Events/Activities

Flora Unveiled: The Discovery and Denial of Sex in Plants (Oxford University Press, 2017)- Lee and Lincoln Taiz

This new book explores why the discovery of sex in plants took so long The scandalous idea of sexual reproduction in plants was hotly debated for 150 years before finally gaining acceptance in the 19th century Sexual reproduction in animals has been recognized since ancient times and used in the breeding of domesticated animals for more than 10,000 years. Humans have … [Read more...] about Flora Unveiled: The Discovery and Denial of Sex in Plants (Oxford University Press, 2017)- Lee and Lincoln Taiz

Norma Souza, watercolorist

Norma Olive Souza September 25, 1919 - January 2, 2017 70 Year Resident of Santa Cruz Norma Olive Souza died in her sleep Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at The Maple House II Assisted Living Center in Santa Cruz, California. Norma was born in Carlton, Australia, Sept. 25, 1919, to Olive Myrtle Hughes. She graduated from the Melbourne School of Art. After graduation she worked as a … [Read more...] about Norma Souza, watercolorist

Bonni Carver watercolor instruction through Cabrillo College Extension for 2017

Tuesday and Thursday watercolor 2017 classes are scheduled for 8 week sessions beginning Tuesday January 10 at the Corralitos Cultural Center at 127 Hames Road and Thursday, January 12 at the La Selva Beach Clubhouse on Estrella Avenues in LSB. Times are 10 -1 and the fee is $160 for all 8 classes or drop in are $25 per class. Check out my website at the end of December for … [Read more...] about Bonni Carver watercolor instruction through Cabrillo College Extension for 2017

Lincoln and Lee Taiz: FLORA UNVEILED

  Lee and Lincoln Taiz’s book, Flora Unveiled: the Discovery and Denial of Sex in Plants, published by Oxford University,  is in press and will be available in December.  In a nutshell, it’s about the deep history of the discovery of sex in plants (pollination), and the surprisingly persistent and heated controversy the subject caused until the middle of the 19th … [Read more...] about Lincoln and Lee Taiz: FLORA UNVEILED

National Watercolor Society

The NATIONAL WATERCOLOR SOCIETY presents the 96th INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 2016 An amazingly diverse showing of excellence in watermedia. Don’t miss the opportunity to mingle at the opening reception. Please RSVP to our Director of Exhibitions. SAVE THE DATE RECEPTION & AWARDS Saturday, October 22, 2016, 2pm – 5pm, Awards Ceremony at 3pm NWS … [Read more...] about National Watercolor Society

Nancy Reidel news from Oregon

    Nancy Riedell Fine Arts Newsletter October 2016 Beaverton Arts Mix October 6 -9 2016 Beaverton Arts Mix (BAM) October 6 - 9, 2016 10 AM - 6 PM Beaverton City Library 12375 SW Fifth Street (corner of of Fifth and Hall Streets Beaverton, Oregon ​503-526-2559 Interesting way how I ended up getting into the Beaverton Ats Mix. Long story short, I found … [Read more...] about Nancy Reidel news from Oregon

Artist Getaway submitted by Samantha McNally

  Occidental is one month away and there’s still time to sign up. Come stay for 5 nights and paint at the Sonoma Coast, Grove of Old Trees, Russian River at Cassini Ranch Camp, and Ocean Song Garden. All locations are easily accessible from the parking area.www.artistgetaway.com. Print the registration from the website or call Samantha if you have any questions. … [Read more...] about Artist Getaway submitted by Samantha McNally