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The Ren Brown Collection is a long-established and well-respected art gallery. Opened in early 1990, it is housed in a refurbished building with shoji and a small, serene Japanese garden. The gallery is dedicated to showing contemporary art from both sides of the Pacific Ocean. A major focus of the gallery is on modern Japanese prints by living artist, including Toko Shinoda, Ryohei Tanaka, Yuji Hiratsuka, Iwao Akiyama, and others. Some of this artwork can be found nowhere else in northern California. The original prints are done in traditional woodblock, as well as more Occidental mediums, such as serigraphy, etching, stencil, and lithography--often on fine handmade papers. Subjects and themes vary widely, and images are both abstract and representational. Regional artists of Northern California are also featured at the Ren Brown Collection. Works include sculpture, watercolors, woodcuts, acrylic paintings, serigraphs, monotypes, handmade paper, baskets, original jewelry and ceramics. In addition, the gallery features a varied selection of antique Japanese furnishings--tansu chests, step chests, trunks and more. (707) 875-2922
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Valley Ford In the middle of several farming communities along the ocean, Valley Ford is a great place for ocean and cliff walks and the fresh salty sea air. Valley Ford has a feel of “times past” and offers absolutely stunning sunsets.
