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November 9th is 2nd Saturday Art Night!
Come by the gallery and meet the
Artists that make Aloft so special!
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"Artists in the Window"
October-November
Aloft's Newest Artists FEATURED!
Diana Boegel, Carole & Ron Kamerlink, Beth Robinson & Linda Swedlund
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DIANA BOEGEL
I could say I was an art hermit growing up. I preferred being alone, drawing, while the other kids were outside playing. Every summer beginning in 1953 I spent time at my grandparents cabin with my art supplies in tow.My grandparents lived in a wood cabin on a mining claim by Moccasin Creek close to the former town (now under water)of Jacksonville here in Tuolumne County. My memories of old weathered wood, old bottles and the smell of a wood- burning stove in their cabin is where I sometimes draw my inspiration and is a recurring theme in some of my work.
In addition to fine art,I have studied calligraphy and illumination as well as scientific illustration. Today my focus is on oil painting but I also work in pastel or choose to draw with pencil or charcoal. I have taught privately, have entered competitions, had a one-woman show and have participated in group shows and in art fairs. My work is collected in the U.S. and abroad and on permanent exhibit at Las Trampas,Inc.,a non-profit organization which supports adults with developmental difficulties, located in Lafayette,Ca.
CAROLE & RON KAMERLINK
Silver, gold, copper, gemstones, natural stones, handmade glass beads.....this is our passion! We constantly look at these materials and see endless possibilities for creating wearable treasures: organic or glistening, delicate or bold, each piece is unique. We hope you will enjoy our creations as much as we have enjoyed creating each piece....fun to wear and wonderful to give.
We combine some of the above-mentioned quality materials with various techniques: metalsmithing, flame painting, wire wrapping and wire weaving, metal texturing, form folding, etching and on/off loom bead weaving. Flame painting has been the most challenging. This involves heating the natural copper with a torch, cooling, re-heating, cooling and so on until the desired colors and patterns are obtained. It is definitely a thrill to obtain certain color combinations.
Moving to Murphys on a full-time basis has given us the opportunity to do what we enjoy most. Thanks to all who support local artists, we appreciate your support...
BETH ROBINSON
Beth is grateful for her husband who is fine art photographer who open her world to the art of capturing the landscape on canvas with a brush. They travel frequently with their small dog, Lily, working side by side documenting the landscape.
Beth loves standing ‘eye to eye’ with her subject matter to capture the swift passing moments of absolute beauty. Light and color has always fascinate her and she is not afraid to experiment and be bold.
She considers her style, loose, impressionist and frequently will use a palette knife along with her brush strokes.
Beth paints in her studio, but her passion is painting en “plein air”. She will use her plein air studies to incorporate into larger paintings.
Beth has studied under Carol Gray. She has attended workshops with Charles Waldman, Randall Sexton, Scott Hamill and Warren Chang.
LINDA SWEDLUND
In 2008 Linda moved from Bend, Oregon, to Arnold. She is a retired special education teacher and also worked as a consultant with children and adults on the autism spectrum.
Linda has pursued various arts and crafts throughout her life. Though she has mosaicked for many years, she only recently began doing mosaic work on rocks. She enjoys searching for rocks all over the country, and then figuring out what image would suit a particular rock. Determining what colors to use on each rock is also a major ‘fun’ part of her process.
“My rocks are quirky and unique and I love hearing people say: ‘Wow, these are really cool! How do you make them?’”
COME DOWN TO 2ND SATURDAY AND MEET THE ARTISTS IN PERSON!
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November 29, 30, & December 1, 2019
Open 10am to 5pm Friday & Saturday
10am to 4pm Sunday
Rain or Shine
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The 45th and final legendary Sonora Christmas Festival will be held Thanksgiving weekend. This highly regarded festival features over 150 great quality craft artists, up tempo and varied music, street performers, costumed elves and twinkle trees, carolers, a wide selection of home-cooking style festival kitchens and bake shops, all in festive, brightly colored craft halls.
The “Spirit of Christmas” is definitely present here! Also, don’t miss the annual Christmas Parade in downtown Sonora on Friday at 5:30 p.m.
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Begin your holiday shopping on Shop Small Saturday
November 26 - January 1, 2020
The Aloft Artist are making special
SMALL ART OBJECTS PERFECT FOR GIFT GIVING
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"To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold."
- Aristotle
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Annual Downtown Sonora Christmas Parade - RAIN OR SHINE
November 29, 2019
6:00 P.M.
Downtown Historic Sonora, Sonora, CA 95370
RAIN OR STARS! Sounds of Christmas will fill the air with this night time parade with bright lights, floats, antique cars, and sounds of the holidays with marching bands and dancers. Starts promptly rain or shine at 6 p.m. Merchants will hold open houses with warm cider and Santa will greet little ones after the parade. FOR THE PARADE: The Tuolumne County Transit Holly Trolley will operate free shuttles every 15 minutes between The Junction Shopping Center and downtown from 3:30 until 5pm and from 6:30 until 8pm.
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"One kind word can warm three winter months. "
--Japanese Proverb
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