BADER 106Wood
Randy Bader
1645 Arroyo DriveLaguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“I’ve heard it said that perfection is an illusion. The goal with my art is to reach an acceptable level of imperfection.”
AZEVEDO 61Photography
Ron Azevedo
San Clemente, CA 92673(949) [email protected]
“Exploring the spirit of Ukraine through its ancient heritage, traditional folk architecture and design, as well as an emotional narrative of life and decay inside the ‘Exclusion Zone’ of Chernobyl.”
ASLIN 108 Pastels
Mary Aslin
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675(949) [email protected]
“Hand painted vases as key compositional elements in my paintings tell a rich story - or two, or three - and express the thrill I feel when I observe how light reveals beauty.”
BAKER 109Oils
Echo Baker
Tustin, CA 92780(714) 277-0238
Echo Baker aspires to reveal the beauty and the captivating
characteristics of her subject in her work. Her paintings present a unique
balance between the classical realism and the refreshing impressionistic
light and color.
BAAS 75Oils
Jacobus Baas
(949) [email protected]
www.jacobusbaas.com
“I’m constantly looking for scenes to paint that excite me. This usually turns
out to be the way the sunlight hits an object and creates interesting patterns of light and shade. That’s my passion.”
ASPER 13 Mixed Media
Duncan Asper
23 ChesterfieldMission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) [email protected]
www.duncanasper.com
“My paintings are the distillation of over 45 years in the creative side of
the advertising industry as a freelance artist, art director, graphic and web
designer. This background defines my approach to my art.”
ALLWINE 37Photography
Christopher Allwine
Laguna Beach, CA 92651(310) 405-9570
“Darkness is my canvas. When light is used as a paintbrush, new worlds
appear and magic begins to reveal itself.”
ALBERT 31Watercolors
Scott Albert
25184 Via VeracruzLaguna Niguel, CA 92677(949) 349-9175(949) 275-5793 (cell)[email protected]
“In the effort to bring a scene to life, watercolors provide many opportunities for visual cues. It’s versatility to be soft, and flowing, or bright, bold and active, can be selectively applied.”
THE 2019 ARTISTS
BLISS 32Photography
Christopher Bliss
668 N. Coast Highway, #186Laguna Beach, CA 92651(949) 493-3815(949) 887-9737 (cell)[email protected]
“I love world travel and attempt to communicate my fascination of cities and urban cultural centers through my photography.”
BENNETT 7Photography
Roger Bennett
25242 Dayton DriveLake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 768-1451(949) 767-7201 (cell)[email protected]
www.lensimages.com
Roger’s attraction to landscape photography comes from his desire
to communicate to others the beauty he sees in the natural world. His
photography allows the viewer to share in his excitement when
he took them.
BARTELS 107Sculpture
Marlo Bartels
2307 Laguna Canyon Road, #7Laguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
Marlo has been producing and installing permanent ceramic sculpture, mosaics, pictorial murals and functional art for cities, institutions and personal clients since 1977. He works with welded steel and other structures, polystyrene shapes, and composition materials supporting his unique ceramic shapes.
BLOUIN 1Oils
Lillian Anna Blouin75 Monterey Pine Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92657(949) 872-6231
“‘A Million Little Pieces’ is a series of paintings representing the periodic table
of elements. Each painting characterizes a different element and each communicates
through objects the essence of that element. This project’s goal was to depict
the unique properties of each element through symbolism.”
BOND 34Oils
Paul Bond
2935 HierroSan Clemente, CA 92673(949) 492-5392(949) 573-3101 (cell)[email protected]
“My deeply symbolic Magic Realism paintings blend allegory with realism, creating a dreamlike world where anything is possible. They are fairy tales for grown ups designed to evoke mystery and stir the soul.”
BORATYN 39Photography
Gregory Boratyn
61 SansovinoLadera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) [email protected]
www.eveningphotography.com
“As an artist and passionate nature and landscape photographer, I always
look for the most intimate aspects of the scene, and then reveal its beauty in
a form of expressive photography.”
BORTONE 86Jewelry
Luciano Bortone
Laguna Hills, CA (949) [email protected]
“Uniquely Opal.”
