'Nature in the City': Exhibit opens 10/2, 1-4 pm opening reception

Nature is all around us in the city, whether native species or invasive newcomers. San Francisco artists Laurie Wigham, Ryan Jones and Zip Lehnus work at the intersection of nature journaling and urban sketching to explore the teeming richness of natural life in our city. This exhibition celebrates the immediacy of impression in the works of these artists, the fresh sight/siting which harmonizes the natural and the urban. Wigham is a prolific sketch artist, recording all facets of the city. Jones (1978-2008) was a self-taught artist whose love of nature is preserved in the watercolor works on display. Lehnus always has a sketch pad and paint in pocket ready to record the environment whenever an idle moment provides. Wigham and Lehnus are both educators; you may have attended one of Laurie's journaling classes or Lehnus's workshops at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. Jones was a dedicated teacher where he ran youth education programs in the Presidio.

We hope that this selection of works from the hands of gifted artists will show you ways to discover the rich environment we live in through your own sketches.

NOTE: At 11am-1pm on opening day Saturday Oct 2nd, artist Laurie Wigham will lead sketching in the sculpture garden at Oak/Octavia. Free to the public.

Free

Presented by Hayes Valley Art Works.