Julie Smiley’s main work is in oil painting, although she often uses mixed media. Her art is influenced by her sensitivity to relationships between people and physical spaces, and ideas of social and personal control. Her current work focuses on the local landscapes. Smiley is represented by the John Natsoulas Gallery. Visit natsoulas.com
Liz Stohlman’s cover art was chosen for a 2018 Inside Publisher’s Award at the California State Fair Fine Arts Competition. Stohlman lives in the Sacramento area, where she is studying art at Sacramento State. As a horse enthusiast, she has adopted the horse as her subject. Liz uses the horse as a metaphor for proposing the change over time of personal development. Stohlman can be reached at StohlmanL@yahoo.com
Randy Brennan’s interest in art began in grade school with a focus on alternate studies, such as design and architecture. During college, he found interest in the human form through painting and sculpture. His perspective has been shaped by his work with numerous galleries, art exhibitions, and local and international artists. He and his family live in River Park. Visit Randybrennan.com
Miss the good old days of rock ’n’ roll and Motown? The place to be is Elks Lodge No. 6 for a “Blast From The Past” dance Saturday, Jan. 19. No-host cocktails begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
If you’re looking for Midtown luxury living, the new Q19 community—developed by SKK Developments and Grupe Company—might be just your style. The project features 68 boutique apartments from studios to two-bedrooms. Q19 is the first in the region to offer a fully integrated Vivint smart home system platform, which includes programmable lighting, keyless entry and Alexa or Google Home voice-activated commands. Other amenities are rotating art in the modern foyer, high-end finishes and a fleet of Envoy electric cars as part of Electrify America’s Sac-to-Zero program.
