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Carpe Vino's Featured Artists

Carpe Vino is known for it's great food, superb wine selections, and friendly atmosphere, but what compliments the Carpe Vino experience more than art? Below are online galleries of artists we are featuring in Carpe Vino.

If you are interested in purchasing some art, please contact us or call 530 823-0320.

Traci Owens

Background in a pinch....After 16 years working for the state as an auditor..."I know, funny huh?", starring at blank gray prison colored walls, AND using the wrong side of my brain for waaaaay to long....I decided to leave and chase my "TRUE PASSION", a calling, if you may...working as a muralist. I have had the pleasure of "drawing" on many private home walls in the past...but now, I am so privileged to share my art with the public...Life just can't get any better than that!..... Click on a thumbnail below for the full view.

Moon River
$975

Midnight Temptations
$1770

Behind The Blues
$1770

Full Bodied Wine
$1200

DeVine
$1200

Life Is A Cabernet
$1200

J. Randall Smith

As the father of Kraku™, J. Randall has demonstrated both whimsy and a willingness to break new ground in sculpture while holding true to tradition. Moving forward, J. Randall is continuously seeking new vehicles to express his creativity and challenge his artistic acumen. After 30 years in mainstream advertising and design, J. Randall kept a promise made to himself and entered the realm of fine arts. After 10 years his journey continues..

Acrylic on Canvas
(48” x 48”)
$3900

Acrylic on Canvas
(24” x 48”)
$850

SOLD

Acrylic and Mixed Media
(30” x 42”)
$850

Acrylic on Canvas
(30” x 42”)
$850

Acrylic on Canvas
(24” x 48”)
$850

SOLD

Acrylic on canvas
(48" x 24")
$850

Michael Kent Murphy

Mike will first sketch and under paint his subject directly to the canvas on location. He then works on the sky in the studio, creating the desired could effects. Usually, he will return to the site the next day at the same time to capture the colors and quality of light. Finally, he will add any needed highlights and details in his studio. Prints available in other sizes. Call or Contact Us for pricing.

Oil on Canvas
(20” x 30”)
L.E. 10/99 $395

Oil on Canvas
(20” x 25”)
L.E. 10/99 $395

Oil on Canvas
(20” x 30”)
L.E. 10/99 $395

Oil on Canvas
(20” x 25”)
L.E. 10/99 $395

Oil on Canvas
(20” x 30”)
L.E. 10/99 $395

Keith Sutter Photography

As photographer for National Geographic’s expedition studying the volcanic hazards of Baja, Keith’ photographs have been published in National Geographic Magazine. In 1992 at only 24 years of age, Keith was named "Mountain Photographer of the Year" by Summit Magazine and Britain's Scientific Exploration Society. As the official photographer of the Royal Geographical Society's expedition successfully crossing the Taklamakan Desert in China, Keith spent 58 days on foot crossing the world's second largest sea of sand (780 miles.) As a finalist in "The Million Dollar Moment" photo contest Keith was featured on CBS's Early Show. Call or Contact Us for pricing.

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Points

Silk Road

Amanda

Beach

Outside #10

Michael Godard

Oh My God...ard! These are usually the first words out of peoples' mouths when they view Michael Godard's artwork. Godard, known as the "Rock Star of the Art World" is currently the #1 best selling artist in the U.S. Since childhood Godard has had paint flowing thru his veins. He attended the University of Nevada in Las Vegas for Fine Arts and later attended The Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Call or Contact Us for pricing.