This book contains examples of the work of thirty-eight artists from all across the United States, Canada, and England. Each... More > year the artists gather in Ventura, California, to work in an Open Studio environment for two weeks. The synergy that builds during this time and the friendships that have developed among the group create an energizing atmosphere. Each artist is supported and challenged to develop a unique voice, and the result is this amazing body of work. The individuality of the work represented clearly celebrates the vision of each artist.

Here is a collection of art work, five images and a personal statement of intent from each of thirty-eight artists. It is like a gallery exhibit, but you can hold it in your hands and go back as often as you like. Enjoy!

It is the second in a series from the Open Studio Artists. < Less

This is the fascinating story of a family's homestead days in New River and about the general development of the community.... More > Hardships and heartaches mingled with simple pleasures in this once isolated country to fulfill the dream of land of their own. < Less

This book presents a collection of the work of 27 artists who participated in a two-week open studio session in August 2010... More > in Ventura, California, organized by Katherine Chang Liu. Three images from each artist are shown in full color, illustrating their unique voice in a variety of media. The media represented includes assemblage, collage, painting, drawing, pastel, and digital lithography. Artists: Joan Bell, Ellen Chadwick, Geneva Fenno, Patricia Fisher, Carole Gardner, Gay Germain, Julia Hannabass, Kitty Hannabass, Mary J. Hickey, Ruth Ellen Hoag, Charlotte Huntley, Elma Jella, Garrie Bea Joyce, Paula B. Lantz, Freda Lee-McCann, Judy Levinson, Sandra MacDiarmid, Lana L. Maringas, Stephany Nickel, Lois Ostrov, Anita Peghini-Raber, Sand Poland, Kate Schutt, Dianna J. Shomaker, Sophia Tise, LiDona Wagner, Mary LaRue Wells. < Less

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Unfortunately for some winter visitors, it has been a very rainy winter in the Phoenix area. The sweet perk was a bountiful,... More > colorful desert spring. This year's wildflower season has been great. < Less

In searching for my True Self, First I had to meet and conquer My Little Self. This lifetime journey of discovery became a... More > reality and a necessity when, asking for guidance, images pervaded my dreams, my meditations, and my consciousness. < Less

In searching for conscious oneness, I first embraced Paradise as a place of undifferen¬tiated bliss. “What you don’t... More > know …” One with animals and nature I remained asleep to my full potential to play a part in the human drama. I had to leave Eden and travel away from the seeming comfort of not knowing.

Over three years these depictions of my journey made themselves visible through dreams and meditation. One by one, and not necessarily in order, they pervaded my consciousness. Often the wait between images was long and frustrating. I knew I was being led to new discoveries, but I often felt as if I was wandering in the desert without water. Thirsty for guidance I learned patience.

Not until I saw the completed pictures in full color did I become aware of the progress my creative soul was undergoing.

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This is the fascinating story of a family's homestead days in New River and about the general development of the community.... More > Hardships and heartaches mingled with simple pleasures in this once isolated country to fulfill the dream of land of their own. < Less