Apr 22, 2018 | Artist, N-O, YouTubeVideos-Artists
John Nava Painter Portrait © Donna Granata 2003 The realism of John Nava’s paintings and tapestries stuns the viewer. His mastery of light and shadow is reminiscent of Old Master paintings. Nava’s work invites intimate observation. Often expressive, his life...
Apr 21, 2018 | Artist, N-O, Ojai Eye
Marta Nelson (1922 – 2019) Painter/Printmaker Portrait © Donna Granata 1997 Marta Nelson, one of Ojai’s most beloved artists, passed away peacefully at age 96. She was a painter, a printmaker and a sculptor in papier mâché. She was a traditionalist who knew...
Apr 21, 2018 | Artist, N-O
Arnold Newman (1918 – 2006) Photographer Portrait © Donna Granata 1996 In a career that spanned almost 58 years, Arnold Newman was a significant contributor to the history of photography. His photographs are part of permanent collections at the most respected...
Apr 21, 2018 | Artist, N-O
John Nichols Photographer Portrait © Donna Granata 2011 Yogi Berra may have counseled “when you get to a fork in the road, take it,” but photographer John Nichols is apt to not only take the fork, but will probably examine it, learn from it, and happily follow...
Apr 21, 2018 | Artist, N-O
Valerie Noelle Environmental Artist/Ceramist Portrait © Donna Granata 2004 Valerie Noelle’s work is greatly influenced by her childhood exposure to the diversity of human culture as well as nature’s myriad forms, through her extensive travels as a result...
Apr 21, 2018 | Artist, N-O
Paula Odor Painter Portrait © Donna Granata 2001 Odor’s watercolors emphasize composition and design, establishing an equilibrium of all the elements within the picture plane. Paula Odor Painter and etcher Paula Odor began her studies at the Texas State College...
