Artist Profile

SANDRA "SKO" OGLE, BIO

Sandra had long been dabbling in the arts when she discovered that photography was the method by which she could truly capture her vision. Her own self-teachings were enhanced by various knowledgeable teachers. She earned a Photographic Degree from N.V. College.

Since 2003, she and partner, Dana A. Lyon, have owned and operated Studio II Gallery - Napa Valley, located in Napa. The gallery specializes in photography, though other media are always on exhibit, as well. Multi artist exhibits, workshops, and nationwide contests are managed and curated by the partners. Their goal is to provide an exhibition venue for local, regional, and nationally known artists.

When time is available, they make their own art.

Regarding the series, THE DARK (A PHOTO ESSAY): The vagaries of a serious illness produced a maelstrom of emotions within the artist. Even after wellness returned, the emotions were clearly recalled. They were her reality of the time.

According to the photographer, an important part of being an artist is sharing your images. Despite the difficulty in sharing such a personal view, these photographs from "THE DARK" have generated great interest wherever shown. People respond with feelings of their own.

EXHIBITIONS and WORKS:
"Suspended" from The Dark Series, exhibited at Crocker-Kingsley, Sacramento, 2009, accepted for Art Auction, 2009.

THE DARK series, 3 images, exhibited at juried art show, Fairfield Visual Arts Assn. 2009,

Woman in Black Chair, from series Unmasked, exhibited Santa Cruz Art Society, Jan. 2009.

Photowork THE DARK, Published in book form, written up in Arts Section, Napa Valley Register, 2008.

THE DARK, Published, "Camera Arts" Magazine Internet version, 2007; finalist, Magazine publication.

THE DARK, juried in and accepted for exhibit, UMBRELLA ARTS, New York, 2007

Napa Town and Country Fair, accepted, NATURE OF THINGS, THE DARK.

2007 NATURE OF THINGS, exhibited and sold at Studio II Gallery

2005-date HUMAN ELEMENT, exhibit at Corner Gallery, 2005

Napa Valley College, solo exhibit, 2003, group exhibit, 2003.

Frye's Calendar, 1998- 2003.

Works are available through Studio II Gallery, Napa.