Robert Yelland - “Impressions of Northern California”

After completing his BFA in painting from The California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, Robert met Bill Zacha, the founder of the Mendocino Art Center, and decided to move to Mendocino in 1968. Although he began with painting, Robert turned to weaving fine shawls and textiles for several decades. He notes that weaving was more about color and design, but painting is currently his passion. “I have been painting for most of my life,” says Yelland. “I love to paint outdoors to see clearly what’s happening with the light and atmosphere at any given time of day. I think these paintings reflect that.” It is that intention to work in natural light and to express a sense of place that makes each of his paintings shine with a life of their own.

“Impressions of Northern California” show will be at the Artists’ Co-op of Mendocino from June 3rd until July 6th. Robert Yelland will give a brief talk about his work on Second Saturday, June 13, at 5:30pm, gallery reception open until 7pm.

The Co-op is located at Kasten x Albion Streets in Mendocino, open daily from 11am to 4pm;

Phone is 1(707) 937-2217. If you cannot visit the gallery in person, then find our art online at www.artcoopmendocino.com