This Post Card was sent from Capitola all the way to Los Gatos 109 years ago today! Since this is the final year of the Capitola Begonia Festival, this postcard is particularly poetic. And although this card was sent about 34 years before the first begonia festival, I like to think that I can spot […]
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Lee Maverick: Featured Artist
Multi-talented, Lee Maverick, has lots of art to share and some stories to tell! “I have always been an artist. I am obsessed with making things look good, even things that are not normally considered ‘artistic.’ People say that I am very organized so art is a logical extension of that. I had a rock […]
Dom Guerena: Featured Artist
Dom Guerena prefers to let his artwork do the talking for itself. “Lived [in Santa Cruz] for some years now and it’s a beautiful place and I love it.” View more of Dom’s work on Instagram.
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum by Elliott Bliss
Elliott Bliss Painting The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Lighthouse We had a great time hitting up lighthouse field and the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum with Elliott Bliss. We scouted out the angle we wanted, set up our cameras, put on some sunscreen and Elliott set to work. It is really impressive to see Elliott […]
Ciara Barsotti – Space Cowgirls: Featured Series
Artist, Ciara Barsotti shares with us her series: “Space Cowgirls: An Exploration into Anachronistic Dreamscapes.” It is currently up at Lulu Carpenter’s through the month of July and will be at the Abbey in August. “I’ve loved adventure stories from the old west and science fiction since I was a kid (I drew nothing but […]
Painting a Beach – 5 Minute Time Lapse
It’s time for a little time lapse relaxation! Take a quick five minutes and treat yourself watching Marc Doiron paint.
Laurel Bushman – Blue Monterey Bay Mural: Featured Artwork
Laurel tells us about her incredible new mural in Capitola: “I designed my mural “Blue Monterey Bay” to celebrate the whales and dolphins found in our area. The mural is painted on the Cinelux Theater on 41st Avenue in Capitola. It replaces the old and faded humpback mural that used to be there, but I […]
Shelon Bennett: Featured Artist
Take a peek into the work and philosophy of jewelry-maker, Shelon Bennett: “I have been privileged to grow up in the art friendly community of Santa Cruz and have benefited greatly from exposure to art from a young age. I have always been encouraged to observe the beauty that surrounds me. I am inspired by […]
Dylan Kelly – Pack Your Trash: Featured Artwork
Muralist, Dylan Kelly shares with us a new piece he just wrapped! Looking forward to seeing it, in person, soon! “I recently painted a large mural on the exterior wall of Brady’s to promote “Pack Your Trash” for the neighborhood surrounding Seabright.” “[I am a] muralist and boat enthusiast living near the scene harbor area.” […]
Brooke Mallory: Featured Artist
Brooke shares with us both her illustrations and paintings: View more of Brooke’s work on her Society6.