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Thank you to everyone who attended Art in the Barn Returns the middle two weekends of October. It was wonderful to see friends and meet new folks. We had fun and we were fortunate to hold the barns open the last few lovely days before the northeastern winds swept in. We, like thousands in Northern California, had to evacuate for almost a week. When I finally returned, a film of ash layered everything in my studio and larger particles of ash lay all over the art still in the barn. But I am grateful all is ok now and I hope for all of you as well.
Buddha in Red, oil/panel, 25″x23″x23″ triangle (detail)
Because it was so much fun and so successful in 2018, we have decided to open our barns once again. For only two weekends, October 12-13 and October 19-20 we will receive visitors from 11am to 5pm. These dates and times will coincide with Sonoma County Art Trails so visitors can take in other studios in the area. Scenic Knoll Ranch sits on 35 acres in the rolling hills of Sonoma County and the barns are adjacent to our large garden, pond and waterfall. ‘The Ladies’ Series and related work will be featured in the large barn. Some new work will be shown in the adjacent studio. We invite those who wanted to but could not attend last year and of course would love to see again those of you who joined the festivities last year. This event is free, wheelchair accessible and refreshments will be served. Here’s to vibrant fall days and fun times in the barns at Scenic Knoll.
Scenic Knoll Ranch, 4760 Bloomfield Road, Petaluma, CA 94952, 707-795-2007
Today we finally had sun, one day of sun in California. Well to be more precise, Northern California. It’s been a dramatic and sometimes difficult winter and it promises to continue with more rain and mountains of snow in the mountains. At least the winter climate doesn’t pull me away from the studio. I’ve been painting. Aside from attending a weekly figure group I will be in some shows this year. I will post them in the upcoming section ‘about the artist’ and hope, hope, hope you can attend.
Below is a film of Art in the Barn. It was a unique show and a wonderfully fun opening. The film also appears on the home page. Please watch it for the feeling of The Ladies when they inhabited the Barn. I’d love to know what you think.
Art in the Barn – Featuring The Ladies by Ayris Hatton.
Please scroll down to view entire invitation to Art in the Barn. Hope to see you there!
June 16, 2018, 4-8pm (limited hours June 17-July15). Art, music, food and libation at Scenic Knoll Ranch near Sebastopol California. Come hang in the barn with The Ladies, a series of life size female figures in oil. They are draped and undraped, symbolist, feminist and hint of the spiritual. Other work will be shown as well. Click on ‘save the date’ below and download for more information as well as the event location so you can plan your visit. A formal announcement will be posted soon.
Save the Date!
Please stop by ArtWorks in San Rafael and come visit Venus & Virgo in San Anselmo. Click on the announcement PDF below for dates and reception times. Hope to see you. And Happy Holidays.
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