SANDSTONE GALLERY

BIO

As long as I could remember creativity has been a big part of my life. Early classes in music and painting ignited a life long journey and opened up a pathway that I continue to explore. Wanting to blend art and business, I graduated from California State University of Long Beach with a BFA in Illustration and Marketing. I chose the business end of the art industry and I have been fortunate enough to represent some of the most talented commercial artists in the business. Their talent has contributed to the visibility of some of the most iconic Brands. Covid created “unexpected’ free time which enabled me to rekindle my passion for creating. Experimenting and playing with various mediums and techniques lead me to to abstract work with a particular affinity for Pastel work. I love the freedom to express myself. Living in Southern California for the majority of my life enjoying ocean, desert and mountains has a huge influence on my life and ultimately my art.

ARTIST STATEMENT

“My work reflects my internal response to the natural elements that surround me from the shifting light to pieces of nature that draw me in…leaves on the ground, kelp washing up on the shore, pedals that lay on the concrete.  

Textures and patterns invite me to interpret them using mediums that I love including paint, inks, water soluble pencils and the irresistible colors and textures of pastel. My work is a spontaneous process starting with a loose idea and moving in present time laying down intuitive marks, brush strokes and color themes; each mark and brush stroke leads to the next intuitive expression. Dark, light and movement are often a recurring theme in my work, showing the depth, tension and diversity that often reflects are complex lives.

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ARTIST BIO

California native, Jennifer McHugh, is an abstract artist who captures the moments and nuances of the everyday, and brings them to life through a visual narrative. Infused with color, marks and movement, Jennifer’s paintings are filled with energy. As a passionate observer of life and its simple beauty, she easily finds inspiration everywhere she goes. Her work is created with many layers of acrylic paint and other mixed media, always letting spontaneity & intuition guide her. As a process-driven artist, Jennifer is always exploring new styles through continuous experimenting…change is the only constant in her work.

TIME COLLECTION

Time. It’s everything and nothing...lost and found...little moments and lingering eras…fleeting and stagnant...created and wasted...a gift. Jennifer’s ‘time collection’ is a colorful and serene portrait of our encounters with time.

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CABANAS AND COCKTAILS

Artist Statement:

I'm a landscape lover pulling inspiration from regional areas and nature for my creative choices; translating the beauty and atmospheric feeling of these places into marks, color, and texture that often result in dramatic shapes, expressive line work, and visual tension.

Though I use reference photos that I’ve taken from my travels for inspiration in the studio, I don't always focus on creating a loose rendition of a photo. Sometimes I will instead deconstruct the image in a very abstract way and infuse my painting with the feeling or ‘mood’ of these places, creating a comforting familiarity or nostalgia for viewers who have also visited these iconic destinations.

Most of my travels take me to my two favorite regions that couldn’t be more opposite: the SoCal desert and Hawaii. Aside from their differences, they have one alluring thing in common: time has a way of standing still and you find yourself getting lost in your surroundings. It’s that feeling of being away on vacation—relaxing, wandering, exploring, indulging—that I enjoy “bottling up” into my work.

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LUMINOSITY

My paintings contain layers of glazes with collage, inspired by the ever-changing sea and sky of the California coast.

You’ll notice iridescent paint reflecting the light differently throughout the day, an elegant chameleon effect. My hope is to bring a glimpse of Nature’s light and colors to you when you are indoors.

Wabi-sabi is the Japanese philosophy of embracing imperfection, both in art and in life, and I bring this to my work with varied drips and textures.

I first picked up a paintbrush in 2020. Since then, I’ve studied abstract painting, full time, taking courses with five different artists whose paintings are collected internationally. In 2021, I completed more than 500 color studies, developing and documenting formulas for my harmonized paint mixes. This means that you will find that my paintings, no matter when painted, have a pleasant harmony with each other.

I’ve exhibited locally at the Newport Beach Art Exhibition and the Huntington Beach Art Center. My work was featured on the postcard for the 2022 Inspired Exhibition at the Huntington Beach Art Center, and on the banner hung outside the Center on Main Street.

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“ SUNSHINE SUMMERS “

Artist Statement

Transporting us back to the carefree days of "sunshine summers," Joyce Legate's collection is a nostalgic journey rooted in her upbringing along the beaches of southern California. It reminisces a time filled with carefree activities like blowing bubbles, swimming, and laughter on swings—an era brimming with uninhibited joy.

Each painting in this collection follows the distinctive style of "abstract realism," seamlessly blending the spontaneity of abstract expression with the meticulous precision of realism. The harmonious color palettes, thoughtfully chosen, exude a refreshing and playful ambiance, reminiscent of sun-drenched moments.

