Inside the Gallery of Studio 391

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2011-09-23T19:22:00.001-07:00

As of October 1, 2011 Studio 391 will be migrating to Facebook to post its announcements, news items, and other gallery worthy information. Please follow us on Facebook. And, if you haven't already, please 'like us' on our Facebook page. Thanks!

Un-Edibles: The Making of Bronze Produce

2011-09-08T10:23:00.000-07:00

Two of the artists represented at Studio 391, Valerie Brunmeier and Matt Hart, of Bronze Plus, were recently featured in an episode of Celebrate Sonoma, a series that explores the culture of Sonoma County, California. This episode shows the step-by-step process of how they make their un-edible bronze sculptures of California produce using the lost wax process. You can watch an 8-minute clip of

A Pawsitive Review

2011-08-29T12:43:00.000-07:00

Hairy Putter, Mendocino County's canine reviewer extraordinaire, visited Studio 391 in Gualala's Cypress Village Gallery District recently. Hairy, (right) and companion Jai Ram, (left) toured the gallery and gave it a "pawsitive" review. Before heading off to their next destination, the two dogs posed for a photograph in the gallery. Hairy chronicles his visits to various pet-friendly

One If By Land, Two If By Sea

2011-08-15T16:23:00.000-07:00

Charles Waldman | Sea Cliff Colors | Oil on board | 9"x12" Charles Waldman has delivered not one, but two new oil paintings to the gallery. 'Sea Cliff Colors' was painted of the north end of Sea Ranch. 'Looking South' is a view from the south end of Sea Ranch. Each painting measures 9"x12" and is framed to 14"x17" in a brown wood plein air style frame. Works are priced at $900 each. These

Whale Watching

2011-08-11T16:47:00.000-07:00

After numerous requests Agelio Batle has released a whale pencil. The graphite object [pencil] measures approximately 4 inches, has nice detail and fits nicely in the hand. It retails for $28.99 and comes with a gift box that includes information about the artist and his process. Please stop by the gallery to see this new pencil and the other offerings from Batle Studio.

Cypress Village Gallery District Exhibiting At The Sea Ranch Lodge

2011-08-04T16:00:00.001-07:00

The Cypress Village Gallery District is pleased to announce it will be featured in the Front Room Gallery at The Sea Ranch Lodge. Each month the Front Room Gallery (West Wall) will present on-going, monthly exhibits by various artists of Gualala's Cypress Village Gallery District which is comprised of Henley's Art & Interiors, Placewares+LyndonDesign, Spindrift Gallery and Studio 391.The

3 Hours in 91 Seconds

2011-07-11T11:18:00.001-07:00

View Studio 391's latest gallery opening in 91 seconds. This clip was recorded from the recent gallery opening/artists reception on Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 4 - 7 pm.

Introducing Carole Gray-Weihman

2011-06-06T19:14:00.000-07:00

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Three Hours in 90 Seconds

2011-06-01T22:03:00.000-07:00

View Studio 391's May 28th three hour gallery opening in 90 seconds...

Find Us On Facebook

2011-04-24T19:18:00.000-07:00

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2011-04-17T16:55:00.000-07:00

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Synecdoche Studio Meets Studio 391

2011-04-14T17:47:00.000-07:00

Pictured left to right: Artist Kim Kauffman with Gallery Director/Owner Carol Kozal Studio 391, Gualala, CA - Gallery artist Kim Kauffman of Synecdoche Studio visited Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery after the opening of her solo show "Illumitones'" at the Center for Photographic Arts in Carmel, CA which opened last weekend. The exhibit will be on view at CPA until May 28.If you want to know why

Vistors Flock to Studio 391 For New Shows

2011-03-27T14:28:00.000-07:00

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Rolfe Horn - Special Edition Prints

2011-03-11T15:34:00.000-08:00

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In Other News...

2011-02-20T14:23:00.000-08:00

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And The Winner Is...

2011-02-20T11:34:00.000-08:00

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New Rolfe Horn Photographs

2011-01-25T15:24:00.000-08:00

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Studio 391 + photo l.a.

