Vista Loves Art by Artbeat on Main Street
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
A Vista Treasure
The past, present and
future of art in Vista are attractively framed in an octogenarian as full of
life’s hues as the watercolors, oils and mixed media decorating her home. Most
pieces were created by the homeowner herself. Longtime Vistan Dorothy Jaques has
been actively involved in the vibrant North County art community since the
early 1970s.
Award ribbons overflow a
shoebox in the garage of this woman whose modesty about her accomplishments is
overshadowed by her considerable talents. Her work has been featured in
exhibits from the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Gallery to the San Diego Museum of
Art. A favorite original hangs in the home of an elected local official.
Jaques was instrumental in the
founding and furthering of organizations such as the 1990s-era Vista Initiative
for the Visual Arts (VIVA) and the Vista Art Foundation (VAF). In fact, her
friendship with famous watercolorist Thelma Speed Houston led actor and avid
Houston collector Ken Jenkins (Dr. Kelso on “Scrubs”) to work with Jaques on a VAF
fundraising retrospective of Houston’s work in 2007.
Dorothy Jaques with one of her paintings
Art Generates Connections and
Connects Generations
From her Paris-purchased Monet
tote bag to the plethora of works that come alive within her abode, Jaques’
home exudes art, warmth and vitality. Fresh from a recent “paint out” plein air
excursion with artist friends, she confides, “Art came to my rescue when my son
died in 1975 and it has suddenly come back into my life now, two years after my
husband died. Art helps keep you sharp as you age. Unlike some activities, it
is something you can do, enjoy and excel at all your life.”
Jaques says she is delighted
to see art alive and well at ArtBeat on Main Street. “I’m very impressed by
ArtBeat. I like the diversity and the downtown location. The art is accessible
and so are the artists. In fact, my daughter, Lizzie Lawrence, is taking
classes at the Gallery.”
ArtBeat co-owners Kris Petersen
and Kait Matthews say they are humbled and excited to be part of the art continuum
in Vista. They note, “Having Dorothy Jaques as a Gallery guest adds a wonderful
touch of class to ArtBeat. Having her daughter hone her skills here is very exciting.”
They believe, “Creativity
connects people and generations. The Jaques family makes togetherness an art!”
Monday, August 26, 2013
Monday, August 12, 2013
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Friday, July 12, 2013
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Announcing a new Class!
Bill Dunn has been featured previously featured in our blog.
He now is offering watercolor sessions beginning Tuesday June 25, 2013.
This will be on-going every Tuesday and is open to all.
He now is offering watercolor sessions beginning Tuesday June 25, 2013.
This will be on-going every Tuesday and is open to all.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Alice Picado’s “Strawberries on Main Street” Wins Vista Strawberry Festival Poster Contest
Like the strawberries celebrated at
the annual Vista Strawberry Festival, artist Alice Picado is a homegrown
Vistan, so it’s fitting that her “Strawberries on Main Street” original artwork
entranced poster contest judges. In a blind judging, Picado’s oversized luscious
berries being delivered in an old-fashioned pickup truck to the heart of
downtown Vista was the unanimous choice. Her first-place image will be featured
on posters and other publicity for the 2014 festival.
Picado’s artwork, for
which she was awarded a $250 cash prize, and those of other winners, were
displayed at the Art Beat on Main Street Gallery during the May 26, 2013 Strawberry
Festival. As an event sponsor, Art Beat coordinated the contest for Festival presenter,
Vista Chamber of Commerce. Judges
included Chamber members and local artists.
Karen Weichert’s “Strawberry
Baby” won second place. Arthur Williamson’s “Strawberries in the Sky” won third
place. Cheryl Hogue’s “Strawberry Shake” received honorable mention. All winning
entries will be on display at the Gallery through mid-June.
ArtBeat co-owner Kait
Matthews states, ”We were delighted at the creativity and diversity of entries,
which were submitted by artists from Vista and throughout the area. Judges felt
that Alice captured the true spirit of the Festival and of Vista in a charming,
hometown way.”
Picado displays her water
color paintings, many of which are Vista scenes, at the Gallery. She gained her
inspiration for “Strawberries on Main Street” from her memories of growing up
in town. She relates, “I drove out to the Vista strawberry fields and got an
image in my mind of a truck bringing the fruit right to people downtown. I am
very excited to have won the poster contest and look forward to seeing my
artwork come alive on posters next year. With all the new things popping up,
Main Street has really turned into a happening place.”
Matthews and ArtBeat co-owner
Kris Petersen agree with Picado’s assessment of downtown. They say, “A primary
goal in establishing our Gallery in June 2012 was to become a multifaceted
cultural beacon that promotes the renaissance of the community and economic
rebound of the region. We were happy to partner with the Chamber in the
Festival and poster contest, which fit into our Vista Loves Art campaign to support the arts and local artists.”
