Each month, the San Carlos Friends of the Library sponsors an artist to show his/her work 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.  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 in the Children’s section.  The light switch is on the wall to the right as you enter.  Take a few moments to relax and enjoy!  Remember, each artist will 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 this schedule. 

July 6 - August 5: David Stanley.  Acrylics on canvas, specializing in South West Landscapes.

August 10 - September 2 : Tova Galgut. Acrylics and water color;  abstracts and natural settings.  Her artist reception wil be held on Saturday, August 21st from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.

September 7 - September 30: Photography by the f/45 Group: Andrew Rogers, Javier Alonso, Susan Booth, Chris Juracka, Debbie Tatz, Kaliju Kotka, Lacey Leonard, Linda Skuce, Mary Beth Klauer, Patricia Grabski, Priscilla Monger.  Their artist reception will be held on Saturday, September 18th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.

October 5 - November 4: Roberta Willan

November 9 - December 2: Dixie Sampier

December 7 - December 30: Judy Burnett

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          Gateway                          On The Rosebud

David Stanley took up his brush and began painting after a long career in Law Enforcement.  Born in Oklahoma, he traveled extensively throughout the U.S., but his favorite spots were in the South and Southwest.  He now calls Southern California “home”.  During his travels, he marveled at the wide open spaces, rapid running rivers, waterfalls, giant redwoods and rich pine forests. He saw towering mountains drop into barren deserts.  As he took pictures, he  tucked away the emotions felt when first seeing these vistas. Now, years later, he has put his brush to canvas.  The result is the recapturing of an awe inspiring moment in nature.

   Pacific Storm Building       High Desert Flash Flood

When asked, David’s favorite artist of all time is Norman Rockwell, but he categorizes himself as an “Impressionistic Landscape Artist” and his work “Impressionscapes”.  Specializing in Western Landscapes, he paints with acrylics on canvas, depicting remembered and discovered views of nature whilst adding personal feelings and stories.  ”His high, snowy mountain crags sweep down to broad prairies and desert vistas.  Crashing waters and dripping foliage change to hidden forests revealing breathtaking sunlit secrets.  Lonesome roads and abandoned fields recall memories of long ago.”

     Feather  River                           A Lazy River

       David’s works are displayed in homes throughout the country with many admirers in Texas.  He has chosen not to have an artist reception, but his works will be on display in the Community Room of the San Carlos Library from July 5th thru August 6th.  Enjoy them daily while in the library with your children during the Summer Reading Program, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite.  Look for “The People’s Choice Award” voting box hanging on the wall amongst the paintings.  You can see more of David’s work on his website: http://fineartamerica.com.   He can be reached at papo826@cox.net.   He is a member of the Foothills Art Association.

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  Tova Galgut will be our featured artist from August 10th thru September 2nd.  Born in Israel of Holocaust survivors, the family emigrated to South Africa in 1960.  There she received her first degree in Biology.  After coming to San Diego in 1979, she earned a second degree in Psychology and a Life Science teaching credential.  Currently, she divides her time between substitute teaching, the Wellness Center in Spring Valley which she owns, and her art.

    Tova has always been fascinated with any type of artistic endeavor, but lacked formal training until 1982.  Since then she has attended classes in charcoal, pastels, acrylic, watercolor, pencil drawing, and mosaic.  These classes include instruction by Aviva Rhamani, UCSD, Marie Wardell, Jennifer Broomberg, Nancy Poisson at French’s Art Studio, and privately with Betsy Brown.

    Her Biology major afforded Tova experience in drawing technically correct objects, but this left out the emotional side of art.  She now allows herself to be passionate about her subjects and scenes.  At this point, she says, “I feel I will be an art student for life.  I have eclectic pieces including abstract, themes from nature, plants, animals, and my subconscious expressions.”  Currently, her main medium is acrylic, but her earlier works include a mixed media of acrylic, watercolor, pens, markers, and pencil crayons. Tova expresses her love of art: “I have a hunger to learn more and more so my art can develop to different levels of perfection.”

Come and meet Tova at her Artist’s Reception to be held in the Community Room of the San Carlos Library, on Saturday, August 21st, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.  Be sure to vote for “The People’s Choice Award” when you visit the art displays in the Community Room during regular Library hours.

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This group of about 20 photographic artists, is composed of alumni and current students of the Grossmont College Photography Department. Displaying their works this month are Andrew Rogers, Javier Alonso, Kal Kotka, Priscilla Monger, Mary Beth Klauer, Debbie Tatz, Chris Juracka, Lacey Leonard, Patricia Grabski, Linda Skuce, and Susan Booth.

Antique Barn            Central Park             DV Dunes

by Grabski                 by Klauer               by Leonard

The group was organized by retired Grossmont College Photography Instructor, Jim Noel.  The purpose of the group is to promote and enhance the use of the large format camera (negative equal or bigger than 4 in X 5 in) and alternative processes like salted prints, palladium/platinum prints, etc..

Farm House                 Untitled                    Melody Motel

by Kotka                     by Skuce                    by Booth

The group is composed of about 20 members of whom eleven members will be showing their photos in this show.  Some members of this very talented group have had their own solo exhibits, and others have works on display in private collections and various venues.

   Untitled                      Straps                   Tree & Ocean

  by Monger                  by Rogers                  by Alonso

Javier Alonso, Lacey Leonard, Chris Juracka, Linda Skuce and Andrew Rogers all have prints in the Steinbeck Center as part of their permanent collection.   They are scheduled to be on show later in 2010.  Kal Kotka has prints on display as part of the permanent collection at the Mission Trails Visitor Center, the St. Claire Gallery, and the School House Museum in 29 Palms.

All of these talented photographers have been in group shows at the New American Museum in Liberty Station, Grossmont College Hyde Gallery and several other venues.  Kal Kotka and Javier Alonso have displayed their photos in several solo exhibits.  For more information about the f/45 photography group, contact javiersphotography@cox.net.

Please come and meet the photographers of these beautiful photos at their Artist Reception to be held in the Community Room of the San Carlos Library on Saturday, September 18th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. 

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     Come join in the fun!  You will soon find a box 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.  February is the first month for voting, and March will be the first month that the works will be displayed in the main library.

Remember that 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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     Effective January, 2010, our Art Co-ordinator, Betsy Brown, will be turning over the reins of her position to our November, 2009 artist, Jen Bottoms.   We would like to thank Betsy for her hours of work organizing the artists’ shows for the San Carlos Library.  We will miss her expertise, and lightening speed follow-through.

     We welcome Jen 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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