viewpoints gallery

Barbara's 'Water Works'

2010-09-05T15:15:00.000-07:00

This month Viewpoints Gallery features the oil and watercolor paintings of Barbara van Haunalter. Barbara likes to paint on location and uses a variety of media. All the paintings in this show are local spots Barbara has visited in the last six months.

Color Squared

2010-08-02T20:40:00.001-07:00

This month members of Viewpoints Gallery each created a square image for a group exhibit. For whatever reason many gravitated to blues. Please join us for a reception Friday, August 13 from 5-8pm. It should be a lot of fun.

TERRI FORD - AN ARTIST TO WATCH!

2010-07-12T15:25:00.001-07:00

Our very own Terri Ford is featured as an 'Artist to Watch' in the latest print edition of Fine Art Connoisseur. www.fineartconnoisseur.com

Traveling Conversations

2010-07-06T17:05:00.000-07:00

When three good friends, Jean Warren, Elaine Frenett and Floy Zittin, were separated by family moves they decided to keep in touch through their art. Our July show is a complete collection of the watercolor 'conversations' that occurred between these three from 2005 to 2010. We hope that you'll join us on July 9, 5pm to 8pm, at Viewpoints Gallery to help us celebrate the bond of friendship and art.

Diana's Truck

2010-07-01T18:17:00.000-07:00

Diana Jaye painted in Occidental in June at the Occidental Art & Ecology Center with 8 other painters. They stayed in beautiful yurts and had 3 delicious vegetarian meals a day. Most of the ingredients came from the OAEC organic gardens. After painting many gardens and flowers, Diana and the other painters found this great GMC truck in the woods. It seemed really happy to be there.

Carolyn and Diana at Gamble Garden

2010-06-16T17:59:00.000-07:00

Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, is celebrating it's 25th anniversary with an 'Art in the Garden' show July 16 and 17. We are honored that two of our artists, Carolyn Hofstetter and Diana Jaye, have been chosen to be included. Tickets for the Friday reception can be purchased for $20 at www.gamblegarden.org or visit Saturday for free to watch them paint between 10am and 2pm..

Terri Hill Featured Artist

2010-06-09T19:30:00.000-07:00

This month Viewpoints Gallery is proud to feature the dramatic watercolors of Terri Hill. Terri has made a name for herself painting large photo-realistic works featuring sports motifs, especially bikers, and seasonal produce. The gallery will be hosting receptions both Friday and Saturday, June 11 and 12, from 5pm to 8pm. Join us for a fun evening.

Cheryl Kampe

2010-05-06T18:23:00.001-07:00

Cheryl has an exciting new show at Viewpoints Gallery this month featuring large acrylic semi abstract interpretations of urban landscapes. Her show runs from May 3 through June 5. Visit with Cheryl in the gallery on May 8 and May 30 during gallery business hours.

Diana Jaye at Filoli

2010-05-02T09:46:00.000-07:00

Diana Jaye had a beautiful sunny day to be plein air oil painting out at Filoli house and gardens. Hope to see her painting in the gallery soon.

Jane and Nancy at their Reception

2010-04-11T09:31:00.001-07:00

Here are Jane Ferguson and Nancy Calhoun with their artwork before the reception crowd arrived at Viewpoints Gallery.

Two Views at Viewpoints

2010-04-08T13:40:00.000-07:00

This month we are featuring work by two artists who are good friends but who paint in very different styles. Please join them and the other Viewpoints artists for a reception this Friday, April 9 from 5 to 8pm.

Karen White

2010-03-04T17:06:00.000-08:00

Karen White's vibrant oil paintings will be featured at Viewpoints Gallery through March. Join us for a reception and chat with Karen on Friday, March 12 from 5-8pm.

Filoli Update

2010-02-19T17:28:00.001-08:00

Diana's painting from the last post was chosen to advertise the exhibit at Filoli. Congratulations, Diana! Barbara von Haunalter will also have two paintings in the show. Way to go, Viewpoints.

