Each month, the San Carlos Friends of the Library sponsors artists to show their works in the Library’s Community Room.  The art takes many forms and is not limited to water color, oils or photography.

Many of the artists will have an artist’s reception on the 3rd Saturday of the month when you can meet them and discuss their work.  Light refreshments are served.Please stop by anytime the library is open and see these beautiful artistic displays. The Community Room is located through double doors on the left wall of the library through the Children’s section, and via double doors located in the back of the library.  The light switch is on the wall to the right as you enter.  Take a few moments to relax and enjoy!  Also, please take the time to vote monthly for your favorte work of art.  The voting box is hanging on the wall among the art work.  The public’s favorite will win the “People’s Choic Award”, and be on display in the main library for an additional 2 months.

Most of the displayed art is available for purchase, and the artists donate a portion of the proceeds of their sales resulting from their San Carlos Library showing to SCFOL.  Read more about each artist in their individual article below the schedule on this page.

January 10-February 2, 2012:  Cuyamaca College’s first year photography students: Erin Wishek, Lillian Barnes, Larry Gasner, Ruth Ingram, Margie Padelford, Blonadine Taylor, Angela Castillo, Andre Poleszak, Anahi Miranda, and Jen Bottoms.  Their artist reception will be January 21, 12:00 - 2:00 pm.

February 7-March 1, 2012: Jean Waters.  Her reception is February 18, 12:00 - 2:00 pm.

March 6-April 5:  Bob Keltch.  His reception is March 17, 12:00-2:00 pm.

April10-May 3:  San Carlos Garden Club, Garden and Art Show. “A Show in Living Color,” which is the creative pairing of paintings and floral designs done by the members of our club and local artists. This event will be staged in the Community Room of the San Carlos Branch Library, April 20th, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and April 21st 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. 

May8-May 31:  Women’s Caucus for Art.  Their reception is May 19, 12:00-2:00 pm.

June5-July5: Jane Swan and TBA.  Their reception is June 16, 12:00-2:00 pm.

July10-August2: T K Yaomoto.  His reception is July 21, 12:00-2:00 pm. 

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   January’s artists will be first year Cuyamaca College photography students. Their photos will be on display from January 10th – February 2nd.

  Come see an amazing group of photos-covering a wide range of subjects.  The photographers include Erin Wishek, Lillian Barnes, Larry Gasner, Ruth Ingram, Margie Padelford, Blonadine Taylor, Angela Castillo, Andre Poleszak, Anahi Miranda, and Jen Bottoms. 

 Their artist reception is January 21, from 12:00-2:00.

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      Jean Waters is our featured artist for February.  Her work will be on display in the Community Room of the San Carlos Library.  She knew by the age of eight that she wanted to be an artist, but was guided into teaching by her parents and teachers.  After receiving a Master’s Degree in Librarianship, she worked maintaining a law firm’s library.  Eventually, she was able to pursue her love of art fulltime. 

In 2002, Jean joined the San Diego Watercolor Society and Foothills Art Association.  She began exhibiting her art, winning awards in both associations.  Most recently, her Rhythm and Blues, took a first place.   Her work has also been shown at St. Claire’s Gallery in El Cajon, at the 10th Avenue Theatre and Art Centre in San Diego, and at San Diego Hospice.

    Originally, she painted in a realistic manner and was known particularly for her cat portraits.  She liked to say that she painted every hair on the cat, but carpal tunnel syndrome required a change in her style.  After viewing a Water-media Collage Workshop DVD by Carrie Burns Brown, Jean began working with collage, using oriental papers which she paints and decorates with acrylics.  Jean carves her own stamps.  She uses her own papers and stamps in collage so that the artwork will be both archival and original.

Largely self-taught, Jean has made a study of design and composition aided by the following art instructors: Marilyn Grame of Jamul; Drew Bandish at the La Mesa Adult Education Center; Carol Thomason & Norma Soule at the Studio of Art and Design in Solana Beach; Karen Knudson, Carrie Burns Brown & Rise Parberry at San Diego Watercolor Society; and Linda Doll who gives monthly art seminars in her Rancho Bernardo home.

Jean says, “My love of pattern and texture is quite evident in my abstract collages.  Once I have decided on the color harmony and compositional device (grid, cruciform, etc.), I am free to work spontaneously, intuitively, and experimentally, having a great deal of fun in the process, while achieving a strong value structure of lights, darks, unity, harmony, and balance.  I hope that my art uplifts your spirits and shows the joy that I feel creating it.”

Jean is planning an Artist Reception in the Community Room of the San Carlos Library on Saturday, February 18th, from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. Come and meet this enthusiastic artist.   Refreshments will be served. 

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    The San Carlos Garden Club, an affiliate of the California Garden Clubs Inc., and Palomar District Inc., has been an active organization since July 7, 1962.  On June 26, 2012 we will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary.

      One of our community projects is our flower show, “A Show in Living Color,” which is the creative pairing of paintings and floral designs done by the members of our club and local artists. This event will be staged in the Community Room of the San Carlos Branch Library, April 20th, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and April 21st 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.

This FREE show is the San Carlos Garden Club’s gift to our community.

      Active Members participating are;  Ruth Cassidy, Jo Cormier, Genny Deutsch, Dorothy Driscoll, Rita Kuehn, Ruth Leerhoff, Bea Lorentz, June Mason, Peggy Matthews, Joyce Mc Manus, Marj Myers, Shirley O’Connell, Susan Pappert, Gayle Regan, Terry Seaburg, Carol Sebastian, Carol Weckman, Tana Wilson, Gail Dill, Carol Lynnet  and Ann Mc Donald.

For further information contact:

Flower Show Chairman, Joyce Mc Manus, Phone: 619-449-3230.

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     Come join in the fun!  You will find a box hanging on the wall with the art work in the Community Room of the San Carlos Library in which to place your vote for your favorite piece of art being displayed by that month’s featured SCFOL artist(s).  The painting or photograph chosen by the the greatest number of votes will be declared that month’s “PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD“.  It will then be displayed in the main library during the following month.  The artists will love your feedback, and we will all get to enjoy the art a little longer. 

Remember, a portion of the sales of the artwork displayed in the library is donated to the SCFOL and supports the purchase of books, equipment and programs for the library. 

Out of space in your home?  We would like to encourage art patrons to consider purchasing a piece of our artists’ artwork and donating or loaning it for a period of time to be on display in the library, school, your place of work, a medical facility, nursing or retirement home , church, or any other place of your choosing.  This is a win-win for everyone.  The artist makes a sale, more of the public views their work, the library receives a donation, and you may get a tax deduction.  Just another way to volunteer! 

All of the artists and the San Carlos Friends of the Library thank you for your patronage.  Please come into the Community Room of the San Carlos Library and enjoy the beautiful artwork on display there!

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         We welcome Jen Bottoms and her experience as an artist.  She is a member of local and national art groups:  Woman’s Caucus for Art-National; Woman’s Caucus for Art-San Diego Chapter/Board Member/retreat & exhibitions committee; Foothills Art Association-Board member/Director; Inland Artists; Crest Artists; Lake Jenning Park Estates-Art Painters Founder & member; San Diego Pleinaire Society.  Her studio is currently located in Spring Valley at Art in the Alley, 9048 Rosedade, #2, Spring Valley, CA 91977.  She may be contacted at artists@sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org or by leaving a note for her at the library.  Welcome aboard, Jen!

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