First Friday at the Lake House | October 1st, 4-7pm | Featured Artist Linda Rogers and Julie Evans

Please join us for each “First Friday” and help us celebrate the wonderful Local Artists that we Feature here, at The Lake House. The First Friday of every month this Summer and Fall we host one or more of our featured artists here in the store, so you can meet them and see their exceptional work along with the opportunity to purchase original works of art at special “First Friday” pricing. Wine, Hors d’oeuvres, Friendship & Fine Art! What a great way to start your weekend !

Linda Rogers – Painter, Oil

As a fourth generation Californian, Linda’s paintings naturally reflect her connection with the enduring calm of the Western Landscape.  With a critical eye for detail, her paintings have a realistic quality that draws you in..to experience the moment captured on canvas.  Linda resides in both Orange County and Lake Arrowhead, which allows for a diverse pallet of color, mood, scenery and subject from which she finds her inspiration.  Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA, as well as a Master of Arts degree and a Master of Fine Arts degree, with Honors, from Cal.State University, Long Beach.  Linda’s Paintings have been exhibited at The Laguna Art Museum, Cal. State Long Beach, Irvine Valley College, Brea Cultural Center, Riverside Museum and the San Bernardino Museum.  In 2008, Linda was commissioned by the UCLA Conference Center (through The Lake House) to paint several custom paintings for the Center.  Four Original Linda Rogers’ paintings currently grace Conference Center’s  Lobby.  Linda has over a dozen amazing new paintings to debut at this First Friday event!

Julie Evans – Painter, Watercolor

Julie Evans has always enjoyed drawing and painting, beginning when she was 11.   Developing into an accomplished plein aire painter,  Julie continues to hone her skills by attending various art functions and classes such as lessons from Internationally recognized Master Painter David Farrington.  Julie’s recognition is that of a painter of Realism.  Her art hangs in many private and Public collections, including the permanent collection of the San Bernardino City Hall, and San Clemente State Beach Historic Cottage/Visitor Center.  Julie has also illustrated 21 book covers with her beautiful watercolor paintings. ( a 21 –book series – “The Missions: California’s Heritage”, 2nd Ed. By Mary Null Boule.)

Julie’s art has not been shown in the Mountain area before, so we are thrilled to have her join us for our First Friday event & to share her talent with us!

First Friday at the Lake House | September 3rd | Featured artist: Linda Brown and Jan Schmuckal

Recap: We had a great turnout and sold six paintings very quickly. The quality of work was outstanding, and we again thank the artists and patrons who came and enjoyed the evening. We hope to see you October 1st at the next First Friday.

Please join us for each “First Friday” and help us celebrate the wonderful Local Artists that we Feature here, at The Lake House.

The First Friday of every month this Summer and Fall we host one or more of our featured artists here in the store, so you can meet them and see their exceptional work along with the opportunity to purchase original works of art at special “First Friday” pricing. Wine, Hors d’oeuvres, Friendship & Fine Art! What a great way to start your weekend !

About Linda Brown:

Essentially a self taught artist, Linda has been painting most of her life.   In a style described as “painterly realism”,  she seeks to capture the feeling of a place beyond the obvious details.  Her paintings emphasize the effects of light and atmosphere,  and celebrate all the varied colors and textures found in nature.  Her favorite subjects are the  landscapes of the Western U.S., especially the mountains and deserts of California.

Linda’s paintings hang in private collections throughout the western U.S., as well as Canada and Great Britain.  Her works have been accepted into many juried exhibitions, such as Arts for the Parks in Jackson WY,  Salon International in San Antonio TX,  Contemporary Masters Artistic Eden in Pasadena CA,  The Mountain Oyster Show in Tucson AZ, and San Dimas National Western Art Exhibition in San Dimas CA.

Linda's website is: www.LindaBrownArt.com

About Jan Schmuckal:

A native of St. Charles, Illinois, Jan Schmuckal was the kind of kid always doing some sort of art project, thanks to her very indulgent parents! She graduated from the University of Illinois in 1986 with a degree in Industrial Design, and spent the following years as a designer in the Point-of-Purchase industry. After many years as a designer, she made a career shift to the fine arts. Jan is primarily a painter, although she does dabble in sculpture, keeps her hand in the design world, and owns an art gallery in Geneva Illinois, called Gallery 28. Her style is a contemporary take on Tonalism, which was a painting style developed in the United States during the time the Impressionists were painting in France. Jan has developed her own technique, using Tonalism as a basis. She primarily focuses on the dramatic play of light and shadow that occurs in nature; scenic vignette landscapes that are familiar to the viewer in a visceral way, which may or may not be an actual place, but are reminiscent of places and times  in our own lives and memories.

What Jan says about her Art… "The changing light of day and the moods it evokes are the foundation of all my oil paintings. Each piece usually starts with a powerful, simple composition, which then evolves into a theme in which strong light and shadow and deep color are within the primary subject. Strength, mood and simplicity are my primary intentions."

Jan has sold paintings all over the US and abroad. Who collects Jan’s work?  Both corporations and people from all walks of life and across the country have bought Jan’s work, from hedge fund managers, Hollywood producers, Senators, Professors, Doctors, Attorneys, Teachers, Designers, Musicians, Secretaries, Professional Artists, to Receptionists, Scientists, Farmers, Engineers, Waitresses, National Park directors, Cruise Line owners, CEO’s, CFO’s and the list goes on....

She is the co-owner of Gallery 28 Fine & Functional Art in Geneva at 28 N 4th St. & on the web at www.gallery28.net

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First Friday: June 4th with Mark Jones and Patty McDonald

Friday, JUNE 4th 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Please join us for each “First Friday” and help us celebrate the wonderful Local Artists that we Feature here, at The Lake House.

The First Friday of every month this Summer and Fall we will host one or more of our featured artists here in the store, so you can meet them and see their exceptional work along with the opportunity to purchase original works of art at special “First Friday” pricing.

Wine, Hors d’oeuvres, Friendship & Fine Art! What a great way to start your weekend !

Mark Jones– Illustrator/Painter Born in Colorado, but grew up in the San Francisco Bay area, Mark loves the outdoors and is a frequent visitor to Lake Arrowhead where he finds inspiration in it’s natural beauty. Mark attended the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles where he honed his skills as an artist. He was influenced by Motoring artists, and found his expertise was also in painting anything with a motor. His Skill of capturing speed and motion on paper is amazing. This First Friday event will feature several new “Wooden Boat” & “Woodie Car” paintings that Mark has recently completed. PATTY MCDONALD – Painter Mostly self-taught, local Artist Patty McDonald is well known for her vivid Oil & Acrylic Paintings of Lake Arrowhead area scenes and Wooden Boats. Patty has been painting since 1994 , where her focus has been both the Local Mountain area as well as California Coastal scenes, where she captures the playfulness of the California lifestyle. Manny original paintings are in private collections, however number Giclee’s are available of many of her works, and will be featured here at the First Friday event. Patty’s personality is as joyful as her art! Come meet her in person!

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Linda Brown - Artist of the Month May 7th 4-7 pm 'First Fridays' at The Lake House

Linda Brown is the May "First Friday at The Lake House" featured artist.  May 7th 4-7 pm over some wine and cheese and meet the artist and see her work that includes many images of the Lake Arrowhead and Ceder Glen area. Her work will be o9n display at special Lake House prices.

View Linda Brown's work on her website.