Two oil painters and an artisan jeweler will showcase their work at Gallery at Land’s End on Cass Street to raise money for Pacific Beach Elementary School, where their children learn. Oil painting parents Eliza Tolley and Lorrie Blackard Friet, along with jeweler, Singeli Berkley, will debut their work at the Fire Meets Water art show that opens Friday, April 17 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gallery at Land’s End, 4984 Cass St. The show brings together at least three of Pacific Beach’s skilled artists for an evening of aesthetic schmoozing over complimentary beer, wine and appetizers. Revenue from ticket sales benefits the Friends of Pacific Beach Elementary parent-teacher organization. Tickets cost $15 at the door. The art will stay on display through May for sale with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the parent-teacher organization. Blackard Friet and Tolley have art degrees from Oklahoma State and SDSU, respectively. Both paint professionally part time but have put their art careers on hold to raise families. Blackard Friet said their children attending the same school brought them together. “It kind of relit that passion for painting [and] supporting Pacific Beach Elementary is how it all ties together,” she said. Gallery owner Thayne Yungman said he’s happy to open the gallery doors for the parent-teacher organization. Yungman builds frames and primarily features local art and handmade frames. The work of Tolley and Blackard Friet has been featured throughout the city. Tolley currently displays her work at a Starbucks in downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter. Blackard Friet has pieces on display at Tower 23 restaurant-lounge on Mission Boulevard. Despite their friendship, this is the first time the artists have done a show together. Tolley said the show is not a competition, however. The two artists have very different styles. Blackard Friet’s work depicts peaceful yet energizing ocean waves, or waves ridden by surfers. Tolley’s work comprises deep reds and oranges and is more abstract. “Everybody sees something different, and it’s really fun,” Tolley said. Berkley’s shore-inspired jewelry made from seashells, pearls and semi-precious accents adds another element to the exhibit. Though Berkley used to make and sell jewelry for a living several years ago, it’s since become more of a hobby, she said. “This is a means to give back,” Berkley said, “It’s one way I can be involved in supporting my daughter’s education.” Yungman acquired the store after working as a picture framer for the former owners for five years. Though the gallery opened in Ocean Beach, it has called Pacific Beach home for about the last 34 years. “People seem to really be enjoying [the gallery], being that it’s all local artists,” Yungman said. Not as many people are buying art in these tough economic times, but Yungman believes the community is “really lucky that we get to feature local artists.” For more information on the exhibiton, visit www.galleryatlandsend.com. Catch Blackard-Friet’s waves at www.thewavepainter.com. Explosively inspiring samples of Tolley’s work can be found at www.elizatolley.net.