BRION 124Oils
William Brion
2917 CercadoSan Clemente, CA 92673
(949) [email protected]
“Paint that which you have a passion for and know intimately.’ I have spent my
entire life from early childhood climbing the rocks and cliffs of Laguna Beach’s
coves to studying the unique personality of the Laguna Beach coastline.”
BROWN 18Photography
Sean Hunter Brown
Laguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” -Jacques Yves Cousteau
BROWN 80Photography
Joel Brown
55 Brisa del LagoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688(949) [email protected]
“I’ve had a career-long love of the process of shooting and developing images using large format cameras and B&W film. I continue to develop and print in the darkroom. Silver Gelatin prints remain my great passion as far as printing medium goes.”
BURR 15Mixed Media
Bruce Burr
3251 Laguna Canyon Road, #DLaguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“It’s all a visual version of melting in your mouth and not on your hands.”
BRUN 5Jewelry
Roberto Brun
(949) [email protected]
“Maquinitas: My approach to the fascinating world of
miniature machines.”
BROWN 117Charcoal/Graphite
Ray C. Brown, Jr.
22551 Woodglen CircleLake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 837-6410(949) 683-9228 (cell)
“Drawing is the foundation of visual communication. It is beautiful in its simplicity.”
CAMERON 81Oils
Judith Cameron
“My paintings are about light and its influence on the mood of a scene. I paint landscapes that reflect my solitary relationship with nature.”
CAMPBELL 91Mixed Media
Sandra Jones Campbell
2178 Laguna Canyon RoadLaguna Beach, CA 92651(949) 310-0074sandra@sandrajonescampbell.comwww.sandrajonescampbell.com
“Painting is a discipline requiring passion. From the first brush stroke to the moment when you step back and realize the painting has taken off and you are along for the ride.”
CARRIE 57Oils
Dennis Carrie
50 San ClementeIrvine, CA 92602
(714) [email protected]
www.denniscarrie.com
“Portraits are the emphasis in my paintings. I choose subjects with
extraordinary character whose conduct reminds us about the dignity
and potential of human beings.”
COX 56Oils
Susan Cox
(949) [email protected]
www.susancoxart.com
“I want to convey the idea that as we recall memories, they come to us as fragmented pieces. The hazy shapes
hide some of the detail, reflecting our imperfect memories.”
COOKE 139Oils
David P. Cooke
3251 Laguna Canyon Road, #A-1Laguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“This work is basically realism. Some compositions are made up of a combination of real parts and models staged in the studio to establish an environment or to ‘set the stage.’”
COLLINS 105Ceramics
Paula Collins
(760) [email protected]
www.rempalskiceramics.com
“My sculptures thrive through my constant inventions and discoveries with clay and mixed media. They are intended
to surprise and lead you into your own discoveries about play and the irrational
through dreams and fantasy.”
COHEN 90Jewelry
Sheri Cohen
3359 Monte Hermoso, Unit OLaguna Woods, CA 92637(714) [email protected]
“My process involves creating a spontaneous flow around a dramatic central focal point. My designs have a natural organic feel and are often bold in scale. My intention is to push past the limitations of traditional jewelry to create a new definition of wearable art.”
COHEN 133Mixed Media
Kate Cohen
13 Pappagallo PointAliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) [email protected]
“As the vision seen from the corner of my eye becomes clearer, I trust it to
determine the necessary materials and medium. I always ask ‘What If?’”
CHURCH 10Photography
Mary Church
PO Box 473Laguna Beach, CA 92652(949) 715-3722(949) 280-2753 (cell)[email protected]
“Bridging the viewer, while sparking the hearts curious nature, to seek life’s mysteries.”
CHAPLIN 4Acrylics
Dagmar Chaplin
255-D Thalia StreetLaguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
“With technical virtuosity, passion, and a knowing wink, I
celebrate the human spirit.”
CHANG 76Oils
Peggy Chang
5622 Highgate TerraceIrvine, CA 92603(949) 856-2196(949) 331-2196 (cell)[email protected]
“The mood is what I aim at. There is a conversation between the object, and the brush strokes I put down. Nature provides the great inspiration with soul, mood, and beauty.”
EMANUEL 38Oils
Lani Emanuel
“My paintings represent a consideration of the emotions, thoughts, and self-expression of adolescent young women.
My style is categorized as Contemporary Realism.”
