Local photographic artists Donna Fay Allen, Susan L-Nikel and Judy Yemma will have their prints featuring historical photographic processes on display at Appel Gallery, from November 5 through December 30.  There will be two Second Saturday receptions for the exhibit:   The first on November 10th and the second on December 8th  both from
5 to 9 PM.  L-Nikel is from Sacramento, Allen and Yemma reside in Roseville. 

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Appel Gallery has been asked to participate in the KVIE Art Auction 2007.  

In addition, Appel Gallery will host a special exhibit, featuring the generous artists during September 2007.  

The featured artists are:  Kevin Saitta, Terry Nathan, Stephen Baumbach, Joy Goldkind, Tanarive Aubert, Marc Sheridan, John Math, Edward Mendes, Henry Paine, Larry Brenden, Gary W. Vann and Geoffrey Leven

Second Saturday Receptions: September 8th and October 13th, from 5~9 PM.

Watch this space for additional information.

When I encounter Forsaken Places, these decaying buildings, these traces of life, I can almost feel the ghosts and see their forgotten memories. As I squeeze through a barbed wire fence, climb a hill or struggle through the sage to approach these buildings I am aware of walking in the footsteps of those who grappled with life in the most unforgiving places. On the other hand, I like to think that the beauty and grandeur of their surroundings helped to alleviate some of their hardship. I strive to capture this desolate and solitary past in a natural manner with honesty, reverence and without judgment. The subject is framed in the setting so that its essential qualities are made clear.

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Moving Waters

As a landscape photographer, my greatest satisfactions are sharing images that emotionally and visually stimulate people, connect people to the spiritual power of the nature, and finally, inspire others to engage with the natural world and the things that affect it. It is my sincere hope that, through my work, others are motivated to seek outdoor experiences for themselves and find the places I have been fortunate enough to call on.

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The Bromoil Process

Joy Goldkind uses the historic bromoil process as a tool to express her fine art portraits. The images are hand-crafted using brush and inks, which adds a layer of mystery to the photograph. These images capture the spirit of the person rather than the realist representation of the subject. Here we see a mixture of fantasy and realism that capture the inner most persona of a person. Bromoil was used by photographers of the pictorial movement because they wanted their work to have a more artistic rendering. It is this step away from the clear photographic interpretation that I am looking for in my images. This process uses a bromide silver gelatin image, which is then bleached to remove the silver content. Lithographic inks are used to replace the silver that has been removed by the bleaching.

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Voila - Impressions of France

Intrigue, passion and times long forgotten - France, its people and culture have long fascinated me. With my cameras in tow I wandered cities and towns to capture scenes that give France it's sense of place. Whether strolling the streets and gardens where Monet and his fellow Impressionists were inspired or standing in the Cour Napoleon to take in the Louvre's controversial pyramid one can feel the history and the presence of the people that walked before. For me, this is what makes France magical. I enjoy my travels in France immensely. Through my lens and paints I share my impressions with you.

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Dendrophotography

These landscape images, greatly influenced by
"West Coast" photographic traditions, celebrate the tree form as a significant design element. The photographer is often faced with the seemingly chaotic and random assemblages of "things" found in the natural environment from which interesting compositions are attempted. These Dendrophotographs are Mr. Hick's attempt to utilize the dendritic form as a unifying visual element within the larger landscape and, hopefully, provide interesting images for the viewer's enjoyment.

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Pattern and Design

Years ago, after seeing the work of Edward Weston, Brett Weston and Ansel Adams, I decided that I wanted to be able to produce that same type of black and white fine art photography. As part of the learning process, I attended workshops given by Brett Weston and Ansel Adams and I taught myself the Zone System technique that was first developed by Adams. The Zone System helps create the path from the photographer's vision to the final print. This collection demonstrates the unique pattern and design that can be visualized in even the most mundane subjects, whether they be plants, landscapes, abstract details, industrial or architectural. I use 5 x 7 and 6 x 9cm format cameras exclusively and develop my film in Pyro. As part of the technical work in the darkroom, I also utilize tasks (including pencil dodging, unsharp, and computer-generated masks) in order to create the final print. My photographs are silver gelatin, toned in selenium, processed to archival standards, and mounted on acid-free mat board.

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It was through an interest in hiking and climbing in the Sierra's that I became a landscape photographer. I seem to prefer simple repetitive patterns and textures with contrasting detail, in natural light. Most of my work deals with a foreground subject, generally having some special interest for me. As an artist, I try to do what feels right at the time, mindful that nothing creative occurs under pressure. I have no doubt that for every photographer, each image has a story.

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