Calendar of Events

July 1 to July 31, 2009:
Gallery Los Olivos presents vibrant works in oil and watercolor by Donna Moser and Cathy Quiel

The artists will host a reception and book signing on Saturday, July 18th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Gallery Los.

Cathy Quiel

From “Casa de Maria - Retreat-ing Stairs” Cathy’s internationally renowned watercolors are easily recognized for their high contrast, vibrant color, and sometimes whimsical subject matter. Many of her works have been collected and published. In the year 2009, Cathy’s paintings were featured in the North Light Publication Confident Color by Nita Leland, in the American Artist Magazine Watercolor edition, and in the Watercolor Magic Magazine. Her work is in private and corporate collections in the US and abroad. She has taught watercolor workshops in France, Malta, Italy, Mexico, the Caribbean and the Greek Isles. The July exhibition will include current work of her May 2009 Greek Isle paintings, new additions to her Baby Boomer series and paintings published in the current Spring 2009 Montecito Magazine of the Historical Casa de Maria Retreat House. Come share in Cathy’s apparent delight of life which can be seen in her paintings!

Donna Moser

Donna Moser is a landscape artist whose paintings portray the beauty and tranquility of our natural world. Her watercolor and oil paintings range from vibrant sunrises to dramatic seascapes to majestic mountains.

Donna has been active in preserving the unique beauty of our area through her art. She is a founding member of SCAPE and a member of Santa Barbara Art Association and Los Padres Watercolor Society. She is an award-winning artist and her work can be found in collections across the United States and Europe.

The gallery is located at 2920 Grand Avenue in Los Olivos, CA, telephone (805) 688-7517, open daily 10:00am to 5:00pm,


July 1 to July 31, 2009: Gallery Los Olivos presents vibrant works in oil and watercolor by Donna Moser and Cathy Quiel The artists will host a reception and book signing on Saturday, July 18th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Gallery Los. Cathy Quiel From “Casa de Maria - Retreat-ing Stairs” Cathy’s internationally renowned watercolors are easily recognized for their high contrast, vibrant color, and sometimes whimsical subject matter. Many of her works have been collected and published. In the year 2009, Cathy’s paintings were featured in the North Light Publication Confident Color by Nita Leland, in the American Artist Magazine Watercolor edition, and in the Watercolor Magic Magazine. Her work is in private and corporate collections in the US and abroad. She has taught watercolor workshops in France, Malta, Italy, Mexico, the Caribbean and the Greek Isles. The July exhibition will include current work of her May 2009 Greek Isle paintings, new additions to her Baby Boomer series and paintings published in the current Spring 2009 Montecito Magazine of the Historical Casa de Maria Retreat House. Come share in Cathy’s apparent delight of life which can be seen in her paintings! Donna Moser Donna Moser is a landscape artist whose paintings portray the beauty and tranquility of our natural world. Her watercolor and oil paintings range from vibrant sunrises to dramatic seascapes to majestic mountains. Donna has been active in preserving the unique beauty of our area through her art. She is a founding member of SCAPE and a member of Santa Barbara Art Association and Los Padres Watercolor Society. She is an award-winning artist and her work can be found in collections across the United States and Europe. The gallery is located at 2920 Grand Avenue in Los Olivos, CA, telephone (805) 688-7517, open daily 10:00am to 5:00pm, www.gallerylosolivos.com
Cathy Quiel, watercolor Santorini Feline Watercolor	Cathy Quiel, watercolor Casa de Maria - Retreat-ing Stairs

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Los Olivos Day In the Country Third Saturday in October (October 17, 2009) It’s a good, old fashioned celebration in this beautiful Artists’ community. There will be plenty of entertainment, food and crafts come join the fun! For information, call 805 688-1222.

Quick Draw Third Saturday in August (Saturday, August 15th 2009) Set in the heart of the old stagecoach route, amidst premier wine country and fine art galleries, is the small town charm of Los Olivos. Each year this historic community is host to the annual Quick Draw. The Quick Draw is an exciting, fast-paced event in which participating artists from the fine art galleries in Los Olivos race against the clock to complete a drawing, painting or sculpture within 45 minutes! The Los Olivos Gallery Organization is host to the 23rd Annual Los Olivos Quick Draw. Participating galleries include: Artists Guild of Santa Ynez Valley, Details Boutique & Art Gallery, Gallery Los Olivos, Judith Hale Gallery, Sansone Studio Gallery, Wildling Art Museum, & Young’s Gallery. Don’t miss a moment of this fast paced creative challenge. The day begins with an introduction of the artists at 10:30 am, and Quick Draw at 11 am. The Quick Draw is immediately followed by a live Auction at noon. Other Quick Draw events include a silent auction that starts at 10 am and ends after the live auction. A BBQ in the park continues from 11:30 am to 2 pm. Artist Demonstrations and Receptions and take place at various galleries until 5 pm. On California Scenic Highway 154, Los Olivos is just 35 miles north of Santa Barbara over the San Marcos Pass, or an hour south of San Luis Obispo and two miles east of Highway 101. For more information please call (805) 688-1222 or email info@judithhalegallery.com 2009 Participating Artists include:
Vicki Anderson Tom DeWalt Kelly Donovan Jim Farnum Julie Fish Dirk Foslien Mark Greenaway Ted Goerschner Jack Johnson Sheryl Knight	Jean Requa Lubin Gordon Luce Joe Mancuso Joe Milazzo Vel Miller Richard Myer Cathy Quiel Vic Riesau Marilyn Simandle Carol Theroux

Olde Fashioned Christmas in Los Olivos First Saturday in December (Saturday, December 5th 2009) You are invited to attend Los Olivos’ “Olde Fashioned Christmas.” Held on December 5th, this event sponsored by the Los Olivos Business Organization, recreates some of the atmosphere of a Victorian Christmas. Revive childhood excitement on the quaint streets of Los Olivos as we celebrate Olde Fashioned Christmas. The streets will be adorned with luminaries and the smell of popcorn and roasted walnuts wafting through the evening air. Local merchants will welcome guests with open house events and refreshments. Olde Fashioned Christmas is a romantic return to small town holiday celebration. The highlight of the evening is the tree lighting ceremony by our “Little Angel”. Gather with friends, family, and our community at 6:00 at the flagpole as this year’s “Little Angel” lights the tree. For more information call (805) 688-1222 or email info@judithhalegallery.com.