Wildflowers

I'm just back from a relaxing trip to southern California, where I checked out the Coachella Valley and the San Diego area for the wildflowers. I found some in bloom, but it appears the height of the bloom in the desert was a week before we arrived.

Closer to home, the warmer weather has invited me to paint at the new Cotoni-Coast Dairies Park (pronounced Chuh-toe-knee) north of Davenport, off Cement Plant Road. There are now rolling hills of green, with scattered patches of wildflowers, and cattle grazing on the lush landscape. Groomed trails run through the hills, some with ocean views. A large parking lot, picnic tables, and restrooms make for an invigorating local walk. If you have not visited yet, make this locale a must see soon.

Art 2 Go: Pajaro Valley Arts (PVA)

Pajaro Valley Arts (PVA) has been successfully carrying out its mission of “bringing the community together through the arts” since 1984. The Pajaro Valley spans the 120-square-mile coastal agricultural region, known as the salad bowl of America. The PVA gallery is a feast for one's eye. I've been a member and exhibited in many art shows with them.

I will have a number of paintings at PVA's new gallery in the Porter Building at 480 Main Street in Watsonville. The show is titled "Hot Off the Walls: Art to Go!" The majority of the Art will be priced at $350 or lower.

The exhibition opens March 17, and will run through May 2. The Opening Reception for the public will be on Saturday, March 21 from 1-3PM, at which visitors can meet many of the exhibiting artists. Any art purchased during the show may be taken home at the time of purchase. Gallery Hours are Tuesday - Saturday 11AM - 4PM.

Stop by the PVA Gallery to see these little gems offered by Santa Cruz County artists.

Read more details find my Fresh Paint News, PVA blog posting on my website.

Some of my paintings at the Art 2 Go exhibit:

Wetland View,

9x12, oil

Pumpkins with a View,

9x12 oil

Foggy Vista, 8x10, oil

I have published 3 new Giclee Prints: Coastal Muse, Viva la Vida and Coastal Light. I have distributed them for sale at Wisteria, Luna Sea and ACCI galleries.

Take care and enjoy the Wildflowers this Spring!

Michele

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Represented by Wisteria Art & Antiques in Soquel, CA, Luna Sea in Pescadero, ACCI Gallery in Berkeley, and 480 Lighthouse Gallery, Pacific Grove.

You can also explore and purchase my art through my website, at HausmanStudio.com.

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