Before he moved to the foothills from San Francisco, artist George Allen Durkee was known as the extraordinary street painter who painted on-the-spot all the popular scenes of The City. Fast forward: when the Butte Fire whipped through the region September 10 of last year. Durkee lost everything, his home, studio and all of his works, some of which he had saved for personal reasons for over 40 years.
Art heals, and Durkee turned to creating new oil paintings, and starting August 6th you’ll be able to see some of the results, as the AmadorArts Gallery is featuring Durkee during the month of August. Of course he still has his famous signature style of “loose” oil painting, and you can learn about that while meeting Durkee at the First Saturday Art Trek on Saturday, August 6, in the AmadorArts Gallery at 11-A Randolph St, Sutter Creek. From 3:00 to 6:00 pm, a reception with appetizers and wine will honor this acclaimed artist.
The gallery also offers items such as jewelry by Karen Crane and assorted artists’ cards and small works of local scenes. Hours are 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday, and during weekdays, it’s best to call ahead, 267-9038. Visit www.amadorarts.org
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