Dancing With the Stars actress Jane Seymour will be at the Simic Gallery, 1205 Prospect St., through the weekend of Oct. 12 to feature her artwork.
Known for her role in the long-running television show “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” Seymour gained a new audience after playing Christopher Walken’s wife in “Wedding Crashers.” She now appears in the television show “Modern Men” while showing off her moves in the hit show “Dancing With the Stars.”
But Seymour is not just an actress. She is a designer, writer and an artist as well, and is involved in helping several cildren’s charities.
Seymour began painting about ten years ago to relieve stress from a traumatic incident, and teamed up with Simic Galleries in La Jolla six years ago to showcase her work.
The latest show in La Jolla will feature many pieces, including her “Woman in Red” series of five paintings, proceeds from which will go to the Women’s Heart Disease Foundation.
“We usually see about 800 people over the three-day event,” said Richard Sertucha of Simic Galleries. “About 80 pieces of art will be sold ” original and limited editions that she dedicates to the purchasers” plus she takes photos.”
This year, while in La Jolla for the gallery event, Seymour will be practicing dance moves with her partner somewhere in the area, hoping that, on Monday, the two will continue their run on “Dancing With the Stars,” Sertucha said. But Seymour’s life took a turn last week.
On Oct. 1, her mother passed away. In her book, “Two at a Time: A Journey through Twin Pregnancy and Birth,” Seymour mentioned that the two were very close, Sertucha said.
After attending her mother’s funeral in Europe, Seymour will make a stop in Los Angeles. She and her “Dancing With the Stars” partner “Tony” will travel down to La Jolla, Sertucha said.
Seymour will continue to persevere. She will attend the Simic Gallery show on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12 and 13, 6 to 9 p.m., to exhibit her paintings of landscapes, flowers and children. Seymour said many artists have influenced her, from Marc Chagall to Claude Monet.
“I love the impressionists,” Seymour said.
For more information or to RSVP, call (858) 456-5255.
