Wishing You A Happy New Year 2013

Special Seasons Wishes to Our Members at SDAG/Off Track Gallery

Seasons Greetings To Our Valued Clients & Supporters

Small Image Show Congratulations December 2012

SDAG send "congratulations" to all our Small Image Show & More" winners for December's 2012 show.

The "Best of Show" went to Mary Anne Nilsson-Bloom for her pastel, "When the Fog Lifts".  Simply a lovely painting!

Other show winners were:  Presidents Award  to Ellen Cramer – View from the Napa Train - Oil , Small Images : 1st - Ellie Thomas - Abstract in Green - Mixed Media , 2nd - Darlene Katz - Encinitas Sunset - Oil , 3rd - Bobbi Harrington - The Dolly - Oil , Larger Wall Art & 3D , 1st - Lauren Levieux - Golden Ring - 3D, 2nd - Doreen Long - Laguna Scarf & Card - 3D  and 3rd - Steve Deck - Blue Sagi - Wall Art.

thank you for participating this year in our show. Photography courtesy of Paul Richter.

To become a member contact Karen Fidel, Membership at karenfidel@hotmail.com or visit our website at www.offtrackgallery.com or the gallery for membership details; 937 S. Coast Hwy 101, C103, Encinitas, CA  92024, (760) 942-3636.

 SDAG is a non-profit 501 c(3), Tax ID #95-3169585.

Holiday Reception Small Image Show Today - Dec. 8

Small Image Show & More

 

Best of Show - M. Nilsson - When the Fog Lifts - Pastel

Presidents Award – Ellen Cramer – View from the Napa Train - Oil

Small Images

1st - Ellie Thomas - Abstract in Green - Mixed Media

2nd - Darlene Katz - Encinitas Sunset - Oil

3rd - Bobbi Harrington - The Dolly - Oil

Larger Wall Art & 3D

1st - Lauren Levieux - Golden Ring - 3D

2nd - Doreen Long - Laguna Scarf & Card - 3D

3rd - Steve Deck - Blue Sagi - Wall Art

Our Holiday Bazaar, Dec. 1st - Join Us!

San Dieguito Art Guild, Begins a New Day!

San Dieguito Art Guild , Announcing Our New 501 Status.

The San Dieguito Art Guild (SDAG), Is excited to announce our new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizational status. Thanks to the numerous hours of our 2011-2012 President, Cheryl Ehlers and Board Members, we are looking forward to venturing into the world of fundraising, adding to the ability to offer more outreach programs, and projects for the communities in North County. Our 2012-2013 Board, headed by President Terry Allen, will be asking for assistance in researching grant opportunities for our organization, in hopes to launch more programs that will support the Guild and the local community.

Don't Miss the Holiday Bazaar, December 1st, 10-4pm

Check it out~  Great Holiday Items~ located at:
Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Dr., Encinitas, CA

SDAG Posts a Successful Oct. Demonstration at SD Botanic Garden, Encinitas

Encinitas, - San Diego Botanic Garden, Ecke Bldg, October 30th, Artist Anne Moore presented a print making demonstration, making for an  inspirational afternoon as over 60 curious beginners, advanced artists gathered with the general public to get a peek at the art of creative printmaking  of Anne Moore

Anne demonstrated her monotype techniques using a small printmaking press. She will discuss various types of printmaking, showing us her step by step process. Anne’s usage of multiple runs through the press creates a rich layering of color. This was a playful and creative process where each print was a unique surprise. .

Each of the prints represented were an original piece of art, created by heart and hand, and the use of a press. The linocuts are made from hand-cut linoleum blocks and reproduced in limited editions. The monotypes are one-of-a-kind (thus "mono"), built up from layers of imaginative forms on inked plates. Each is unique to itself. Printmaking, a delicate art from a heavy press, who’d have thought?

While still very much a student, Anne continued to enjoy the hands-on, contemplative work, the surprise of pulling a new print, the reward of seeing effort, experience and innovation unite. She is especially gratified when the registration is right on; the press pressure is perfect, and when I haven't gotten inky fingerprints on the luscious white paper

The Guild would like to thank Anne Moore for presenting a wonderful demonstration and to Sandy Heath, Programs Chair for coordinating the event.and our PR Photographer, nick Chill.