ArtBeat on Main Street is located at 330
Main Street in downtown Vista. It is open Tuesday-Friday, 11:00 am-6:00 pm;
Saturday, 9:30 am-8:00 pm; Sunday, 9:30 am-4:00 pm. For information, visit www.artbeatonmainstreet.com, www.facebook.com/artbeatonmainstreet
or discover Vista’s creative new vibe in person. To learn about gallery
partnering opportunities, email info@artbeatonmainstreet.com.
Monday, April 29, 2013
(LOVE ME) SAN DIEGO STYLE!
Want to see the process that gets our words into the wind? Then come and join us for Page to Stage:Women's Words!!
Led by Stacy Dyson and Jeeni Criscenzo del Rio, these sessions are going to shake your soul,stir your blood, and get your voice ready to rock every corner of the world! (Hey, we're poets. We can do a little hyperbole)!
Lyric 1 (beginning) classes start April 26. Classes include writing, body movement, vocals, stage technique.The graduation show is on June 14th. (That's right, you WILL have the chance to strut your stuff)!
Cost is $20 per session; $105 if you pay all at once. We have scholarships and partial scholarships available. Due to mature subject matter and language, participants must be 17-plus.
To register or to get more information, contact :
www.Page2StageWomensWords.org or jeenicdr@gmail.com.
You can also call 619~358~3461
Monday, April 22, 2013
Acclaimed Artist Robert Freeman Presents Etching Workshop at ArtBeat on Main Street – Current Exhibition Features His Works
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| Etching by Robert Freeman © |
ArtBeat on Main Street’s featured artist of the month, the acclaimed Robert Freeman, presents a three-day etching workshop at the Gallery located at 330 Main Street in downtown Vista. The three four-hour sessions take place on May 27, 28, and 29. The $275 cost covers all supplies. Reservations can be made at info@artbeatonmainstreet.com or 760-295-3118.
Freeman works in a array of mediums, including pencil, pen, ink, acrylic, mixed
media oils, and wood, stone and bronze sculpture. His public art, much of which
reflects his Native American roots, is on display at Cal State San Marcos, Los
Angeles County Library and in an iconic bronze State of California Commemorative
Seal embedded on the steps of the Capitol building in Sacramento.
Freeman, a master artist and print-maker,
demonstrated the age-old technique that was a favorite medium of such artists
as Rembrandt, Picasso and Dali, at a reception on April 20th kicking
off his featured exhibition, on view at the Gallery through May 12th.
Enlivening the event was the Native American band Cloud Feather, led by Vista
Village Business Association President Mario Carrillo.
Dozens of guests were entranced by Freeman’s etching and
print-making demonstration, and by his many evocative works of art; from sepia
to vivid color. Tami Sutter, owner of
Grapes Wine Bar & Café, and her husband, Jon, provided tastings of wines
that will soon be part of the ArtBeat experience. “I’m looking forward to a
great collaboration,” said Sutter, explaining that not only is she partnering
with co-owners Kait Matthews and Kris Petersen in this new on-site café scheduled
to open soon, but that, as an artist, she also exhibits at the Gallery.
The reception attracted a wide audience, including artist
Juanita Ayson of Escondido. “This is my first taste of ArtBeat,” Ayson
revealed. While trying on a hand-crafted scarf, she said, “I knew as soon as I
walked in that this gallery is not just about one type of art, but the
diversity of creativity; and not just about art, but about community. It’s a
lovely place to come and spend some time.”
ArtBeat on Main Street is located at 330
Main Street in downtown Vista. It is open Tuesday-Friday, 11:00 am-6:00 pm;
Saturday, 9:30 am-8:00 pm; Sunday, 9:30 am-4:00 pm. For information, visit www.artbeatonmainstreet.com, www.facebook.com/artbeatonmainstreet
or discover Vista’s creative new vibe in person. To learn about gallery
partnering opportunities, email info@artbeatonmainstreet.com.
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| Ashley, Robert Freeman's granddaughter prepping the press for an etching demonstration At ArtBeat on Main Street |
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| Robert Freeman with gallery co-founder, Kait Matthews |
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| The talented musicians of Cloud Feather, in front of Robert Freeman's artwork |
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Art Exhibition at the San Diego County Vista Library
What: Free Public Fine Art Exhibition. Titled: "Alizarin Solo".
Where: San Diego County Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave. Vista, CA , Public contact # 760 643-5100
When: Exhibiting: 2/11/13 thru 4/6/13. Meet the artist Reception: SUNDAY, March 10, 2013 Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm at the Vista library.
Why: To provide No. County San Diego and local Vista residence access, information, and an understanding for storytelling, reflecting, and learning through Art.
