About the Artist

Art runs in Sabina’s family. The great-granddaughter of a noted German sculptor who created the “Bremen Horsemen”; daughter of a ballerina mother, and of a father who was responsible for the sets on the original “Star Trek” TV series and built the Enterprise stage set, Sabina was drawn to art as a child. At the age of eight she began studying at the Art Institute of Chicago. After moving to California, she graduated from Bay Cities Dental College and began taking art classes. Studying with Guy Diehl and Jack Ward at Chabot College, Jade Fon at Diablo Valley College, she was also able to take classes with other notable artists associated with the “California Scene Painters”. Recently she has studied oil painting with Jeffery Watts, and attended various workshops. Her greatest mentor, however, was Juan Pena with whom she spent many years studying classical portrait from live models. 

 

After working as a graphic designer with Pacific Bell, Sabina decided to pursue her fine art career full time. Her work has been shown on TV, in magazines and books, included in solo shows and many group exhibits where she has taken numerous “Best of Show” awards. Most recent juried shows include the 2023 American Watercolor International Exhibition, 2019 Virtuosos of the OPA, Award of Excellence, Juror Daniel Greene; and 2018 Oil Painters Of America Salon Show; the 2018 Oil Painters Of America Western Regional; the 2017 Watercolor West International Exhibition; the 2015 Watercolor West International Exhibit, Third Place, Juror Stephen Quiller; the 2017 and 2016 World Of Watercolor’s Signature American International Watermedia Exhibitions; the 2017, 2015 and 2016 Red River Watercolor Society’s National Exhibits at the Plains Art Museum in Fargo North4 Dakota, Jack Richeson Award, Juror Tom Francesconi; 2016 Oil Painters Of America Online Showcase, Honorable Mention; 2016, 2014 and 2012 Oil Painters Of America National Exhibitions; the 2016 and 2015 Oil Painters Of America Salon Shows; and the 2015 California Art Club “Romance of Europe” Exhibition, Juror’s Award. 2011 National Watercolor Society international exhibition, chosen for the NWS traveling exhibit to cultural centers and museums all through the United States for a period of one year.

 

Sabina is a popular Juror, recently Judging the Stockton Art League’s National Exhibit at the Haggin Museum in Stockton, CA. She has also demonstrated for many Art Associations and shares her knowledge through classes and workshops. 

 

Some time ago Sabina began a series of paintings exploring contemporary Native American culture, especially ways in which the fabrics and designs of our current world have been incorporated into traditional Native American regalia. These ventures have led to paintings of antique handmade vests from around the world, each capturing the expressions of color and texture that are unique to their culture of origin.

 

Sabina is a Signature Member of Oil Painters Of America, the National Watercolor Society, Watercolor West and the Red River Watercolor Society. She is an exhibiting member of the American Watercolor Society and theCalifornia Art Club. She is also a member of the Amador County Artists Association, New Mexico Watercolor Society and the New Mexico Art League. Her work can be seen at her studio in Placitas, NM.

 

 

One Artist and Small Group Invitational Shows:

2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Placitas Open Studio Tour, Placitas, NM

