First Friday at the Lake House | November 5th, 4-7pm | Featured Glass Artist Cheryl Chapman and Local Historical Images from the Private Collection of John Lyles

Cheryl Chapman ~ Art Glass Artisan

A full time Mountain Resident for the past 5 years, Cheryl Chapman has brought her unique creative talent in Art Glass, to our community. Cheryl began her “glass” career in 1990, after graduating from CSULB with a degree in Psychology, and feeling the need for something more creative. She enrolled in a stained glass course at a junior college where she learned the basics and began to hone her skills. Continuing to take more advanced classes her talent began to emerge. She soon found a position at Stained Glass studio in Downey where the owner encouraged her to continue classes, including the art of glass fusing. Combining all of her skill and experience over the years, Cheryl now creates one of a kind “Art Glass“ pieces including unique Boxes, Coasters, and Stained Glass. Her ability to blend colored glass, metallic paint, natural material such as polished stones and wood , results in beautiful functional Art pieces.

Also…. Local Historical Images….

The one everyone’s been waiting for! From the private collection of John Lyles, beautifully framed photo enlargements of unique images of the Lake Arrowhead area from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. Displayed throughout the UCLA Conference Center, The new Historical Museum, as well as of course, here at The Lake House, John’s Ephemera Collection features images from original Photographs, Postcards, Brochures and Pamphlets. These custom framed images are the perfect addition to anyone’s Mountain home! Printed in sepia tone, many never available before, are snapshots of Lake Arrowhead during the hey day of the “Old Village” and the “Lodge” when Wooden Chris Crafts and Gar Woods sped around the Lake and seeing “Movie Stars” was commonplace. Take a trip back in time though these wonderful images and have a chance to take one home with you at special “First Friday” pricing!

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's Linda Brown's Muse is...

Linda Brown, our First Friday artists September 3rd, sent us these fun images of her model for the Gorgeous George. These are wonderful shots and a testament to how talented she is!

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

Jan's Facebook Page

First Friday at the Lake House | August 6th | Featured artist: A.P. Geary-Millet and ~Marcelle~

Friday, AUGUST 6th 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 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 !

First Friday Artist A.P. Geary-Millet

Born 1937 in Sydney, Australia. Graduated from Waverley College 1955 followed by two years as an Officer in the Royal Australian No.1 Commando Company. Graduated in Illustration & Design from Darlinghurst Technical College 1957. Founding member of The Kensington Art Club in 1958. Resided in London, Paris, Geneva and Seville through 1969. Returned to Australia and conceived the record division of J. Albert & Sons Pty. Ltd. Spawned international artists such as The Easybeats, the song writers for AC/DC. Established residence in Hollywood,

California, 1972, and returned to painting scenes of wild life throughout the state. An avid fisherman, bird hunter and conservationist, he spent a great deal of time observing North American wildlife throughout California in the Coastal Ranges, San Joaquin Valley and the High Sierra’s. Moved to Lake Arrowhead 1974 and returned to painting water colors of the valley and mountains. In the late 1980’s he turned to more serious depictions of life in the San Bernardino Mountains working mainly in oil on canvas. After creating many museum quality frames for his commissioned paintings he returned to his latent talent, illustration and design, and commenced producing hand carved frames depicting scenes of nature, history and native wildlife. He continues to work from his studio overlooking Lake Arrowhead where he enjoys life with his wife Christina.

First Friday Artist ~ Marcelle~  – Porcelain & Jewelry Artisan

Local Artisan, Marcelle began “throwing” clay while in High school in upstate New York, where her teacher noticed a particular talent for working the clay very thin and recommended that she try Porcelain…The rest , as they say…is history.   Marcelle moved to California in 1989 and became well known for her unique Porcelain designs and intricate patterns in the glazes.  In 1992 she added Sterling Silver jewelry design to her repertoire, where she incorporates fine wire skills with vintage beads to create beautiful wearable works of art.  She showed her works at the Sawdust  Summer & Winter festivals for several years, and now focuses on her new studio in Newport Beach.  Marcelle purchased a vacation home in Twin Peaks in 2005 and was added as a featured “local” artist at The Lake House the same year.  Marcelle’s infectious laugh and high energy brings joy to any art show.  So, come experience for yourself, Marcelle’s “Artsy” vibe and her beautiful works of art, on August 6th!

First Friday at The Lake House| July 2nd | Featured artists: Ghislane Gargaro and Scott Pryde

Friday, July 2nd 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 !

Featured artists are Ghislane Gargaro and Scott Pryde

Ghislaine Gargaro graduated from Laval University in Quebec City and after a successful career as a nurse and nursing manager in the South Bay, art became her main focus. She studied design and drawing at Santa Monica City College. She has done work with the Plein Air Painters of America and has studied with many master artists. Ghislaine is an active member of the California Art Club, the Oil painters of America, the Palos Verdes Artist Studio Gallery, the Plein Air Artists of Riverside and the Laguna Plein Air Painters. Her paintings are hanging in multiple private and public collections. She has been jury selected many times and has received many first and second prize awards. Ghislaine and her husband Dean are part time residents of Lake Arrowhead.

Born in San Diego, California, Scott Pryde has long held a creative affinity for the places that water and land meet.   Nurtured by his grandmother, Alice Pryde, an artist herself, and later under the training of renowned watercolorist Harold Montague, Scott has become known for his vivid paintings of west coast waterscapes, east coast cottage country, and Mountain vistas.  Much of Scott's work illustrates how light is reflected, absorbed then experienced on canvas. Scott has been a part time mountain resident for 18 years.