Article in Redding Paper
Check out the article in the Redding News Paper regarding the kids response to my work at the Turtle Bay Museum. www.theimnews.com
UPCOMING OPEN STUDIOS
Mark your calendars for this years -
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY OPEN STUDIOS
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
OCTOBER 1 & 2
OCTOBER 15 & 16
(11AM – 5PM)
My studio is located in Davenport, CA, just 9 miles North of Santa Cruz just behind the Roadhouse Restaurant on Highway 1. (831-458-3705)
West Coast Biennial and students from Redding, CA
This assemblage was exhibited at the West Coast Biennial at the Turtle Bay Museum in Redding, CA.
Below is an email from Melinda Booker in response to my assemblage that was on exhibit at the Turtle Bay Museum.
Dear Mr. Harden,
My name is Melinda Booker & I am a 3rd grade teacher at Burney Elementary.
I took my class to the Art Exhibition at Turtle Bay & we fell in love with your
artwork. We loved it SO much that we decided that we would use it to inspire
our own mixed media artwork.
My husband built the frame & then each child painted a section & brought in 3 things
from home. It took us a little over a month & we had so much fun making it.
I called Turtle Bay & asked for your contact details, to say, “Thank you” for your artwork
& the great memories that were created from seeing it.
I’ve attached the letter I sent to Turtle Bay & some photos of our class,
standing proudly with our artwork.
Thanks,
Melinda Booker
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50-50 III at the Sanchez Art Center
SANCHEZ ART CENTER, Pacifica Center for the ArtsExhibit at the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County Offices.
I will be exhibiting some of my work at the CCSCC offices during the months of May throught July, 2010.
DAVENPORT GALLERY
The Davenport Gallery opened last Saturday just a block from my studio. It is a cooperative. The work of the 10 or so artist is strong and varied. The display space is first rate. The gallery is located on Highway 1, in Davenport next to the Roadhouse restaurant (davenportgallery.net).
Return from Bisbee, AZ
I returned from my visit to Bisbee by way of LA a week ago. The time in Bisbee was is much of an inward journey as a roadtrip.
I enjoyed visiting my friend Scott in LA at his studio were we both enjoyed our conversation about painting. His paintings are masterfully done. The content especially with regards to his figurative work seem almost like stills from a film or video. He captures a moment, a fraction of a section. There is a mystery about the moment. He draws you into the drama leaving questions unanswered.
I visited my sister-in-law and her daughter in Laguna Beach were we caught up on personal and family related matters.
In Bisbee I spent my time with my dear friends who are artists and who also are opening a restaurant in February, 2010 (screamingbansheepizza.com).
I literally and figuratively went into the desert. I took photographs and laid my canvases out in the sand of the desert and intuited my way through them. I was looking for some clarity away from the visual noise of my studio here in Davenport.
To Bisbee, AZ
This Wednesday, I am driving to Bisbee by way of LA for a month in the desert where I will paint, draw and take photos. I should return mid-December.
Upcoming Exhibition this March and April
I will be having a one person exhibit of my work at the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, March and April, 2010. The Commission is located on Pacific Ave in downtown Santa Cruz. Exact dates and times to follow.
Adult and Children Spring Workshop listings coming soon!
Children & Adult Workshops: 4 each, 3 hour meetings over a 4 week period. Course Outlines, times and meeting dates to follow.
Open Studio – A Success
Open Studio was a great success on so many levels. Did I sell anything? “Yes”, but more importantly were the visitors. An old friend from 35 years ago and his wife came up from LA and spent a large chunk of the first Saturday visiting. It was wonderful seeing him again and meeting his wife. Some friends from Bellarmine made the drive down from SJ. Many local friend and strangers came by as well. A true gift to me. One visitor in particular was and 8 year old who wanted her mother to bring her to my studio because she is interested in abstraction! She was wonderful. Her questions were so insightful. It was lovely, inspiring.
going with the urge
Even though my small paintings are more accessible to more people I have this urge to start my next painting on a 48″ X 48″, canvas. I am going to have to go with the urge.
Here is the result of that 48" X 48" painting.
Primary Focus
Being able to dedicate myself and my energy fully to my work has been a god-send.
OPEN STUDIO
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
OPEN STUDIO
OCTOBER 3 & 4
and
OCTOBER 17 & 18
from 11am – 6pm
My studio is located at
40 Center St
Davenport, CA 95017
831-458-3705
Just behind the Roadhouse Restaurant parking lot off Highway 1
Classes
Independent Tutorials
