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8th Annual Newark Artists Open Studios Nov. 18 and Nov. 19

Local Artists Offer Demos and Tours of Their Art Studios During the 8th Annual Newark Artists Open Studios Sat. Nov. 18 and Sun. Nov. 19 from 11am to 5pm.

Preview display at Silliman Activity Center Nov. 10 to 19.



Newark, CA October 26, 2006 -- Stroll through the studios of local, professional Newark artists and see an amazing variety of art including glass jewelry, ceramic tile bird baths, mosaic garden sculptures, oil paintings, pastel landscapes, tile murals, Japanese inspired prints, and even a display of children's art by students of Simone Archer. It's the perfect opportunity to visit with local artists and select original Holiday gifts whether you choose an original oil painting or a set of note card reproductions signed by the artist.

This year's Newark Artists Open Studios features three studio sites with resident artists and guest artists at each site. The studios are all within a few miles radius so it's easy to visit every site.

Several artists will be demonstrating their techniques and welcome the opportunity to share their “ tricks of the trade."

Get a glimpse behind the scenes of a ceramic studio with an electric kiln at Simone Archer's studio. See how she designs individual tiles that piece together like a puzzle to form stunning ceramic bird baths or tile wall murals of rolling vineyards or colorful koi fish.

Learn how Margie Dickerson fuses glass into dazzling pieces of jewelry.

Peek at Linda Patterson’s <www.lindapattersondesign.com>; hundreds of nature sketches used to fabricate 15 concrete walls on the San Tomas Aquino / Saratoga Creek Trail in Santa Clara.

See an etching press and print making demo at Adriane Dedic's <www.myartiststudio.com>; studio.

Watch Dmitry Grudsky <www.dmitrymosaics.com>; create a mosaic sculpture.

Ask Yukie Nakanishi about the Japanese inspired shapes, textures, and glazes she uses for her ceramic art.

Many artists exhibit their work in galleries from California to New York and have won awards in numerous competitive juried art shows.

A preview exhibit, Nov. 10 -19, at the Silliman Activity Center, 6800 Mowry Ave., will showcase a sample piece of art from each artist.

Maps are available at the Newark Library, 6300 Civic Terrace Ave; the Newark Community Center, 35501 Cedar Blvd; the Silliman Activity Center, 6800 Mowry Ave; at each artist studio, and online at:

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Call Adriane Dedic for more information: (510) 794-3436.

Here's a preview of the fabulously creative artists you will meet in their studios:

Simone Archer - 36541 Cherry St.

Picturesque ceramic wall murals of koi fish and the vineyards of France and Tuscany inspired from her European travels. Also an exhibit of her students’ art from classes for children and adults

Margie Dickerson - 36541 Cherry St.

Dazzling glass jewelry pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings.

Linda Patterson – 36493 Bridgepointe Drive

Oil and pastel landscapes with scenes of Mission Peak and Coyote Hills.

Dimitry Grudsky - 35911 Ruschin Dr.

Vibrant mosaic tile garden sculpture and colorful figurative watercolors.

Yukie Nakanishi –- 35911 Ruschin Dr.

Japanese inspired ceramics including bowls, teapots, cups and stunning vases.

Adriane Dedic - 35911 Ruschin Drive

Etchings, Japanese wood block prints, monoprints and digital art prints of geisha, bicycles, and funky sh

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