Artist Demonstrations at the Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery
Local Antelope Valley artists, sculptor William Bradford Frost, photographer Lyle Trusty, and painter Sal Vasquez will demonstrate their art techniques on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 1 pm at the Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery. Learn how artists take a work of art from concept to finished product and how you might be able to apply their techniques to your own work.
Presented in conjunction with the “25th Annual Juried All Media Art Exhibition” on view January 23 through March 7, 2010 at the Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery, the artist demonstrations will allow visitors an inside look at the techniques and traditions behind the unique aesthetic of the high desert. Admission to this event is free. For additional information, please contact the Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery at 661-723-6250 or lmagreceptionist@cityoflancasterca.org.
About William Bradford Frost
William Bradford Frost has a BFA and an MFA in sculpture. Working mainly in wood, his primary interest is “curves moving in space.” His concentration on three dimensional forms, particularly the tactile nature of objects, has led him to believe in the power of the human-scale handmade object—objects meant to be handled on a daily basis such as furniture and other items found in the home. He currently works in a converted horse barn on the side of a mountain about 50 miles outside of LA.
About Lyle Trusty
As a Flight Test Engineer at Northrop Grumman Corporation, Lyle Trusty participated in the evaluation and introduction of advanced technology Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Cameras to replace conventional film cameras and chemical processing. He retired from Northrop Grumman in 1995, and continues to enjoy photography, working to develop his capabilities in pictorial, nature, and portrait photography. He has won numerous prestigious awards while a member of the Lancaster Photography Association, various art organizations in the Antelope Valley, and recently the Southern California Council of Camera Clubs and the Photographic Society of America.
About Sal Vasquez
Sal Vasquez attended California State University, Los Angeles and Art Center School of Design. Through his association with movie poster artist Reynold Brown and western artist Don "Putt" Putman, he became interested in painting western themes, and began populating his landscapes with icons of the West. His works document the vanishing cattle ranchers and horseman of the high desert, often portraying their horses. Describing his favorite subject he says, “I enjoy the challenge of painting horses. They are incredible animals—very strong, regal, and intelligent.”
About The Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery
Founded in 1986, the Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery is dedicated to advancing an appreciation of art and history in the Antelope Valley. Operating two sites—the Museum/Art Gallery and the Western Hotel Museum—LMAG is not only a repository for historical artifacts important to the preservation of the unique character of the Antelope Valley, but also a place where audiences—residents and visitors alike—may experience exhibitions of fine art and participate in a variety of art and history-based programs. LMAG offers a schedule of exhibitions, as well as lectures, workshops, Family Day activities, film and musical events. The Traveling Museum Trunks, LMAG’s educational outreach program, explores how the museum’s collection is changing the way students understand and experience the world through art and historical artifacts through interactive presentations and hands-on activities. The program is sponsored by The Boeing Company.
General Information- The Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery is located in Lancaster, California at 44801 North Sierra Highway, one-half block southwest of Lancaster Boulevard and across the street (west) from the downtown Metrolink depot. For more information about LMAG and its programming, call (661) 723-6250 or log on to www.cityoflancasterca.org/Index.aspx?page=67.
Museum Hours and Admission- The Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm; closed Mondays, holidays, and between exhibitions. Admission is free, except to specially ticketed events.
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