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Join us for Summer Salon Artist Demos

Announcing 3 salon style events this summer with 3 of our fabulous artists!
Meet and mingle with some of your faves. Space is limited so sign up today!
Call 714-731-5432 or email art@chemersgallery.com to RSVP

Carol Heiman-Greene
June 22, 2024 4p – 6p RSVP required

Carol is inspired by all the aspects of nature and all of her paintings are based on personal reference. From the small and flashy hummingbirds in her back yard, to the great bison and
grizzlies in Yellowstone, Carol first uses her camera to capture all the images she uses in her
creative process.  She explains, “I must experience my subjects first hand to see their amazing
character and spirit, to make that connection to them.  Wildlife never ceases to amaze me, and
translating my wonder into my work is my driving force.”
Working in oils, Carol uses many techniques of the Old Masters, layering in an underpainting
and glazing in colors to create depth and dimension, then finishing with thicker layers of colors
to bring her paintings to life.
Click this link to see more of Carol’s work.

Patricia Prescott Sueme
July 20, 2024 4p – 6p, RVSP Required

Pastel brings a freedom that allows Patty to devote time to painting almost every day. She
experiments with unusual tools and underpainting techniques with the ultimate goal of
bringing a freshness and her own point of view to this exquisite old-world medium
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From her more contemporary still-life to her lush & dreamy landscapes, Patty’s work harkens the viewers memories to places travelled and cues of home.

Click this link to see more of Patti’s work.

Nick Capaci
August 17, 2024 4:30p – 6:30p, RVSP Required

To Nick, the allure of Printmaking and Painting is a personal process of continual discovery. Images derive from his immediate environment, whether they are aerial view of street intersections, markings on highway dividers, skid marks from tires, or marks that people leave behind. Urban lexicon and cycles of nature play a vital role in his visual language.
He has recently developed a passion for working with fused glass taking traditional printmaking & painting processes and infusing them in his glass works.
Click this link to see more of Nick’s work.
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New Art May 2024

Featuring a curated collection of local, national, & international artists/artisans.

Click the image or the artist’s name below to puruse their online gallery.
All works are available for purchase.

New ART

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kelly Viss

Abstracted landscape

Liv Saether

Soft local coastal

Nick Capaci

Mixed Media Abstracts

Carol Heiman-Greene

Traditional Oil

Kay Flierl

Contemporary Oil

New CONTEMPORARY CRAFT

Deanna Deeds

Hand woven scarves

Tom Borusky

Hand turned wood

Karen Liba

Handcrafted ceramics

Maria Counts

Inspiring ceramics

New JEWELRY

Cici Rincon

Resin Jewelry

Elizabeth Nadler

Sterling Silver & Gemstones

Chemers Gallery New Art May 2024.

Located in Tustin.

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Artist Demos! (1)

Orange County Artists in Action!

Have you wondered how your favorite artists make their magic? Come find out at The heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition 2024 artist demos…exclusively at Chemers Gallery May 11th from 12p-4p!

It all happens in front of our gallery! Stroll amongst creatives from our juried show as they paint, shape in clay, craft in textile, & more. The demos are always lively, as our artists bring their studios to you! This will be your last chance to see the show before it closes at 4pm!

From painting to contemporary craft, there’s no limit to the imagination unleashed in these demos. All local, all made with heART. 

Here’s a list of the participating artists, so far:

Echo Baker – oil
Dawn Buckingham – pastel
Sarah Ciavarella oil 
Irina Dorofeeva – silk painting
Amanda Fish – oil
Carol Heiman-Greene – oil
Adam Kelly – mixed media
Adi Kordovi – ceramic
Jason Li – watercolor
James Minidis – music boxes
Robert Moore – ceramics
Ian Montelongo – acrylic
Karen Neal – pastel
Shelley Nordman – jewelry
Becky Ryan – watercolor
Stephanie Schneider – soft sculpture
Fay Wyles-oil

heARTfelt thanks!

Presenting The heART of Orange County
All Media Juried Exhibition 2024 

Award Winners!

Everyone has a pART in making this exhibit a tremendous success – from the  artists to our volunteers & staff… and all those who attend & support our efforts, we’re incredibly fortunate to be part of such a vibrant community and to have the chance to honor the arts in all it’s forms! 

With over 100 works of art, our juror, Marie Tippets, faced a tough task in selecting the winners across three categories: Contemporary Craft, Contemporary, and Traditional. See all the award winnings works below.

Special thank you to Sharyn Cable from the Enderle Center and TACFA for sponsoring this outstanding local tradition. 

Show continues through May 11th.Join us for artist demos May 11th, 12p – 4p

Congratulations to all!

