2011 Annual Artist Studio Tour: June 11 & 12

May 13, 2011

Artist Studio Tour Show
June 1 – June 19, 2

Auction Saturday June 11; 5-8pm

Buy Online – Advanced Ticket Sales
for the Studio Tour – only $15
($20 at the door day of the Tour.)

10th Annual Topanga Canyon Artists‚ Studio Tour Featuring over 20 studios and 40 artists. Saturday, June 11: 10 AM to 5 PM; Sunday, June 12: 11AM to 5 PM; Reception and Silent Auction: Saturday, June 11, 5 – 8 PM

The 10th annual Topanga Canyon Artists’ Studio Tour provides a rare, intimate view of the artists and their work during the creative process in the most unique and inspiring settings. During the two-day event visitors can explore art studios, learn how art is made, and buy art in a relaxed atmosphere.  There will be over 20 art studios to visit on this self-guided tour that begins at Topanga Canyon Gallery Saturday, June 11 from 10-6 and Sunday, June 12 from 11-5.

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2011 Juried Open: Annual Awards Show Jan. 12 thru Feb. 6

January 11, 2011

Every January we open our gallery for the Juried Open. This year we are pleased to have as our juror is Craig Krull of Craig Krull Gallery in Bergamot Station.

This year our show represents artwork from 44 artists. Mediums including: painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media and more.

Please join us for the Awards Reception and meet the Artists.

Sunday, January 23, 2011
2-5 pm at the Gallery

Artist                                               Title of work

  1. Jim Akers                                          “Getty Fire”
  2. Leslie Awender                           “Studio Corner”
  3. Judith Barker                                    “#21 Desert”
  4. Susanne belcher                      “Shadow Images”
  5. Kate Browning                            “White Gentian”
  6. Ling Ling Cheng                          “Lucky Number”
  7. James Chressanthis                “ Temple and Farmer”
  8. Norma D’Andrea                          “Believers”
  9. Elizabeth Darrow                     “ Twilight Harbor ”
  10. Javeria Estrada                     “Desert Hot Springs ”
  11. Joan Foster                                   “The Window” Read More »
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Topanga Canyon Gallery Holiday Show: November 23, 2010 – January 1, 2011

November 19, 2010

Show will be up from November 23, 2010 thru January 9, 2011

Be sure to stop by for the best in gift items from the membership. There will be art on display including our famous $50 each, 8 x 8 canvas wall.

Opening is Sunday
November 28, 2010
Time: 2 to 5pm

Join us in some Holiday Cheer and meet the artists.

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Debbie Green & Susan Nissman at the Gallery October 27-November 21, 2010

November 19, 2010

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Karrie Ross Gets us all “EnergiZed” October 13-14, 2010

October 13, 2010

If we don’t create …how can we affect change in the world?

—Karrie Ross

It is with this purpose that I create ART.

“Energized!” by Karrie Ross

Topanga Canyon Gallery announces the opening of its new show, “EnergiZed”, an exploration of personal energy generation and the fun we can have with it. Featuring new works by Karrie Ross, Los Angeles Artist.

The inspiration for the show, which opens on Wednesday October 13th, came to Karrie in the middle of preparing the artwork for the show… how “EnergiZed” she was feeling and seeing this energy translate into her art presentation. Part of the show will be an installation piece of movable discs, spinning energy out into the gallery and inviting you to participate in the fun.


"EnergiZed!" 2010 solo exhibition featuring Karrie Ross, Spiral Series

“EnergiZed!” What’s YOUR energy telling the world?
runs from Wednesday October 13th through Sunday October 24th – two weeks only.

Gallery Hours are Wednesday – Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 11am to 5pm.

See the show and meet Karrie at the Artist Reception on Saturday October 23rd from 5 – 7:30pm.

Here are some photos of the exhibition and the “Planting Seeds” 3D installation piece.

This is a Panoramic view of the whole show! gotta love that setting on your camera. Mine is new, a SONY Cyber Shot, 14 mp.

