Jul 24, 2017 | Artist, U-Z
Beatrice Wood (1893 – 1998) Ceramist Portrait © Donna Granata 1995 World renowned for her exquisite luster glazes and whimsical figures, Beatrice Wood’s fascinating life beckoned the most avid art historians to her door. She was one of the last survivors of one...
Jul 24, 2017 | Artist, S-T
Audrey Sanders Mixed Media Portrait © Donna Granata 2008 The work of Audrey Sanders, in her own words, “takes a middle ground between painting and sculpture.” She “compares her non-objective works to rhythmic linear relationships between order and chaos, architectural...
Dec 31, 2016 | Artist, C-E
Bert Collins Painter/Pastel Artist Portrait © Donna Granata 1997 Bert Collins is a noted Ojai Valley artist, painter and teacher who has won more than 200 awards during her lifetime. Her realistic scenes contain naturalistic color and fine detail. She is a member of...
Dec 31, 2016 | Artist, C-E
Carlisle Cooper (1919 – 2013) Painter Portrait © Donna Granata 2011 Often, after meeting Carlisle Cooper, one was amazed at his avant-garde painting style. One would expect him, as a Southern gentleman, to have a very traditional approach to his work. In...
Dec 1, 2016 | A-B, Artist
Pierre Boulez (1925 – 2016) Composer/Conductor Portrait © Donna Granata 2003 The French conductor and experimental composer Pierre Boulez was known for his carefully crafted, complex compositions, including Pli selon pli, a portrait of the poet Stephane Mallarme...
