Art by Fran Ramirez

Fran moved to Nevada County from the Bay Area with an interior design background renewing her interest in Sumi-e....Japanese brush painting .... previously studied under Heromu Oda.

A love of bamboo subjects which are believed to bring harmony and good fortune is reflected in many of her pieces. Vintage musical pages are often incorporated as backgrounds, which lend themselves to the "harmonious" aspect of the collage/assemblage pieces that are a part of her work.

Another interest Fran enjoys is photography wherein various subjects are torn in irregular fashion with the use of rice and mulberry papers as an added dimension.

The term Shibui represents restraint and a sense of timelessness. Earthtones often predominate and each piece is framed as an integral part of the overall design, invoking a strived for serene quality.

As the Art Club's Hospitality chair, Fran is our welcoming committee at General Meetings. She is also the Art Coordinator for our Featured Artist showcase at the Clubhouse.