2011-01-19T11:21:00.001-08:00

Jeanne Falk Adams (Ansel Adams' daughter-in-law) visited Studio 391 at photo l.a. Studio 391 just returned from photo l.a. XX, the 20th International Photographic Art Exposition. Studio 391 was one of more than 50+ galleries invited to exhibit at the photographic exhibition. For one weekend in January (usually the 3rd weekend) galleries and dealers from around the world converge in Santa Monica

WINE + ART

2011-01-05T09:11:00.000-08:00

Eric Kent Wine Cellars will feature Rolfe Horn's photograph 'Schooner Gulch' on its latest vintage, a 2009 Small Town Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast appellation.If you like Sonoma County wines and art then you should know about Eric Kent Wine Cellars.Kent Humphrey and Colleen Teitgen, the duo behind the barrel, made it their mission to capture the best Sonoma County has to offer in every bottle

Christopher Burkett Price Increase

2010-12-01T22:17:00.001-08:00

Christopher Burkett has announced that three of his prints - Translucent Forest, White Callas at Dawn, and Spruce & Bright Aspen Forest - will increase in price at the end of the year.The 20"x20" and 20"x24" prints will increase from $1,000 to $1,500 and the 30"x30" and 30"x40" images will increase from $2,000 to $3,000. The new prices will take effect on January 1, 2011.

Christopher Burkett - Print Specials

2010-11-13T15:50:00.000-08:00

Studio 391 - Gualala, CAChristopher Burkett has just issued several new photographs. This is an opportunity to acquire these newly released images at a special introductory price.These photographs are available in two print sizes - 20"x24" or 30"x40". The special introductory price for the 20"x24" print size is $750 and the 30"x40" print is $1,500 until January 31, 2011. After February 1, 2011

Studio 391 Drawing Contest

2010-11-08T15:56:00.000-08:00

Studio 391, Gualala, CA - Studio 391 is pleased to announce its first ever drawing contest. There are two categories - Adult and 12 & under. No purchase necessary.Draw or sketch on the drawing pad provided at Studio 391 using one of the designated Agelio Batle Graphite [pencil] Objects between the dates of Friday, November 12, 2010 and Saturday, February 12, 2011. Or, purchase any Agelio Batle

Celebrating the Art of the Mushroom

2010-11-07T16:07:00.000-08:00

Artist Paul Kozal explains his photographic process to an onlooker at the exhibition opening on Saturday, November 6thGualala, CA - Studio 391 celebrated the art of the mushroom with Boletus Edulis, a new photography exhibit featuring images of Caliofornia King Boletus mushrooms by Paul Kozal.These images were created with a cameraless, filmless technique and then infused onto a sheer aluminum

New Graphite Objects from Agelio Batle

2010-10-16T12:11:00.000-07:00

Studio 391, Gualala, CA - Sculptor Agelio Batle has just introduced four new graphite objects, horn, fleur de lys, turret shell and sparrow.These sculptures are not only works of art, but also act as a drawing or writing tool. They are cast using carbonaceous graphite, which contain a smudge-resistant compound. The entire sculpture can be used just like a pencil, as the entire surface is

Underwater Photography Exhibition at Monterey Aquarium

2010-09-27T16:39:00.001-07:00

A special exhibition of Kanchi, The Quiet Place by Studio 391 artist Ryuijie, in collaboration with Camille Lenore, is now on view at the Monterey Aquarium through May 2011.The two free divers and photographers came up with the intriguing idea of making platinum and palladium prints from underwater photographs. Kanchi, The Quiet Place, celebrates the life forms and quality of light that exists

Got QR?