2017 Founders Show, Gallery 10, Sutter Creek, CA

2014 Featured Artist Gallery 10, Sutter Creek, CA

2014 Gallery 10 Consigner’s Show

2013 Featured Artist, Amador Arts, Sutter Creek, CA

2012 Featured Artist Gallery 10, Sutter Creek, CA

2012 Amador Co. Open Studios Tour

2011 Amador Co. Open Studios Tour

2011 Feature Artist, Gallery 10, Sutter Creek, CA

2010 Painting The “Fiddle” Town - Sabina Turner and Students

2010 Fiddletown Gallery, Heritage Days

2010 Gallery 10 Founders Show

2009 Amador County Open Studios Tour

2009 Fiddletown Gallery, Heritage Days (3 artists)

2008 Amador County Open Studios Tour

2004 Artwalk, Livermore, CA

2000 Gallery 10, Sutter Creek, CA

1999 "Sabina Harte Turner" – San Francisco World Trade Center, San Francisco, CA

1999 "Memories" — Fine Eye Gallery, Sutter Creek, CA

1998 "Toyland" Hayward Arts Council Invitational Show

1998 Summerset "Meet The Artist"  Series, Brentwood, CA

1997 "From on High"  Olive Hyde Gallery, Fremont, CA

1997 "Sabina Harte Turner at Summerset, Summerset Golf Course, Brentwood, CA

1996 Meet the Artist Series – El Lorito, Livermore, CA  

1996 Face to Face – Graphix Gallery, Blackhawk, CA

1996 Gallery 10, Sutter Creek, CA

1995 La Bou, Roseville, CA; La Bou, Carmichael, CA; La Bou, Rancho Cordova, CA

1994 "Sabina Harte Turner & Students", Amador Co. Arts Council, Sutter Creek, CA

1993 Left Bank Gallery, Jackson, CA

1992 Left Bank Gallery, Jackson, CA

1992 Wente' Sparkling Wine Cellar Museum Room, Livermore, CA

1990 "Celebrating the Human Spirit", Sun Gallery, Hayward

 

Selected Publications:

TSPN TV Interview & watercolor presentation

Southwest Art Magazine, Highlights of OPA National Show

Watercolorpainting.com, Showcase Artist

"Horse of Fire", Cover Illustration

"Forbidden Depths", Cover Design and Illustration

Southwest Art's Art Source Travel Guide 2001

World News- September 1999

Art Business News "Artexpo Los Angeles 1998"

American Artist Magazine's "Watercolor ", Feature Article

"In Watercolor" (People), Rockport Publishers, Rockport, MA

 

Juror Assignments:

2018 California Art Club “Amador Flower Farm Paintout” Exhibit at Gallery 10, Sutter Creek, CA

2018 Kennedy Gold Mine Paintout, Jackson, CA

2018 The Haggin Museum in Stockton, CA - 60th Annual Stockton Art League National Juried Exhibition 

2013 Discovery Art League

2011 Chaw`se Art Show

2011 Discovery Art League Spring Show

2011 Delicato Winery Regional Show

2010 Discovery Art League Fall Show

2002 Fremont Art Assoc. 37th Annual (Juror of Selection and Awards)

2002 Danville Fine Arts Gallery, Portraits to Ponder (juror of show)

2000 Brentwood Art Assn. Spring Show (Juror of selection and awards)

1997 Placerville Arts League Spring Show (Juror of selection and awards)

1996 California Art League Annual, Sacramento, CA (Juror of selection and awards)

1990 Watercolors Only!, Left Bank Gallery State Show (Co-Juror of awards with Carl Miller)

 

Selected Group Shows & Awards:

2023 American Watercolor Society - International Exhibition, Salmagundi Club, New York, NY, Juror John Salminen 

2022 Oil Painters Of America - 31st National- Wet Paint Exhibition, Stagecoach Springs, Colorado

2019 Oil Painters Of America - Awarded Signature Membership

2019 Virtuosos Of The OPA - Cutter & Cutter Fine Art, St. Augustine, Florida - Award Of Excellence - Juror Daniel Greene

2018 Oil Painters Of America Western Regional Show - Mary Williams Fine Art, Boulder, Colorado

2018 Oil Painters Of America Salon Show, - Crooked Tree Arts Center, Traverse City, Michigan

2017 Signature American International Watermedia Exhibition, - Fallbrook Art Center, Fallbrook, CA

2017 Watercolor West International Exhibition, Brea, CA - Juror John Salminen

2017 Red River Watermedia Society - Awarded Signature Membership

2017 Red River Watermedia Society National Exhibition, Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead, MN

2017 Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition, Fallbrook, CA - Juror Dale Laitinen