"EnergiZed!" 2010 solo exhibition featuring Karrie Ross, Spiral Series

This is the “Planting Seeds” 3D installation piece. There are 14 discs, all spin and three, the little ones, spin by motors. This was a spur-of-the-moment piece and was so much fun to create. I love the details and process of figuring out the construction. I’m working on getting more discs to spin, something to do with a pulley system… still researching but this is soooo great! Each disc is hand painted and drawn with pencil.

"Planting Seeds" 3D install moving pieces; approx 14 ft wide

To view the complete exhibition proceed here.

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Farideh Azad & John Brunnick at the Gallery: Sept 1 – Sept 26, 2010

September 27, 2010

A blending of oil on canvas and glass and ceramics makes this show full of ‘eye candy’. John Brunnick and Farideh Azad went all out and it shows.

Johns landscapes take us from the city to beach to canyon. Beautifully executed and framed the journey is completed. Fraideh surrounds us with glowing lamps, water features and a striking variety of vessels both glass and ceramic.

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“CLose to Home” an Unusual Perspective of the Usual by Artsits Robyn Feeley and Fae Horowitz

September 2, 2010

An Unusual Perspective of the Usual

Topanga Canyon Gallery announces the opening of its new show, “Close To Home”, an unusual perspective of the usual, featuring new works by Robyn Feeley and Fae Horowitz.

The inspiration for the show, which opens on Wednesday September 29th, came to Artographer Fae Horowitz on one of her morning walks. Photographs from her world travels usually serve as the basis of her work, but on a morning walk in her Santa Monica neighborhood, Fae realized that she doesn’t have to travel far and wide to capture fantastic subject matter.  It was all in front of her,  “Close to Home”.

Topanga’s Robyn Feeley, known for her whimsical animal portraits, recently discovered long forgotten artwork in the attic of her childhood home -  dog paintings and a mosaic koala bear dating back to the late 1960’s. Robyn will unveil a new series of work: familiar Canyon scenes as seen through the eyes of her frog friend, “Dennis Hop-per”.

“Close to Home” runs from Wednesday Sept 29th through Sunday October 10th – two weeks only.

See the show and meet the artists at the Artist Reception on Saturday October 2nd from 5pm-8pm.


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“Welcome to Our House” opening Reception

August 15, 2010

Fidel Kestrel even took time out of his busy schedule to pose next to his portrait by artist Robyn Feeley.

Wonder what the bird’s eye view was at the opening reception of “Welcome to Our House” a fundraising art show for the Nature of Wildworks. In attendance were Tara the red tailed hawk, Fidel Kestrel, and Dancer the Barn Owl to name just a few.

Live music featuring Devitt Feeley on mandolin and guitar, refreshments and the gallery was alive with people amazed to be interacting with these magnificent creatures.

Participating Gallery Artists include: Rebecca Andrews, Farideh Azad, Robin Becker, John Brunnick, Rebecca Catterall, Laurent Deimer, Robyn Feeley, Hadia Finley, Debbi Green, Susan Haskell, Carol Hernandez, Susan Lomino, Phillip Messena, Karrie Ross, Karen Saviskas, John Smith and Felice Willat. A portion of the proceeds from this show benefit all of the animals at the Nature of Wildworks education center.

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Artist Members at the Annenberg Beach House, Santa Monica California

July 27, 2010

“Mountains to the Sea” at the Annenberg Beach House

The Topanga Canyon Gallery has a passion for sharing and showing art, the latest exhibition is a member group show to be at the Annenberg Beach House. Organized by Barbara Kolo and Rebecca Catterall, this will be an event you won’t want to miss. The show will be at the Beach House for three months.

August 26 – November 28, 2010
Opening Reception:
Thursday, August 26, 2010 6:00-8:00PM
Artist / Pianist, Yolanda Klappert will play music that inspires her digital art at 7:15PM.

After reviewing over 30 proposals from different groups of artists, Santa Monica’s Cultural Affairs Division accepted  “Mountains to the Sea” featuring artwork by Topanga Canyon Gallery members Robin Becker, Linda Bolhuis, John Brunnick, Rebecca Catterall, Debbi Green, Fae Horowitz, Carol Hernandez, Yolanda Klappert, Barbara Kolo, Karrie Ross, Sharon Tanner

“Mountains to the Sea” art reflects the land we walk on and the vistas that embrace us – illustrating the diversity of this experience through different artistic lenses and different mediums.

