Stellar Gallery News - December 2006

Patricia Allen

Susan Bolen

Mary Brewster

Jonathan Bock

Ken Foster

Franka Gabler

Jeff Grandy

Christian Guenther

Charlt Hoffman

David Hoffman

Ellen Hurst

Joseph Holmes

Christine Loberg

Ken Maggard

Amy Morgan

Putt Putman

Toby Raetze

Terry Robinson

John Rogers

Norma Rogers

Duncan Spencer

Heidi Vetter

Please Come enjoy our December events, and shop for that special holiday gift! 

The Orchard

“The Orchard”, a profound body of work by Master Ceramist Amy Morgan, is now on display at Stellar Gallery. The masterpiece of the series is her “Tree of Life”, a stunning ceramic sculpture that combines the artist's vision of herself and the orchards of the San Joaquin Valley.  CLICK HERE to read the full press release. 

A Day with the Artist

Visit with Amy at the Gallery on Saturday, December 2^nd  from 11 AM - 5PM.  Amy will be demonstrating work on the potter’s wheel, hand building & hand carving techniques throughout the day!  A variety of Amy's smaller works will also be available for sale.

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December Art Hop & Toys for Tots

On December 9^th from 5 to 8 PM, Photographer David Ashcraft and Jewelry Artist Yvonne Sarazin will be our featured Artists during Sierra Art Hop. David Ashcraft will be available for discussion during the evening. His new abstract series entitled “Flames of Passion, Love, life & Heat!” is a must see!  Yvonne will be demonstrating wire-wrap jewelry techniques during the evening. We have a collection of fine gem stone pendants of crystal Amethyst or Citrine, polished Turquoise or Moukaite, hearts carved of Agate or blue Swarovski crystal, all are exquisitely hand crafted.

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Sierra Art Trails

Our Sponsored Sierra Art Trails Artist for December is Wood Turner Ken Maggard. Ken crafts apiece working with its natural shape, taking advantage of natural voids, mapping, figuring, and spalting to create unique wiorks of art. We currently have a collection of Maple, Olive Burl, and English Walnut vessels to choose from.

Also on display are photographs by Heidi Vetter  well known for her images of the High Sierra landscape, and a diverse collection of works by Jonathan Bock including ceramics, prints, and photography. 

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Toys for Tots

During December, Stellar Gallery is a Toys of Tots drop -off location. Our local Marine Corp League 1121 is handling the collection and distribution of toys. This organization has helped needy children since 1947. All donated toys must be new and unwrapped, and are collected and distributed locally to children of our mountain community.  Donate a toy at Stellar Gallery or Williams Gallery West and recieve a ticket for our Art Gift Basket Raffle, valued at over 300.00 !!! *Please note that toy donations eligable for the Gift Basket Raffle must be valued at 10.00 or more. Raffle drawing will take place on December 16th.

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year! 

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 Now Showing

 "The Orchard"

Ceramic Sculpture by Amy Morgan

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Glass Sculpture by Geoffrey Vassallo

Glass Artist Geoffrey Vassallo offers blown glass undersea creatures including fish, squid, and jellyfish.  Works by Christian Guenther's include large eccentric multi-colored art glass sculpture, bowls and vases.

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Stellar Gallery Combines Fine Art with Asian Style.

CLICK HERE to read the press release.

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