January at Gallery 10: "Artists' Favorites"

Gallery 10 is offering a January sale of favorite paintings kept by the artists in their personal collections.  Each artist will choose a favorite painting to part with as a way to motivate themselves to start anew in the New Year.  The work of art could be any painting they’ve held onto for various reasons, and the piece could be surprising to collectors and art lovers. 

Join us in January to see what our artists value for very personal reasons.  It’ll be fun and even surprising!  Come to our reception on Saturday, January 6, 2-4 P.M. to see these wonderful choices, enjoy some libations and conversation, and perhaps find a painting that resonates with you.  Your purchase could inspire the artist to try new things, to move forward along the road to excellence, to become a better artist.

Join us in creating new energy through the appreciation of art.  2024 will be an exciting year!
Gallery 10 is at 15 Eureka St., Sutter Creek.  Winter hours are in effect, Thursday-Monday, 11-4.

January at Sutter Creek Gallery: "The Inkest" Kirk Neiberger

Pen and ink artist Kirk Neiberger, who calls himself "The Inkist", creates drawings from photos, most of which he takes himself.  He particularly loves to interpret local structures and scenes but his pen travels to far-flung places as well.  He releases limited-edition, high quality Giclee prints of his original drawings which he personally hand-titles and numbers. These prints also come with a signed certificate of authenticity. The artist will be featured at Sutter Creek Gallery during the month of January, with an opening reception on Saturday, January 6, from 2 to 5 p.m.

Neiberger’s work is characterized by an attention to detail, as shown by how he depicts  the bark on trees or the weathered wood on old buildings or the wide variety of foliage in landscapes.  Local landmarks are a favorite subject, many of them in Sutter Creek where he lives.  Landscapes of wineries and byways around the area are also shown.  This collection includes coastal scenes of Pt. Reyes, Tomales Bay and Mendocino as well.  Neiberger often draws local oaks and conifers, sometimes singly or as part of a landscape.  While many of his images are entirely black and white, others are enhanced with bits or splashes of watercolor. 

Kirk Neiberger is one of twenty-two local artists exhibiting at the gallery located in the heart of Sutter Creek at 40 Main Street.  Besides original paintings and photography, the gallery offers numerous affordable items including prints, cards, jewelry, pottery, and fused glass.  Custom matting and framing services are also available.  The gallery is open Thursday through Monday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For additional information, call 209-267-0228, email suttercreekgallery@gmail.com, or visit  www.suttercreekgallery.com.