July 5, 2011 > Mission Trails Open Studios Mission Trails Open Studios Submitted By Susan Helmer Fourteen award-winning artists will display original art and gift items at two popular East Bay studio sites during the Mission Trails Artists Open Studios Friday-Sunday, July 8 - 10. The public is invited to visit Denise Oyama Miller's studio to see exhibits by seven popular artists who will display watercolor and oil paintings, colorful art quilts, ceramic tile wall murals and mosaic bird baths, gorgeously painted gourds, masterful wood-turned pieces, Japanese inspired prints, hand-made rugs, hand-made paper, jewelry, and exquisitely designed wearable art. At Cindy Sullivan's artist studio, seven talented artists will display a variety of stunning pastels, watercolor and oil landscapes and seascapes, silk paintings, colored pencil, mixed media, photography, and fabulous jewelry. Several of the artists are known as Artists 7 and have exhibited widely at city and community galleries throughout the Bay Area since 2000. This is a great opportunity to meet local artists who have exhibited in galleries and juried shows across the United States. The event is free and open to the public. Items range from large and small art pieces to very affordable gift items. Open Studios Friday, Jul 8 -Sunday, July 10 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mission Trails Artists Denise Oyama Miller's studio 270 Tordo Ct., Fremont Cindy Sullivan's studio 1423 Deschutes Pl., Fremont