2016 Oil Painters Of America National Salon Show, Fort Wayne Museum Of Art, Fort Wayne, ID

2016 Oil Painters Of America Online Summer Showcase - Honorable Mention 

2016 Red River Watercolor Society, National Show, The Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND - Jack Richeson Award  - Juror Tom Francesconi

2016 Oil Painters of America, 25th National Exhibition, Southwest Gallery, Dallas, TX - Juror Kevin Macpherson

2016 Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition - Fallbrook Art Center, Fallbrook, CA - Juror John Salminen

2015 Watercolor West International Exhibition - Brea Cultural Center, Brea, CA - Third Place Award - Juror Stephen Quiller 

2015 Oil Painters Of America, National Salon Show - Beverly McNeil Gallery, Birmingham, Alabama

2015 California Art Club - The Spirit Of Adventure at the Altadena Town & Country Club, Altadena, CA

2015 California Art Club - The Beauty Of The Seasons at the Pence Gallery, Davis, CA

2015 California Art Club - Romance of Europe Exhibition at The Altadena Town & Country Club - Juror’s Award

2014 Oil Painters of America 23rd National Exhibition, Bennington, VA - Juror Charles Movalli

2012 Oil Painters of America 21st National Exhibition, Evergreen, CO - Juror: Quang Ho

2011 National Watercolor Society - Travel Exhibition

2010 National Watercolor Society - Awarded Signature Membership

2010 National Watercolor Society 90th Anniversary International Exhibition - Juror: Christopher Schink

2010 Red River Watercolor Society National Exhibit - Winsor Newton Award - Juror Judi Betts

2009 Watercolor West XLI Annual International Exhibit At the Riverside Art Museum

2003 Watercolor West - Awarded Signature Membership

2003 Watercolor West XXXV Annual National Exhibit At the Riverside Art Museum - Brand Library Award - Juror: Stephen Quiller

2002 Calif. State Fair - Best of Show Competition - Award of Excellence

2000 Calif. State Fair - Best of Show Competition - Award of Distinction

1996 Watercolor West XXVIII Annual International Exhibit at the Brea Cultural Center - Juror: Cathryn Chang Liu

1995 Watercolor West XXVII Annual International Exhibit at the Riverside Art Museum - Juror's Award -

Juror of Awards M. Stephen Doherty, Editor in Chief of American Artist Magazine

1995 California State Fair "Best of Show Competition" - Award of Excellence  (Second Place Overall State of Calif.)

1994 Calif. State Fair "Best of Show Competition" - Award of Merit  

1993 Reedley National Watercolor Show

 

Selected Lectures/ Workshops:

2022, 2024, 2025 New Mexico Watercolor Society

2019 Amador County Artist's Association

2016 Amador County Artist’s Association

2015 Northern California Artists

2014 Amador County Artist’s Association

2013 Discover Art League

2012 Amador County Artist’s Association

2012 WASH, Sacramento Fine Arts Center

2011 Ione Rotary Club

2011 Plymouth Foothills Rotary Club

2010 Lodi Community Arts Center

2010 Discovery Artists

2009 Amador County Artist’s Association

2006 Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society, Santa Clara, CAb

