Upcoming Events at the Oakland Gallery
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Live Model Drawing
Seth Maynard and Rich Norwood performing songs from The Great American Songbook
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Dan Baker
Guitarist Dan Baker will perform live, at Smoke N Mirrors Gallery and Studio July 15, 2017. The Reception will begin at 6:00 pm with two sets in a concert style seating environment. Event tickets can be purchased on-line and include a seat reservation, two beverage tickets and appetizers will be served as well.
Dan Baker is a Guitarist and based in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Dan is a native of Washington PA and began playing the guitar as a teenager. During High School Dan performed his first paid gig at the age of 15, as well as performing at the Capital Theater in Wheeling WV, the Mellon Jazz Festival in Pittsburgh PA and toured France and England. After High School Dan attended and earned a BFA in Jazz Performance from the New School University in New York City. During his time in New York City Dan had the privilege to study and perform with many great musicians in the New York and New Jersey area and performed at the JVC Jazz Festival and at many clubs, restaurants, and special events. Following Graduation from the New School Dan attended Graduate School at New York University and continued performing around the New York City area. Dan returned to his native Washington PA in 2001. Since this time Dan has performed regularly at clubs, restaurants, festivals, weddings, private parties and special events in the tristate area.
Dan Baker is a Guitarist and based in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Dan is a native of Washington PA and began playing the guitar as a teenager. During High School Dan performed his first paid gig at the age of 15, as well as performing at the Capital Theater in Wheeling WV, the Mellon Jazz Festival in Pittsburgh PA and toured France and England. After High School Dan attended and earned a BFA in Jazz Performance from the New School University in New York City. During his time in New York City Dan had the privilege to study and perform with many great musicians in the New York and New Jersey area and performed at the JVC Jazz Festival and at many clubs, restaurants, and special events. Following Graduation from the New School Dan attended Graduate School at New York University and continued performing around the New York City area. Dan returned to his native Washington PA in 2001. Since this time Dan has performed regularly at clubs, restaurants, festivals, weddings, private parties and special events in the tristate area.
Rebecca McClive
Guest Artist Rebecca McClive at Smoke N Mirrors July 22 & 23
As a part of the Oakland Studio Tour, Rebecca McClive will be presenting a selection of works at Smoke N Mirrors Photography on Saturday and Sunday.
Born in Rhode Island, but raised on a small farm in rural western Maryland, Rebecca McClive developed a lifelong fascination with the land and the animals that inhabit it. This facination has greatly influenced her personally, academically, and most importantly, artistically.
After successfully raising her own two daughters, Rebecca decided to chase her dream and relocate out west. In 2003, she moved to Northern Colorado. There she found the power and perfection of the landscape and animals intriguing, and strives to express those qualities in her art. There is a physical, emotional and spiritual value that connects her to the land and the life it nurtures.
After spending nine years in Colorado, Rebecca moved back to rural Maryland to be closer to her family, especially after the death of her father in 2012. He had been a big influence on her, as he too was an artist.
Rebecca McClive paints in a style that is realistic with a touch of impressionism. Largely self-taught, she has participated in numerous workshops with both landscape and wildlife artists including; master landscape. painter Scott Christensen, and nationally known wildlife artists John Seerey-Lester, John Banovich, Terry Isaac, and Greg Beecham. She also had the opportunity to participate in a six month mentoring program with master landscape artist Jay Moore. Her formal education includes an Associates Degree in Wildlife Management.
She has participated in many art shows, including The Western Masters Art Show, in Great Falls, MT, The Southeastern Wildlife Expo, in Charleston, SC, and the Phippen Art Show and Sale in Prescott, AZ to name a few.
Rebecca is a signature member of the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society and an associate member of Oil Painters of America and American Women Artist.
Free Event
As a part of the Oakland Studio Tour, Rebecca McClive will be presenting a selection of works at Smoke N Mirrors Photography on Saturday and Sunday.
Born in Rhode Island, but raised on a small farm in rural western Maryland, Rebecca McClive developed a lifelong fascination with the land and the animals that inhabit it. This facination has greatly influenced her personally, academically, and most importantly, artistically.
After successfully raising her own two daughters, Rebecca decided to chase her dream and relocate out west. In 2003, she moved to Northern Colorado. There she found the power and perfection of the landscape and animals intriguing, and strives to express those qualities in her art. There is a physical, emotional and spiritual value that connects her to the land and the life it nurtures.
After spending nine years in Colorado, Rebecca moved back to rural Maryland to be closer to her family, especially after the death of her father in 2012. He had been a big influence on her, as he too was an artist.
Rebecca McClive paints in a style that is realistic with a touch of impressionism. Largely self-taught, she has participated in numerous workshops with both landscape and wildlife artists including; master landscape. painter Scott Christensen, and nationally known wildlife artists John Seerey-Lester, John Banovich, Terry Isaac, and Greg Beecham. She also had the opportunity to participate in a six month mentoring program with master landscape artist Jay Moore. Her formal education includes an Associates Degree in Wildlife Management.
She has participated in many art shows, including The Western Masters Art Show, in Great Falls, MT, The Southeastern Wildlife Expo, in Charleston, SC, and the Phippen Art Show and Sale in Prescott, AZ to name a few.
Rebecca is a signature member of the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society and an associate member of Oil Painters of America and American Women Artist.
Free Event
Portraits in Jazz - August 13
Portraits in Jazz - Come enjoy the cocktail hour with Orenda Duo - Jenny and Nathan Wilson. They are a husband and wife jazz duo who perform original music and jazz standards on piano, voice and bass. You can find out more about them at www.jennyandnathan.com There will be a slideshow exhibition of Smoke N Mirrors Jazz Artists portraits from the past few years. Come join us for an evening of music and expression.
Portraits in Jazz - Come enjoy the cocktail hour with Orenda Duo - Jenny and Nathan Wilson. They are a husband and wife jazz duo who perform original music and jazz standards on piano, voice and bass. You can find out more about them at www.jennyandnathan.com There will be a slideshow exhibition of Smoke N Mirrors Jazz Artists portraits from the past few years. Come join us for an evening of music and expression.
