This post was written by Terry McLaughlin, 2012 Outdoor Experiences Lead Instructor, 2014 & 2015 Interim Information Center & Bookstore Manager, and 2015–2017 Membership Assistant.
We are delighted to host nationally-acclaimed artist Penny Otwell‘s work in the Mono Lake Committee gallery. Penny, a member of the Committee since its inception, has been painting scenes from the Mono Basin since 1964. Her fascination with the steep escarpment of the Eastern Sierra joining the desert at Mono Lake, the aspen-filled canyons, the smell of sage, and arid air compels Penny to return to the Mono Basin to paint again and again.
Join us for an evening artist’s reception to open the new show, entitled “Arresting Horizons,” on Saturday, September 5. From 6:00 to 7:30pm come enjoy wine and cheese, meet Penny, and enjoy her beautiful work in the Mono Lake Committee gallery.
The show features a variety of media: oil, watercolor, and acrylic ink. Some of the works are plein air paintings. There are over 25 framed gallery pieces, plus ten matted original paintings from which to choose. This “must-see” show will be on display through February 2016.
Beautiful work. I hope the reception is well attended and Penny has some sales.