2010-09-22T18:02:00.000-07:00

Studio 391 now has its own QR (Quick Response) bar code. A QR code is a mobile phone readable bar code. Just point an iPhone or other camera-enabled mobile at it. If the device has QR code-decoding software installed on it, it will fire up its browser and go straight to that URL. (iTunes has a free app called QR Reader that works well if you need to download one.)This QR barcode points to our

Just Released - New Roman Loranc Photographs

2010-09-21T22:53:00.001-07:00

Studio 391, Gualala, CA: Roman Loranc released a few new photographs today. Which is your favorite?Carmel Valley Mist | Toned Gelatin Silver Print | Limited Edition PrintAvailable sizes: 8"x10" or 11"x14"Two Hearted Oak, Study 2 | Toned Gelatin Silver Print | Limited Edition PrintAvailable sizes: 8"x10", 11"x14", 16"x20" or 20"x24"Tule Curtain | Toned Gelatin Silver Print | Limited

New Rolfe Horn Book

2010-08-23T15:09:00.000-07:00

Shin Jo Sui: Landscapes of Japan is a new 80 page book containing 73 photographs from Rolfe Horn’s travels throughout Japan from 2001 through 2008. Roughly translated, Shin Jo Sui means "May Your Heart Be Pure Like Water". Presented in a 12 x 12 inch hardcover format, the book can be previewed and ordered online through blurb.com. For more information visit Rolfe Horn’s website.

Three New Exhibitions at Studio 391

2010-07-02T20:30:00.000-07:00

Studio 391 is pleased to present three new exhibitions at the gallery.NEW PhotographsChip Hooper: California's Pacific New large format black-and-white seascapes from the Sonoma and Mendocino CoastNEW PaintingsChris Henry: ConnectionsNew series of mixed media paintings on wood panelsNEW Ceramic SculptureAndy Rogers: Nature ObservedCollection of nature inspired ceramics that resemble but not copy

Studio 391 Voted #2 Best Wine Country Art Gallery in The Bay Area

2010-06-18T15:03:00.001-07:00

Studio 391 won 2nd place for Best Wine County Art Gallery of 2010 in the "Bay Area's Best" Contest. The gallery received 40 recommendations in addition to votes cast on the SFGate/BayList site. Here is a sample of some the comments received:This gallery has the best art on the Coast! -- Sharon N.If it were in LA or San Francisco it would be one of the top galleries in either City. A gallery

Christopher Burkett Celebrates 30 Years

2010-06-06T18:05:00.001-07:00

Christopher Burkett is celebrating 30 years as a Cibachrome (Ilfochrome) printer. Burkett is a recognized national expert in the process by virtue of his use of sophisticated and unique masking techniques. Each of his prints is meticulously printed with impressive sharpness and rich tonality. His masterful printing and numerous exhibitions have brought him international acclaim. Rolfe Horn and Roman Loranc have both returned from recent photography trips.Rolfe Horn was recently photographing in Japan for almost a month. He’s returned with over 100 rolls of film and is already in the darkroom developing his film. Rolfe also enjoyed the natural hot spring baths, fresh caught sashimi, local vegetables and even ate chrysanthemum flower petals which he

History of Photography (Part 2 of 3)

2008-11-05T12:53:00.000-08:00

Time 9:54Please check back soon for Part 3 of this series.The first installment of this series was posted on this blog on Saturday, September 20, 200. This is Part 2 of 3 in the History of Photography series originally produced and aired on PBS in New Mexico.

Leaving On A Jet Plane

2008-10-11T11:02:00.000-07:00

Rolfe Horn: A Place of MagicPhotography Exhibit at SFOIf you find yourself in Terminal 3 at the San Francisco International Airport between now and the end of December there is an exhibit at Gate 76 of Rolfe Horn's photographs. A Place of Magic features a selection of 17 images taken from 2001 to 2008.The San Francisco Airport museum is one of the only acredited airport museums in the country.

