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Good morning, Santa Cruz! This drawing, although not of a specific (or even real) person, is dedicated to the handful of people whom I call my friends. You’re all beautiful and I’m giving you Credit for that–money can buy lots of things but it can’t buy good company. Give a friend some credit today! Artist- […]
UCSC Alumni, Teresa Richardson, is a digital illustrator whose captivating work is inspired by another form of art–cinema! “Most of my drawings, paintings, and animations come from scenes in movies or music videos. I am drawn to characters in film that have private moments on screen. As a kid I was always absorbed and affected […]
This is an earlier piece that I’ve made. I like the way I’ve combined the different stones. When I was making this piece, I could really envision how the mother of pearl would fit in the curve of the fluorite chunk. I remember it being really fun to bring that vision to life. I used copper […]
This week I started working on a new piece! I’m trying something that I’ve never done before; layering one stone on top of the other. The top stone, called rutilated quartz is for the most part very clear. It acts almost like a magnifying glass for whatever it is on top of. The quartz piece […]
Daniel Mollner is inspiring the Santa Cruz community to move. He is influential through his own movement, and maybe even more so through his leadership. Daniel shares his joy for dance because it moves him deeply. He writes on his website: I am totally devoted to bringing the power of dance to all who want […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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
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 […]
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