John C Flores has lived in Santa Cruz for 17 years, and is a self-taught artist. He creates fiercely vivid landscapes in watercolor: “I paint to feed my soul.” -John C Flores You can see more of his work here.
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Saturday Morning Cartoons: Happy Accidents
Good morning, everyone! This morning I finished my latest illustration for the Somewhere in Santa Cruz series. I call this one “Happy Accidents,” because the ink smeared under my hand as I was drawing. At first I was going to start over, but I kept going, and it kept smearing, resembling watercolor. I’ve been inspired […]
Completed: Tiger’s Eye and Pearl Ring
This ring has a lot of personality. Its one of my pieces that I made for myself, just out of the joy of making things. This is an earlier piece, from almost 3 years ago, its one of the first rings that I ever made. I look back on this project fondly. When I made […]
Progress: Completed Larimar
This week I finished the larimar pendant project. Last week, I had created the structural pieces that hold the stone in place. All that was left to do this week was to add the detailed elements that pull the piece together. I used a mix of techniques to give the pendant more texture and variety. […]
Process Shot: Somewhere in Santa Cruz (cont.)
Moving on with the Somewhere in Santa Cruz series, here’s my latest illustration in progress. Stay tuned for the finished product this weekend for Saturday Morning Cartoons! Artist- Julianna Chavez
Performer Spotlight: Samba Stilt Circus
Samba Stilt Circus is a creative group of dancers, circus artists, stilt walkers,and musicians. The troupe has been performing together since 2006. Samba Stilt Circus mixes traditional Brazilian rhythms with original music using percussion instruments. Samba stilt circus brings the creative, musical, and theatrical spirit of Santa Cruz to events both near and far.The mission […]
Progress: Larimar Construction
After sketching out the design for this Larimar pendant and choosing my materials last week, I started to wrap the larimar stone this week. I started out using the thickest silver wire I have available to create a solid frame around the stone. This frame with be sturdy enough to hold the stone in place. […]
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Go Here
Happy Saturday, Santa Cruz! Here’s the finished product of that illustration I was working on earlier this week. Remind you of anywhere? Artist- Julianna Chavez
Performer Spotlight: Dyami Tivon Kaplan
Dyami Kaplan is local fire performer, teacher, student, and prop builder who is inspired by movement. Dyami’s foundation in performance is based in movement and the understanding of mechanics. Dyami was guided towards movement study through inspiration from his teacher. He participated in the dance program at Cabrillo College where we worked with fellow circus performer, Sarah […]
Process Shot: Waterworks
I drew pictures at the beach for a few hours today in my own secret cave on the coast, til the water caught up with me, that is! Unfortunately, the sea smudged this drawing, but it’s a small price to pay to be making art in a low-key paradise. Luckily, I have plenty of ink […]