The Annenberg Beach House is a multi-use facility that offers the public a chance to learn more from attending events and exhibitions that take place. In addition to the exhibit, several of the artists will also conduct workshops at the beach site.

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Exhibition: Way of Clay

July 18, 2010

Topanga Canyon Gallery has several shows throughout the year that offers non-members the opportunity to submit their art. “Way of Clay” is one of those opportunities.

Organized by member Rebecca Catteral and curated by Melody Cooper, this is a show full of creative 3D visuals.

From an art sculpture of a woman in a twig boat by Hadiya Finley to chainlink fence panels filled with free form tile squares by Susan Nissman or multiple useful vessels of cups, tea pot and vases. The show is a hit.

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Participating artists are: Frank Massarella, Farideh Azad, Rebecca Catteral, Robyn Feeley, Dina Finzi, Joan Gambert, Bob Harris, Lynette Mathis, Susan Nissman, Megan Rice, Charles Singer, Jacqueline Stanford, Jim Sullivan and Kimberlina Whettam.

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Sitting the Gallery on a Sunday by Karrie Ross

May 17, 2010

As a member of the gallery each artist spends  8 hours a month sitting the space and welcoming guests. This is a part that I love as I get to have some very interesting conversations. Since I don’t live in the canyon I also like the drive up the coast. I usually get to see something interesting. This day I saw a VW Club on an outing. Such fun!

This past Sunday there were about 17 visitors to the Gallery. The current front space show is “Cars and Guitars” by John Adams (Cars) and Carol Hernandez (Guitars, Fender).  Two men came in for the Guitars, they said they have a friend coming in late June from England, they took a card for reference. There also was a couple who are remodeling their home and came in for a look at the artwork and jotted down some artists names for their designer to research.

The back space was looking good with new art monthly from participating artist members. Each month we have the opportunity to place a new piece for visitors to see. There are many that come in to see this as they collect some of our artists work. This also is a great space for buying those birthday or anniversary presents for family and friends.

We have our annual Studio Tour coming up June 12 & 13 with the reception and silent auction on Saturday night June 15 from 5-8. This s when you can purchase a 8×8 painting by one of the artists in the Tour. Here is what the wall looks like so far. This weekend is well attended. There are about 50 artists on the tour this year… come join the fun! Check out the gallery for more information http://www.topangacanyongallery.com I hope to see you there, I’ll be at space #11.

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Karrie Ross  Los Angeles Fine Artist

Karrie Ross is a Los Angeles Fine Artist who writes about the fine art business and process. She is available for educational panel discussions on fine art and process. Her artwork is available for solo or group show opportunities. Please contact her for more information.
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Topanga Elementary School 2010 Show

May 6, 2010

Every year we open our gallery to the local Elementary School for a showing of the art their classes create… and let me tell you, there’s some creativity going on over there.

The teachers are amazing. They come up with some of the most interesting projects. This year there were at least two computer projects; sculptures of famous building; self portraits galore; window hanger bell-like ceramics, aluminum foil figures painted bronze; paper plates decorated and much more.

Take a look. This might be something your gallery or group could arrange for you local school. There’s nothing like being hung in a gallery for instilling confidence in your art.

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Karrie Ross, Los Angeles Fine Artist

Karrie Ross is a Los Angeles Fine Artist who writes about the fine art business and process. She is available for educational panel discussions on fine art and process. Her artwork is available for solo or group show opportunities. Please contact her at contact for more information.

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2010 Inspirations Gallery Show

May 5, 2010

“Inspirations” organized by Susan Lomino was a great idea for a show. The objective was to do a piece of art and show the inspiration for it. Inspirations ran wild with carousel horses and cactus to gum and cracks on the sidewalk. Mediums ranged from paintings to glass to ceramics. We all had a good time and speaking for me… I really appreciate my inspirations in a totally different light.

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Karrie Ross, Los Angeles Fine Artist

Karrie Ross is a Los Angeles Fine Artist who writes about the fine art business and process. She is available for educational panel discussions on fine art and process. Her artwork is available for solo or group show opportunities. Please contact her for more information.

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