Art Review by Les Overlock Special to the Herald “The World of Frida” combines juried and invitational shows with a national photography exhibit at the Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek. Art and photographs celebrating the life, style and legacy of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo runs through Sept. 16. I attended the opening a […]
Les Overlock: Rob Jenkins’ ‘Faces of Cuba’ brings music to portraits
Art Review by Les Overlock Special to the Herald “The Buena Vista Social Club” movie, which was spawned by Ry Cooder in 1999, set the tone for the revival of music emanating in pre-Castro era of Cuba. The movie is as exciting as the photo display produced by Rob Jenkins, which is on display at […]
Arts Benicia to host After School Art program at Farmar in February
While a school day is not always enough time to learn the basics of art, Arts Benicia is here to make sure creatively inclined students have additional opportunities to hone their craft. After School sessions will be held at Mary Farmar Elementary School throughout February. Arts Benicia’s After School program, sponsored by Benicia Unified School […]
Library exhibit brings tribes together through artwork
It is a family affair at Benicia Public Library’s art gallery. The new exhibition “Gathering Tribes” features the work of not one, not two but three artists who are all related either by blood or through marriage. The artists showcased are Vicki Byrum Dennis, a Gallerie Renee Marie member; her sister and HQ Gallery member […]
Artist displays New Mexico-inspired work at Umpqua Bank
Les Overlock is no stranger to capturing New Mexico with his brush, and his works can be seen at Umpqua Bank in the new exhibition “The Land of Enchantment: From Taos to Abiquiu.” The artist and former long-time Liberty High School teacher who has contributed “The Buzz” and “The Buzzard” to the Herald since 2008 […]
Les Overlock: “A Painter’s Diary” brings famed artist’s greatness to Benicia audiences
Art Review By Les Overlock Special to the Herald “A Painter’s Diary,” an exquisite art show at Milinda Perry Gallery represents the best of what a true artist is capable of producing. The artist is Jack Laycox, and I purposely shied away from any information about the artist so as to remain pure in my […]
Les Overlock: Peter McNeill defies expectations in current Milinda Perry exhibit
Art Review By Les Overlock The current show at Melina Perry’s Gallery is a “tour de force” art exhibit because the human figure does not often appear in Benicia’s galleries- especially the nude figure. But Peter McNeill, the artist, pulls a stunning trick on the viewer’s eye. The public generally thinks they are seeing photography. […]
Les Overlock: New Donna Covey show captures familiar Benicia sites in artistic way
Art Review By Les Overlock Special to the Herald Donna Covey’s paintings are scintillating at Milinda Perry Salon and Gallery on 117 East F Street. She calls herself a “Fauve Expressionist” which translates into being colorful, “free form”, vibrant and decorative. All of her paintings at the gallery fit this description. She also takes advantage […]
Les Overlock: Vicki Byrum Dennis captures art through watercolors in new show
Art Review By Les Overlock Special to the Herald The signpost of good art is where it takes your eye. The signature of great art is exemplified by how far you are emotionally moved by the work. Vicki Dennis’ show at Umpqua Bank accomplishes both. First and foremost is her skilled mastery of a form […]
Les Overlock: Terry Hughes’ new exhibit shows off artist’s work
Art Review by Les Overlock Special to the Herald You don’t have to go to San Francisco to see top-level art. Just stop by Milinda Perry Salon on East F Street in Benicia to see the work of Terry Hughes. In his former life, Terry taught art (pottery) in schools, and the vast background of […]