Assemblages

Katharine Edmonson - assemblages & masks

Katharine’s work demonstrates her interest in three-dimensional design. Her assemblages recreate microcosms of life using varied media in symbolic relationships. Each assemblage box represents part of her experience and travels in life.

Ceramics

Michael Currado

Influenced by an eclectic assortment of interests, including the non-traditional ways of the 70's, the Appalachian, and the Amish traditions, Michael became motivated to work at home. After 3 decades of ceramic tile installation, he took some time to gather himself and the essentials to create a studio. He works diligently at making intriguing pieces which his wife Melinda slathers with glaze. Intense heat from the kiln changes these dramatically.... a parallel of life bringing forth hidden strengths. Colorful waterfall effects, which stand out in the backdrop of a thirsty desert are the forte of the moment. Inspiration has come from the provision of the land; sustenance from creation. Origins of clay and glaze: the earth. Enjoy. Please Visit Michael's Website.

James Martin

James is known for the consistent quality of his ceramic pieces. Vases and other decorative ware featuring his beautifully patterned sqraffito designs are available in the gallery.

Sarah Teed - glass work, and ceramics

Ceramic, glass masks and functional works, integrating the Hawaiian Islands and the Kern River Valley. Sarah says, " From sand to glass, clay to ceramic, I participate in transformation utilizing the magic of fire."

Jewelry

Pat Bass - beadwork

Pat Bass creates jewelry with beads. She takes her artistic inspiration from the intricate patterns she sees in nature. Creating costumes for theatre amplifies her artistic expression in color.

Eugenia Cross - fused glass and stone

Eugenia’s jewelry combines her fused glass pieces with fine silver, natural stone and crystal. The changing seasons, the sea, and her love of animals are strong influences in her jewelry. The flow of the Kern River is a new inspiration for her gallery work. She is also drawn to the flow of the spirit, which can be seen in some of her work featuring religious images from many faiths as well as in her Personal Visualization Shrines.

Marcine Hughes - beadwork

Marcine learned beadwork and silversmithing from her grandmother. She uses trade beads and antique beads in her creative designs. Although trained as geologist, (many beads are rocks!) she ran a craft and art manufacturing business in Taos, New Mexico for many years. She also makes custom teddy bears from Pendleton Blankets, some that have been featured in a display at the Smithsonian, in Washington, DC.

Charles Topping, M.F.A. - metal work

Charles has been designing and hand casting his creations for over 20 years. He draws on Renaissance and Medieval lifestyles for inspiration. He’s had extensive teaching experience at the college level. As with many of the Stone’s Throw artists, Charles also designs special jewelry pieces and unique metal objects by consignment.

Jo Lee Vaughn - wirework

Being creative has always been an underlying theme in Jo Lee's life. Besides the intricate and unique designs she creates in her wirework and beading, she does needle arts, painting, and sewing as part of her creative outlet.

Painting

Gail Angelsea - pen-and-ink, watercolor

Gail's work reflects the underlying structure and rhythm found in all things. She uses Prismacolor pencil, pen-and-ink, and watercolor mediums. Her Fine Arts education was completed at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Carol Bradshaw - watercolor

Examples of Carol Bradshaw watercolor pieces are featured in the Gallery. Included are meticulous rendered botanicals. Besides teaching her craft, she also shows in various juried art shows in the Southwestern United States.

Paul Chamberlain

As residents of Glendale California, Paul and his wife Darlene have been Kernville “weekenders” for many years. Their second home in Kernville allows Paul the opportunity to indulge his passion for plein air and studio oil painting of the endless subjects offered by the wonderful Kern River Valley. A graduate of Art Center College of Design, Paul’s love of color and unique composition have led him to document a rich variety of subjects including the river, mountains and valleys as well as local landmarks and historical places. Paul is a member of the California Art Club and the Pasadena Society of Artists. . Please Visit Paul's Website.

AJ Currado

AJ Currado grew up with an artist mother who continued to work professionally and teach while raising four children. AJ adapted well to creative expressions and began her college education with music and fine art studies. Painting and drawing soon became her focus and she graduated with honors from CSU Northridge in 2004. Since then, AJ has fused her life experience into her visual art in many ways. Her concern over environmental stewardship lead to a series of work using recycled envelopes. Part of this series was chosen for exhibit in a Washington gallery. Her other work has integrated music, martial arts, travel, and a deep love of nature - particularly leaves. She has been an art teacher since 2004 and has continued her budding professional career as a fine artist through exhibitions and selling work in local venues. Please Visit AJ's Website.

Joan Desmond - oil/mixed media

Joan Desmond expresses her art in a variety of media: from colorful oil paintings to mixed media and collage. Joan expressionistic work has been shown in many group shows throughout California. Please Visit Joan's Website.

Susan Hall - Watercolor

Susan Hall lives in the wilds of East Africa, on a ranch in Northern Kenya. Susan's specialty is her bird watercolors and oils which have been sold all over the world. Besides exhibitions in London, USA, and Kenya, Alec Wildenstein of Wildenstein Galleries, New York, has purchased her work for his private collection.

Pat Seamount - oil/watercolor

Pat’s artwork draws from her experiences with people. She paints glimpses of unique moments in people’s lives with sensitivity and compassion. Pat is also a performing musician.

Photography

Katharine Edmonson

Katharine draws on her travels to express the awe and inspiration she gets from living on our planet. Journeys to Venice, Chile, Iceland, and Kenya, has inspired her to try to capture the moment to share.

Peter Figen

Peter Figen is a photographer working in Los Angeles, shooting commercial assignments for a variety of clients. He has worked extensively in the music and electronics industry, making portraits of people from George Harrison and Bonnie Raitt to Willie Dixon, Coolio, and Snoop Dogg. As busy as his commercial schedule makes him, he still finds time to explore his favorite parts of the country, including the Eastern Sierras along US 395, Death Valley National Park, and the greater American Southwest, including Monument Valley, Chaco Canyon and Canyonlands. Please Visit Peter's Website.

Sherry Gaskin

Sherry’s photography illustrates her love for nature and the Kern River Valley. Her unique vision of the fluidly changing scenes and colors in our daily lives are recorded on a small and large scale.

Dan Ocampo

Dan has been a local photographer for many years. More information and photos to follow!

Sculpture

Katharine Edmonson

Katharine has always been interested in the variation and expression of the human face. Making masks for over 13 years, one can see the influence of Kenya and Venice where she has traveled.