Diana at Filoli

2010-02-16T19:19:00.000-08:00

Diana Jaye was accepted as one of twenty artists to exhibit a painting at the Filoli National Trust Site in Woodside, California, from April 12 thru June 6. Her oil painting, titled "Scarecrow at Work" is shown above. Meet Diana and the other artists at Filoli on May 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Terri Ford

2010-02-06T16:22:00.000-08:00

This month, Terri Ford is showing her pastels alongside her father's oil paintings. Both Terri and her father started their art careers at about the same time and influenced each others' work.
Here are a couple images of Terri in front of her exhibit.

Abstracts

2010-01-17T11:44:00.000-08:00

Viewpoints has been known as a gallery showing mostly traditional work but this month we challenged ourselves to try something different and tackle an abstract. Everyone had fun with the project and there was a lot of discussion about what constitutes an abstract painting. Here are a couple of the paintings on display.

Carol Mead began with an images she remembered from the aquarium which she thought made an interesting abstract design.

Barbara con Haunalter likes to paint seascapes in muted colors. Here she has simplified her shapes, used a lot of texture and a vivid palette.

Come see what the rest of the artists came up with. This show will be hanging until the end of the month.

Join us Friday Night

2009-12-17T08:06:00.000-08:00

Terri Hill is organizing a party! Join us this Friday from 5-8pm for 'Gifts of the Season'. Terri and many of the Viewpoints Gallery artists will be there. Here are a few of Terri Hill's works on display.

Present Challenge

2009-12-13T11:26:00.001-08:00

The December challenge which Terri Hill posed to members was to come up with an 8" x 8" painting on canvas on the theme 'Presents'. Here are a few of the results:

Kathleen Alexander had a romantic idea.

Carol Mead was thinking of a trip to San Francisco - perhaps with grandkids?

Nancy Calhoun has been painting bears lately while up in the Sierras and her 'present' took the form of toy bears.

Floy Zittin came up with a present for a titmouse.

And Terri Ford's present is sparkly. Incidentally, this Santa is based on her husband, Tim.

Presents at Viewpoints

2009-12-01T20:36:00.000-08:00

Here is a partial result of the 'present challenge' all tied up with ribbons. Thirteen artists presented their ideas on an 8" x 8" canvas. Later we'll post what the artists were thinking.

And here are the "presents" through the window with Terri Hill's bold large watercolors to the right. That's not Terri in front, but Chris Beck, a Viewpoints special friend, who was partly responsible for the wonderful window display.

December Presents

2009-11-29T17:32:00.000-08:00

One exciting part of working with other artists in running a gallery is that we challenge each other artistically. This December we are running a group show with the theme of "presents". Terri Hill will be showing her watercolors and in the one above her 'presents' are edible. Each of the gallery artists is challenged to bring in a 8" x 8" canvas with a 'present' theme. Stop by after Monday to see the results.

Fall into Color - Part Two

2009-11-14T13:29:00.001-08:00

Kathleen Alexander is our newest artist at Viewpoints and we are honored to be showing her watercolors. This month she joins Carolyn Hofstetter for our Fall into Color show. Kathleen enjoys painting close ups of flowers and fruit using luscious dark washes and for this show she has worked on an amazing series of large paintings, beautifully framed, of grapes and persimmons.

Fall into Color

2009-11-07T19:52:00.001-08:00

Viewpoints Gallery has been operating in the same location in Los Altos for over thirty years. We are an artist run business and the membership of the gallery has gradually changed over time. This month, somewhat by co-incidence, we have the oldest (in terms of membership years) and newest gallery members joining forces for a show titled 'Fall into Color'. Carolyn Hofstetter gets the prize for the longest membership at Viewpoints. Here are a few of her fall themed paintings. The next post will feature fall work of our newest member, Kathleen Alexander.

