Holiday show at the Fruited Plain Cafe and Studio

Jake Van Wyk has bi-annual art shows and sales at both the Fruited Plain in Sioux Center and new studio near Ireton. The Fruited Plain’s multi-use space continues to have Jake’s ceramic work on display during the months of May and December along with his ongoing display of mugs for sale year round. He will be on hand to answer questions about his ceramic work, fine art prints, and new oil paintings during the open houses at his studio and by appointment year round. There will be new ceramic pieces ranging from functional ware in bowl sets, individual bowls, plates, vases, coffee mugs, and floor vessels; all in various glazes and patinas, including marble ware pieces in porcelain. The fine art prints on display at the studio include single and multi-color lithographs from stone, and etchings from zinc and copper plates. Several small etchings were made in Dordt’s printmaking classes as demonstrations over the years that were proofed only; now they are available in limited editions printed on rag papers.

There will be several new oil paintings on display; mostly landscapes and some were painted on-site at Oak Grove State park near Hawarden. They feature bright color palettes and were painted in a Plein Aire technique, which is a gestural style of working quickly and capturing the momentary essence of the scene.

Check the site for On-line sales; additional ceramic works are shown as well as the prints and paintings mentioned above.