LAKEPORT, Calif. – Celebrate the lazy days of summer with the exciting work of four new artists at the Lake County Arts Council's First Friday Fling reception.

The reception will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Main St. Gallery, 325 N. Main St., Lakeport.

Showing for the first time at the gallery is Dr. Dan with beautifully detailed pastels of wild life. Desiree of Sling Dust Studios is displaying her beautifully crafted and unique gourds, and Chuck Colson is showing a collection of finely wrought jewelry.

Returning to the July show is Bobbie Bridges with her detailed watercolor prints. Bonnie Tringali demonstrates her talent for capturing Lake County scenes in pastels, while Nichol Kriz is hanging new work in watercolor and oils, and Jackie Wilson is showing fine work in pastels and watercolor.

Three artists exhibit their unique expertise with the camera: Terry Rodgers in a versatile composite of photographs, Robert Krones displays vintage photos in black and white and Dan Alexander displays his talent for capturing wildlife.

Jean Landon-Myers shows versatility with her work in acrylics and watercolor. Tom McComber has added new whimsical pieces to his found metal sculptures and Mary McGregor will delight you with her skillfully crafted baskets and work in oils.

Anna Sabalone continues to show her versatility as she presents work in pastels, watercolors and oils, and Jackie Wilson rounds out this talented and versatile show with beautifully executed watercolors.

Adding to the show is Ukrainian exchange student Alice Boji with her work in watercolor, pastels and oils in the Linda Carpenter Student Gallery.

You also can view Japanese brush stroke art which is the work of Jackie Farley’s students in an earlier class at the gallery.

Six Sigma Winery will pour their fine Lake County wines, and Andy Rosoff will delight you as he tickles the ivory and sings some of your favorite songs.

For more information, please call the Main Street Gallery at 707-263-6658.