La Jolla, CA (PRWEB) April 19, 2006
From La Jolla Shores to Catalina Island, from Balboa Park to Bird Rock, San Diego landmarks are coming to life in the paintings of celebrated local artist Jesi Schiffer. From April 17 to May 3, the Village Gallery in La Jolla presents more than 40 works by the artist, representing a diverse and colorful approach to Southern Californias most treasured landmarks. In addition, Jesi Schiffer will host an artist reception on Thursday, April 20th from 5:30-9:00pm, featuring art, wine, fabulous appetizers, music, and much more.
Schiffers show at the Village Gallery debuts her new plein aire series of paintings, a difficult wet-on-wet style where the artist masters each painting on location. Schiffer will also be showing several stunning new studio paintings, including the debut of Enchanted Isle, a large painting of Catalina Island.
In addition, Schiffer is also doing commission paintings for wine drinkers, depicting their favorite bottle of wine. Art aficionados simply bring her their favorite bottle, specify colors and size, and the artist does the rest. Guests can also see Schiffer in action (and watch the paintings come to life) as she paints live at the gallery each day of her show.
The Village Art Gallery in La Jolla is located at 7932 Ivanhoe Avenue, in La Jolla. For more information, please contact Christine Van Tuyl at 858.405.7264.
About Jesi Schiffer
Jesi began painting eight years ago under the instruction of Concetta Antico-Pizzinat. Many of Jesi’s paintings depict her life travels as well as her interests such as surfing, yoga and diving. Her fascination with different cultures and languages and the beauty of exotic regions have taken her to Costa Rica, where she became a scuba dive instructor in Bonaire. She also lived and taught English in Brazil, climbed Macchu Picchu in Peru, and traveled to Boliva, Chile, Argentina, Portugal, Holland, London, France, Spain, Mexico City, Cancun, Cozumel, and Baja California. Jesi is a member of the La Jolla Art Association, the San Diego Art Association, and donates her time and art pieces to the San Diego Burn Institute, Coast Keepers and Surfrider Foundations.
Currently, Jesi teaches private children’s oil painting and an after-school fine art program at Grant Elementary in San Diego, CA. When Jesi is not traveling, teaching or painting, she is riding a mechanical bull in Mexico. For more information, or to schedule a private viewing, visit http://www.artbyjesi.com.
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The Village Gallery in La Jolla Presents the Artwork of Jesi Schiffer; Artist to Host Reception on Thursday, April 20th
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