Potterton showcased 22 abstract and landscape paintings which gathered a large crowd<\/p>\n
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\u201cSeeing Feeling\u201d proved to be an excellent art show from San Jose City College psychology professor of more than 30 years, Jim E. Potterton Thursday, Sept. 26.<\/p>\n
The art show began at noon, as roughly 25 students and faculty members explored the teacher\u2019s paintings, at the Carmen Castellano Fine Arts Center.<\/p>\n
In the first hour, more than 50 people visited the art display and even more people continued to stop by throughout the day.<\/p>\n
SJCC art instructor, Eve Mathias gave a brief introduction to the show.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis work is very cause and effect,\u201d Mathias said \u201cHe works and takes a step back and works more.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mathias mentioned that, as a student, Potterton was easy to teach and easily adapted to new techniques. Mathias said Potterton\u2019s art had a quality which brought up memories from a person\u2019s past.<\/p>\n
Realism and landscapes appeared to be Potterton\u2019s forte, as he had several paintings of mostly landscapes.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy inspiration is the love for where I live (Santa Cruz),\u201d Potterton said.<\/p>\n
Mariah Sialesa, 20, criminal justice major, attended the exhibit and highlighted \u201cThe Falls\u201d as her favorite piece.<\/p>\n
The abstract piece made her think of a girl battling a tiger Sialesa said.<\/p>\n
Later in the event, Potterton revealed the inspiration for the piece was falling water.<\/p>\n
The piece that collected the most attention from attendees was \u201cHappy To Be Here.\u201d<\/p>\n
The subject of the piece had many different perceptions from the audience, including a treehouse, yoga pose, mountains, the Grand Canyon and more.<\/p>\n
He said \u201csometimes art pieces are formed accidentally.\u201d<\/p>\n
Potterton explained that he just started dumping yellow paint on the piece \u201cHappy To Be Here.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI was excited; I didn\u2019t know where I was going\u201d Potterton said.<\/p>\n
A former student and now CSU Hayward graduate, Janice Hillard, pointed out \u201cPromise of Spring\u201d as her favorite piece<\/p>\n
. Hillard took many classes taught by Potterton and currently creates her own art and poetry. Hillard said Potterton\u2019s work expresses emotion and that he is a great teacher.<\/p>\n
Toward the end of the show Potterton complimented the art display room\u2019s high ceilings, bright lights and large windows.<\/p>\n
The changes that have been done in the art department over the past few years will contribute to young artists\u2019 ability and motivation to further their artistic careers.<\/p>\n
Students and teachers seemed very impressed and appreciative of Potterton\u2019s art work.<\/p>\n
To see more of his work be sure to catch his Open Studio Art Tour. More information can be found at artcouncilsc.org or by calling 831-475-9600.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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