Our Valley Santa Clarita September/October 2016 | Page 28

Zony Gordon- Contemporary Impressionist Artist An award-winning local artist and a resident of Santa Clarita Valley CA, Zony is an Impressionist artist in Watercolor & Mixed Media, as well as an Art volunteer and Art teacher. “There’s always a great abundance of amazing scenery, lush gardens and exotic wildlife in Santa Clarita and the surrounding areas which provide inspiration and zest for my art. I love rich colors that establish strong emotional contrast to the background of every subject of my art piece.” Artist Background Z ony was President of the Santa Clarita Artists’ Association a few years ago and is currently a Board member and Gallery committee member. The Association is composed of 150 local artists in Santa Clarita Valley. She had chaired several committees before becoming a President. She is also active in the local Chamber of Commerce and is a community leader. She is an active volunteer in Arts Education in Santa Clarita, having judged various PTA Art Reflections programs as well as the Annual Congressional Art District competition for high school students and other local art competitions. For many years, she was a volunteer teacher for Art Appreciation classes for K-6, as well as community-sponsored art classes. 28 Currently, she teaches students of all ages, from K-12, as well as adults at private classes in her home studio or at Color me Mine in Westfield. She also teaches at Sunrise Sterling Canyon. Her art has been featured in various publications in Santa Clarita and Los Angeles. Exhibit venues include the SCAA Art Gallery at Newhall, Newhall Library, Fast Frame Gallery in Valencia, Canyon Theatre Guild, Le Chene Gardens and other art events in the area. Annually, her art could also be found at the SCAA Art Classic judged competition held at the Hart Hall in historic Hart Park in Santa Clarita (coming up on October 15!). For Inquiries: [email protected] Website is www.zonygordon.com