Many artists are gifted at writing witty descriptions of
their work. I am not one of those artists. I simply love
what I do. I am inspired by the simple beauty that
surrounds me.
Born in Lawndale, California, Geri Ann Tiffany was moved
with her family in 1976, to the Santa Ynez Valley, just
north of Santa Barbara. I have been drawing since I was 9
years old, and have nurtured the natural gift to draw ever
since. Although I have had no formal training in the arts, I
have been greatly influenced by Robert "Shoofly" Shufelt
and Frank McCarthy. All of my drawings are carefully
thought out months before the pencil ever hits the paper.
I use a wide range of graphite drafting pencils to create
each piece of work. Each blank piece of paper is carefully
selected to make sure there are no flaws within the paper.
I choose Bristol Board paper, with a Vellum finish.
their work. I am not one of those artists. I simply love
what I do. I am inspired by the simple beauty that
surrounds me.
Born in Lawndale, California, Geri Ann Tiffany was moved
with her family in 1976, to the Santa Ynez Valley, just
north of Santa Barbara. I have been drawing since I was 9
years old, and have nurtured the natural gift to draw ever
since. Although I have had no formal training in the arts, I
have been greatly influenced by Robert "Shoofly" Shufelt
and Frank McCarthy. All of my drawings are carefully
thought out months before the pencil ever hits the paper.
I use a wide range of graphite drafting pencils to create
each piece of work. Each blank piece of paper is carefully
selected to make sure there are no flaws within the paper.
I choose Bristol Board paper, with a Vellum finish.
I knew at an early age that my passion was art. My interest in the West manifested itself through
childhood drawings, and impressions gathered while growing up in a small town, rich with
ranching history. A self-confessed dreamer, I strive to go beyond just the basic techniques of
drawing, trying to convey the mood and feeling of the subject within all of my drawings. I hope
that my pencil drawings make the art come to life. In doing so, I want my sensitivity and
painstaking eye for detail to give my work a depth and dimension that is truly unique. I truly
paper.
I am actively involved with the San Benito Arts Council, Santa Ynez Valley Artists Guild,
American Plains Artist Society and Women Artists of the West. My newest accomplishment, and
one that I am most proud of is the invitation to be a member of the Southwestern Premier Artists.
childhood drawings, and impressions gathered while growing up in a small town, rich with
ranching history. A self-confessed dreamer, I strive to go beyond just the basic techniques of
drawing, trying to convey the mood and feeling of the subject within all of my drawings. I hope
that my pencil drawings make the art come to life. In doing so, I want my sensitivity and
painstaking eye for detail to give my work a depth and dimension that is truly unique. I truly
paper.
I am actively involved with the San Benito Arts Council, Santa Ynez Valley Artists Guild,
American Plains Artist Society and Women Artists of the West. My newest accomplishment, and
one that I am most proud of is the invitation to be a member of the Southwestern Premier Artists.
| Geri with her husband Mark visiting her favorite local horse ranch, Bella Cavelli, just outside of Solvang, CA |
My artwork has been displayed in several galleries, such as:
Currently, my artwork can be found:
the walls of Jenny Longhorn. Definitely worth a visit to Prescott!!!