Alexsandra Babic accrued her desire for art as she immigrated to the United States in 1959. She could not speak English, art became her primary form of communication and only language here. Art has remained her first love and passion. Growing up in the mid-west, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. and living in California since 1973, she has always been inspired by nature and prefers organic form around her. Alexsandra's work is influenced by realism and impressionism. Her European background prompted her to study classical art, focusing on the figure. She now chooses painting landscapes, still life's, and portraits. Alexsandra prefers to paint with oil or watercolor. Her signature on her paintings is "Sasha" a personal and intimate nick name from her heritage. Sasha states: " With every painting, I hope to evoke an emotional response from the viewer with a particular subject, time of day, atmosphere or space". At the library reception Sunday, 3/10/13 from 1-4pm : Alexsandra will present three thematic statements for this group of 45 paintings, she will discuss, and explain them : Exile, Beyond the Trees, and Cheep-Cheep, with time for viewers questions about her work, education, and professional background. Alexsandra received her BFA in drawing and painting, and her MFA in painting, from Laguna College of Art & Design in Laguna Beach, CA. She now resides in Vista, is a co=op artist and represented by Artbeat on Main Street Gallery, Vista, and on the Board of Directors of the Vista Art Foundation. She welcomes your responses to her work and solo exhibition.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Dunn to Perfection
Dunn to Perfection
Art teacher, aficionado and artist extraordinaire,
William Dunn strives “to capture the essence of things. I want
the painting to tell the story more than the surface of the scene exposes. I
hope to touch that intangible quality and connect with the viewer.”
William
(“Call me Bill”) is like his art: affable, accessible and down-to-earth. A
“military brat” who was born in San Diego, he lived and worked in the Bay Area
for many years, including teaching at the college level.
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| Sunset Cliffs by William Dunn |
A Tangible Enthusiasm for Life
A
longtime graphic designer who always painted watercolors and sketched (“Someone
once approached me while I was sketching at the Hotel Del to ask if she could
buy the drawing!”), Bill attended a sketching session at ArtBeat, where he met
co-owners Kait Matthew and Kris Petersen. They quickly sketched out an ongoing
arrangement.
“ArtBeat
is a great venue for me and other local artists,” Bill believes. “Both the Gallery
and Vista have the feel of a small, close-knit community.”
After
successful decades in his profession, Bill is far from done. He continues to
exude a passion for art, and as seen in his lyrical sketches, an enthusiasm for
existence.
He reveals,
“Pursuing the intangibles keeps me always coming back for more.” The evocative
results keep Bill Dunn’s fans coming back for more; at www.williamdunnstudio.com, and at
ArtBeat on Main Street.
The ArtBeat on Main Street co-op gallery in the historic heart of
Vista shines regionally as a cultural beacon and downtown destination.
Co-owners Kris Petersen and Kait Matthews have created the “Vista Loves Art” campaign
to showcase people and programs adding to Vista’s creative vibe and enhancing
the quality of life in our community.
William Dunn speaking with patrons
Opening Reception February 16th at ArtBeat on Main Street
William Dunn and Kait Matthews, co-founder of ArtBeat on Main Street
Saturday, January 26, 2013
www.artbeatonmainstreet.com www.facebook.com/artbeatonmainstreet info@artbeatonmainstreet.com.
Her evocative oil paintings on fabric and collage are as richly textured and dense with symbolism as the Arab-, Berber-, African- and European-infused country, culture and people of Morocco, the inspiration and abode of Rachel Pearsey. Her artwork, including unique beaded bookmarks she hired Moroccan women to hand-craft as a path toward financial independence, is on display at Rachel’s ArtBeat at Main Street studio. The entrancing space transports visitors to a vibrant world of deep red and green, and deepest thoughts.
Rachel, 36, a transplanted North County resident, has immersed herself in Moroccan life, language, art and enterprise. She recently co-founded the Tetouan-based Green Olive Arts international collaborative that has long been her dream. She relates, “Our goal is to invest in Moroccan artists and host residencies for artists around the globe.”
Among the tools of her artistic trade are paper, fabric, papyrus and handmade materials. Her three-dimensional works are created by sealing collaged pieces to canvas, then using oils to superimpose text and images.
Artwork Takes Flight
The format is mixed media, but Rachel’s vision is unmixed, clear and enduring. Enveloped in strength and spirituality like the threads of a traditional djellaba robe, the life force and empathy toward humankind and all Earth’s creatures are layered into each work.
Rachel’s sojourn in the U.S. will be brief. Visit www.rachelpearsey.com, then plan to visit ArtBeat soon before, as with her iconic brown dove, wings uplifted in flight, Rachel Pearsey journeys back to her beloved home.
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