Weather or Not Show

Local artist Sonoma County Artist, Carmen Sheldon, presents Weather or Not a collection of  paintings that capture climate drama in all its moods.  Inspired by our tempestuous winter and her recent cyclone experience down under, Sheldon translates these celestial machinations into works of strong design and emotional appeal.  Working in oil, mixed media and watercolor, the exhibit presents a variety of interpretations from impressionistic cloudscapes to intriguing abstracts. “While fowl weather kept me from enjoying the beautiful countryside of New Zealand, the dramatic cloudscapes became an exciting inspiration for my art. What a wonderful silver lining.” noted Sheldon.

Sheldon has always loved art and studied painting alongside her college graphic design classes. After retiring from Santa Rosa Junior College, where she headed up the Graphic Design Program, she pursued painting full time.  Previously primarily a watercolor painter, at that time she began creating textural oil landscapes.  She exhibits locally at the Upstairs Art Gallery, Modern Antiquarium and participated in the Sonoma County Art Trails Program last year.

Meet the Artist: Sheldon will be hosting the Gallery on March 18 and March 25 from 11am to 6pm.