Morro Bay’s Gallery at Marina Square—located at 601 Embarcadero, suite 10, and open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.—has announced its July featured artists: photographer Gregory Siragusa, oil painter Patricia Newton, and jewelry and small works artist Hope Myers. All three will be in attendance during an artists’ reception on Saturday, July 12, from 3 to 5 p.m., and all three’s work will be featured during the entire month.
Siragusa’s photos are featured in the Upper Gallery. In his artist’s statement, he noted, “Photography is an opportunity to marvel at all the beauty in the world. Birds, sunsets, mountains, oceans, each offers a journey into the sublime. The overwhelming beauty of the world provides us with infinite opportunity to discover, to experience, and to truly live. Ultimately however, a pursuit of perfection and beauty is superfluous if done without humility, reverence, and an appreciation for gentleness. Good photography is not a place, it is a state of mind, a feeling, a vibe with daily practice. Wandering the world, with a camera, family or friends, whether near or far, is an opportunity to capture and appreciate the glory of existence. We are all here for a brief moment, we should all take the time to appreciate and surround ourselves with the marvelous.”
Newton’s paintings hang in the Lower Gallery. “I knew early on, that art would somehow become an intrinsic part of my life! Although a career path would lead me in a different direction, I worked hard, painted when time permitted, and raised a family. I moved to the Central Coast of California, where I fell in love with rolling hills that reach to the sea and began to pursue lifelong dreams of becoming a professional artist. The local landscape has had a profound impact on the artwork I create in oil. My style is representational, utilizing a glazing technique of many thin layers to create a translucent effect that provides depth and emanates light from my paintings. My current body of work has been inspired by the powerful movement of the sea and magnificent coastline. During the last 35 years, I’ve become an award winning artist, a member of The Portrait Society of America and Oil Painters of America.”
You’ll find Myers’ pieces in the Craft Atelier Space for the month. She’s an award-winning transparent watercolorist who also makes one-of-a-kind jewelry in her “An Artist’s Garden” studio in Los Osos. She’s been creating artwork on the Central Coast for more than 30 years. Δ
This article appears in Jul 3-13, 2025.