While Joyce appreciates various forms of artistic expression, she has discovered artwork that brings a smile to her face and evokes a sense of familiarity with the suburban world. Her intention is to trigger nostalgic memories of childhood that elicit a joyful response from viewers.

In addition to being a featured artist at Sandstone Gallery, Joyce is also represented by the San Clemente Art Gallery and Chroma Collective Gallery (online). You can explore her works at the following links:

Joyce's art has been selected for several juried exhibitions in Orange County and is cherished in private residences and businesses across the United States and Canada.

For more information about Joyce Legate and her artwork, please visit:

Website: https://www.joycelegatestudio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joycelegatestudio/

Artist Bio

My name is Stephen Alexander Rybacki. I was raised in Rancho Cucamonga CA, and currently reside in La Verne CA. In the spring of 2009 I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at California Polytechnic University Pomona. My goal was to further gain knowledge of media and technical hand skills in painting, drawing, ceramics, and sculpting. Out of school my immediate focus with my art was to expand my techniques, materials, illustration skills, as well as meet new people in the art community.

     While moving through my body of work over many years, I found my strongest asset became texture and media on the surface of my work. I began to develop a love for new material I began experimenting with, sheet metal. With the mentorship from local artist Fr. Bill Moore, I spent the next years experimenting and trying to control rust/oxidation on the surface of the metal, as well as incorporate the rust into compositions on different surfaces. 

    I am currently working to fine tune and focus on the delicate texture and colors of rusted objects, as well as how to isolate the beauty of the natural oxidation process. A rusty metal grate that has been outside for months often goes unnoticed. I find myself spotting these elements in my life daily and using them as my main inspiration to create my art. 


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“ OLIO “

Artist Statement

My work is the result of an ongoing experimentation merging collage and painting. I remain constantly intrigued by the juxtaposition of fine arts and crafts. I employ craft materials and techniques in an elevated and thoughtful manner by creating compositions that are modern and fresh using materials that are familiar and timeworn.

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

Harnessing and arranging the ephemera and olio of curiosities collected and coveted. Elevating the mundane and challenging the expected with a visual vocabulary that is diverse and direct.

My voice is authentic and single-minded in its clarity and vision.

I’m proud to share my work with others and open their eyes to new ways of thinking about the everyday materials that pass through their life and the emotional connections they have to the relics and keepsakes of their personal history.

Bio

Katherine is a native Californian and for more than 30 years, an adopted Oregonian. She received a BFA with an emphasis in design from California State University at Long Beach. Katherine has worked as an interior architectural, graphic, and lighting designer in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Portland, Oregon. She returned to her fine art roots in 2009 and has exhibited in numerous shows and galleries in Oregon, California, Wisconsin, and North Carolina. Katherine’s work can be found in corporate and private collections throughout the United States. She paints and creates from her studios in Lake Oswego, Oregon, and Indian Wells, California.

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TEENA ZEREFOS - JANUARY 2024

THE LIGHT AND THE VESSEL

ARTIST STATEMENT:

Teena Zerefos is an Australian contemporary artist known for her captivating modern abstract works inspired by the Mediterranean and her Greek Island heritage. Teena was instinctively drawn to the deep majestic blues of the Aegean Sea and the vases and trinkets that adorn the tiny village in Greece that her family is from. "It feels like coming home holding a brush with a magnificent cobalt blue, and this art I call ‘Mediterranean Abstract’ flowed through me like light onto the canvas”.

Her artwork is a contemporary blend of past and present fusing her cultural heritage with Modern Australian Art.

The theme of vase is a representation of growth and the capacity to receive “After a period of transformation in my own life, I wanted to express my journey through the imagery of the vessel, a vehicle for change. This collection 'The Light & The Vessel’ is about resilience and growth through pain and progress, the vase is the self, and the abundant leaves express the growth endless possibilities that come from life’s transformations”.

TEENA ZEREFOS BIO:

Teena is from Sydney Australia and has a background in Fabric & Fashion Design. She studied at the University of NSW and was an international student the University of California Santa Barbara majoring in Art & Film Studies. Teena is now a full-time Artist residing in Bondi Beach painting and living her dream.

Her recent exhibition at The Affordable Art Fair in Melbourne Australia, held in August, showcased her work with Sketch Co. Gallery and was a sold out success.

​Teena's unique approach to blending vibrant colours and organic shapes has earned her recognition as a finalist in Australia's prestigious 40 Under 40 Art Prize which she was featured in earlier this October.

​Her latest exhibition at the Internationally esteemed The Other Art Fair at The Cutaway Barangaroo was a huge success, with art collectors from around Australia purchasing her latest collection and which the show recieved critical acclaim.

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