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George Ventura

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HAC Member Since: 2014
(707) 637-0371

I have always been intrigued by various types of light and how we use them. I was curious how visible light was transformed when projected through a prism or crystal. When I started taking photos I wanted to manipulate what the eye could see so the effect in my pictures is prismatic, and by trial and error, I succeeded. The process I use is diffraction. The whole technique produces photos I and hopefully you, see as paintings (trompe-l'oeil).

Diffraction is the manipulation of parallel lines on a grating tool, an optical component which fools the camera's eye, creating a unique image. This occurs in the field (en plein air) as I'm taking my photographs. Each signed piece of art is a monoprint.

My art gives me "the armor to survive the reality of everyday life". It involves me almost daily in the intricacy of nature while allowing me to spend time hiking and taking photographs.

My art is how I found my current joy.
There are no time limits to your dreams.

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions:

Redwood Arts Association, Gallery One in Eureka: April 1st - October 8th
Umpqua Bank, Upstairs Galley in Arcata: April 12 - May 11th
Rio Dell City Hall, April 1st - May 30th
Umpqua Bank - 1360 Main Street in Fortuna: June 1st - July 31st
Redwood Arts Association w/ Fortuna Arts Council, Gallery One in Eureka: October 9th - December 8th

Thank You for taking my Visual Tour.

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Ron Thompson

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HAC Member Since: 2005
(707) 599-4752

Ron's watercolors and oil paintings can be seen at Gallagher's Irish Pub, 139 2nd Street, Eureka

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Kim Reid

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HAC Member Since: 2018
(707) 682-6575
http://KimARTandDesign.com

Kim Reid's lifetime interest in art began in childhood, then on to university studying fine art, art history and design.  Many years were invested in a large aircraft company as technical illustrator and graphic designer.
 
Her ever-expanding repertoire of watercolor paintings and limited edition prints are displayed in many local galleries and venues in Humboldt, the most popular collection being the redwood forests of the Pacific Northwest and Lost Coast. (KimARTandDesign.com)  She is working on a series of portraits of the most iconic ancient redwoods, for example: Luna, The Corkscrew Tree, Giant Tree, Big Tree and Big Red.  She wants to extend her gallery reach into Mendocino County.  Other works by Kim include euro castle history (CastleColors.com), ancestral villages and California Missions (MissionPaintings.com). Larger viewing of these portfolio images are available on these gallery websites. Capturing nature in landscapes and history has inspired all her painting collections. She is very glad to be showing and selling her work through Humboldt Artists Gallery in the Morris Graves Museum of Art.

Kim has created a series of relief sculptures called ReefLife. They are painted with acrylics and placed in plexi-glass boxes.

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Carol Lauer

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HAC Member Since: 1999

After retirement I settled in Humboldt County and decided to pursue my long-time interest in art.

I took several classes with local watercolor artists/instructors and discovered the beauty and challenges of watercolor. I've been in Alan Sanborn's art critique group for several years. We meet every other week and under Alan's expert guidance review one another's work. This keeps me motivated to paint every day.

My paintings have been in juried shows where I have received several awards and ribbons including the prestigious "People's Choice" award at the Humboldt County Fair.

As a member of Artists3 my fellow artists and I enjoy exhibiting our watercolors throughout the county. I am also a member of; Humboldt Arts Council, Redwood Art Association, and Fortuna Art Council.

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David Howell

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HAC Member Since: 2007
(707) 845-1227
http://www.earthmapphoto.com

I am a full-time travel photographer based in Arcata, a small coastal town in the redwoods of northern California.My goal is to make artistic images of exotic locations that stir wanderlust or provide escape. I strive to make the photographs so realistic and compelling that you can imagine yourself in that spot, watching and listening as the day passes.You can be there whenever you choose to, through photographs on your walls. You will get a sense of the culture and spirit of the people who love that place. Landscapes and architecture have equal emphasis. I also have a professional background in science and map-making so location and detail are very important. I focus on a sense of place.I am a member of the Humboldt Arts Council and the Redwood Art Association where I exhibit regularly and have received awards in juried exhibitions. I was very fortunate to have my photographs selected as Best of Show at the Bend (Oregon) Summerfest in 2010 (>150 artists). I have had numerous solo exhibitions.My wife and I have met many kind people in our travels. I try to give you views from the perspective of a visitor who enjoys new places and new people, and who respects the culture and traditions of his hosts. These photographs are glimpses of some of the things that I have learned while traveling. And learning is an important part of traveling. I work to portray our shared humanity and shared values.You will see extreme mountain landscapes, iconic city views, famous landmarks, tiny villages, quiet countrysides, and ancient architecture. I have a full service online gallery at:

http://davidhowell.imagekind.com

You can learn more about my photography at my website:

http://www.earthmapphoto.com

I also have a *Travel Photography Blog*. This is for your entertainment and travel escape. It is not primarily about me. It is about the photographs, with brief stories about the places, the people, or the experiences of making the featured photographs: http://www.earthmapphoto.com/blogYou can find out about my activities at my facebook Artist page:

David Howell Travel Photography and Map Services - Earth Map Photo

It would make me very proud to have a photograph on your wall. I hope that one day you find one of my photographs that will help you remember a favorite place, or provide a pleasurable escape that stimulates your imagination. A lot of planning and long days in the field go into each photograph. The next time you come across one of my photographs in an exhibition, please pause for a moment or two and let your imagination take you there. It would be fulfilling for me to find you standing there smiling!

