Get inspired by Leanna Jensen’s passion project: “I recently started a 100 day program, where I committed to create art daily, for 100 days. I didn’t want to give myself too many rules, so I just commit to create something each day. I mainly use watercolor, acrylic, charcoal and pencil crayons.” “I am a new […]
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Three Abstract Painters You Should Take Note of
We’re super excited about this year’s upcoming Open Studios! To celebrate we’re sharing 3 local artists in a variety of genres. To kick things off, let’s get abstract… painting that is! Rachel Birns Artist #169 | rachelbirns.com Cher Roberts Artist #158 | cherrobertsart.com Don Maxwell Artist #228 | donmaxwell.net Learn more about Open Studios on […]
“It Takes Two”: Interview with Nicole Shek and Joel Clifton
The folks at Michaelangelo Gallery have an eye for fantastic artistic talent. For the past 25 years, Angelo Grova’s gallery has been a creative catalyst for hundreds of local and guest artists at all stages of their art careers. In the spotlight are two emerging painters to keep on your radar: Nicole Shek and Joel […]
Ian Wing – #painterofaight: Featured Series
These paintings, by Ian Wing, may be small in scale, but are huge in detail and character! “Watercolor studies to capture just a portion of the abundant nature and beauty of Santa Cruz. Sunset is the best time around here.” “I grew up in San Jose, so I’d visit the boardwalk often as a kid. […]
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.
Brooke Mallory: Featured Artist
Brooke shares with us both her illustrations and paintings: View more of Brooke’s work on her Society6.
Lisa Marie Mariel: Featured Artist
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 […]