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Pat and Janice are at the Big Red Church until 3 pm today for its holiday boutique.

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From the ashes of Cressman’s store, a painting and new fundraising for Creek Fire victims Fresno artist creates a painting from old photographs. | COMMENTARY

Historic Cressman's General Store and Gas Station burned to the ground during the Big Creek Fire. Many other businesses and homes were destroyed as well. Proceeds from the prints of Pat Hunter's original watercolor painting of Cressman's will be donated to benefit those most impacted by these losses. Shaver Lake Lyons Club will distribute funds as they determine the needs.

Print: 8.5" x 11" | 12 x 16 double matted, standard size.

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Cressman's General Store | Gallery II Fresno If you prefer, checks can be mailed to: Gallery II 1490 W. Shaw Ste. G Fresno, CA 93711 Please call or email us to let us know; 559 222-4443; [email protected]

Historic Cressman's General Store and Gas Station burned to the ground during the Big Creek Fire. Many other businesses and homes were destroyed as well. Proceeds from the prints of Pat Hunter's original watercolor painting of Cressman's will be donated to benefit those most impacted by these losses. Shaver Lake Lyons Club will distribute funds as they determine the needs.

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Cressman's General Store | Gallery II Fresno Historic Cressman’s General Store and Gas Station burned to the ground during the Big Creek Fire. Many other businesses and homes were destroyed as well. Proceeds from the prints of Pat Hunter’s original watercolor painting of Cressman’s will be donated to benefit those most impacted by these ...

Join us, Pat and Janice, on a vicarious PowerPoint trip traveling Highway 1, viewing art and personal commentary from our Highway 1 trilogy, An Artist and a Writer Travel Highway 1.

Take great courses this summer with OLLI via video conferencing through Zoom! We have wonderful instructors, and you'll enjoy an easy, new online registration system. Summer membership is free! Invite your friends to learn with us.Click this link to view the catalog: https://fresnostate.edu/olli

Landscapes and Landmarks of the Great Central Valley Illustrations by Pat Hunter Text by Janice Stevens Publication Date: July 7, 2020 "Landscapes and Landmarks of the Great Central Valley" is a gorgeously illustrated tour of California's heartland, lovingly depicted in 175 original watercolor paintings by acclaimed California artist Pat Hunter. From Tejon Pass in the south to Mount Shasta in the north stretches one of California's hidden gems, the heartland of the Great Central Valley. [ 351 more words ]
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| Gallery II Fresno Landscapes and Landmarks of the Great Central Valley Illustrations by Pat Hunter Text by Janice Stevens Publication Date: July 7, 2020 “Landscapes and Landmarks of the Great Central Valley” is a gorgeously illustrated tour of California’s heartland, lovingly depicted in 175 original watercolor...

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Starting Thursday, Sept. 5, join Pat Hunter and Janice Stevens as they take you on a visual journey of the 21 California Missions and asistencias associated with them. The class is offered through Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Fresno State. Don't miss it!

TOMORROW! Join Pat and Janice as they talk about the California Missions.

Join The Book Club of California for Remembering the California Missions, Wednesday, June 12 Remembering the California Missions Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Hospitality at 5:30 pm | Presentation at 6 pm Travel back 200 years with artist Pat Hunter and author Janice Stevens in this visual presentation of the California Missions. From the first mission founded by Father Junipero Serra in San Die...

This class continues the application of drawing skills with an emphasis on perspective and ellipses. Students will also learn the importance of ratio measuring, proportion and scale for accurate representational drawing. Please bring a 9 x 12 drawing pad (not newsprint) and a yellow #2 pencil to class. Dates: Mondays, April 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2019 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Room 2, Downtown Center at Bitwise South Stadium, 700 Van Ness at Mono Fee: $100. Register online at FresnoStateDowntown.com or register in class!
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Intermediate Drawing with Pat Hunter This class continues the application of drawing skills with an emphasis on perspective and ellipses. Students will also learn the importance of ratio measuring, proportion and scale for accurate representational drawing. Please bring a 9 x 12 drawing pad (not newsprint) and a yellow #2 pencil to cla...

First class is March 11! Reserve your space now!

Everyone can draw! Basic Drawing with Pat Hunter Everyone can draw! In this class, you’ll gain a solid foundation and the tools to create a finished composition incorporating the perspective learned in class. You’ll be introduced to the seven elements of art (line, color, shape, form, value, space and texture) wit...