ELSBERRY 35Mixed Media
W. Bradley Elsberry
(949) [email protected]
“My definition of Art? ‘Art is when the physical is transformed into the spiritual.’ I work hard to have my Art make a positive difference in the quality of the lives it touches.”
EDWARDS 42Oils
Monica Edwards
PO Box 436Silverado, CA 92676
(714) [email protected]
www.monicaedwardsart.com
“The most recent series of overscaled botanicals is inspired by my desire
to create within my biological roots, combined with the love for the visceral
expression of the oil medium.”
EDWARD 118Sculpture
Jon Edward
Lake Forest, CA 92630(949) [email protected]
“My work displays the bond between all living things, mainly focusing on the spiritual connection between man and animal.”
DUNTON 30 Photography
Dennis Dunton
1136 Gleneagles TerraceCosta Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 646-8998(949) 887-2332 (cell)[email protected]
www.dennisduntonphotography.com
“When viewing my images I hope to take the viewer to a place of quiet
contemplation and tranquillity. If you have fallen asleep, I may
have gone too far.”
DIMITROV 59Sculpture
Jordan Dimitrov
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688(949) [email protected]
“I consider my artwork as a tri-dimensional painting made from natural materials. I build my vision into a sculpture. In all of my creations I never adopt a scheme or use measuring materials.”
DELLINGER 134Acrylics
Gil Dellinger
36 Waxwing LaneAliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) [email protected]
www.gildellinger.com
“I am a representational Landscape Painter, in pastel and acrylic. I work both plein air and in my studio, from
a variety of subjects. Landscapes, seascape, and industrial scenes
form the bulk of my works.”
DAVISON 28Wood
Jeff Davison
8801 Lanark CircleHuntington Beach, CA 92646(714) [email protected]
“I make live edge bowls from local trees in Southern California in my home studio. I inlay turquoise into most of my pieces.”
EREMEYEVA DUARTE 23Watercolors
Natalia Eremeyeva Duarte
Anaheim, CA [email protected]
“Every painting is inspired from my life experiences. I look around and see all of the shapes, colors, patterns, and combinations that God has shown me. Then I take it from there.”
FIERRO 25Photography
Baldemar Fierro
31865 8th AvenueLaguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“From urban sprawls to desolate landscapes, I consider myself a documentary photographer with a variety of subject matter.”
FERNCASE 136Photography
Richard Kendrick Ferncase
PO Box 707Corona del Mar, CA 92625
(949) [email protected]
www.ferncase.com
“I seek to capture the memories you have never dreamed.”
GAMEZ 54Oils
Alice Gamez
26181 Vintage Woods RoadLake Forest, CA 92630(323) [email protected]
“I’m intrigued in invoking emotions and memories, utilizing color and light in my landscape paintings. Exploring the relationship between light, color and composition, my inspiration comes from emotions, literature, and nature.”
GARNIER 123Photography
Jacques Garnier
PO Box 1375Laguna Beach, CA 92652
(714) [email protected]
www.jacques-garnier.com
“With these dramatic photographs of trees it is my intention to raise
awareness that trees are the lungs of our earth. Let us be inspired by their beauty and protective
of our environment.”
FISH 52Oils
Amanda Fish
(949) [email protected]
www.amandafishfineart.com
“The visual richness of objects inspires each painting. I want to
interpret the grace and beauty I see, keeping the paintings traditional
with a fresh painterly feel.”
FOSTER 50Photography
Hugh Foster
5 FallbrookIrvine, CA 92604
(949) [email protected]
www.hughfosterphoto.com
“Expressions in form, lit by day, embraced by night, bodies engaged
from the space they hold.”
FISHER 95Sculpture
Victor Fisher14311 Hamlet LaneTustin, CA 92780(714) 832-7287(714) 931-3198 (cell)[email protected]
“My sculptures depict a moment in time with chiseled bases to contrast the grace, beauty, and detail of the human form. My modern pieces use form, color, and texture in a simplistic way.”
HENDRICKS 22Jewelry
Barbara Hendricks
Dana Point, CA 92629(949) 443-9559
(949) 276-1099 (cell)[email protected]
www.barbarahendricksjewelry.com
“I strive for designs that are fashion forward yet classic. It’s a delicate
balance, often subtle, always unique.”
