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
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
Winkler is a Sacramento artist and Professor Emeritus, Art Department at Sac State. She works in a variety of media and subject matter. Shown: “Along the Delta,” acrylic on paper is in a private collection. Visit mariawinkler.com.
Shown: “Santa,” oil on canvas by Janet Weidel. It is part of the group show “Here Comes Santa Claus” at the Archival Gallery at 3223 Folsom Blvd. This group show features artist’s interpretations of Father Christmas or holiday themes. The show runs Dec. 4-22.
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Patt passed away a year ago after completing her last set of home portrait watercolors for the Sacred Hart Holiday Home tour. For more than decade she had been commissioned by the tour to create the paintings that were gifted to tour participants. The self-guided Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour will be held Nov. 30–Dec. 2 featuring five historic homes in East Sacramento’s Fabulous 40s. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event. Visit sacredhearthometour.com
Taylor is a Sacramento artist and jewelry maker and previous owner of Taylor’s Art Center in Midtown (now University Art) where he was a renowned framing expert. This cover painting is acrylic on paper with marker.