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William Saroyan: Places in Time
The Saroyan Theatre is a popular venue for concerts and special programs in downtown Fresno, yet many attendees of events held in the theater may not know the history or significance of the man the theater honors.
Join Pat Hunter and Janice Stevens as they introduce you to the early years of William Saroyan, literary great and Fresno’s native son.
Through multimedia visuals and original art, Janice and Pat will view Saroyan’s childhood home and the school where he spent his early years. Hear his words and thoughts from his many books and short stories about growing up Armenian in the Central Valley. For those who knew Saroyan, share your reminiscences of this eccentric but gifted writer. Gain a deeper appreciation of the significance of William Saroyan and his Armenian heritage in the Central Valley.
Dates: Tuesdays, March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 2019
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Room 2, Downtown Center at Bitwise South Stadium, 700 Van Ness at Mono
Fee: $100. Class No. 37598. Register online at FresnoStateDowntown.com. Registration recommended by March 12, 2019.

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Save the date! New class starting soon!
William Saroyan: Places in Time
The Saroyan Theatre is a popular venue for concerts and special programs in downtown Fresno, yet many attendees of events held in the theater may not know the history or significance of the man the theater honors.
Join Pat Hunter and Janice Stevens as they introduce you to the early years of William Saroyan, literary great and Fresno’s native son.
Through multimedia visuals and original art, Janice and Pat will view Saroyan’s childhood home and the school where he spent his early years. Hear his words and thoughts from his many books and short stories about growing up Armenian in the Central Valley. For those who knew Saroyan, share your reminiscences of this eccentric but gifted writer. Gain a deeper appreciation of the significance of William Saroyan and his Armenian heritage in the Central Valley.
Dates: Tuesdays, March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 2019
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Room 2, Downtown Center at Bitwise South Stadium, 700 Van Ness at Mono
Fee: $100. Class No. 37598. Register online at FresnoStateDowntown.com. Registration recommended by March 12, 2019.

Save the date! New class starting soon!
William Saroyan: Places in Time
The Saroyan Theatre is a popular venue for concerts and special programs in downtown Fresno, yet many attendees of events held in the theater may not know the history or significance of the man the theater honors.
Join Pat Hunter and Janice Stevens as they introduce you to the early years of William Saroyan, literary great and Fresno’s native son.
Through multimedia visuals and original art, Janice and Pat will view Saroyan’s childhood home and the school where he spent his early years. Hear his words and thoughts from his many books and short stories about growing up Armenian in the Central Valley. For those who knew Saroyan, share your reminiscences of this eccentric but gifted writer. Gain a deeper appreciation of the significance of William Saroyan and his Armenian heritage in the Central Valley.
Dates: Tuesdays, March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 2019
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Room 2, Downtown Center at Bitwise South Stadium, 700 Van Ness at Mono
Fee: $100. Class No. 37598. Register online at FresnoStateDowntown.com. Registration recommended by March 12, 2019.

Basic Drawing with Pat Hunter Everyone can draw! In this class, you’ll gain a solid foundation and the tools to create a finished composition incorporating the perspective learned in class. You’ll be introduced to the seven elements of art (line, color, shape, form, value, space and texture) with an emphasis on one-, two- and three-point perspective to create visual space on a two-dimensional surface. [ 135 more words ]
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Everyone can draw! Basic Drawing with Pat Hunter Everyone can draw! In this class, you’ll gain a solid foundation and the tools to create a finished composition incorporating the perspective learned in class. You’ll be introduced to the seven elements of art (line, color, shape, form, value, space and texture) wit...

Pat and Janice are excited to be invited to share their California history books at the California Authors Booth at Cal Expo. Visit them at the Author Booth from 12:30-8:00 pm next Saturday, July 21.

Janice and Pat are excited to be speaking for The Book Club of California from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11 at Women’s City Club of Pasadena, 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena. They will be presenting "Highway 1 South," and will have books for sale.
Visit http://www.bccbooks.org/programs/ to RSVP! See you there!

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Enjoy your 4th of July, then come see us at The Grand 1401 on Thursday!

Don't miss ArtHop on Thursday, July 5 at The Grand 1401!

Don't miss ArtHop on Thursday, July 5 at The Grand 1401!

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LINEUP OF WRITERS ANNOUNCED FOR CELEBRATION OF CAMBRIA AUTHORS

The lineup of authors on hand for the third annual Celebration of Cambria Authors has been announced. The event is set for 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Cambria Veterans Memorial Building, 1000 Main St. at Cambria Drive.

