2004-Chairs

Preview of Chairs to be Auctioned at Kick-off Party
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	Ross Varner, employee of Bakersfield Museum of Art, states, " the visual arts are a new found hobby. This chair is inspired by current events in my life."
	Artists, Tiffany Farnholtz, Anjanette Simon and Brent Evinrton joined together and painted these three spectacular chairs "Orange Flower", "Wild About Pink" and "Red Flowing".


	"Bon Appetit" is decorative artist, Dar West's, salute to all those under appreciated kitchen technicians. Dar specialized in faux finishing and hand painted walls, furniture, cabinetry, murals and canvas. She is currently focusing on unique wall designs, experimenting with color and texture using such mediums as plaster and brown paper bags
	Claudia True's art is known for being bold and colorful. A new venture is a line of chili pepper paintings on wood and paper - influenced by her South Texas upbringing and her love for cooking hot and spicy foods. Bold color combinations are reminiscent of Mexico, one of the artist's favorite travel destinations. Her piece "Hot Seat" is a reflection of her current work.
	Painted with an Art Deco style in mind, "Goddess" is the work of artist, Christine McKee. Christine has always had an interest in art and taken many classes. Her usual medium is charcoal but has diversified into using others, acrylic, watercolor and printmaking. She derives a joy from using the figure as a subject, imparting a feeling of energy and movement to her work.
	A CSUB graduate and artist, Samantha Purdy, inspirations for her acrylic painted table with pull out draw, "Elements of Africa" came from her own collection and interest in African art.
	Using a black acrylic background which beautifully highlights this painted foliage, Artist Phyllis Baldwin, has used her creative skills to add a touch of uniqueness and elegance to this piano bench entitled "blossoms".
	Jill Thayer, has a broad spectrum of mediums she likes to use. Her travels have been the inspiration of her abstract impressionistic works. Jill's small decoupage table is entitled "Poetry in Motion."
	Yoga and mediation followers will enjoy using artist, Beth Ramone's, beautifully decorated "mediation stool". Her mediums were acrylic and ink, which has been sealed with a lacquered finish, and to add a touch of elegance, crystals have been hung around the edge.
	Dacey Dia Vander Wal, artist and Ridgeview High School Art Teacher, is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies coupled with Art and Education at CSUB. Her table, 'Tranquility," is painted using acrylics.
	As a wife, mother, child care provider, Sunday school teacher, church choir assistant and a continuous supporter of CASA, artist Robin Harmonson, uses arts and crafts as a way to celebrate life. Her painting style is 'crafty' and she enjoys using various mediums including canvas and fabric paints. Her piece "Solitude" is dedicated to the children of Bakersfield.
	This "Star Spangled" bench was a combined effort. It was donated by Joey and Linda Etienne and Rodney and Cheryl Palla and the seating surface was interpreted by Linda Etienne. The original concept though, was by George Washington and Francis Hopkinson and the original artist was Elizabeth "Betsy" Ross. This largely decorative bench was inspired by a design originally conceived of by insurgents at the time of the American colonists' revolt from Great Britain.
	Jacqueline Parish, artist, expresses her personal interpretation of subjects and emotions using color and pattern as tools to give her pictures from and mood. Using a variety of mediums to discover unique ways to define her creative style, it is her passion of music, especially jazz, which often influences her work. Her chair and placard is entitled "Retro Retreat."
	A mixed media chair called "Paradise" was created with great pride using plaster strips, cardboard and paint by our talented Ridgeview High School Art Club; Brooke Watson, Destiny Conlon, Inez Moret, Kenny Osborne and Sophia Gutierrez.
	Artist, Shirley Valov, is inspired by her feelings at that particular moment. Her fun bench "Cherries & Bee's" reflects her happiness that spring is on the way...
	This fun, quirky stool entitled "Kids Having Fun" is the work of artist, Emily Falke B.A. (UCLA) and presently curator of Bakersfield Museum Of Art.
	A student of Bakersfield College and artist, Liz Sherwyn, loves experimenting with all mediums. She tells us she is still developing her own style and technique but she does have lots of ideas. Her (bed and foot board) is entitled "The Birds".
	David Gordon is usually known for painting familiar landscape scenes of Kern County and the surrounding areas using acrylic or watercolors. His piece "Bamboo Jungle," reflects his usual flair for focusing on a single subject matter and for creating a wonderful atmosphere using light.
	"Silla" is a decorated Monterey style chair in "vintage México". Jennifer Randall, has veered from her normal style to create that old adobe feeling.
	Artist, Curtis Maynard, has used his talents to emphasis the beauty of nature. Curtis's artwork incorporates various mediums and styles, always looking for a new way to express himself. "Natural Beauty" is a dynamical shaped and dedicatedly colored piece.
	This bench, "Cowboy Up" honors Bakersfield's own fairground, and those brave cowboys who have delighted their crowds. The Simpson Sisters "Sherry Simpson and Jan Errea," thought their bench would warm the hearts of Bakersfield rodeo fans.
	Here is a joint venture by Too Gals Studio and Floyd's Office Plus. Chris Parker and Val Damron are two friends who find great joy in turning something simple into exciting, creative and unique treasures. "Stay and Play" is a reflection of their fun ideas. "One man's junk is these gals adventure!"
	Behind the scene/backdrop during the photo-shoot