Thu, May 5, 2005

Coastside artists open their studios this weekend

By Barry Parr on Thu, May 5, 2005

"Untitled" by Bruce Bangert 3425 Higgins Canyon Road, Half Moon Bay: Nature reveals both the real and abstract. They mix or mingle, never existing alone. The resulting object expresses what is going on in my mind.

"Morning Light, Filoli Gardens" bySusie Farber, 110 Higgins Purisima Road, Half Moon Bay, 650.726.7469: My passion for watercolors is demonstrated thru my use of vibrant colors, textures and value contrast. I love the process of watching colors charging which creates magic for me.

"The Garden at San Benito House" by Margaret Radford, 110 Higgins Purisima Road, Half Moon Bay, 650.572 1459: I enjoy painting scenes and figures in both architectural and landscape settings. I have a loose, impressionistic style with color and quality of light being of primary importance. Painting the suggestion of an element is more important to me than a graphic representation of it.

Mariellen Baker, LaDiDa Cafe, 500 Purissima St, (corner Kelly Ave.), Half Moon Bay: My paintings capture a wonderful moment in time; whether it's a portrait, a seascape or a still life. I paint the realistic crisp detail that draws the viewer closer and evokes emotion.

"Montara Beach" by Xenia von Wedel, 584 Kanoff Ave, Montara: Xenia von Wedel finds her subjects in landscapes, city scenes, still-lives and portraits, in their colour, their structure and, as well, their expression.

Five artists’ studios will be open this weekend on the Coastside as part of the Silicon Vallen Open Studios Program. Here is a sample, statement from the artist and location for each artist. Addresses are linked to Google Maps. Artists’ names are linked to their websites. Each studio is open Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.