Benjamin Bottoms, a Los Olivos artist, adds finishing touches on Little Patriot a colt he painted for the Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Center fund raising auction to be held May 25. A number of other Valley artists have also created painted colts for the auction, which promises to be a huge success.

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An entire day can be spent touring art galleries within the Valley. Whether you begin in Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Solvang or Los Alamos, or Old Orcutt, some of the finest artists in the country are within the walls of our galleries.
In Los Olivos -
"Art is Here!" is the motto of the Los Olivos Gallery Organization so take a stroll through the art galleries here and see why. Gallery Los Olivos at 2920 Grand Avenue is a unique Central Coast co-op gallery representing some 40 regional artists. A variety of painting styles and medias, sculpture, ceramics and jewelry can be enjoyed in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere. The gallery is run by the artists who are often on premises demonstrating the methods they use to create their art. Many undiscovered talents under one roof. In January the featured show theme, The Santa Ynez Valley, will open. All gallery artists will be participating with each presenting their own depiction of the Valley.Bryon Davis at B.C. Davis Sculpture Garden at 2902 Grand Avenue next door to the old Los Olivos Garage, offers a sculpture garden in a patio setting. Byron creates unique and one of a kind stone sculptures. He direct-carves all his stone, taking rock away until the form comes to the surface. Bryon works in native California serpentine marbles, Italian marble and other hard stones. Bryon's sculptures hold up to the elements which gives them diversity, to be shown dramatically inside your home or outside in your garden. Bryon also works in metal and wood. BC Davis Sculpture Garden in Los Olivos has a serenity that invites one in.
Judith Hale Gallery and Judith Hale Gallery South at 2890-2884 Grand Avenue is a large gallery and you could spend hours there. The upcoming Karina Puente show at Judith Hale, will be held May 3. This gallery carries a huge array of paintings, etchings, drawings, sculpture and jewelry in the many rooms and annex gallery. Judith Hale Gallery features many excellent artists and a large selection of paintings, etchings, drawings, sculpture and jewelry.
Young's Gallery of Fine
Art and Museum Quality Framing, is located at 2920 Grand Avenue. Young's Gallery presents newest works by Marcia Burtt (acrylic), RJ Carnahan (acrylic) Merv Corning (watercolor and oil) Rebecca Davis (sculpture) Patricia Hedrick (pastel). In addition to fine art, the Gallery offers etchings of California Mission, hand-blown glass, pottery, jewelry, ceramic animal sculpture and the finest conservation framing.
In OLDE ORCUTT
The recently opened David Ryan Gallery is already considered one of the most interesting art galleries on the Central Coast. With 2,500 square feet of beautifully designed space, the gallery offers over 40 renowned artists with many from outside the United States. Artists include Channing Peake, Robert Watson, Victor Martinez, Paige Bradley, Douglas Bond, Guinet Christian, Seyburn Zorthian and Julio Garcia. The David Ryan Gallery in Orcutt is now hosting "Art and Wine" events on the first Friday of every month, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. An artist will be present to chat with guests and then give a short presentation about his art. Wine will be served by one of the local winemakers, who will also give a short talk about their current vintage. There is no charge. The gallery is located in Orcutt, 2.6 miles west of Highway 101 at 205 Clark Ave. In addition to an exciting mix of paintings, sculptures, jewelry and pottery, the gallery also features the works of four renowned glass artists. For more information call (805) 937-1058

Top left, a giclee by Karina Puenta now available. Judith Hale Gallery Will host American Vision Award Winner, Karina Puente, with an opening reception Friday May 3, from 7 to 9 pm, with the exhibit of her newest figurative works. Don't miss this opportunity to share in the celebration of a rising star. The show will run through June 14, 2002. Judith Hale Gallery is located at 2890 & 2884 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos. For more information please call 688-1222 or 693-1233.
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Second left, an Erin Rosen painting Canopy Glow, 20 x 24, is on exhibit at Young's Gallery of Fine Art and Museum Quality Framing at 2920 Grand Avenue. Young's Gallery also represents many other fine artists.
Stop in and see the latest Merv Corning giclee.
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Bottom left, this Thomas Kinkade image titled Lombard Street is available in several sizes and is part of the recent Thomas Kinkade San Francisco series. Other Thomas Kinkade works available at Thomas Kinkade Places in the Heart Galleries at 1576 Mission Drive in the Petersen Village Inn.