WHO: Lompoc Valley Art Association
WHAT: Featured Artist Show, Joellen Chrones, Kathy Badrak and Toni Zybell
WHERE: Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress, Lompoc, CA 93436
WHEN: November 26 to December 29, 2019
The Lompoc Valley Art Association’s Cypress Gallery will be featuring "Let’s do the Holidays!", an artist show by three artists, Joellen Chrones, Kathy Badrak and Toni Zybell. The show will be on exhibit from November 26 to December 29, 2019
These 3 wildly creative women are coming together to share their love of color and texture.
Joellen has been working with glass for 19 years.
“I have 3 kilns that run quite frequently to the consternation of my husband who watches the electric meter go around. I fell in love with making glass objects when someone recommended that I make my own beads, I’ve been hooked ever since. I try to make functional pieces that people can put to good use. I like whimsical subjects, which include birds, vegetables and flowers.”
Kathy had a Stained Glass business for a number of years, where she did commission work and taught classes. In 2009, she attended a series of workshops on weaving baskets and working with gourds. She found that gourds were the perfect medium to in which to express herself.
“I love the earthy and natural appeal of gourds and often leave much of the beautiful gourd surface showing in my work. Gourd Art also allows me to continue working with the wonderful fibers and weaving materials I use in my baskets. They allow me to add interesting textures to my work. My style continues to evolve as I learn and experiment with new techniques and materials. “
Toni did fused glass for about 20 years. After closing her studio down in 2016, she was looking for her next creative journey.
“I've always loved jewelry and have wanted to make it since I was a little girl, the perfect time was now! I started with copper enamel, moved on to hammered metal and am now working with silver. My need to create combined with my love of jewelry has become a perfect marriage”.
There will be an artist’s reception on Sunday December 8 from 2:00 to 4:00p.m. Refreshments will be served. The Cypress Gallery is at 119 East Cypress Avenue, Lompoc, across from the Museum.
Photo Credits:
Birds by Joellen Chrones
Jewelry by Toni Zybell
Gourd by Kathy Badrak