2006 Fine Arts League of Cupertino

2005 Springfield Art Club, Loomis, CA

2005 California Watercolor Assn., Lafayette, CA

2004 Cambrian Artists League, San Jose, CA

2003 Santa Clara Art League

2002 Fine Arts League of Cupertino, Cupertino, CA

2001 ADAS, Danville, CA

2001 Fine Arts League of Cupertino, Cupertino, CA

2001 30&1 Artists, Palo Alto, CA

1999 Olive Hyde Arts Guild, Fremont, CA

1999 Cal Arts League, Carmichael, CA

1997 Approved by J.F.K. University as an Artist Mentor for their masters degree students

1999 Fremont Art Assn., Fremont, CA

1998 Central Calif. Art League, Modesto, CA

2000 Summerset II, Brentwood, CA

1998 Golden Pallette Art Assoc. Murphy's, CA

1998 California Watercolor Assn., Lafayette, CA

1997 Mother Lode Art Assoc., Sonora, CA

1997 Lodi Art League, Lodi, CA

1997 East Valley Artists, San Jose, CA

1997 Fine Arts League of Cupertino, Cupertino, CA

1997 30&1 Artists, Palo Alto, CA

1996 Society of Western Artists, Foster City, CA

1996 Pleasanton Art League

1996 Sierra Desert Art Assn., Bishop, CA

1996 Placerville Art Assn.

1996 Stockton Art League, Stockton, CA 

1995 W.A.S.H. Annual, Carmichael, CA

1995 Delta Arts, Antioch, CA

1995 Diablo Artists, Walnut Creek, CA 

1995 Stockton Art League, Stockton, CA 

1995 30&1 Artists, Palo Alto, CA

1994 Delta Arts, Antioch, CA

1994 W.A.S.H. Annual, Carmichael, CA

1994 Cal Arts League, Carmichael, CA

1994 Menlo Art League, Menlo Park, CA

1994 Artists Round Table, Santa Rosa, CA

1994 California Watercolor Assn., Lafayette, CA

1993 Diablo Artists, Walnut Creek, CA 

1993 Pleasanton Art League

1993 Golden Pallette Art Assoc. Murphy's, CA

1993 Cal Arts League, Carmichael, CA

1993 Amador Co. Artists Assoc, Jackson, CA

 

Selected Venues: 

Iron Willow Gallery, Tubac, Arizona
Salmagundi Club, New York, New York

Art Depot, Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Cutter & Cutter Fine Arts, St. Augustine, Florida

Alumni Gallery, St. George, Utah

Mary Williams Fine Arts, Boulder, Colorado

Crooked Tree Arts Center, Traverse City, Michigan

Fort Wayne Museum Of Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Plains Art  Museum, Fargo, North Dakota

Southwest Gallery, Dallas, Texas

Fallbrook Art Center, Fallbrook, CA

Beverly McNeil Gallery, Birmingham, Alabama 

Pence Gallery, Davis, CA

Altadena Town & Country Center, Altadena, CA

Bennington Art Center, Bennington, Vermont

Gallery 10, Sutter Creek, CA 

Windrush Gallery, Sedona, AZ

Evergreen Gallery, Evergreen, CO

Art Center Manatee Bradenton, FL

Caldwell Arts Council, Lenoir, NC

The Creamery Arts Center, Springfield, MO

Initial Point Gallery, Meridian City Hall, Meridian ID

Harrington Art Gallery, Firehouse Arts Center, Pleasanton, CA

NWS Gallery, San Pedro, CA

Hjemkomst Center Gallery, Moorhead , MN

Fein Art Gallery, Pittsburg, PA

Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, CA

Brea Cultural Center, Brea, CA

California Sate Fair, Sacramento, CA

Fine Eye Gallery, Sutter Creek, CA

Montara Gallery, Carmel, CA 

Yotsukaido Cultural Center, Yotsukaido, Japan

Wente Winery Museum Room, Livermore,  CA

 

Education:

Graduated from Bay Cities Dental College, Oakland, CA 

Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA – Studied two years under Jade Fon (Watercolor)

Chabot College, Livermore, CA – Studied two years under Jack Ward 

Chabot College, Guy Diehl (Watercolor)

Juan Pena Atelier, San Ramon, CA – Studied Portrait from live models for six years

Watts Atalier, Encinitas, CA – Oil Portrait Workshops in 2010 and 2011

Weekend With The Masters, Monterey, CA 2011

Various other Workshops

Chicago Art Institute Children’s Program (from age 8 to age 12)

 

Memberships:

Oil Painters Of America -Signature Member

Watercolor West – Signature Member

National Watercolor Society – Signature Member

Red River Watermedia Society – Signature Member

American Watercolor Society  - Exhibiting Member

California Art Club – Exhibiting Member

New Mexico Watercolor Society

New Mexico Art League

Amador County Artists Association