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FROM ABOVE: Autumn Reflected by Marsha Owen; Stuart Wolf’s new raku series — both are featured at the Artists’ Gallery.
our arts program, as well as others. Our goal is building self-esteem; putting the ability in disability. There are work choices for our cli- ents, who come to earn a paycheck. We have the arts and crafts program, computer educa- tion, community outings, and a sewing area for dog accessories as well as many others. The dog toys and jackets are donated to the Second Chance Center. It is a rewarding job for me as I get to first handedly see the pride of the accomplishments from our artists.”
The art that will be on display are inspiring pieces in bright colors: a mosaic of the Em- erald City, sunsets in paradise, whimsical ab- stracts, and patched landscapes, among oth- ers, all make brilliant use of light and shadow.
“In the art program,” Ms. Reed continues, “The artisans are painting, making tile mosaic shutters and tables, grotto cotta pots with plants and many other collaborative pieces
of work. They are using hand and eye coor- dination, color recognition and art design skills. This is LOU Corp.’s 15th year at Brandy’s. For the month of March, each year we have paintings and plants on display and for sale. There is a reception hosted by Brandy’s on March 27, featuring the artists with their works along with food and drinks. Everyone is welcome and it is always a fun two hours of meeting the faces behind the work!”
Brandy’s Restaurant is located at 1500 E. Cedar Ave and is open 6:30AM to 3PM daily. BrandysRestaurant.com
RAKU AND PLEIN AIR
At the Artists’ Gallery this March, the art
of Stuart Wolf and Marsha Owen will be featured in the window at 17 N. San Fran- cisco.
A painter of landscapes, Ms. Owen says she is privileged to live in Flagstaff, where she creates as a full-time fine artist. “I’m producing mostly landscapes of this area in watercolor, entering competitions, partici- pating in several art organizations, teaching watercolor and helping out at The Artists’ Gallery,” she says. “I’m painting winter scenes in the studio and getting to warmer temper- atures in Sedona for plein air work.”
“Often my landscapes begin as plein air paintings,” she continues. “Some make good references for a larger studio painting. The color you see in nature is always better than photo reference. I always do a value sketch design for every painting and often color studies as well. I’m in a critique group where fresh eyes can see a problem in a painting I have missed. Choosing the framing is the last step. I’m so lucky to have the advice and skill of my husband Bill for this part.”
Ms. Owen does capture the vibrant colors of nature with her brush, in Autumn Reflected. Yellow leaves float in the rippling waters of a creek that reflect the full changing leaves of trees above. What would normally look like a dismal winter day in shades of grey and blue, the artist has illuminated the peach and turquoises in the walls of a downtown building in, Back Lot Chill Out.
Mr. Wolf tells me of some of the new methods of composition he has been work- ing with. “The Raku work has been moving