Happy Halloween

2009-10-29T17:51:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!!
http://www.cubpack81.com/images/carve_pumpkin.swf

Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society Annual Show

2009-10-29T17:42:00.000-07:00

Viewpoints gallery did well at the SCVWS Annual at the Triton (reception Sunday, the 25th). Terri Hill, Nancy Calhoun and Carol Mead won awards . Terri Hill got the 3rd Place Award, Carol Mead got an Honorable Mention, and Nancy got a merchants award. Carol and Nancy are pictured on the upper row left. Terri Hill was off teaching a workshop

Carol and Berni Party

2009-10-13T11:35:00.001-07:00

Berni's reception on Saturday was the first time in a while that we have held an evening event. And we were lucky with the weather. Great turn-out, delicious food and lots of fun!

Berni Jahnke - Coast to Coast

2009-10-06T16:51:00.001-07:00

This month Viewpoints Gallery is proud to feature watercolor paintings by Berni Jahnke. Berni's main interest has been painting people she has come across on her extensive travels. For this show Berni focuses on people at the beach, exploring tide pools playing in the surf or just soaking up the sun. We will host a reception for Berni this Saturday, October 10 from 4pm - 7pm. Join us for a special evening.

Green Foothills

2009-09-21T19:19:00.001-07:00

This weekend we worked with Green Foothills on their annual fundraiser. Members each set aside two paintings, one in the gallery and another to be displayed at the Green Foothills event, to benefit the organization. It was some work but great fun to set up the displays.

Here is our 'set up group' in the gallery- Barbara, Floy, Karen and Jane.

And here is our display at the Los Altos History House garden where the Green Foothills even took place.

How Diana's Exhibit Came to Be

2009-09-11T18:12:00.000-07:00

We were on our way to Carmel when my friend suggested using only three colors (magenta, phthalo blue and yellow) plus white. We had the colors with us so began at Pacific Grove and continued painting with this limited palette for 4 days.

And Diana has been using the same four colors ever since!

Primary + White

2009-09-09T17:34:00.000-07:00

Our featured artist for September is Diana Jaye. Diana is showing a group of oil paintings she painted on location using only the tree primary colors, red, blue and yellow, plus white.

Cruz'n to Viewpoints

2009-08-09T12:05:00.000-07:00

Hot summer sun - music and sand - on Saturday the beach came to Viewpoints Gallery.
For those of you who missed our 'Cruz'n to Viewpoints' event here are a few photos.

Terri Hill and Carol Mead were the featured artists.

Beach themed food -

And music on the street.

Terri Ford Wins Award at Triton Museum Pastel Show

2009-08-05T09:12:00.001-07:00

Terri Ford's painting “Barn in Morning Light” won the Connecticut Pastel Society Award at Pastels U.S.A., The Pastel Society of the West Coast's 23rd Annual International Exhibit. The show runs until September 27 at the Triton Museum, 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara CA. Don't miss this show of some of the best pastel work in the nation!

And More Santa Cruz

2009-07-30T16:32:00.001-07:00

Here are a few more of Carol Mead's images from her upcoming show.

Twin Lakes Beach

Summer at the Boardwalk

Capitola by the Sea

Carol Mead and Terri Hill Explore Santa Cruz

2009-07-29T19:13:00.001-07:00

It's summer and both Carol Mead and Terri Hill have been hanging out at the beach. Next month, August 3 - September 4, their paintings of Santa Cruz will be featured at Viewpoints Gallery. Below is a preview of two of Carol Mead's watercolors, 'Pleasure Point' and 'Beach Hill'. Join us and meet the artists at their reception Saturday August 8 from 2-5pm.

Jane Ferguson

2009-07-23T17:51:00.000-07:00

Nancy Calhoun is off to the Sierras this summer and Jane Ferguson is taking her place at Viewpoints. You'll be able to see her acrylics and watercolors there through September. Jane is originally from England but now resides in Cupertino. She likes to work big, bold and bright.

Meet the Artists this Saturday

2009-07-07T15:50:00.000-07:00

Viewpoints is hosting a reception for our guest artists, Ed Terpening and Andy Ballantyne, Saturday, July 11 from 2 to 5pm. Stop by and talk with Ed and Andy about their work. Los Altos Art and Wine Festival is also scheduled for this weekend. Tents will be set up outside our gallery on State Street; the weather should be gorgeous and there will be lots of food, wine, art and music.

