Niki de Saint Phalle Nana Santé 1999 Lithograph and collage, edition 6 of 25 Hors commerce 24.2 x 19.4 inches Niki de Saint Phalle was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, near Paris. She went on to attend Oldfields School in Glencoe, Maryland where she graduated in 1947. During her teenaged years, she was a fashion model; at the age of sixteen, she appeared on the cover of Life Magazine and French Vogue. While in Paris on a modeling assignment, de Saint Phalle was introduced to the American painter, Hugh Weiss, who became both her friend and mentor. He encouraged her to continue painting in her self-taught style. De Saint Phalle was also influenced by Gaudí. This influence led her to create one her own garden-based artwork that would combine both artistic and natural elements. At this point in her life, de Saint Phalle started making life size sculptures of women, such as brides and mothers giving birth. They were usually dressed in white and eventually evolved to be brightly colored. de Saint Phalle's sculptures are exhibited in public places around the world, including: the Stravinsky Fountain near the Centre Pompidou, Paris, Sun God on the campus of the University of California, San Diego as a part of the Stuart Collection of public art and Queen Califia's Magic Circle, a sculpture garden in Kit Carson Park, Escondido, California. Estimated value: $3,000.00 Jackie Lo Fair Lady & White Knight 2006 Latex enamel on canvas 40 x 30 inches Jackie Lo recived her BA in Visual Arts from UCSD going on to recieve her MFA with emphasis in painting from SDSU. Lo currently teachs Drawing, Composition, and Painting classes at SDSU. Estimated value: $400.00
Jacqueline Scott Dotson Tree 1992 Viscosity-colored etching, Artist's Proof Sheet: 11 x 7 3/8 inches; Image: 5 3/4 x 4 inches Jacqueline Scott Dotson received her BA degree in Art Education from the University of Washington. Her current body of work focuses on plein air, figurative painting, and print making. Dotson’s work deals with the inherint challenges of color, shapes and their relationships and value shifts in painting. Estimated value: $600.00
Kelly Vivanco Key and Egg 2006 Oil on board 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches Kelly Vivanco received her BFA with honors from Laguna College of Art and Design in 1995. In 2004 Kelly became a studio artist at Distinction Gallery in Escondido and maintains a working studio there today. She has had solo and group ehibitions at Distinction Gallery, Thinkspace, SURU, Subtext, DvA Gallery and Orange County Center for Contemporary Arts. Her work is held in collections across the U.S. and abroad. Estimated value: $250.00
Keely Berry-LeBlanc Patchwork 2006 Gourd, mixed media 7 x 13 x 13 inches Keely Berry-LeBlanc obtainted her BFA in Visual Communications from Maryland Institute, College of Art in 1986. BerryLeBlanc has distinguished herself among her peers with her unique style of vessels. Her vessels often have a playful, primitive feel, yet her techniques are those of a skilled artisan. Berry-LeBlanc resides in Escondido with her husband Joe. Her award-winning work can be found in private collections around the country. Estimated value: $350.00 Eileen Monaghan Whitaker Bird Watcher 1989 Watercolor giclee, Edition 12 of 100 Sheet: 22 x 29 1/2 inches; Image: 20 x 27 1/2 inches Using vivid watercolors to express and evoke emotions, Eileen Whitaker became widely known for painting with her heart. In a career that spanned more than 60 years and resulted in 87 awards, she exhibited her work from coast to coast as well as internationally. Estimated value: $350.00 Frederic Whitaker Special Guest late 1940s Watercolor giclee 22 x 16 inches During the early years of his career, Frederic Whitaker worked for the United States to manufacture metal-ware religious articles for the Catholic Church. He designed and supervised the production of hundreds of articles in gold, silver, brass, and bronze for priests and other dignitaries of the church. Later, Whitaker won more than 150 awards for his representational watercolors. He was an Academician in the National Academy of Design and served as president of the American Watercolor Society from 1949-1956, revamping its format to involve more member participation. Estimated value: $350.00 Shauna Peck Blue Narrative 2007 Encaustic on wood 12 x 24 inches Shauna Peck recieved her BFA from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1978 and went on to recieve her MFA from Claremont Graduate University in 1986. Caught between the literal and the allusive, the concrete and abstract, Peck’s work does not engage in explicit narrative rather it inhabits a liminal space. In our emotional and visceral reactions to Peck’s work, we are found, like in our dreams, asking for more. Peck has had numerous solo and group shows throught the United States. Estimated value: $3,500.00