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 […]
Benicia’s water history on display in collaborative Arts Benicia, museum exhibit
Benicia loves its history. Benicia also loves its arts. At last, these two items have come together for a collaborative exhibition by Arts Benicia and the Benicia Historical Museum titled “Drop By Drop: A Brief History of Benicia Water Through the Eyes of its Artists,” which opens Wednesday at the museum. Coming just off the […]
Ancient ceramic creation method gets fired up again at Gallery 621
Daniel Klapprott specializes in ceramics but not in the way you may think. The Lafayette native and Gallery 621 member artist does not rely on traditional glazes and instead uses fire and other natural materials to create pottery. This method, known as pit firing, dates back thousands of years and is the subject of Klapprott’s […]
Poets to read responses to artist’s paintings at Rellik
Those who step into The Rellik Tavern will be greeted by the unique paintings of Erika Hoffe. The Benicia-based artist will have her work on display as part of the “Arts Benicia Presents” series through October. Hoffe specializes in acrylic paintings, heavily utilizing black and white amidst colorful backdrops amidst human figures of varying proportions, […]
Artist depicts clouds in new Plein Air Gallery show
Thursday’s forecast in Benicia is calling for a few clouds. To be clear, the skies themselves are scheduled to be very sunny. In fact, the clouds happen to be centralized at Benicia Plein Air Gallery, where artist Dixie Mohan’s new show “In the Cloud” will be opening. A founding Plein Air Gallery member and former […]
Benicia artists present printmaking works in new library exhibit
While few can deny that painting and sculpting are art forms that require a great deal of time and care by the artists, printmaking takes the time and effort to a whole new level, according to Benicia artists Susan De Haven and Carol Brent Levin. The local printmakers are showcasing the splendid results of the […]
EcoArt Camp gives kids chance to be artistic
It’s summer camp, but with an artistic twist. Beginning in July, Arts Benicia’s EcoArts Camp will open its doors and offer children from grades 3 to 6 a chance to have fun with art in a creative way. This year, EcoArts camp will provide children the opportunity to attend three sessions, some of which are […]
Wine, art to be exhibited at Ironhorse on Sunday
Bill Gian is new to Benicia, but he is no stranger to art. Those wishing to become acquainted with Gian’s work can do so this Sunday at Ironhorse Home Furnishings. Gian said he has been involved with the arts since he was a little kid, taking cues from his father, older sister and younger brother, […]
Suisun Valley art collective finds new home in Benicia
Benicia’s newest art gallery is actually not new to Solano County nor is it just a gallery. The Little Art Shop was founded in 2000 as a potter’s studio in Fairfield’s viticultural Suisun Valley region. Located on Mankas Corner across the street from the restaurant of the same name, the studio eventually morphed into The […]