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Nature's Inspirations: Celebrating the Arts Live Auction Items The Golden Coast: From Big Sur to the Russian River and Artist's Studio Tour by Jim Caldwell. This stunning large-format hardcover book includes paintings that represent Jim's passion for the landscape of the central California Coast. The book has been signed by the artist. Also included in this item is a personal tour of the artist's studio. Donor:  Jim Caldwell    Value:  $200 back to top Custom Composite Photo by Barbara Kossy. Barbara will create a composite photo of a home or work space for the winning bidder and deliver a print on 13" x 19" paper, artist signed. A sample composite photo "Riemer Office" is shown here. Donor:  Barbara Kossy    Value:  $1500 back to top Lunch with Gene Mullin  Enjoy a tour of the historic State Capitol in Sacramento and a working lunch for two with Assemblymember Gene Mullin, representing the 19th Assembly District in San Mateo County. Donor:  Assembly Member Gene Mullin    Value:  priceless back to top The Unseen Peninsula — Gallery Edition by Robert Buelteman. Production of this hardbound book is limited to 350 signed, numbered units. This item includes one copy of The Unseen Peninsula and an original 9"x9" photographic print made by the artist from the book, entitled "Sunrise in Shadow," in an elegant clamshell case. Donor:  Robert Buelteman    Value:  $600 back to top "Driftwood Logs, Pomponio Beach" signed limited edition 25" x 32" Lightjet print by Jane Gallagher award winner Deane Little. Donor:  Deane Little    Value:  $1000 back to top Three Adult Watercolor Lessons   from Mary Kay Jolley. You will leave each 2 1/2 hour lesson with a matted 16" x 20" watercolor painting that you created yourself! No paints, paper, brushes, or previous watercolor experience necessary. Just bring yourself to class and ENJOY painting with an extremely gifted teacher. Mary Kay demonstrates an entire watercolor painting and assists you while you paint your own. She shares every little secret she has to ensure your success. Donor:  Mary Kay Jolley    Value:  $105 back to top Commissioned Oil Portrait  by Mariellen Baker. She will create a casual or formal portrait from a photograph — either provided by the winning bidder or taken by Mariellen. She will work with the winning bidder on composition, and 100% satisfaction with the portrait is guaranteed. The finished piece will be 20" x 16" in oil, not framed. An image of the portrait "Denise," which will be on display at the event, is shown here. Donor:  Mariellen Baker    Value:  $2000 back to top Lunch with Anna Eshoo  Join Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in the exclusive Congressional Members Private Dining Room at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Following an elegant lunch, a tour of the Capitol can be arranged for the winning bidder and up to three companions. This item also includes one complimentary round trip airfare to Washington, DC. Donor:  Congresswoman Anna Eshoo    Value:  priceless back to top "Pacific Gull"  Fujicolor Crystal Archive print by William Matthias, 25" x 23" framed. Donor:  William Matthias    Value:  $300 back to top Two-day Outdoor Digital Photography Workshop   conducted by Jane Gallagher award winner Deane Little. This workshop for two includes a complimentary Sunday night stay at the beautiful Seal Cove Inn in Moss Beach. This promises to be an exciting, engaging and creatively inspiring experience. Donor:  Deane Little    Value:  $800 back to top "Urban Exodus"  Limited edition print of a watercolor by Floy Zittin, 14" x 19" print, matted to 22" x 27", unframed. Donor:  Floy Zittin    Value:  $125 back to top Wine Tasting and Tour for 12  at Chaine d'Or Vineyards. Guests are escorted through the main house and into the garden at the head of the vineyard with breathtaking views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Depending upon the time of year they may walk down a few rows and taste the grapes. Next they walk past the wine press and main tank and into the cellar where they taste at least one wine from the barrel and talk about the style of winemaking. They will spend as long in the cellar as the group continues to be interested. Following this they ascend the stairs into the kitchen and great room of the main house where they taste the bottled wines. This tasting is accompanied by fresh bread, Gruyere cheese, maybe some olives or garden grown tomatoes—whatever is fresh at the market. Donor:  Chaine d'Or Vineyards    Value:  $300 back to top Page last updated September 16, 2005.