The authors will be signing and selling their books at the event.

Pat Hunter and Janice M. Stevens (pictured) are the keynote speakers for the event, which is sponsored by the Cambria Historical Society and Friends of the Cambria Library. It's being organized by Penny Church of the CHS.

Artist Hunter and author Stevens, co-own Gallery II - Fresno. Hunter’s watercolor depictions of historical landmarks have appeared alongside Stevens’ narrative in a series of books. Their “Remembering the California Missions” was awarded the Native Daughters Image Award in 2010. Their series of three books “An Artist and a Writer Travel Highway 1” (North, Central and South) takes readers down California’s scenic coast highway.

Other authors scheduled to appear include author Linda Hickman Seed, author of contemporary romances set in Cambria who recently relocated to the town; last year's keynote speaker, Cambria Village News founder Stephen H. Provost (author of historical nonfiction and fantasy/science fiction adventures); paranormal adventure novelist Samaire Provost; award-winning young adult fantasy/paranormal romance Author Jenna Elizabeth Johnson;
romantic suspense novelist Rebecca Buckley of Pewter Plough Playhouse fame; mystery writer Sue McGinty of Los Osos; and CVN contributor Christine Heinrichs of Cambria, author of several books on poultry.

Also in attendance will be mystery author Linda Sideris of Santa Barbara; mystery author Jack Cameron of Cambria; romance novelist Julie Strauss of Southern California; mystery writer Marilyn Meredith; Cambria author Ken Renshaw; children’s author Betty Winter of Cambria; Central Coast adventure/science fiction author D. Arthur Gusner; Cambria novelist Dennis Frahmann; novelist Anne Biggs of the Central Valley; mystery author Sherry Eiselen of Cambria; fantasy/science fiction author L.A. Reed of Cambria; Clovis author Gayle Taylor Davis; novelist Saul Maskell of Cambria; picture book thor Karen J. Moore of Central California; metaphysical mystery writer D.J. Kean of Cambria; picture book author Kathleen Gorman; children’s and historical nonfiction author Debbie Soto of Cambria; historical nonfiction writer Bob Soto of Cambria; Paso Robles historical novelist Cindy Rankin; Cambria nonfiction author Wayne Attoe; Evelyn Dabritz of Cayucos, author of children’s nature books; Brant D. Baker of Cambria, author of books on faith and family; Central Coast novelist Kenzie Rose; Suzette Lees and Patti Taylor; Cambria author Joan Young; historical nonfiction author Lorin Cary; and historical nonfiction author Judy Salamacha of Morro Bay.

Find complete biographies of all the participants, along with information on some of their works here: http://www.cambria-authors.com/page-11/.

- Stephen H. Provost, Cambria Village News

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Perspectives on Fresno’s Architecturally Significant Churches and Theaters New class Following our Fresno State Global and Continuing Ed class on Perspectives on Fresno’s Architectural History focusing on the early days of Fresno and including the skyscrapers of the early 1920s, we are eager to share the extraordinary architecture of several of our downtown Fresno church...

More history! More beautiful artwork! Don't miss our next class. It starts on Tuesday.

Curious about some of Fresno’s historic churches and theaters? Learn about their architectural history with Janice Stevens and Pat Hunter at the Downtown Center beginning April 3: http://bit.ly/2FEOzux

New class Following our Fresno State Global and Continuing Ed class on Perspectives on Fresno's Architectural History focusing on the early days of Fresno and including the skyscrapers of the early 1920s, we are eager to share the extraordinary architecture of several of our downtown Fresno churches and theaters with a new class: Perspectives on Fresno's Architecturally Significant Churches and Theaters. [ 88 more words ]

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Perspectives on Fresno’s Architecturally Significant Churches and Theaters New class Following our Fresno State Global and Continuing Ed class on Perspectives on Fresno’s Architectural History focusing on the early days of Fresno and including the skyscrapers of the early 1920s, we are eager to share the extraordinary architecture of several of our downtown Fresno church...

Have you registered yet? Perspectives on Fresno's Architectural History is being offered through Fresno State's Division of Continuing and Global Education.
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New class starting in February | Gallery II Fresno Perspectives on Fresno’s Architectural History With revitalization in full swing in downtown Fresno, this class will satisfy your curiosity about the movers and shakers who built Fresno’s extraordinary structures. Have you ever wondered at the vision, perhaps, of the T.W. Patterson skyscraper bu...