February at Sutter Creek Gallery: Multi-media Artist Ree McLaughlan Brown

Multi-media artist Ree McLaughlan Brown is known for vivid art dominated by motion.  She likes to paint with unexpected tools and on unusual surfaces, such as aluminum, granite and alabaster.  Most days you can find her painting in her rural art studio producing the new work that will be exhibited in February at Sutter Creek Gallery. An opening reception for the show will be held on Saturday, February 4, from 2 to 5 p.m.

McLaughlan Brown paints expressive art in various media, including cold wax and oil, acrylic, and alcohol ink.  Vivid colors predominate and textures abound in her abstract and non-objective works.  In addition to the surfaces mentioned above, some pieces are rendered on wood panels and traditional canvases.  She also offers limited edition prints and 5 x 5-inch windowsill art.  The latter move to reveal an alternate image when tilted.

The artist retired after 38 years in state service, the last 14 years at the Cal Fire Academy in Ione. Her core mission is to make a difference through her art, often raising funds for local charitable events.  Her artwork on a wine barrel during Winefest 2022 benefited the Amador County Arts Council.  In addition to viewing her work at the gallery, it is also on display at local venues through the Art in Public Places program, sponsored by the Amador County Artists Association. Portfolios of her artwork can also be viewed on her website,  www.reemclaughlanbrown.art.

Ree McLaughlan Brown 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, fused glass and gourds.  Framing and layaway 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.

"Run Don't Walk" - oil

Tempestuous Turbulence

Shadow of the Divine

Eloquence

February at Gallery 10: Landscape Extravaganza

 Gallery 10 will showcase paintings from all our artists that feature landscapes of Northern California during the month of February.  “Landscape Extravaganza” will feature pastels, acrylics, oil paintings, multi-media paintings, and watercolors by the talented, hard-working local artists associated with Gallery 10, who are dedicated to expressing the beauty of our area.

Julie Trail will show landscapes in watercolor. Marleen Olive has a collection of landscapes in various media.  Bruce Hancock’s oil paintings and his gouache studies of the foothills are familiar scenes many of us see every day in our travels throughout Amador County. Steve Holler uses acrylic paint to express his love of the rivers and forests surrounding us.  Patricia Prendergast uses pastels to express the atmospheric quality of light we so often see in the California landscape. Our other artists may also contribute to this show, so there may be surprises in store.

A reception will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2-4 P.M. at Gallery 10, 15 Eureka St., Sutter Creek.  All are welcome! Come by to see the beautiful paintings being displayed by our many wonderful local artists. The show will hang all of February.  Our winter hours are Thursday-Monday, 11-4.