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Shawn Gould

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HAC Member Since: 2003
7074768197
http://www.shawngould.com

BiographyExploring the Iowa countryside in his youth, Shawn established his connection with nature and his curiosity to see more. He now feeds his curiosity exploring the beaches and mountains near his Northern California home. The local landscape and wildlife provide abundant inspiration and reference material for his work.

Shawn began his career in art as an illustrator, creating award winning science and natural history illustrations for clients like National Geographic, the Smithsonian Institute, and Audubon. He also illustrated two children's books. After about ten years, he was able to turn his attention full time to creating his own paintings.

Often, personal experience is the inspiration for Shawn's artwork. Many ideas for his paintings originate during trips into the wilderness he loves. Combining his experience and observations in nature with personal interpretation and creative expression, the paintings share a glimpse of Shawn's unique vision of the world around us. In the end, however, viewers will have their own experience with the imagery and their own response to it. Hopefully it will resonate with them in some way.

Shawn's work has received national recognition in Western Art Collector, American Artist, and Wildlife Art Magazines. His paintings have been exhibited in the Arts for the Parks Top 100, Birds in Art, Society of Animal Artists' Small Works - Big Impressions and Art of the Animal exhibitions, American Art in Miniature, and the Bennington Center for the Arts' Art of the Animal Kingdom. He was awarded First Place in the Humboldt Arts Council's Celebration of the Arts 2009 Juried Competition and Exhibition, Award of Excellence for the NatureWorks Art Show and Sale 2008, First Place at Small Works - Big Impressions 2007, and Best of Show in the 2007 Redwood Art Association Spring Exhibition.

Elaine Joan Fasano

HAC Member Since: 2002
707-476-8186

After moving to the North Coast in 2001, Elaine Fasano exhibited artwork as a member of the Ink People, in various commercial establishments, in Eureka, California. In 2002, she became a member of the Humboldt Art Council at the Morris Graves Museum. Elaine has since exhibited photography and digital art in HAC member's shows, and various assemblages, in the Junque Art Exhibition. Her participation in the Art in Motion Project, in 2008, resulted in her creation, the Sea Goddess which was displayed at Ramone's Cafe, in Old Town, Eureka, CA. While living in the San Joaquin Valley, I studied painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art and became fascinated by the ongoing expansion of technology. By collecting recycled items and computer parts, I feel that I am helping to clean up the environment while creating one-of-a-kind assemblages. Several years ago, some of my artwork was selected to be on the labels of five great wines, by a winemaker from Napa Valley California, Mitch Cosentino. Since then, I am continuing to work with oils and acrylics and the subject of my work is wine art. My passion for the vineyards, and the beauty and nature surrounding them is probably due to being raised near Livermore Wine Country, in Gustine, California. I remember my father used to say, "Always reach deep for your Al di La". In Italian it means to reach for beyond the beyond.

Past Exhibitions: Hall of Flowers in San Francisco, CA; The Hagan Museum, Stockton, CA; Lodi Winery, CA; Delicato Winery, Manteca, CA; Livermore Art Show, CA; California State Fair, Sacramento, CA; Stanislaus county Fair, Turlock, CA; In Focus Photo Show, Sonora, CA.Chamber of Commerce in Modesto, CA, Water Landscapes, (one-artist exhibit); CCAL Gallo Winery Show; Modesto Junior College Art Gallery; Photo Collective Member's Exhibitions; Central California Art League, Modesto, CA, the CCAL Gallery, Member's Show.

Awards and Achievements: Received many awards throughout California in Art, Photography, and Sculpture, including, Best of Show for the "Bear Affair", an electrical kinetic sculpture, Stanislaus County Fair, Turlock, CA. Published image in the book, "A Day in the Life". Recognized for image used in published book of poetry, "Penumbra", University at Stanislaus, Turlock, CA. Created a clay sculpture owned by Jay Leno.

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Ginny Dexter

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HAC Member Since: 2009
707-443-9489

or email me at: gindexter@sbcglobal.net

I currently donate my photography to Food for People for their newsletter and also donate the cover image for their gift cards: Christmas, Mother’s Day. I photograph for them special events like the Cowboy Convoy Food Drive. Annually I receive a press pass and follow and photograph the kinetics and For the Glory which can be viewed at KHUM. I make posters for participants of the kinetic race. I participate in alternative galleries to take art to businesses.Artist Statement: I love photography and, through this media, exploring new connections with all aspects of life on this planet. I was born on the island of Adak in Alaska and love Alaska’s wild beauty, which I visit often, to photograph. I am an avid traveler and have combined it with photography all of my adult life. I enjoy hiking and am in a hiking group that hikes weekly, taking me to new areas to explore and photograph. I am a long-time Humboldt County, CA resident and love the diversity of beauty in Humboldt. Where else can you live in a temperate climate, where there are redwoods, dunes, bays, lagoons, wildlife refuges, sloughs, wetlands and miles and miles of unspoiled beaches and rivers? Along with this amazing landscape comes a diversity of animals that are always fun to capture in an image. I am interested in keeping up with the latest technology in photography by reading, and taking workshops and classes. I am a student forever in this changing world. I strive to capture, in my photography, my love of this amazing planet and share it with you.

Morris Graves Museum of Art

636 F Street
Eureka, CA 95501
707.442.0278

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