My artwork has also been displayed in several invitation only outdoor
festivals, such as:
2006 – 2011 Death Valley 49er’s Invitational Art Show, D.Valley, CA
2006 – 2011 Santa Ynez Day, Santa Ynez, CA
2007 – 2010 Big Bear Invitational Art Show, Big Bear Lake, CA
2007 Monterey Cowboy Poetry and Art Show, Monterey, CA
2008 – 2009 Western States Horse Expo Equine Art Show
2009 Morro Bay Arts in the Park, Morro Bay, CA
2009 Harbor Arts Festival, Oxnard, CA
2009 Palm Springs Art Festival, Palm Springs, CA
2010 Mission Federal Artwalk, San Diego, CA
2010 – 2011 Phippen Museum Invitational Art Show, Prescott, AZ
2010 – 2011 Artwalk 2010, Thousand Oaks, CA
2010 Prescott Rodeo Days, Prescott, AZ
2011 Sonoran Arts League Festival, Cave Creek, AZ
2011 ArtFest, Cave Creek, AZ
2011 Casa Grande Art Show, Casa Grande, AZ
2011 Western Art Week: Jay Contway & Friends Art Show, Great Falls, MT
2011 Arizona’s Western Heritage Showcase, Pueblo Grande Museum, AZ
I recently have found room to challenge myself with Quick Draw events. This
time-challenged drawing is exciting and fun, and has helped me to evolve with
my drawing style. This past August, 2010, I challenged myself even more by
hosting a drawing class of 11 students! I currently show my artwork on select
weekends at Bridlewood Winery in Santa Ynez, California. My artwork has
made its way into the hearts and homes of several art collectors throughout
the country.
To find out more about me, feel free to read the front page article about me in
the Santa Ynez Valley Journal!
- Wildling Art Gallery, Los Olivos, CA
- Sunshine Coffee House, Buellton, CA
- Solvang Gallery & Frame, Solvang, CA
- Grossman Gallery, Lompoc, CA
- Cypress Gallery, Lompoc, CA
- Gallery Los Olivos, Los Olivos, CA
- Adobe Traders, Canyon Country, CA
- California Classics, Templeton, CA
- East Gallery, Denton, Tx
Currently, my artwork can be found:
- Jenny Longhorn, located in Prescott, AZ. At Jenny Longhorn, you
can find the largest collection of my original drawings for sale. This
includes my all-time favorite, "The Audacity of Hope".
the walls of Jenny Longhorn. Definitely worth a visit to Prescott!!!
- "Storm Approaching" is currently being displayed at the Phippen
Museum Gift Shop. The Phippen Museum is located in Prescott, AZ. - "Spooked!" is currently being displayed in Las Cruces, NM for the Art
of the Plains Show and Sale, hosted by the American Plains Artist. The
exhibit is located at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum,
in Las Cruces, NM. For more information, including previewing the
show online, follow this link.
My artwork has also been displayed in several invitation only outdoor
festivals, such as:
2006 – 2011 Death Valley 49er’s Invitational Art Show, D.Valley, CA
2006 – 2011 Santa Ynez Day, Santa Ynez, CA
2007 – 2010 Big Bear Invitational Art Show, Big Bear Lake, CA
2007 Monterey Cowboy Poetry and Art Show, Monterey, CA
2008 – 2009 Western States Horse Expo Equine Art Show
2009 Morro Bay Arts in the Park, Morro Bay, CA
2009 Harbor Arts Festival, Oxnard, CA
2009 Palm Springs Art Festival, Palm Springs, CA
2010 Mission Federal Artwalk, San Diego, CA
2010 – 2011 Phippen Museum Invitational Art Show, Prescott, AZ
2010 – 2011 Artwalk 2010, Thousand Oaks, CA
2010 Prescott Rodeo Days, Prescott, AZ
2011 Sonoran Arts League Festival, Cave Creek, AZ
2011 ArtFest, Cave Creek, AZ
2011 Casa Grande Art Show, Casa Grande, AZ
2011 Western Art Week: Jay Contway & Friends Art Show, Great Falls, MT
2011 Arizona’s Western Heritage Showcase, Pueblo Grande Museum, AZ
I recently have found room to challenge myself with Quick Draw events. This
time-challenged drawing is exciting and fun, and has helped me to evolve with
my drawing style. This past August, 2010, I challenged myself even more by
hosting a drawing class of 11 students! I currently show my artwork on select
weekends at Bridlewood Winery in Santa Ynez, California. My artwork has
made its way into the hearts and homes of several art collectors throughout
the country.
To find out more about me, feel free to read the front page article about me in
the Santa Ynez Valley Journal!
| Alexander is my little Sheltie, who I absolutely love. In my studio, he can usually be found sleeping under my drawing table. |
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