Never before has such a broad sampling of the incredible array of artists of the Mendocino Coast been brought together under one cover. Portrait photographer Larry Wagner conceived the concept in May, 2007, when he took a picture of Sunshine Taylor in front of her show at the Mendocino Art Center. Viewing the shot in the back of his digital camera, he was struck with the realization that the current crop of artists who are busily creating great works in this magical area should have recognition. He asked Sunshine what she thought of the idea, and with the enthusiasm that is her trademark, she encouraged him to start at once. Larry and Sunshine collaborated to select 77 artists whom they consider to be treasures of the region.
Read more about Larry’s book, the Artists of the Mendocino Coast.
Artist Profiles
Donna Jensen Burke · Painter: Donna captures impressions in pastel, seeking to intensify color harmonies. Her goal is to establish, between the painting and the viewer, that emotional connection which sparks a memory, a time, a place, a desire, a mood, to be savored over and over.
Jim Moorehead · Photographer: My artistic vision is best conveyed through the photographic image; the goal being that the image speaks directly to the viewer, preferably without the use of language, written or spoken. Success varies as I move toward my ideal.
Janis Porter · Watercolorist: “I am very much in awe of our local landscape! I try to capture feelings inspired by the curves of the hills, the profusion of flora, the lushness of the vineyards, and the drama of the coastline. I can’t seem to do this by painting just what is seen, so I abstract it a bit.”