Charles Creek Vineyard Hosts Artist Lisa Sotero

SONOMA, California (March 1, 2011) –An exhibition of the paintings of artist Lisa Sotero brings color and visual excitement to the Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room & Gallery in downtown Sonoma. The 60 day run of Lisa’s first Sonoma County showing begins March 1^st and continues through April 30^th of 2011.

A reception for the artist with wine (of course) and local cheeses will be held Saturday, March 12 from 5 to 7 PM. 

Lisa is known for the use of vibrant colors in her paintings. Drawn to a variety of subjects, she is inspired to paint simple objects of everyday, the magnificent beauty of the landscapes that surround her and portraits of animals. She paints in her studio as well as “en plein air” where the coastal light is continually changing, challenging her to capture the impression of what she sees and feels. Color and light give her energy and inspiration. 

Lisa has studied at the Scottsdale Artist’s School and with several well-known artists such as, Keith Wicks, Susan Diehl, Henry Stinson, Barbara Bailey-Porter, Tobin Keller and Boni Appleman.

In 1998 her life long passion for painting evolved into a profession as private collectors in the US and Europe began to acquire her works. Lisa’s work has been featured at several galleries including Scottsdale Fine Art in Scottsdale, Arizona and Options Gallery in Healdsburg, California.

Lisa is married to the Architect, Michael Sotero. They live in Capitola, California with their two children.

    Specializing in high quality Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon (as well as microscopic quantities of Pinot Grigio, Grenache, Sangiovese and Tempranillo) from great vineyard sources, Charles Creek produces wines that are fruit driven , food friendly and easily paired with the courses of a meal. The winery Tasting Room is conveniently situated in a charming 1890s era storefront on the historic Sonoma Plaza. In addition wine tasting and sales, the Tasting Room also provides space to show the work of local artists.

The Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room and Gallery, open seven days a week from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., is located at 483 First St. West, on the historic Plaza in downtown Sonoma.  For more information, call (707) 935-3848 or email info@charlescreek.com.