Denise Oyama Miller at work in her Fremont studio.

Castro Valley’s newest art gallery, at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts (19501 Redwood Road),  invites everyone for a Meet and Greet, Sunday, February  26, 12:00-2:00p.m. featuring the works of Denise Oyama Miller and Lynne Shephard.

Denise’s show, Fantastic Fibers, features innovative work based on West Coast landscapes and designs based on Nature. Denise explains, “Nature is a source of constant  inspiration, and I look for patterns, textures and color combinations that can be interpreted in fabric.”  She  has shown her work nationally and internationally, had pieces accepted at the Triennial of Tapestry in Lodz, Poland, Quilt National and Quilt Visions. Denise lives and works in Fremont.

Lynne Shephard is an abstract artist. “ I am an artist.  I am a journeyman.  For me, the path through a painting  is always a visual adventure.  I strive for an expression of wonder and presence.”  Lynne grew up in San Leandro, but has lived in Livermore for the past 50 years. She enjoys teaching private students.

Curator, and artist herself, Susan Sarti brings these esteemed artists to Castro Valley. “We have rotating exhibits in the Lobby and the Exhibition Room showcasing both Bay Area artists and Castro Valley High School student artists.”  She adds that it is unusual for artists to have such a large space to exhibit multiple large scale pieces. Conducting Master Classes, the artists share their talents with CVHS teacher Jennifer Parker’s art classes.  Jennifer comments, “It is fantastic for our students to meet real artists, learn new techniques and hear the artist’s personal journeys.”

Normally, access is limited to events within the Center for the Arts or by appointment. (510-889-8961) This is a special time, open to the public at large.