Carlsbad – The Cannon Art Gallery, art jewel of North San Diego, will be hosting the 2011 Juried Biennial Exposition from January 30 to March 18, 2011. We recommend you visit for two reasons…
For one, the exhibit is an important showcase of amazing works by emerging and mid-career artists in San Diego and is juried by visual artists, museum directors and curators, commercial gallery owners, and university gallery directors and art professors.
Secondly, local artist, resident and studio business owner Nanette Newbry has been selected to show one of her encaustic art paintings. Newbry is Principal and Creative Director of Studio 2055 and is thrilled to have her art displayed amongst the fine art at this exhibit. She will be displaying a 20 x 20-inch painting entitled “Headed West from East.”
Aside from her studio role, Newbry explores, studies and works in encaustic (hot wax and pigment) and exhibits both locally and online. For the past eight years, she has created paintings and sculptures in this medium and has become an advocate for the Encaustic Art Institute.
From business owner to artist, we sat down with Newbry to ask her some real questions…
Q: Nanette, what is your take on being a fine artist in relation to owning and managing Studio 2055?
A: “My painting is process-oriented as well as my job. There is a parallel between the two since both take a formal process to get to a final resolution. It is the process I enjoy the most – the time, effort and surprise of the final outcome of the work.”
Q: How does being a fine artist affect your graphic design work?
A: “Making fine art comes from a different place than commercial art. It’s a gift that you have to keep working at to maintain your skills. For graphic design work, it is very similar. Being an artist enhances my expertise and takes tremendous discipline, both of which are needed to be successful with the studio.”
Q: What is your biggest challenge?
A: “To run the business and make time for my art. Both are equally important to me.”
Q: What was your reaction when you found out your piece was selected for the show?
A: “Ah! It’s a difficult show to get in to and I was very happy to be selected. It’s a meaningful show for San Diego artists and a difficult process for the jurors. It’s encouraging to think that my art moved others in some way.”
Join the staff from Studio 2055 as they visit the show to experience San Diego’s vibrant art community.
