Celebration of Vivid Colors by Meryl Goudey
August 22 – February 3, 2025
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library
18601 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
The City of Santa Clarita is delighted to announce the art exhibition, “Celebration of Vivid Colors,” featuring the work of local artist Meryl Goudey. This exhibition will be on display from August 22, 2024 through February 3, 2025, at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library.
Meryl Goudey’s collection showcases a series of oil paintings that bring to life the beauty of animals and nature. Visitors will experience an array of whimsical animals, intricately detailed butterflies, and richly hued birds. The exhibition also includes close-up floral compositions, dynamic ocean waves, and sunlit landscapes, all with Goudey’s signature vibrant brushstrokes.
The artist’s connection to her subjects is deeply personal. Her paintings of birds are inspired by her father’s love for their pet Parakeets, Aloha and Tweetles. The swirly blossoms in her floral works are a tribute to her mother, who cherished roses. The tranquil oceans in her paintings reflect her own sense of freedom and the joy she finds in the creative process.
Goudey’s work aims to bring a sense of well-being and joy to those who view it. Her passion for nature and art is evident in each piece, and she hopes that her colorful creations will spread positive energy to all who visit the exhibition. The City of Santa Clarita invites everyone to experience the “Celebration of Vivid Colors” at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library.
How to Purchase Artwork:
For inquiries and to purchase artwork, please contact the artist directly.
Delivery will be arranged after the show ends on December 17, 2024.
Meryl Goudey| MerylDenise.ArtistWebsites.com
Q&A with Meryl Goudey
Hi Meryl, thank you for exhibiting your vibrant oil paintings with us at the Canyon Country Library. Tell us, what motivates you to create?
I am motivated to create bright colorful paintings while walking past a pond of ducks, geese and flowers. I also sketch while my husband drives us to Ventura harbor and beach. Later on some drawings are my muse to paint in oils.
What are some themes you pursue in your art practice?
Themes for my art are natural beauty in flowers, birds, clouds, foothills where I live and oceans.
Where do you find inspiration?
Monterey CA inspires my paintings. I feel one with sea lions, harbor seals and otters.
Do you plan each piece out before you start, or do you let the piece “take shape” as you go?
Sometimes I plan my canvas but in the process the strokes of paint lead me.
What is the best reaction someone has had to your work? What is a memorable response?
A couple of memorable responses to my creations was when a woman excitedly purchased my elephant for her grandmother. Another was when a man bought Through Rose Colored Glasses Mountains Under Pink Skies for his mother and grandmother, named Rose.