HEIMAN-GREENE 72Oils
Carol Heiman-Greene
Orange, CA (714) 974-2579(714) 488-2731 (cell)[email protected]
“When I capture the light, the character and spirit of my wildlife subjects, I feel it to be a painting well done.”
HECK 114Jewelry
Lance Heck
1153 S. Coast HighwayLaguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
www.lanceheck.com
“While working mostly in 18k gold, platinum and fine gemstones, my
pieces are contemporary in design with craftsmanship that is ‘old world.’”
HANSEN 67Photography
Robert A. Hansen
28102 Bedford DriveLaguna Niguel, CA 92677(949) 489-7913 (studio)(949) 525-3346 (cell)[email protected]
“My photographs in southern Mexico collaborate with the natural history and civilizing myths that come to life in the land of the Maya. Yucatan Passages images continue to unfold creatively.”
GREENWOOD 20Photography
JP Greenwood
San Clemente, CA (626) 524-5727
“A pursuit to convey a meaningful, thought provoking visual experience
using minimal elements. Blending negative space, composition, use of light, and graphic design is intended
to elicit a timeless and proportionately balanced image.”
GRAVES 55Photography
Rick Graves
Laguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“My passion for images in motion led to the creation of a custom built camera system. My DistaCam captures time and space on a 66 inch roll of film resulting in photographs that will amaze.”
GIBERSON 89Mixed Media
Brian Giberson
3359 Monte Hermoso, Unit OLaguna Woods, CA 92637
(714) [email protected]
www.indigolights.com
“I use recycled materials such as wood, furniture parts, and found
objects to create an impression of something once powerful, that has
now fallen into ruin. The abstracted vertical shapes hint at mystical
figurative forms such as sentinels or guardian spirits.”
GERDAU 24 Oils
Eric Gerdau
2795 Laguna Canyon RoadLaguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“In my recent oil paintings, I celebrate our natural, exterior world while illuminating our interior, emotional states.”
JACOBUCCI 21Acrylics
Mark Jacobucci
(949) [email protected]
www.landpainter.comwww.markjacobucci.com
“Light, atmosphere, and landscape are constantly changing entities.
Through painting, my goal is to interpret a significant moment in time and
space and preserve it in color, light, composition, and narrative.”
JACKMAN 99Ceramics
Sharon Jackman
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677(949) 249-1553(949) 212-4915 (cell)[email protected]
“Ceramic pieces are created from the elemental forces of earth, fire, water, and air. My forms often reflect these origins. The crystals in my glazes form in the kiln in the same way crystals grow deep in the earth.”
ISHII 58 Printmaking
Mariko Ishii
25921 Via VientoMission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 768-1825(949) 295-1217 (cell)
“My theme for these works is ‘A Dialogue with Nature.’ I am inspired by
mankind’s existence side by side with the simple beauty of trees and flowers. The images I have used come from my
frequent travels in Japan and California.”
HUTCHINGS 48Watercolors
Molly Hutchings
(949) [email protected]
“Admiration of traditional quilts, fabric design and nature’s beauty inspire my watercolor paintings. Synthesizing imagery from very different sources into a cohesive whole is endlessly satisfying.”
HORN 96Oils
Jeff Horn
280 Magnolia StreetCosta Mesa, CA 92627
(949) [email protected]
“I prefer to paint directly from nature. I love painting outdoors where I
experience nature with all of my senses. Landscape painting is a conversation
with Nature. The painting becomes my translation of the experience.”
HOEHN 102Oils
Susan Hoehn
(949) [email protected]
“Painting is a lifelong pursuit to gain more knowledge and paint as much as I can. I know my painting is successful when someone viewing it experiences the same pleasure from the scene as I did.”
HINER 98Acrylics
Lyn Hiner
806 E Ave Pico, Ste I-103San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) [email protected]
www.lynhiner.com
“Extracting the essence of what I see helps me truly appreciate creation
while also giving the viewer a unique experience. Discovering beauty in
complex and dark settings is meant to encourage and inspire hope.”
HILL 93Sculpture
Ricky Hill
12142 Ballantine DriveRossmoor, CA 90720(562) 386-6068(310) 334-9327 (cell)[email protected]
“My love of nature and history inspires my portraying expressive figures and wilderness scenes. I sculpt because it depicts rich form capturing life-like beauty while telling a detailed, multi-dimensional story.”
