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Kristy Vantrease was born in Ojai and is a third generation Ojai resident. She studied Fine Art at the University of Maryland and for the next ten years painted exclusively in oils both on canvas and masonite. After living and raising a family on the East Coast she returned to Ojai from Connecticut. The beautiful, tranquil and scenic Ojai Valley now provides the setting and the inspiration for many of her paintings. After her return to California she began painting in watercolors and became a signature member of the Gold Coast Watercolor Society. Kristy was very active in the organization, serving on the board of directors for six years and as president for the last three years before merging with BAA. Last spring work was completed on Kristy’s studio and she began painting mostly in oils. She also loves to try different mediums and enjoys the “play” of experimenting with different methods.
Recently Kristy’s work has been shown at:
- “Earthy Joys” Featured artist show at the Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, Feb through April
- La Jolla, ”Top 100 Artists”
- Cabrillo Arts Pavilion
- Herzog Wine Cellars, East to West-exhibit with 50 paintings
- Santa Barbara Art Association Exhibits
- “The Ojai Group” show for the Santa Barbara Art Association
- Featured artist at the 113 Gallery, Santa Barbara
- Ojai Art Center “Ojai Ink”, Ink Resist Showcase
- Buenaventura Art Associations Community Memorial Hospital Exhibits
Kristy is a member of Buenaventura Art Association, Santa Barbara Art Association, is a signature member of the Gold Coast Watercolor Society and a founding member of “The Ojai Group”. This group of artists, sponsors summer plein air, Open Studio at the Ojai Art Center and has workshops twice a year.
See more of Kristy's work at:
www.TheOjaiGroup.com
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