Bobbi Jeanne says she is fascinated by the “magical transformation of alchemy from clay to stone, figurative sculpture with clarity, simplicity and spontaneity that can bring motion with emotion.” Inspired by coastal life, her new direction is building totems that support the connection between humans and the earth, telling a story of balance. “This new series of bird totems are about new life supporting one another through our thoughts that create another thought, our ideas that create another idea. Totems are spirit guides that can protect the earth and its inhabitants.”

Ron Quercia says his awareness in art started at an early age with a painting by Van Gogh in Life Magazine. Encouraged by his mother and grandmother, he started drawing whatever he saw. In junior high, he had my first art teacher who gave him serious artistic encouragement. From then on, he pursued every art course available to him.

At the present time, the Quercia’s live at Salmon Creek, just north of Bodega Bay. Ron says “I’ve been painting coastal images for the past thirty years. Fascinated by the coastal light and color, my work is a reflection of what I see.  We are working full time in our studio and have our studio open to the public most days.” Visit their website at www.Qcoastalart.com for more information.