Santa Maria Sun / Art

Texture and light

The Brush and Palette Art Group continues its tradition of showing local art and demonstrating the craft for its annual art show and sale

BY JOE PAYNE

Sunshine skill Member Beverly Hoebel will be displaying her paintings that exhibit a special attention to the details of light. PHOTO COURTESY OF BEVERLY HOEBEL

After a decade of companionship, camaraderie, and annual art shows, the Brush and Palette Art Group is meeting again with its annual Show and Sale. The group, as its name implies, is a coalition of skilled local painters who enjoy a variety of subjects.

The English charm Brush and Palette Art Group president Marilyn Dover Benson enjoys painting thatched cottages from her homeland of England. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARILYN DOVER BENSON

The group is comprised of seven members, including president Marilyn Dover Benson, Minnie Anderson, Barbara Shepard, Hattie Stoddard, Beverly Hoebel, Robert Hoebel, and Vora Souza. Most of them are classic brush painters, though there are a few exceptions. Robert, for instance, primarily uses an airbrushing technique, and Anderson enjoys using graphite to make her detailed creations.

Art of the wild Member Robert Hoebel uses airbrushing techniques to depict wildlife with a sense of motion. PHOTO COURTESY ROBERT HOEBEL

The group will be showing members’ works in Orcutt for the annual show and sale, which will also feature a demonstration by an artist each hour. The event is free to attend, but you might find yourself leaving with a piece of fine, locally created art.

Vora enjoys flora Member Vora Souza paints a variety of local scenes as well as various flora. PHOTO COURTESY OF VORA SOUZA

Pencil-thin detail Member Minnie Anderson will be displaying her well-known graphite portraits and abstracts. PHOTO COURTESY OF MINNIE ANDERSON

Arts Editor Joe Payne has a refined palette. Contact him at jpayne@santamariasun.com.

 

Find fine art

The Brush and Palette Art Group is holding its annual art show and sale featuring an hourly demonstration and a raffle to win a gift basket on Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Foxenwood Tennis Swim Club, 1087 Clubhouse Drive, Santa Maria. Admission is free. More info: 314-2202, donaldbenson2@mac.com, or fineartbymarilyn.com.