Love

Written by diana on November 14, 2010. Posted in Monterey Peninsula College, MPC Print Club. 1 Comment on Printmaking at MPC: Feel the Love

This past weekend there were two workshops/demos at Monterey Peninsula College (MPC), located on Fremont Street (at Aguajito Road) near the Hilton Hotel, in Monterey. This little-known resource in Monterey is a gem in the midst of our community! How many of you out there have never set foot on this campus?! Any county resident can enroll in any of a huge variety of courses at minimal cost in tuition and student fees. I am amazed at how inexpensive 60 hours of instruction per class can be! The MPC print studio, a small part of this community college, is a haven for artists and neophytes like...

Tag: Art

A Harvest of Images: A Feast for the Eyes!

Carmel Rancho Art and Framing Center—Frame Your Memories!

“Wine Shop At Home”—The Art of Wine “Gifting”

Printmaking at MPC: Feel the Love

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