The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center

Due to our gallery needing to be temporarily closed, we are extending theGift It!exhbit until February 21 and postponing the Rincon show until 2022. Next up is a photography show that will run from February 26th to April 11th and be juried by John Nichols. The submission deadline is February 17. Featured photo by @cliffcat17 Is available to purchase at the link in the comments #photography #photographyshow #throughthelens #artgallery #ingathering #callingallphotographers

Artist Ginny Speirs has 3 oil on board paintings featured in our gallery. "Jewels from the Garden" $150.00 Ginny says, "this painting depicts the last batch of heirloom tomatoes from our prolific tomato plants." "A Bee's Delight , $ 275.00 Ginny describes that, "this is a closeup of a night blooming cactus. I have been fascinated with this incredible flower that only blooms at night and on a foggy day because they only last for a few days." "Purple" , $ 275.00 Ginn...y explains the name of this painting which, "describes the many colors of green and purple that can exist in a succulent.". She says, " I enjoy highlighting many of the details that may go unnoticed." Find additional details about Ginny's paintings along with all our other featured pieces on our webpage: www.carpinteriaartscenter.org . . #oilpaintings #ginnyspeirs #artgallery #Carpinteriaartscenter #Carpinteriaarts #lyndafairlycarpinteriaartscenter See more

Featured artist Sharon Schock has two pieces in our Gift It! exhibit ready to be your perfect holiday gift! "Santa Barbara Sunset" which is a gouache priced at $195.00 and measuring 7"x5". Sharon shares what has been moving during the pandemic, "nightly neighborhood walks have been the source of inspiration lately. I love trying to capture that last bit of sunlight." A famous view is captured in Sharon's "Stearns Wharf" oil piece which is 8"x8" and $285.00. Sharon finds a calming approach to start her day with, "early morning light on the pier, while the ground is still wet with dew, love this early morning quiet." #gouache #gouachepainting #oilpaintings #santabarbara #santabarbaraart #sharonschock #westmontalumni #artgallery #Carpinteriaartscenter #Carpinteriaarts #lyndafairlycarpinteriaartscenter

Congratulations to jewelry artist Marcia McNally for the sale of her Peace Sign Earrings! Still available to be your perfect holiday gift: Amber & Turquoise Earrings, $45 Garnet & Pearl Necklace, $87 18 inches long Freshwater Pearl Earrings, $48 All are available to purchase on our website ... #supportlocalartists #jewelry #jewelrydesigner #arttowear #wearart #giftit #artgallery #Carpinteriaartscenter #Carpinteriaarts #lyndafairlycarpinteriaartscenter See more

FREE virtual watercolor class on Jan. 16 with Cathy Quiel.Cathy's in person classes have traditionally sold out AND had a wait list, so now is your chance!Students will learn basic washes, color mixing, wet into wet techniques and glazing. In addition, techniques to create texture, make objects look three dimensional and to make amazing clouds in watercolor will be covered. See the registration link in comments. #watercolor #trysomethingnew #watercolorclass#freevirtualartclasses #getcreative #carpinteriaaarts #Carpinteriaartscenter #lyndafairlycarpinteriaartscenter

Featured photographer Cyndi Trimper has two local shots in our current exhibit that would be wonderful local gifts to give!"Shelter in Place" is a framed photograph priced at $ 65.00 & measuring 11" x 14". Cyndi shares, "During the shutdown I started experimenting with macro photography. I came across this ladybug and it made me think of our current shelter in place." The second piece is "Beach Daze" a layered photograph for $ 40.00 & measuring 8"x10" You can't get more local than this, Cyndi says "the beach, sunset and surf is the inspiration for this photo. Layered a local ventura sunset with one of our Carpinteria surf girls." Cyndi T Photography #cynditphotography #ventura #carpinteria #macrophotography #surfphotos #photography #giftit #Carpinteriaartscenter #carpinteriaarts #lyndafairlycarpinteriaartscenter