JANUARY Artist: Drew Bandish and “Drew’s Art Pals”
January 8 – February 3, popular San Diego retired art instructor Drew Bandish and a group of his students, Drew’s Art Pals, will fill the San Carlos Branch Library’s Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery with their wonderful watercolors and colored pencil drawings. Don’t miss their show which will include Plein Air paintings of familiar San Diego locals. Meet the artists at their Artist Reception on Saturday, January 18, noon – 2 p.m., when you will also have an opportunity to add your favorites to your personal art collection. Click January Artist
Bandish has taught art classes at local adult education & community college programs. Voted an Outstanding Instructor by students and staff, Drew is proud of the numerous success stories among his students and artist acquaintances, including SCFOL’s own Art Director, Barbara Stewart. Drew maintains contact with the art community and takes joy in painting with his creative friends.
Bandish is a Signature Member and Past President of San Diego Watercolor Society, and an elected Life Member of Foothills Art Association in La Mesa, and is frequently called upon to demonstrate art methods, conduct workshops and serve as juror for art exhibitions throughout San Diego County. See more of his works at https://www.drewbandish.com
Paintings by Drew Brandish
Joining Drew Bandish in January’s show are other watercolorists who may include: Dyak, Gary; Jenkins, Tom; Kingery, Ralph; Labastida, Roberta; Matchett, Tina; Meng, Sharon; Mills, ‘Skip’ Floyd; Schneider, Micki; Shepherd, Brian; Smith, Lloyd; Struger, Barbara; and Vitas, Cindy. Many of these artists are active members of the Foothills Art Association and may have their works additionally on display at https://foothillsartassociation.com. More information about each artist will be available at the Artist reception on January 18, noon-2 pm. Example of their works include:
RALPH KINGERY click Ralph Kingery Bio
ROBERTA LABASTIDA click Roberta Labastida Bio
SHARON MENG click Sharon Meng Bio,