The Plumas Arts
Gallery, located at 525 Main Street in Quincy, will host a reception
Friday, March 4, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with a new exhibit of
paintings by Michael Saari. Longtime resident of Plumas County, and a
frequent exhibitor at the Plumas County Fair Art Barn, Saari's work
comprises a wide variety of subjects, from familiar local landscapes
to exotic wildlife.
Saari's work is keenly observed, the
details of light hitting a meadow or the crinkled skin of an
elephant's trunk faithfully rendered. He comments, “As a young
artist, I was asked this question, a lot: “How do you draw so
well?” My honest answer was, “I don't know, it must be a
God-given talent.” God has given me this incredible talent. Even as
a small kid I had this talent. Of course, not as refined as it is
now, but there nonetheless.” Saari goes on to say, “As I refined
this talent, I found I did my art for many reasons: money, the love
of my craft, “fame,” but mostly because as an artist, I have to
create.”
Saari's work will hang at the gallery
for the month of March, 2016. The Plumas Arts Gallery and office
hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11am to 5pm, and
Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Please visit Plumas Arts on the web at
www.plumasarts.org for more information about their programs. |
