Ron Ward is the featured artist through July at Whidbey Art Gallery in Langley.

Ward is a self-taught bronze sculptor who has recently discovered the freedom and spontaneity of encaustic (hot wax) painting. His style tends toward abstract expressionism although he is still experimenting with other forms.

Meet him at the art opening from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 7.

Whidbey Art Gallery also presents its new member, Sandy Rubini, a photographer. Her work is surreal, ethereal, sensual and translucent, “and is reflective of my spiritual philosophy and is very much nature-based,” Rubini said. “At no other time am I more completely present than when I have a camera in my hand. I believe creativity is a direct portal to the divine living in each one of us.”

For details, visit www.whidbeyartists.com.