She began her formal study and eventually received a bachelors and master’s degree in fine art. After years of studying both abstract and representational art, she was still searching for a deeper understanding about light and color. She discovered Henry Hensche, an American Impressionist painter in the lineage of William Merrit Chase, and Claude Monet. An in-depth study with this master painter helped her uncover the deeper secrets about light and color that she was searching for.

Sarback’s paintings are about a quality of light that captures the moment. Her subjects are mostly landscapes and focus on color, rhythm, harmony and atmosphere. She responds to subtle qualities and makes them apparent through suggestion rather than description revealing the essence of a time or place.

International Artist Magazine named her one of the Master Painters of the world. Her paintings have been shown in galleries in New York City, San Francisco, Napa Valley, Sacramento, Seattle, and Santa Fe.

In addition to painting, Sarback is the author of “Capturing Radiant Light and Color in Oils and Soft Pastels,” She is the founder of The School of Light & Color in Fair Oaks.

Since 1986, she has lectured about color at over 100 art schools, museums, universities, and art associations. She has taught painting workshops and classes throughout the U.S. and Europe.

Also showing her work will be Karen Anable-Nichols, who is a recent transplant from Southern California, arriving two years ago.

“I am still enthralled with my new surroundings (such as) the American River, our quaint little village of Fair Oaks with its free-range roosters and the easy access to beautiful rural places like Woodland and the Capay Valley,” she sated. “Because of my childhood years spent in a rural San Fernando Valley, which no longer exists, I am drawn to the charm of the farm landscape and the older communities that still remain in this area. This exhibit is a combination of landscapes I’ve painted — some en plein air and others in my studio — and more illustrative genre work that attempts to capture the essence of “home”.

Anable-Nichols is a native Californian, born to parents who were both artistically talented and, therefore, was encouraged from an early age to follow her passion. With a bachelor of arts degree in art, she worked in the commercial realm as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator garnering contracts with Disney, MGM, the San Diego Zoo, Six Flags Magic Mountain and several restaurants and private business in the greater Los Angeles area.

With the acquisition of a secondary teaching credential she taught high school art classes for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Upon retirement from education, she established La Galeria Gitana, the first art gallery in San Fernando.

Leaving the gallery after nine years when her husband retired allowed her the opportunity to accompany him in relocation to Northern California where she is enjoying more time in the studio with her various creative endeavors.

Other art will be displayed throughout the downtown included, Mommy’s Jewelry Box, Father Paddy’s, presenting Whiskey & Stitches an Irish Celtic Folk group; Serendipity, Main Street Music Center, K&L Floral, Mosaic Children’s Museum, Form & Function, showing the art work of Claire Haag; Haven A Boutique, KJL Studios, presenting music by Patrick Jordon and a Ingram Life Fashions pop up; Mojos/Kitchen 428, Corner Drug Company, presenting the Hot City New Orleans style hot jazz and classic swing; Morgan’s on Main, Guinevere’s Cafe & Bistro, showing the art work of Arjana Hicklin, Ayla Robertson, and Amiah Umbay Poss; Blue Note Brewing Company, Uvaggio Wine Bar, Cheri Gastineau Farmers Insurance, showing the art work of Douglas Middle School, Morgans Mill and Kevin Cowan, who will be showing the art work of Dennis Dunston.

The highlight of the First Friday, however, will be the Art Farm Gala, which will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Historic Hotel Woodland in downtown, and feature wine and beer tastings from over 20 local farms, restaurants, wineries and breweries. Music will be provided by the Bottom Dwellers.

In addition to the “art harvest” representing local artists, there will also be a silent auction.

Proceeds from Art Farm support the Art & Ag Project, the Yolo Land Trust and Yolo Farm to Fork.

Sponsors for the event include Edward Jones; Adams Vegetable Oils; TS&L Seed Company; Cobram Estate; Farm Fresh To You; Muller Ranch, LLC; Todd A. Montgomery, CPA; Debbie & Mike Cracchiolo; PG&E; Banner Bank; Mike Campbell; Capay Canyon Ranch; Farm Credit West; Mark M. Glickman; Debra Gonella & Whit Manley; Half Moon Fruit and Produce Co.; LedgerPro Bookkeeping; Jim Provenza; Cleo Schreiner; Schreiner Farms; Tom & Meg Stallard; Tri Counties Bank; Yolo Federal Credit Union; and The Food Front.

A nationally recognized initiative, the Art & Ag Project weaves together the arts with a sense of place. Farmers are invited to open their land to local artists who are then able to capture the landscapes that would otherwise remain inaccessible and unseen.

As part of the Art Farm Gala, people will also be able to purchase a copy of the book “Cultivating Creativity: 10 Years of Art & Ag,” which will feature county artists and farms. Tickets or “shovels” can be purchased at yoloarts.org or by calling 309-6464. Tickets are $40 per person and include food and wine tasting. “Shovels,” which enable a person to obtain original artwork, cost $250 and include entry for two people to the gala.

Juried prize awards will also be presented to local artists by juror Frank Ordaz. Ordaz is an accomplished landscape artist and former painter for George Lucas’ special effects company Industrial Light and Magic, has juried a portion of the exhibition.

Exhibition awards will include the Juror’s Pick, Blue-Ribbon Artist, and Best in Category which will be announced at the Art Farm Gala. Farmers will weigh in for the Farmers Pick, and the public will be able to vote for the People’s Choice award at the reception.

By Democrat staff with the Daily Democrat

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