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 […]
Milinda Perry Gallery features Jack Laycox paintings
By Vicki Byrum Dennis Special to the Herald Jack Laycox is considered to be one of California’s leading artists in the 1960s and ’70s. But for Crockett artist Cydne Kaye, he was not only the painter of amazing watercolors and oils. He was Uncle Jack, her mother’s brother, who just happened to be a famous […]
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. […]
First Street galleries team up for Open Studios
In honor of Benicia Open Studios weekend, May 6-7, eight galleries along First Street have come together to offer a special gift for visitors. Each gallery will pass out special Art Cards, good throughout the weekend. As art enthusiasts visit each of the eight galleries, they can have their cards marked. When the card is […]
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: 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 […]