 To see all works online click this link

Enderle Center Awards

Honorable Mention

Joanna Craft

Joanna Craft, sterling silver

Honorable Mention

Pete Roberts

Pete Roberts Pink Roses & Red Wine“, watercolor

3rd Place

Michael Evans

Michael Evans Cherry…Cherry Baby“, cherry and spalted elm

2nd Place

Maaria Kader

Maaria KaderFixation”, scratchboard

1st Place

Jason Li

Jason Li Mist Forest”, watercolor

Contemporary Craft

Honorable Mention

Nohline L'Ecuyer

Nohline L’Ecuyer, fine silver neckalce

Honorable Mention

Jon Lundstrom

Jon Lundstrom, lidded stoneware vessel

Honorable Mention

Stephanie Schneider

Stephanie Schneider Clairabelle”, soft sculpture

3rd Place

Robert Moore

Robert Moore “Midnight Meeting of the Sand & Sea”, stoneware vase

2nd Place

Nick Capaci

Nick Capaci “Beyond the Gate”, fused glass

1st Place

Bridget Hoff

Bridget Hoff The Traveling Salesman”, mixed media sculpture

Traditional

Honorable Mention

Jean Choi

Jean Choi Tranquility”, pastel

Honorable Mention

Michaela Moffett

Michaela Moffett “Mother Nurture”, oil

Honorable Mention

Jim Wodark

Jim Wodark “Edisa Shore”, oil

3rd Place

Mohamed Zoweil

Mohamed Zoweil Alexandria Winter”, acrylic

2nd Place

Mika Denny

Mika Denny Kintsugi II”, mixed media

1st Place

Patricia Prescott Sueme

Patricia Prescott Sueme Rocky Shore”, soft pastel

Contemporary

Honorable Mention

Robyn Cole

Robyn Cole California Dreamin’ 1”, mixed media

Honorable Mention

Bob Hogue

Bob Hogue Indigo Rain”, acrylic

Honorable Mention

Ryan Schroeder

Ryan Schroeder Chalk Number 2”, watercolor

3rd Place

Marj Lightle

Marj Lightle Letting Go”, watercolor

2nd Place

Lynn Welker

Lynn Welker Azure Strand”, mixed media

1st Place

Kim VanDerHoek

Kim VanDerHoek Sky High in Chicago”, oil

Best of Show

Steve Kell

Steve KellRocky Coastline“, oil

The heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition 2024

The heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition 2024

A Unique Exhibition of Local Artists & Artisans

Now in it’s 16th year at Chemers Gallery, this exhibition encompasses a broad spectrum of subjects and styles across a variety of media. You can expect the unexpected at this year’s juried exhibition. With works in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, jewelry, photography, wood, ceramics, glass, fiber, mixed media and more… the creativity of Orange County’s artists will astound you.

Our show opens Saturday, April 27th, 11am – 4pm and continues with our Artist Reception & Awards Ceremony 5:30pm-8:00pm. We hope to see you here! Show continues through May 11th.

Now it’s 16th year, The heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition is honored to have award-winning artist Marie Tippets as this year’s juror! As always, we are proud to be partnering with the Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA) to bring you this event. Founded in 1992, TACFA funds & administers programs which expand the arts in the greater Tustin Area and enrich our entire community.

Save the date, stay connected, & be sure to join our Facebook event page for show updates!

Congratulations to the following artists:

Kimberly Altman, May Attar, Randy Au, Jude Baca, Echo Baker, Roger Bennett,
Steve Bjorkman, 
Tom Borusky, Jim Brech, Linda Brooks, Dawn Buckingham, Rachel Bunteman,
Denise Busony,
Nick CapaciDavid Chapple, Jean Choi, Sarah Ciavarella, Robyn Cole,
Mimi Cora, Joanna Craft, William Crawley, Toni Danchik, Luke Davis, Jennifer Dees,
Erin Demotte, Mika Denny, 
Dori Dewberry, Marcia Divona, Irina Dorofeeva, Catherine Downey,
Nevine Erian, 
Michael EvansAmanda FishNancy Goldman, Griff Griffiths, Carol Heiman-Greene,
Barbara Hendricks, 
Bridget Hoff, Bob Hogue, Martin Johnson, Maaria Kader, Steve Kell,
Adam Kelly, Kerry Klaassen, Adi Kordovi, Elena Laurinavicius Anaya, Joe LeeNohline L`Ecuyer,
Cami Levin, 
Jason LiKaren Liba, Marj Lightle, Heather Lott, Jon Lundstrom,
Fernando Micheli, Claire Miller, James Minidis, Michaela Moffett, Ian Montelongo, Robert Moore,
Brad Neal, Karen Neal, Shelley Nordman, 
Joey Ontiveros, Patricia Prescott Sueme, Eric Estuar Reyes,
Ted Rigoni, 
Pete Roberts, John Rose, Becky Ryan, John Sawyer, Stephanie Schneider,
Hedda Schnur, Ryan Schroeder, Monique SelwitzJanet Seward, Naomi Shachar, Teresa Shippy,
Kenny SmithKim VanDerHoekKaren Wadsworth, Lynn Welker, Kathleen Williams, Wendy Wirth,
Jim Wodark, Fay Wyles, Mohamed Zoweil.

