SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Sixteen artists, the majority being neighbors, have their second exhibit, “Just Desserts and Other Delights,” a Wayne Thiebaud-inspired art exhibit, on display through September in a Land Park venue.

Thirteen artists are from Land Park and the other three artists are from East Sacramento, Carmichael and River Park.

“This small group of Land Park artists came together for their first show through a taste for coffee and camaraderie. Weekly morning meetings at 5 Sips Coffee & Tea in Land Park generated all varieties of conversations,” said artist Polly Schack, “including ways to encourage each other in their artistic pursuits. So, whether due to the caffeine or a contagious creativity, the group has now grown to include artists from East Sac, River Park and Carmichael, a total of 16 participating in this year’s show.”

Bob Reed, Becky Reed, Jo Anne Marquardt, Jo Montgomery, Iris Yang, Paula Rodgers, Linda Brandenburger, Karen Ewing, Kathy Ring, Jackie Givas, Julieanne Hinrichsen, Bobbi Baldwin and Schack are the Land Park artists.

Artist John McEntyre is from Carmichael, artist Pam Saltenberger is from East Sacramento and artist Susan Haussman is from River Park.

“Last year’s show drew an enthusiastic participation from coffee shop patrons in and outside the Land Park area with many of the works sold early in the exhibit,” Schack said. “This year’s offerings also provide numerous options for collectors, as works range in size from 6 by 8 to 12 by 30.

Because of the subject matter, ‘Just Desserts’ visitors to the exhibit can expect not just whimsical but multicolored creations that will delight the eye and tickle the tastebuds.”

Exhibit genres include watercolor, acrylic, oil, mixed media and pencil. Abstract or representational and whimsical Thiebaud themes populate the collection, according to Schack. 

The art exhibit is at 5 Sips Coffee & Tea, 2104 11th Ave., Sacramento. Exhibit hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays; 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays in September.

An opening reception will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 7 at 5 Sips Coffee & Tea. 

The public is invited to meet the artists, share a cup of coffee or tea and discuss the works.