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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 […]
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 […]
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 shares with us both her illustrations and paintings: View more of Brooke’s work on her Society6.
Tommy, of Off the Wall Custom Creations, gives us a peek into his influences and style: Jim Phillips art has always been a been inspiration, I am a screaming hand fanatic! I also really dig Jimbo Phillips artwork too. Local Santa Cruz graffiti crews from the 90’s like TITS, DSM, FTL, TGB, WBS, AYK, etc. […]
Roxanne Corbin shares her local photography and series, Hidden Gems: “Whenever I think of Santa Cruz, I sense all the visceral sensations I receive whenever I visit. As a lover of Santa Cruz, I honor this town with my photography. I capture the places in Santa Cruz locals know and love as well as the […]
Learn about the thought, research, and technology behind the artists who colorize vintage, black and white, photography.
Get to know artist Lisa Marie Mariel’s and her “Heart Cards and Keepsake Cards” series: “Art has always been an important way for me to experience, express, and explore my relationship with the world. Observing nature has been and is still my primary inspiration, the shapes and patterns ‘growing’ organically on the page or the […]
Get to know the artist and “Grown Ass Kid” Augie W.K.: “My name is Augie W.K., illustrator, canvas artist and muralist. My art is colorful, I often go straight from a rough sketch directly to painting an image, figuring out the colors and forms as the painting develops. My work is very cheeky, reminiscent of […]
Feel the rhythm in Ernest Amos-Jackson’s energetic’s creations: “I create artwork with a unique, dynamic style and passion. I am compelled and find it necessary to express movement and action, influenced in part by watching cartoons and animated movies. My finished works should appear to be dancing.” “I was born here, at Dominican Hospital and […]
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