Discover more on our socials!

List of Juried Artists for The heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition 2024 – Opening April 27th

The heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition 2024

Presenting the list of Juried Artists for The heART of Orange County 2024!

With more entries than ever, The heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition continues to grow and inspire. This unique show at Chemers Gallery features a diverse collection of media, subjects & styles, with almost 90 artists and over 100 works of art on display April 27th through May 11th. Join us on Saturday, April 27th from 5:30pm-8:00pm for the announcement of winners in four categories: Best of Show, Contemporary Craft, Traditional Art, Contemporary Art! 

And, don’t forget about our artist demos on the last day of the show May 11th, 12p – 4p. Watch your favorite artists as they create!
 
We hope to see you here!

Congratulations to the following artists:

Kimberly Altman, May Attar, Randy Au, Jude Baca, Echo Baker, Roger Bennett,
Steve Bjorkman, 
Tom Borusky, Jim Brech, Linda Brooks, Dawn Buckingham, Rachel Bunteman,
Denise Busony,
Nick CapaciDavid Chapple, Jean Choi, Sarah Ciavarella, Robyn Cole,
Mimi Cora, Joanna Craft, William Crawley, Toni Danchik, Jennifer Dees,
Erin Demotte, Mika Denny, 
Dori Dewberry, Marcia Divona, Irina Dorofeeva, Catherine Downey,
Nevine Erian, 
Michael EvansAmanda FishNancy Goldman, Griff Griffiths, Carol Heiman-Greene,
Barbara Hendricks, 
Bridget Hoff, Bob Hogue, Martin Johnson, Maaria Kader, Steve Kell,
Adam Kelly, Kerry Klaassen, Adi Kordovi, Elena Laurinavicius Anaya, Joe LeeNohline L`Ecuyer,
Cami Levin, 
Jason LiKaren Liba, Marj Lightle, Heather Lott, Jon Lundstrom,
Fernando Micheli, Claire Miller, James Minidis, Michaela Moffett, Ian Montelongo, Robert Moore,
Brad Neal, Karen Neal, Shelley Nordman, 
Joey Ontiveros, Patricia Prescott Sueme, Eric Estuar Reyes,
Ted Rigoni, 
Pete Roberts, John Rose, Becky Ryan, John Sawyer, Stephanie Schneider,
Hedda Schnur, Ryan Schroeder, Monique SelwitzJanet Seward, Naomi Shachar, Teresa Shippy,
Kenny SmithKim VanDerHoekKaren Wadsworth, Lynn Welker, Kathleen Williams, Wendy Wirth,
Jim Wodark, Fay Wyles, Mohamed Zoweil.

Our one of a kind show features a diverse array of artist talent. Now in its’ 16th year, The heART of Orange County All Media Juried Exhibition aims to highlight local area artists/artisans. There is always a diverse and considered selection of art to make for a unique exhibition.

We’re honored to have recipient of multiple awards, fine art ambassador, and skilled pastel artist Marie Tippets as this year’s juror! Her vast experience has lent a keen eye to her choices. With more submissions than ever, Marie had difficult decisions to make. Her unique perspective will make for a remarkable showcase of Orange County’s talent.

As always, we are proud to be partnering with the Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA) to bring you this event. Founded in 1992, TACFA funds & administers programs which expand the arts in the greater Tustin Area and enrich our entire community. Thank you to Enderle Center for helping to sponsor this exhibition.

Save the date, stay connected, & be sure to join our Facebook event page for show updates! Check out our website on April 27th to view all entries online.

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Discover more on our socials!

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New Art April 2024

Featuring a curated collection of local, national, & international artists/artisans.

Click the image or the artist’s name below to puruse their online gallery.
All works are available for purchase.

New ART

Lorraine Bubar

Handcut Paper

New CONTEMPORARY CRAFT

Bridget Hoff

Found object sculptures

Maria Counts

Whimsical ceramics

Tanner Sawitz

Miniature Porcelain Vessels

Deanna Deeds

Hand woven scarves

Randy Au

Asian-inspired ceramics

Kenny Smith

Stonewear Vessels

New JEWELRY

Michelene Berkey

Sterling jewelry & Gemstomes

Melanie Brauner

Lightweight hand dyed

Chemers Gallery New Art April 2024.

Located in Tustin.