Coastal Ice Plant - Oil by Ed Terpening

Through the Palms - Oil by Ed Terpening

Beach Town - Oil by Ed Terpening

Ed Terpening and Andy Ballantyne

2009-07-03T15:29:00.000-07:00

From time to time we like to invite artists we admire to show their work at Viewpoints Gallery. Beginning Monday we are very excited to be featuring Ed Terpening and Andy Ballantyne two plein air painters who focus on Central California subjects. Ed Terpening was featured in the April issue of American Artist and more of his work can be found at www.edterpening.com.
Their work will be on display through July 31 with a reception Saturday, July 11 from 2pm - 5pm.

Moss Landing watercolor by Andy Ballantyne

China Cove, Point Lobos, oil by Ed Terpening

Terri Hill Goes Red, White and Blue

2009-06-29T11:10:00.000-07:00

Terri Hill is thinking 'Red, White and Blue' for her exhibit in July in honor of the holiday. Here are three of her images which will be on display at Viewpoints beginning July 6th.

“Red Hot Summer” watercolor 16 x 16 framed

“Red, Spike & Blue” watercolor 30 x 36 framed

“You Go, Girls!” watercolor 16 x 20 framed

Nancy Goes off to Bear Valley

2009-06-21T20:09:00.000-07:00

Nancy Calhoun will be leaving us for the summer. Watch for her work in Bear Valley. She will be showing her watercdolors there plus two of her paintings have been chosen for posters for Bear Valley summer events.

Garden Party

2009-06-07T12:18:00.001-07:00

Beautiful weather, live music by David Olaine, Cranberry Scoop raffle, chips and salsa from Fiesta Vallarta, coffee from Peet's and Cafe Antigua and lots of food provided by Viewpoints Gallery artists. Lots of old friends and first timers in our patio - great fun!

Setting up the food with early viewers.

Terri Hill checking the setup.

Kathleen Alexander's setup in front.

Barbara vonHaunalter and Karen White making plans.

Show's Up

2009-06-04T16:15:00.000-07:00

Our show is up - looks great - and everyone is ready to party. Join us on June 6th - 2-5pm!!

Mark Your Calendars

2009-05-23T15:37:00.000-07:00

This June Viewpoints introduces a new look with it's group show "New Views @ Viewpoints" Join us June 6th for a garden reception in the back patio. We are working with our neighboring businesses to create a special celebration.

Good Going Terri Ford!

2009-05-19T11:20:00.001-07:00

This image won Best Pastel at Carmel Art Festival Plein Air last week.
See more of Terri Ford's work at http://www.terrifordart.com/

Member Shows to See

2009-05-13T10:48:00.000-07:00

This weekend will be busy for Viewpoints Members. On Saturday and Sunday Kathleen Alexander, and Terri Hill and Floy Zittin will all be exhibiting at the Los Altos Rotary Fine Art in the Park in Los Altos. And on Saturday, May 16, Terri Ford will be participating in the Carmel Art Festival Plein Air event in downtown Carmel.

Party Time

2009-05-09T20:28:00.000-07:00

Today our neighbors, Fiesta Vallarta and Antiqua Gift and Coffee Shop hosted a celebration with a marimba band. What fun. There was a lot of activity in our back patio and great live music.

Bossy Cow

2009-05-07T16:56:00.000-07:00

Here is one of Barbara's paintings of farm animals. One wall in the gallery is covered with charming watercolor paintings of pigs, cows and chickens. She has also has paintings of the few remaining farm buildings in the area.

Farm Girl Revealed

2009-05-03T14:42:00.001-07:00

Barbara von Haunalther has spent a marathon day hanging over 26 paintings included in her 'Farm Scenery' show running for the month of May. It's a great show with both oils and watercolors. Several other members have added to the country feel with paintings of farm animals and buildings.

