When a spouse asks “Do these colors match?,” it is tempting to assume the question might be referring to what to wear.

For Jeanne and Larry Powell, this conversation is most often about the art.

Sharing a common professional background as teachers, each has chosen a different and complementary artistic discipline: Larry as photographer and Jeanne as quilter. Together they create using camera and cloth, consulting on color choices, and supporting each other as they continue to grow as artists.

The August exhibition at Gallery 625, “Husband and Wife Show,” will feature the digital images and quilts of the Powells.

“Sometimes I find myself with paper and pencil helping Jeanne figure out size or unit changes; sometimes she asks me if her colors are expressive,” Larry said.

Jeanne added: “Sometimes I go out with Larry when he is taking photographs; often, he will bring in a photograph he has just taken and printed out and we will discuss it. His work just seems to get better and better all the time.”

Separately, the Powells’ artistic pursuits are divergent; when combined, a rich palette of possibilities results — whether it’s Larry photographing Jeanne’s quilts for entries into exhibitions, or Jeanne planning how to turn one of Larry’s photographs into a quilt.

The exhibit’s opening reception will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, coinciding with Woodland’s downtown First Friday Art Walk. Wine from Berryessa Gap Vineyards will be featured, sponsored by Roth Ranch.

“Husband and Wife Show” will run through Aug. 29 at Gallery 625 in the County Administration Building, 625 Court St. in Woodland. Regular gallery viewing hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

For more information, call YoloArts at (530) 406-4844 or visit yoloarts.org.

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“You’ve Got Mail???” is 44-by-44-inch quilt created by Jeanne Powell. Courtesy photo

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“White Horse” by Larry Powell is a 9.75-by-15-inch digital image. Courtesy photo

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