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Gary Irving gives us his arresting imagery, that occupies the unique space between the real and the digitally fantastic: “I am a multimedia artist with a studio here in Santa Cruz. I create highly stylized narrative photo-composites, using Photoshop to combine subjects from different frames within a background to create a story in the manner […]
This Labor Day weekend, 2017, we celebrate the end of an era with “Begonias Take a Bow” – the 65th and final Begonia Festival. The four-day flower and water Festival comes to a close this year, marking the last time thousands of people will flock to Capitola Village for the beloved Nautical Parade. It has […]
Woodworker, Joey Kochlacs, shares with us his beautiful Madrone and Walnut furniture series! “I saw locally salvaged logs into lumber, then build custom furniture. The trees are often windfall, hazard or otherwise sustainably sourced. I have a chainsaw mill and a bandsaw mill on family land in Boulder Creek as well as a woodshop on […]
Get lost in the intricate imagery of illustrator, Doug Edwards’ creations: “I often draw in local cafes, restaurants and bars, incorporating people and landmarks, though most of my work is from my imagination. I use pen on coffee stained paper, moleskine sketchbooks and paper tablecloths and placemats.” “I just finished remodeling a home in Capitola […]
Together as :L:M:N:O: Arts, Scott Lindberg and Christie Thomas find inspiration in both their materials and their clients’ personalities: “We design and build for both homeowners and landscape professionals using steel, stainless steel, wood, glass and other materials. We work almost exclusively by commission and work closely with our clients to design pieces to fit […]
Enjoy this peaceful tutorial on how to draw a handful of different wildflowers (with a custom music playlist to boot!).
These paintings, by Ian Wing, may be small in scale, but are huge in detail and character! “Watercolor studies to capture just a portion of the abundant nature and beauty of Santa Cruz. Sunset is the best time around here.” “I grew up in San Jose, so I’d visit the boardwalk often as a kid. […]
Santa Cruz County’s stunning natural environment has inspired several fantastic outdoor art galleries, open to wander in some of the most beautiful months of the year. Every year since 2006, one of this area’s most popular outdoor exhibits happens in Watsonville at the Sierra Azul Nursery and Gardens. Serving the community as retail center and […]
Sculptor, woodworker, furniture designer, mountain biker, Chris Riesner shares with us his love of nature and how it’s reflected in his work: “I’m a furniture designer and sculptural artist bringing the beauty of the outdoors in. I find my bliss through exploring the diverse terrain of California, whether it be my local Santa Cruz Mountains, […]
Digital painter, Linda A. Levy has birds (ravens specifically) on the brain: “I’ve been creating Digital Art original one-of-a-kind paintings since 1985. Currently use Corel Painter with a Wacom pressure sensitive tablet/pen to paint. Ravens have been taking over the west coast and have found their way into my artwork. They have even found their […]
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