Kay Zetlmaier’s collection of oil paintings “Land and Sea, Our Beautiful Coastline” will be exhibiting at the Harbor Village Gallery from Wednesday, June 16 to Sunday, July 11, 2010. An Artist Reception will be held on Friday, June 18, 2010 from 5 – 8pm.

One is thrown into nature’s adventures as their eyes are awakened touring Kay Zetlmaier’s exhibit of lively oil paintings. Her works are full of movement and expression, coming fresh from the scene, illuminating her plein-air style. Warm and expressive brushstrokes reveal influences of Monet and Joaquín Sorolla. Framed California’s coastlines are portrayed in full exposure with a range of passion and excitement from powerful, crashing waves to bright and serene vistas.

Zetlmaier grew up in California enamored with nature and art. A passionate Californian she greatly enjoys living in Ventura, so close to many inspiring, beautiful sites. With an appreciation for education, Zetlmaier’s studies include a Bachelor’s degree from CSU Long Beach, a Masters from CSU Dominguez Hills, as well as various workshops and classes by Connie Peterson, David Gallup, and others. She has worked with watercolors, acrylics and through the past five years her work has concentrated in the medium of oil. An inspiring Californian plein-air, Impressionist, David Gallup, has been a vital mentor to her, teaching her to run free with color, harmony and personal expression.

Zetlmaier’s character is full of adventure and passion and has shared her zeal for art as an art teacher at Ventura High School for over twenty years. Her adventures don’t stop in California or in the classroom, she has been fortunate enough to travel around America’s amazing landscapes, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Alaska, bright Mexico, cool Canada, and even Europe’s intriguing historical sites throughout Italy and Greece.

Zetlmaier’s exhibit of oil paintings truly quenches your soul’s thirst for beauty and adventure.

This is Zetlmaier’s second solo exhibit with the Buenaventura Art Association.

The Harbor Village Gallery is located at 1591 Spinnaker Dr., entrance # 3 in the Ventura Harbor Village, next to the big lawn. Open Monday through Thursday (closed on Tuesdays) from 12 to 5 p.m. and Friday, through Sunday from 11a.m. to 6p.m. For more information, call the gallery at 805-644-2750 or visit www.harborvillagegallery.com or www.buenaventuragallery.org