November 1st marks the launch of the fourth annual Capitola Plein Air Art Festival, when forty professional artists will leave their studios behind to paint outdoors along the idyllic California coast. The three day live painting event invites the participating artists to set up easels and capture images of natural landscapes and village life around the historic […]
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Rachel Barnes – Mandala Mural in Progress: Featured Artwork
Artist Rachel Barnes is beautifying downtown with this elaborate and magical mural. Can’t wait to see the final results! “I am currently working on a mural in downtown Santa Cruz. The mural is located at 107 River Street on the side of Mandala Holistic Wellness Center and Salon. I am excited to share my art […]
Ben Johnson: Featured Artist
Featured Artist Ben Johnson shares about his work and being a Santa Cruz Local: “I mostly paint large scale oil paintings but I do many different forms of art. I have a live/work studio at the Tannery.” “I have lived here my whole life. I went to Soquel High and then UCSC. This is a […]