KUZNETSOV 66Mixed Media
Yuri Kuznetsov
20 Reggae CourtLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 262-9235(949) 290-5373 (cell)
“Gently touch the sky with your fingertips.Place the sky inside you.
Then upon your head.Wrap yourself around the Earth.This is how paintings are born.”
KRUGER 110Digital Art
Murray Kruger
351 CozumelLaguna Beach, CA 92651(714) [email protected]
“Art has to continually reinvent itself or it becomes repetitive. The rapid evolution of 3D modeling software allows for a lot of experimentation and stylistic changes. I find it exciting to go down new pathways and discover means to create images.”
KIJAK 137Fiber Arts
Lisa Kijak
(310) [email protected]
www.lisakijak.com
“My textile work explores texture and its ability to illustrate the passage of time. I use layers of fabric and stitch
to recreate the peeling paint and chipped surfaces of neon signs
left in disrepair.”
KERCKHOFF 65Mixed Media
Mark Kerckhoff
(949) [email protected]
Mark Kerckhoff is best known for his unique painting style, powerful compositions and striking color choices. Mark was trained at California State University Long Beach where he specialized in Drawing and Painting.
KAUFMAN 82Jewelry
Baruch Kaufman557 S. Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651(310) 597-1669
“My designs are my form of self-expression. I’m working to make them a key part of an avant-garde vision I have
for women’s jewelry. I strive to create pieces that are beautiful, whimsical, sophisticated and elegant. My work
is inspired by the flow of sheet music and the lines in calligraphy.”
KARAGOZIAN 53Oils
Linda Karagozian
16 Castle Rock RoadLaguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“As a creative artist I have learned to see what others may not or miss, and I feel the need and desire to put it down in some way and share it.”
KADER 29Scratchboard
Maaria Kader
(949) [email protected]
www.artbymaariakader.com
“Humility, a modest view of one’s own importance. I strive for my viewers to
see a quiet, under appreciated strength in my work as they journey along their
own path of honest expression.” - Unknown
JEFFRIES 103Glass
Christopher Jeffries
1243 Victory WalkLaguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“I think of my installations as a snapshot of images expressing past experiences and relationships I have developed throughout my lifetime. The color palette I choose is intended to recapture the mood and feeling nurtured by memorable past events.”
MARLEY 115Wood
Larry Marley
27525 Puerta Real, Ste 300-131Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) [email protected]
“I seek to use the creativity and freedom of form in woodturning to showcase the
inherent beauty of wood, to learn from each piece, and to be inspired by sharing
my journey with others.”
MADRIGAL 71Oils
Kathe Madrigal
1075 Wykoff WayLaguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“I aim to ‘disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed.’” -F.P.Dunne“Currently I am painting the relationship between nature’s ability to create order out of chaos and subsequently, the forces of nature that destroy it.”
MACHADO 64Mixed Media
Carolyn Machado
Dana Point, CA 92629(949) 240-4941
(949) 558-7948 (cell)[email protected]
www.machadoart.net
“If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, I will answer
you: ‘I am here to live out loud.’” - Emile Zola
“As I continue to explore and create from a world of recycled materials I
remain excited about and challenged with each new piece.”
LEWIS 127Oils
Dana C. Lewis
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624(949) [email protected]
“My paintings represent a lifelong fascination with the ocean. I explore the sea in search of local marine life and majestic kelp forests. My goal is capturing their essence, and inciting curiosity in the viewer.”
LEVSHIN 77Photography
Peter Levshin
1411 West 190th Street, Suite #110Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 851-8066(310) 666-7767 (cell)
“With each photograph, I endeavor to tell the unique story of my subjects’ lives,
cultures, and the places they call home throughout all corners of the world.”
LEE 17Oils
Pil Ho Lee
(949) [email protected]
“I feel privileged to be able to create works of art that connect me to people.”
LARSEN 16Jewelry
Troels D. Larsen
278 S. Coast HighwayLaguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-1990(949) 510-7079 (cell)
“I am in constant pursuit to create the simple line that
stands the test of time.”
LAROCK 129Oils
Greg LaRock
Orange, CA 92869(949) [email protected]
“I try to paint works that feel real, but on closer inspection are just hints at reality. The viewer’s imagination will add the rest of the information and create what they wish to see.”