History of Photography (Part 1 of 3)

2008-09-20T11:38:00.000-07:00

The history of photography is Beaumont Newhall! Throughout most of the 20th century he has seen a central figure in the movement to have photography recognized as an art form. It might also be said that he created the "history of photography" as a distinct and respected field of study. As a founder and father of the history of photography, photographer, curator, art historian, writer, scholar,

See You In September

2008-09-13T20:46:00.001-07:00

Translucent Forest - September Print SpecialNew photograph by Christopher Burkett offered at a special introductory priceChristopher Burkett is offering Translucent Forest at the special introductory price of $750 for the 20"x24" size print and $1,500 for the 30"x40" size print until September 30, 2008. After September 30th, the small print will increase to $1,000 and the larger print will

Mount Shasta Retires

2008-08-23T15:45:00.000-07:00

Mount Shasta by Roman LorancIssued 5/29/08 - Retired 8/23/08As of today, Roman Loranc's photograph of Mount Shasta is no longer being printed and the negative has been retired. It's always a good idea to take a look at the new work when we send out our email announcements. As you can see this image sold out in less than 3 months. But, we do have on 20"x24" print at the gallery at this time.

On the Newsstand

2008-08-22T14:50:00.000-07:00

Wendy Schwartz is the featured artist in the current issue of Western Art & Architecture (Summer/Fall 2008). Each issue the magazine profiles the everyday life of a working artist in column format accompanied by several photographs of the artist and their studio. Some of the paintings pictured in the article are currently on exhibit at the gallery.

Big Boys Find New Home

2008-08-15T14:21:00.000-07:00

Big Boy and Sprightly have a staring contest.Congratulations to sculptor Steve Worthington. The Loveland High Plains Arts Council have selected a pair of Big Boys for permanent display in the Benson Sculputre Garden in Loveland, Colorado. Learn more about Steve Worthington and his bronze sculpture - including Sprightly mouse and friends - at our website.

Have Camera Will Travel

2008-08-06T20:46:00.000-07:00

Chip Hooper photographing at Timber Cove on the Sonoma CoastGallery artist Chip Hooper visited the North Coast this week. Chip could be found photographing along the beautiful Sonoma and Mendocino Coast at various times of the day. He was easy to spot. He was the tall guy with the large 8"x10" view camera under the black cloth. Stay tuned for future photographs. In the meantime, take a look at

Now Showing

2008-07-16T09:23:00.000-07:00

Home on the Coast features a selection of new paintings by artist Wendy Schwartz. The paintings are scenes from the Mendocino and Sonoma Coast. Paintings range in size from 6"x8" to 20"x24". To see Wendy's newest paintings please be sure to check our website often. This exhibition will be on view thru August 17th.Above: A peak at some of the new paintings by artist Wendy Schwartz.

On the Walls

2008-07-07T15:10:00.000-07:00

Our current exhibition features new works by California photographer Roman Loranc. Included in the exhibition are new images from Northern California and Roman's most recent trip to Poland. New Works remains on view thru August 17th. Can't get to the gallery? View Roman's newest works online.Above: Guests attend the artists reception at Studio 391.

Finishing Touches

2008-06-23T15:09:00.000-07:00

We've just finished framing and are now in the process of hanging the new Roman Loranc photographs for the new exhibition which opens this weekend. Roman will be here at the gallery for the artists reception on Saturday, June 28th from 4 PM to 7 PM.

Going Coastal

2008-06-21T16:07:00.000-07:00

We're getting ready for Wendy's upcoming exhibition here at the gallery. We went down to her studio the other day to pick up the paintings and as you can see there are quite a few pieces that will be included in the show. Home on the Coast opens on Saturday, June 28th. Can't wait to see the new works? Get a sneak peek at some of Wendy's new paintings on our website.

Picturing Frida

2008-06-19T19:34:00.000-07:00

Last weekend marked the opening of the Frida Kahlo retrospective at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. In addition to numerous paintings on exhibit there are also a number of photographs, some taken by Lucienne Bloch, an artist whose works are represented at the gallery of Studio 391.Lucienne Bloch (1909-1999) was born in Geneva, Switzerland and came to America with her family in 1917. She

Sprightly The Magical Mouse

2008-06-18T19:35:00.000-07:00

Gallery artist Steve Worthington created a YouTube video called Sprightly the Magical Mouse. Take a look and enjoy.See more of Sprightly and his friends by Steve Worthington at www.studio391.net.