ART WITHOUT BORDERS EXHIBIT
Sheila Krausse: California Dreamin'
Detail: Sheila Krausse, California Dreamin'
Through November 2, 2017 The Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe 2870 Grand Ave, Los Olivos
Sheila Krausse grew up in Napa, California and moved to the central coast as a teenager. At an early age, her Mother, an artist encouraged her to draw and paint. She took art classes through high school, continued at San Jose State University and Cal Poly as well as private lessons from experienced artists. In her twenties, she belonged to the Santa Maria Artist Association and was a charter member of the Los Padres Artist Guild. Currently she participates with the Valley Art Gallery, Los Padres Artist Guild, Studios on the Park in Paso Robles, Arts Obispo, Gala de Arte, Santa Ynez Valley Arts, and the Art Center at Morro Bay. She is the resident artist at Thomas Hill Organics, an upscale restaurant in Paso Robles, and Carriage Vineyards in Templeton. Over the years, Sheila has shown her work at local art events, offices, banks, hospitals, restaurants, tasting rooms, and vineyards. Her paintings are in homes in several states. Sheila's focus is on oils and acrylics with a concentration on central coast landscapes. She uses bright colors with plenty of texture. Her style is a blend of impressionism and realism. After teaching 35 years (including art), she retired and started a business designing children's clothes using previously worn denim. Her "Little Munchkins" clothes are now sold at five stores. "I love art for many reasons I enjoy the solitude, get lost in the creation, and my creative mind takes control. Often included are memories of my youth, especially of my Mother painting or designing a special party dress just for me. Her encouragement to follow my dreams has made a tremendous influence on my life. I enjoy many of the local landscapes of the central coast including the rolling hills and coastlines. Trees always seem to be included in my work. I get an idea in my mind on focus on creating the image on canvas." ~Sheila Krausse This exhibit is one of a continuing series of shows made possible by the commitment of the Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café to showcase local art and artists. Santa Ynez Valley Art Association, a nonprofit arts organization with over thirty years of history in the area, coordinates and manages the “art without borders” installation in cooperation with the Café. A portion of art sales benefits the organization, and these collaborative efforts - a way to keep art alive and accessible in the Santa Ynez Valley. For more information on local arts: www.santaynezvalleyarts.org 6 www.SantaYnezValleyArts.org