Forest Visions
Isabel Rucker
Jewelry, Sculpture, and Paintings
September 3 - 29, 2026
First Friday Artists Reception:
September 4, 5 - 8 pm
Jewelry, Sculpture, and Paintings
September 3 - 29, 2026
First Friday Artists Reception:
September 4, 5 - 8 pm
Please join us and meet Isabel!
“Forest Visions” is a collection of jewelry, sculpture, and paintings by Isabel Rucker. She creates art to capture her natural surroundings, and here she presents inspirations drawn from the Mendocino Coast redwood forests. She is a lapidary (a gemstone shaper) and carved the gems used in the jewelry in this collection. Green jade from Mendocino County, red petrified dinosaur bone from Utah, and white agate from the Rocky Mountains reflect forest greenery, redwood bark, and coastal fog. Larger pieces in the exhibit are hanging glass sculptures illustrating redwoods, sunbeams, and foliage canopies. Watercolor paintings highlight visions of the flora and fauna.
Isabel Rucker is a multi‑disciplinary artist living on the Mendocino coast of California. She connects visual themes with
many media to explore color, shape, and environment. A professional jeweler, she fabricates pieces in silver and gold and specializes in shaping gemstones sourced from the region.
She loves to draw, and every collection begins outdoors, where she gathers imagery in her sketchbook and imagination.
Throughout her varied works, she inspires appreciation for the wonders and preservation of the outdoors.
Isabel Rucker is a multi‑disciplinary artist living on the Mendocino coast of California. She connects visual themes with
many media to explore color, shape, and environment. A professional jeweler, she fabricates pieces in silver and gold and specializes in shaping gemstones sourced from the region.
She loves to draw, and every collection begins outdoors, where she gathers imagery in her sketchbook and imagination.
Throughout her varied works, she inspires appreciation for the wonders and preservation of the outdoors.
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We're Celebrating Our 40th Anniversary!
Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg, California, is proudly celebrating its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1986 by a group of visionary artists, the downtown gallery has grown into one of California’s longest‑running artist‑run cooperatives and was the first of its kind in Mendocino County.
This April, we will be celebrating the gallery's 40-year anniversary with a special exhibition featuring current work from both past and present member artists. The show will highlight how each artist’s creative journey has evolved over time, and where their creative paths have led them today. As a true cooperative, Northcoast Artists Gallery is entirely managed and staffed by its member artists. This model empowers creatives with greater control over their work, increased returns on sales, and a strong voice in gallery operations. It also fosters collaboration, community, and shared visibility in a desirable downtown location. Located along the stunning Mendocino Coast—an area renowned for its dramatic landscapes and uniquely inspiring environment—the gallery has continued to evolve while remaining faithful to its original mission. What began as a small collective of potters has grown into a diverse, multi‑media gallery. Each member maintains ongoing exhibit space, and a third of the gallery is dedicated to monthly solo or invitational shows. Nearly every artistic medium has been showcased in this shared space. After four decades, creativity and inspiration continue to flourish at Northcoast Artists Gallery. |
Guest Member Opportunity
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Northcoast Artists is currently looking for qualified 3D artists to apply for guest memberships.
Becoming a guest member is required before applying for a full membership. This allows the prospective artist to see what it's like to work in a cooperative gallery before making a decision on whether or not to apply for full membership. You can find applications here. |
Come in for an inspiring visit!
 Northcoast Artist Gallery 2026
Our members would like to thank everyone for their continued support. We hope you'll stop by and see our wonderful art and fine craft. Sincerely, Everyone at Northcoast Artists Gallery |
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