Solvang Antiques in conjunction with the Judith Hale Gallery announces the opening of their Spring Art Show, with a reception to be held for the artists on Saturday, March 19th from noon to 4:00 pm. There will be refreshments and an opportunity for the public to visit with the attending artists. The artists will be conducting demonstrations for you to enjoy their skill and styles; others will be here to meet you and offer insight into their works. The gallery has many new works of art on display for this seasonal opening. With the beauty of the local hills and freshness of Spring colors, it is time to celebrate!

Featured on the guest artist list are Jannene Behl, Bill Churchill, Dirk Foslien, Marty Goldstein, Sheryl Knight, Lou Mariani, Grace Schlesier, and Angie Whitson.

Dirk Foslien is a California artist who has been a regular participant in demonstrations here in the store during the last year. Everyone has enjoyed his visits once a month, and look forward to his talent on this event, as well. Dirk is known for his incredible landscapes of the local region and has added to this dimension of his work with beautiful figurative paintings. Handled in the style of Old Masters, his works are skillfully created, and masterfully completed.

Newer to the gallery, is Jannene Behl of Ojai, CA. She is becoming widely recognized for her pastel paintings and handles the medium with gentle expertise and precision. She explains that she endeavors to perfect composition, tonal values, and a balance of cool and warm colors.  

Also joining Solvang Antiques for the opening is Sheryl Knight, an award winning California artist noted for her vibrant oil paintings. Her strong expressive style could best be described as varying from loose realism to impressionistic. Sheryl participates in numerous plein air festivals around the state and other fine art shows across the country.

The Spring Art Show will run through May. Stop in to enjoy the show and all of the very fine selections on display in the store.