NEELEY 51Jewelry
Adam Neeley
352 N. Coast HighwayLaguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
“My designs combine modern forms with rare gemstones to create elegant
and timeless jewelry. I look at each piece as a small sculpture which tells
a beautiful and unique story.”
NEAL 62Mixed Media
Brad Neal
Laguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“My work combines traditional ink line drawing and watercolor wash techniques to capture the essential character of places and environments that I find appealing and memorable.”
MOORE 63Mixed Media
Mia Moore
1000 N. Coast Highway #3Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
www.miamooreart.com
“My love and admiration of Asian culture and art is a significant
influence on my work. I strive to inspire these feelings through the unexpected
combination of Asian papers in a contemporary format.”
MOORE 104Printmaking
Anne Moore
Dana Point, CA 92629(949) [email protected]
“Printmaking allows me to explore color, texture and mark-making. By printing one layer over another, each piece carries a history of itself, hinting at earlier incarnations.”
MONJI 8Ceramics
Gary K. Monji31 Fairside
Irvine, CA 92614(949) 733-2720
“The Clay” by Page Hanami MonjiSpinning, the clay dances and
Sings beneath these hands anticipating,Reaching to know a new form.
A beautiful path -Seeing the turns of artistic growth,I hold the hands of fellow travelers
And the clay guides the artist’s hands.I am transformed by its presence.
Its hands reveal a new form.Joy fulfilled, molded from a journey.
MILTON 94Mixed Media
David Milton
31682 Fairview RoadLaguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“My favorite subjects are old neon signs, diners, gas stations and theaters. The light patterns, textures and patinas are of special interest. Finding, painting and documenting these 20th century images has been a quest for more then fifty years.”
MILLER 69Jewelry
Dan Miller
226 Ocean AvenueLaguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-6683(949) 510-4396 (cell)
“My work is a combination of, as many are, inspiration and perspiration. I start
with an idea and hopefully end with a successful conclusion, one that
stands the test of time.”
MCGHEE 97Oils
Elizabeth McGhee
Laguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“I often turn to humor to address serious or controversial subjects in my artwork. My intention is not to promote a particular concept or ideal, but to inspire analysis and contemplation in my viewers.”
POESCHL 121Mixed Media
Troy Poeschl
PO Box 4176Laguna Beach, CA 92652
(949) [email protected]
www.troypoeschl.com
“Exploring shape and movement, light and shadow – bringing the viewer into a new environment. My process is an
exploration of raw materials and innovative techniques that
bring them to completion.”
PATEL 120Printmaking
Varsha Patel
24552 Tonia AveLake Forest, CA 92630(949) [email protected]
“My art draws inspirations from the beautiful colors and scenery found in nature and also from the colorful folk arts, the culture and religion that I inherited in India.”
PARLETTE 26Sculpture
Casey Parlette
31910 Lupin PlaceLaguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
“Nature is the ultimate teacher. Using wood metal and stone
I strive to capture the essence of the lessons I’ve learned.”
PARK 40Jewelry
Gemma (Jihyun) Park
303 Broadway Street #103Laguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“Love is a natural force that honors the sovereignty of each soul. Beauty is everywhere and in everything, it is my obligation to present life’s unforgettable moments through Earth’s most precious gems.”
PANETTA 19Glass
Michael Panetta
2955 Laguna Canyon Road, #8Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
www.oceanearthglass.com
“I create 3-dimensional sculptural mirrors that allows the viewer to
reflect on themselves and their world around them for that moment in time
that they observe my artwork.”
ODEN 87Mixed Media
Paige Oden
(949) [email protected]
“My visual stories hover between an earthly reality and an ethereal fantasy world, where nature and animals are messengers and teachers. I use drawing and lush color to lead the viewer through my imaginary storylines.”
OBERMEYER 138Oils
Michael Obermeyer
3251 Laguna Canyon Road, #D-1Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
www.michaelobermeyer.com
“True painting is only the image of the perfection of God, a shadow of the pencil with which he paints, a melody, a striving after harmony.”
- Michelangelo
NELSON 41Mixed Media
Mariana Nelson
26472 Avenida las PalmasCapistrano Beach, CA 92624(415) [email protected]
“My vision is to turn discarded materials, especially plastic waste, into something visually interesting and compelling. At the same time I hope to educate the public about the amount of plastic we consume and discard on a daily basis.”
