Category: Art Gallery

John Comisky Wins!

Posted on by Ann Nunziata

Wow!
AANV member John Comisky is the winner of the 2020 Smithsonian Natural World photograph of the year. His winning photograph, Whale Tail 2, is on display at Art Gallery Napa Valley, 1307 First Street in Napa, so stop by to see this stunning picture from one of John’s many fantastic trips to commune with Mother Nature. Great job, John!! And thanks to all who voted for John’s photograph in the Smithsonian’s contest.
The official announcement from Smithsonian can be found at this link 

John will be the presenter for the Napa Library Remarkable Journey series, Thursday April 15th at 7pm, as shown on this flyer

John will be the presenter for the Napa Library Remarkable Journeys series, Thursday April 15th at 7pm

Frank Trozzo featured – Napa Library

Posted on by Ann Nunziata

Frank Trozzo will be speaking about his solo exhibit in the Napa Libray this coming Friday, March 12.

Frank writes,

Now that we are making progress and are able to move around a bit again, I’m excited to tell you that I’m showing my paintings in a solo show at the Napa County Library during the month of March. 

I’ve been busy during the pandemic working on new ideas and forms. The show has 26 paintings, including 17 new works and some that have never been shown before.

During this time the library has been holding live Zoom presentations of the featured artists.

I’ll be speaking about the works Friday March 12, 2021 at 6:30 pm. You are invited.

Here is the link if you would like to join me that evening:
https://countyofnapa.zoom.us/j/99937289834

I hope you get a chance to see the show and I hope you can tune in to listen to my presentation.

I look forward to the day we can all meet again in person.

If you have questions about the works please contact me at [email protected].

Susan Antonini

Posted on by Ann Nunziata

Assemblage….is what best fits my work…

I first discovered the shadows on a piece of ceramic work at the DeYoung museum…and one day a neighbor had a garage sale with a box of unused adding machine tape….and the idea struck me!

So when I use adding machine tape or newspaper…I look to see what kind of shadows occur….they vary as the light changes…

The paper is painted before placing on the canvas…

And on occasion …I will add Kosher salt…grout or more paint to achieve the look I’m trying to create.

There is a website link on my about the artist page that shows a demonstration of a paper (assemblage) flag at its creation.

Ann Nunziata

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Ann updated on her display at Art Gallery Napa Valley today.  Ann writes, “I decided that I should unify my exhibit to display a single medium.” Ann comments that there is an ongoing debate amongst artists about how best to display ones work.  Some feel a variety of mediums best informs the viewer about the artist, while others maintain that a consistent look and feel is desirable.  The latter is the approach of Open Studios Napa Valley where Ann has participated in recent years, that is when she not been traveling in September.

Marlene Haas Inktober

Posted on by Ann Nunziata

Marlene writes “
“Bubblegum “ is an ink painting: 14 x 14.   I began this ink series when I  found Zentangles  designs several years ago.   I liked the meditative aspect of repeated designs in Ink and color patterns.   Zentangles and pattern paintings  are part of my creative lexicon.   

 Inktober celebrates creations composed with inks and is highlighted the month of October.

 Bubblegum  is displayed at the Artist of The Valley, 1307 First Street. Napa, CA.

AGNV Artists in Napa PopUp Art Show

Posted on by Ann Nunziata

Art Gallery Napa Valley artists participating:
Janis Adams
John Comisky
Trish Danby
Bill Mellberg
Sunshine Moeshler
Cary Robnett
Frank Trozzo
Alan Vaughn

Download this map to see participating locations.

POPUP MAP 10 17 2020Download

As you may know, AANV had to cancel its annual Open Studios in September as a result of the COVID-19 virus restrictions. A group of artists will be participating in a spontaneous event instead.

The Napa Art Drive Pop Up will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020, from 10 AM to 5 PM. The entry fees paid by the participating artists will be split between the Napa Food Bank and AANV. If you have the means, you are encouraged to donate to the Napa Food Bank, whether you drop by the Pop Up locations or not.

Leo Peck

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Pottery custom made for FUME’ Bistro & Bar

Leo writes: I think most of us would agree that 2020 has been a crazy year! However, as a local potter it’s been a perfect time to experiment with new designs and glazes. My past portfolio of work includes plenty of large-scale tile projects and tile tables, but I’m happy to be back working with functional pottery. 

Most recently I was commissioned by Terry Letson, owner of Napa’s FUME’  Bistro & Bar, to design and produce over 300 pieces of pottery – including different shaped plates, trays, and coffee cups.  Terry and I collaborated on the designs and he encouraged me to use a variety of my glazes. Having Fume’ support a local artist during this challenging time has been much appreciated and is an example of what makes Napa such a special place to live and work. 

Custom pieces in use at FUME’ Bistro & Bar add character and have been found more durable than commercially available alternatives.

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