A special thanks to the City of Encinitas and the Mizel Family Foundation, for assisting us in making this demonstration possible to the public.

The San Dieguito Art Guild was established in 1965 and is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering artistic understanding and fostering artistic growth of members and the community at large by promoting interest, education, knowledge and skills in the visual arts. Managing the Off Track Gallery, "the biggest little gallery in town", hosting over 85+ local artists and displaying a variety of painting, photography, 3-D art, mixed mediums, natural artwork, glasswork, jewelry, and the largest collection of original note cards. Located at 937 S. Coast Highway, Suite C103 (in the Lumberyard), Encinitas, CA 92024, we are open daily 10-6pm.

Keep tuned in for current events and  the next demonstration coming soon on  our website at  www.offtrackgallery and blogspot  at www.sandieguitoartguild.blogspot.com for current events. 

For questions contact PR-Chair, Cheryl Ehlers at 760-519-1551 or at sandieguitoartguild@hotmail.com

Trick or Treat

Shop the gallery for a huge selection of items.

Get a head start on your holiday shopping and gifts!

Have a safe and happy Halloween.

Don't Miss This. The San Dieguito Art Guild Presents A Free Demonstration Oct 30th with Anne Moore, Creat...

The San Dieguito Art Guild: Free Demonstration Oct 30th with Anne Moore, Creat...

October 2012

Best of Show - Nicholas MacConnell - Lackadaisy - Photography

Oil/Acrylic

1st - Pat Harris - Autumn Vista, 2nd - Ruben Luna - Villa,
3rd - Avra Alexiades - Anthea

Watercolor

1st - Adam Koltz - Jellyfish , 2nd - Wanda Olson - Sterling Silver #33 of 65 Roses,

3rd - Marilyn Shayegan - Topoli

Photography

1st - Steve Deck - I Only Had 2 Beers, Officer, 2nd - Beverly LaRock - Primping

Other

1st - Meg Wurster - Crest Canyon - Pastel, 2nd - Dolores Renner - Jade Elegance - 3 piece beaded jewelry set, 3rd - Artie Mattson - Ocean View - Mixed Media, HM - Pete Lanham - Ivory, Green & Curves - Digital Art

Free Demonstration Oct 30th with Anne Moore, Creative Printmaking

Celebrate our Artists at an Exhibition and Reception, Oct. 13, 5pm

Celebrating Our Artists 1 Week of Art

Meet Marinela Roe Farris, a ,jewelry designer and silversmith.  The fourth off four "featured artists"  displaying on October 13th from 5: to 7:30pm at our Off Track Gallery in Encinitas.

Marinela  lives in Leucadia with her husband and two boys. She was born in Greece and raised in Southern California with an education in Fine Arts, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, and Neurobiology. She has had a lifelong passion for creating 3-dimensional art. 

Marinela began silversmithing in the Fall of 2009 under the guidance of Deanna Jacobsen at the Art Academy of San Diego. Marinela uses hammers, saws, and torches to form and forge sterling silver sheet and wire into wearable works of art. She is greatly influenced by her Greek heritage; the Greek mati (eye charm), believed to protect the wearer from the “evil eye,” is a repeated theme in her work. The rustic textures and finishes she uses are reminiscent of ancient Greek adornments and primitive hand-made jewelry. 

Marinela loves silversmithing and “creating something from nothing.” She enjoys working with her customers to make unique designs and personalized gifts. Marinela is confident in the quality of work she produces and guarantees her workmanship by offering free repairs.

A sampling of Marinela’s silver work can be viewed on Facebook at Marinela Designs, or it can be requested via e-mail. Please contact her at Marinela@cox.net or 760-214-5153. 

She shares with us her video of creating:

http://youtu.be/8k4iN_7VTNo

 Come join us in "Celebrating Our Artists" at the San Dieguito Art Guild's Off Track Gallery at 937 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA  92024.  (760) 942-3636  at the Off Track Gallery and  our Blogspot at sandieguitoartguild.blogspot.com.