Silicon Valley Open Studios

2009-04-29T17:20:00.000-07:00

Almost half of the artists at Viewpoints Gallery will be participating in Silicon Valley Open Studios during the first weeks of May. This is a wonderful opportunity to see more works by Cheryl Kampe, Karen White, Terri Hill, Carol Mead, Jean Prophet, and to talk to them about their work. For more information go to http://www.svos.org/.

Kathleen Alexander

2009-04-26T16:48:00.001-07:00

We are thrilled to announce our newest artist member. Kathleen Alexander is an award winning artist with a national reputation for her dramatic watercolors. See her work at Viewpoints beginning May 3. More of Kathleen's work can be seen at http://www.kathleenalexanderwatercolors.com

Diana Exhibits in Oklahoma

2009-04-14T10:39:00.000-07:00

Diana Jaye attended the opening of her exhibit "Primary Plus White" at the Malinda Berry Fisher Art Gallery at the Oklahoma State University. All her paintings in this exhibit are done on location using just four tubes of paint. I hope she will post some images.
And did you know Diana's college degree was in fashion merchandising?

Meetings

2009-04-08T20:54:00.000-07:00

Running a gallery involves meetings and the question has come up 'Where to you guys meet?" Here's what our meetings look like.

Bay Area Birds

2009-04-05T17:35:00.000-07:00

Yeah!!! My show is up!!

Goodbye Gold

2009-03-29T17:34:00.001-07:00

I was not thrilled with how this image looked on the previous blog post - so it got reworked. I decided the gold paint was making it look to dull and most of it is now gone. Instead I used bits of opaque tints where I wanted accents. I'm happier with this and guess my experiment with iridescent paints is at an end - for the time being anyway.

farm girl reports

2009-03-23T18:33:00.000-07:00

Looking back on my childhood in Connecticut, where I "worked" for my dad who sold milk, and eggs, and had a slew of horses and other animals, I realized that, especially lately, my life on the farm had a huge impact on what I am doing today. What I am doing right now is creating and editing paintings of farm life here in the Bay Area...with the eye to hoping that this phenomenom does not disappear from the Silicon Valley...which, after all, was originally the home of the apricot and cherry orchards and then some.

Some of my favorite farm lands are the Duveneck Ranch in Los Altos Hills, the Picchetti Winery in Cupertino, the Cooper-Garrod Stables in the Saratoga Hills, and various barns over in Half Moon Bay...hopefully I can soon post some pictures of my paintings.

YT,

Barbara von Haunalter

farmgirl??

2009-03-21T15:06:00.000-07:00

We now have six gallery members contributing to this blog: Floy Zittin, Nancy Calhoun, Terri Ford, Terri Hill, Jean Prophet and "farmgirl". The last is a bit mysterious but does have an explanation.

Painting Pair

2009-03-15T11:58:00.000-07:00

I am currently working on a series of small paintings for my show next month. These are two 16" x 8" vertical pieces I hoped would work together. I did use a bit of the iridescent gold on these in the foliage.

Terri's Tubes

2009-03-13T16:50:00.000-07:00

Very Organized, just like my studio!

Iridescent Paints

2009-03-09T17:07:00.001-07:00

Nancy offered to let me use some of her iridescent and duochrome paints from Daniel Smith. I was so impressed with her plastic storage paint box.

Mine looks like this

and I must admit I spend a considerable amount of time searching for a tube I'm looking for.

Nancy thought the iridescent paints might work well for a hummingbird painting so I gave it a go.

I didn't like the effect so much on the bird itself and ended up painting it in the conventional manner but almost everything else in the painting has a bit of the iridescent paint.

Lillian's Reception

2009-03-07T18:08:00.002-08:00

The weather was beautiful and Lillian had a wonderful reception. It was quite crowded at times and hard to get good photos inside the gallery.

Here is Lillian with her paintings.

The patio out back.
Karen, Nancy, Karen's daughter and Lillian.

Berni and Carol in front of Carol's paintings.