SANDSTONE GALLERY

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Artist Statement

Everything inspires me to paint, particularly the details of my surroundings, up close designs of nature and fondation of my Art..

The imperfections of the landscapes are a reflection of our actual world and working from this idea encourages exploration and leads to multiples possibilities.

It is a never ending experiment and the ultimate meditation when your imagination and your sensitivity take over.

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Biography

I am a painter from Saguenay(Quebec) and I have been making art since I can’t remember. Following my secondary schooling in Visual Arts, and my college certificate in Arts and Letters (Cinema and Communication), I was admitted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at Concordia University in Montreal to study Film Animation. During my second year,

I was selected for an international exchange program in San Diego, California, where I rediscover the art of painting. At the end of the program, I was awarded a scholarship from the
Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema for my excellent work.

After finishing university, I gave myself the most beautiful gift; time to perfect my art with a master in his field, one of the most influential artists of his generation in Quebec, my grandfather, Claude Grenier, graduate of the École des Beaux Arts in Quebec. Since then, I have used my grandfather’s valuable insight to guide me on my own artistic journey.

Through figurative and abstract works, my paintings are a reflection of my travels, my surroundings, and the people who inspire me. The live model drawing classes I took during my studies in San Diego, California were illuminating and significant in my artistic approach. Still today, I am continuing to perfect the body, its curves and faces.

In each of my works, I aim to arouse the emotions and stimulate the imagination of each collector. At the same time, I strive to experiment with new techniques and push my creative boundaries to offer unique visual experiences.

Through the use of vibrant colors and rich textures, my work embodies well-being, confidence, and strength in all of its forms. In addition to mixed media canvases and watercolour illustrations, I have created a unique collection of environmentally friendly and high-quality products, which are all made in Quebec and inspired by my own pieces of work. You will find decorative cushions, t-shirts and hoodies that will excite any art lover. A wallpaper collection is also coming soon!

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artist bio

As a lifelong artist, Samuel Perry is always looking for the next opportunity to translate his everyday experiences into artistic expressions. Since 2014, he joined the San Diego art community and has been gaining increasing acclaim.

His approach and output are constantly evolving as he hones his personal style. However, currently focusing on abstract, he works hard to ensure he doesn’t repeat himself. No matter what, Samuel approaches each work with complete enthusiasm and total dedication.

His passion for connecting personal history and significance through visual artwork drives his love to create and share on canvas. Samuel's work has been included in juried exhibitions in San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles county, and is included in personal collections around the nation.

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ARTIST STATEMENT

I have always viewed the world through a prism of color, texture, and light. My eyes instinctively arrange and create visual order. When I began working in collage, I knew I had discovered the perfect medium for my voice. I find joy in the ongoing experimentation of merging collage with painting. The intersection of fine arts and crafts continually fascinates me. I elevate traditional craft materials and techniques by thought- fully creating compositions that are modern and fresh, using both familiar and timeworn elements. Lately, I have been developing unique collage materials that bring a personal and original perspective to my work.

Vintage. Modern. Graphic. Textural. Complex. Ordered. Colorful. Earthy. Architectural. Organic.

I harness and arrange the ephemera and curiosities I collect and covet, elevating the mundane and challenging the expected with a diverse and direct visual vocabulary. My voice is authentic, with a clarity and vision that is singular and resolute. I take pride in sharing my work with others, opening their eyes to new ways of perceiving everyday materials and deepening their emotional connections to the relics and keepsakes of their personal histories.

BIO

Katherine, a native Californian, has been an adopted Oregonian for over 30 years. She earned a BFA with an emphasis in design from California State University, Long Beach. Katherine has worked as an interior architectural, graphic, and lighting designer in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Portland, Oregon. In 2009, she returned to her fine art roots and has since exhibited in numerous shows and galleries across Oregon, California, Wisconsin, and North Carolina. Her work is featured in corporate and private collections throughout the United States. Katherine paints and creates from her studios in Lake Oswego, Oregon, and Indian Wells, California.

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ARTIST STATEMENT

Excavation of surfaces inspires me, both in the physical process and the metaphorical meaning. I build up layers then sand and scrape back areas to reveal what lies beneath. There is always an element of chance-the happy accident that evolves into a more clear image. As each unexpected shape and texture emerge, it points me in a new direction-a push and pull of discovery.

The previous owner of a flat I lived in for many years had known David Ireland and was very influenced by him when he painted the place. He sanded back parts of old plaster and paint to reveal Victorian wallpaper-but just the smallest glimpse of it, a tiny rosebud, juxtaposed against aging plaster that still had cracks and distressed surfaces. The home's history was intact and adored. During my decade there, I adored it too. I believe this led to my interest in photographing crumbling walls, graffiti covered over by event posters, covered over again by more paint creating abstract compositions and beautiful textures. My painting process is much like this. The paintings I've been doing reflect this idea of revealing layers of color and texture without planning and concept, just a response to the materials and what is happening in the painting as it evolves. Of course, composition and color are important. I want the viewers eye to move around the image and be as delighted as I am in its creation.

Karen Johnson

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Artist Bio

I. Angelov is a self taught abstract painter and a professional animation artist, based in Long Beach, CA.

Angelov discovered his passion for abstract art at his first job, working at the National Puppet Theater in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. He started his artistic career as a set designer and marionette maker apprentice, under the guidance of the renowned Bulgarian scenographer and abstract painter - Plamen Bonev.

In 2003 Angelov graduated from the Laguna College of Art & Design, CA and ever since he’s been working in the LA animation Industry as a storyboard artist, layout artist and assistant director on shows such as Family Guy and The Simpsons, among others.

In his personal work, his main influences are Christo, De Kooning and The CoBrA Art Movement of the late 1940s.

He works mainly with Acrylics and Mixed Media, using varying textures and collages. His paintings are bold, animated, yet gentle and subtle.

Color, shape, texture and line interlock to create a sort of colored map, a multi-chromatic guide for the fellow traveler.

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