Carmel Magazine

there's a place to paint," he says. "Ever ything is right here for me." He creates smaller works in the gallery; larg- er pieces are completed at his home studio. He always does location studies, where he mixes oils on site to truly depict the colors of the ever-changing scenery better than a photo- graph could. "The other day, I was at Point Lobos, and it was really foggy and breathtaking," he says. "I want to capture the spontaneity and feel of it." Turner also does plein air competitions; in 2011, in his first year participating, he won the Carmel Art Festival's People's Choice Award, exhibiting "Point Lobos." "I was just happy to get in the competition, which takes place each May," he says. "The fol- lowing year, they had my piece on the festival poster. Artists come from across the country and as far as Europe to compete. I feel a bit guilty and spoiled that it's right here for me." Although he has had offers for years to exhibit locally, Turner says he never had found the right fit. "I wanted a Bohemian feel in the gallery and to be able to connect directly with my patrons," he says. With Seibert's help, Turner takes turns run- ning the gallery and exploring the County to paint. "David has more of a minimalist style, but he's very tonal as well," Turner says. "Our paint- ings work well together. He's from Carmel Valley and very knowledgeable and influenced as well by the early California artists." Grateful that he can follow his passion and earn a living to support his family, Turner says it's a dream come true. He hopes to go back to some of the traditions that the original artists' colony forged in Carmel—from beach bonfires to whimsical community gatherings. "I want to revisit and ignite the themed gallery receptions and I'm trying to touch base with the true local artists. Carmel is what makes it possible." On September 19, from 4:30-7:30pm, a Bohemian-themed reception to introduce new works, "Une Soirée Bohémienne," will take place at the gallery. Gypsy garb, Grecian robes and sarongs are encouraged, but not required. The Joaquin Turner Galler y is located on Dolores Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, in the Pantiles Court. For more information, go to www.joaquin- turnergallery.com or call 831/869-5564. Turner shares his epony- mous gallery with local artist David Seibert. Turner's "Point Lobos Nocturne" (above) pairs well with Seibert's "Tide" (below). Both artists are very influ- enced by the local area. 'I was inspired by the Old Masters' paintings and as an early teenag- er, started reading and studying their works.' C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R / F A L L 2 0 1 5 263

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