SALVO 85Oils
Anthony Salvo
2817 Newport BoulevardNewport Beach, CA 92663
(949) [email protected]
www.salvofineart.com
“I want to be deliberate, fresh and spontaneous in my approach to
painting - to convey that unspoken energy into every piece of artwork -
telling my story and letting the viewer write the words.”
SALITO-FORSEN 44Glass
Sherry Salito-Forsen
San Clemente, CA 92672(949) 498-6489(949) 742-0651 (cell)[email protected]
“Always striving to create works that convey a sense of peace and tranquility.”
ROVNER 47Photography
Jeffrey Scott Rovner
Laguna Beach, CA 92651(949) 500-0079
“The camera is my preferred tool to extract order, beauty, and
meaning from a chaotic world.”
ROTHAGE 70Photography
Breck Rothage
Irvine, CA 92618(714) [email protected]
“There is a reason the coastline of Laguna has been an artist colony for over 100 years. Colors and textures. Turbulence and power. Peace and serenity. Breathtaking!”
RIVERA 43Acrylics
Hugo Rivera
550 S. Coast HighwayLaguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
“My artwork is a fusion of the abstract world and the traditional methods in
art instruction of the human figure. My emotions are communicated solely
through shapes, colors and textures.”
RIDDER 46Photography
Mitch Ridder
379 Cypress Drive, #3Laguna Beach, CA 92651(949) 494-6457(657) 203-1152 (cell)[email protected]
“My series last summer based on Route 66 was so successful, this year I continued shooting more old locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Utah, Nevada, California and Oregon.”
POTICHKE 6Jewelry
Linda Potichke
Laguna Beach, CA 92651(949) 494-6694
“Designing is my passion, engineering is my essence, and achieving a
balance in simplicity and form is my goal. Inspired by architecture and
fascinated with tools, I hand-fabricate my work in Laguna.”
POORT 116Mixed Media
Bree Poort
111 West Avenida Palizada San Clemente, CA 92672(949) [email protected]
“My artwork is deeply inspired by the ocean and the power and peace she brings. Using resin and acrylics, my work is like flying over the ocean and getting the bird’s eye view perspective.”
SEEMAN 140Sculpture
Jon Seeman
1901 Laguna Canyon Road, #6Laguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“Using bold geometric shapes, my goal is to express suspended interactive forms frozen in time.”
SCHWARTZ 74Oils
Gerald Schwartz
846 Camino De Los MaresSan Clemente, CA 92673
(714) [email protected]
www.geraldschwartz.biz
“I look for an emotion in each of my paintings and if I don’t feel it I
won’t show it and if I’m not going to show it, I’ll just paint over it.”
SCHOENHERR 73Ceramics
Scott and Naomi Schoenherr
1355 Lewellyn DriveLaguna Beach, CA 92651(949) 494-2654(949) 607-6642 (cell)fullmoonclayco@cox.netwww.fullmoonclayco.comwww.schoenherrstudio.com
“‘The Commuter’ series are hand sculpted ceramic art works with a wonderfully playful outlook on people’s characters and their cars.”
SCHOCK 111Jewelry
Robert Schock
33762 Malaga DriveDana Point, CA 92629
(949) 488-3609(949) 291-6036
“I specialize in stunning!!”
SCARDINO 11Mixed Media
Christopher Paul Scardino
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656(714) [email protected]
“I utilize various materials, mainly burnt wood, oil and metal, and arrange them in such a way as to elicit a conversation. Shape, texture, size and weight are key components of these relationships.”
SAMAIE 135Oils
Pegah Samaie
(949) [email protected]
www.pegahsamaie.com
“My paintings move through the shadow of my past life. Painting is my
way of expressing my emotion to the outside world, of showing
love, passion, and hope.”
SALZMAN 14Mixed Media
Janine Salzman
28781 Via Buena VistaSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675(949) [email protected]
“Art opens your heart to the beauty of everyday life. To share this truth with you through my paintings adds meaning to my life and hopefully the life of others.”
SITU 33Oils
Michael Situ
3251 Laguna Canyon Road, #H-3Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
www.michaelsitu.com
“There is something truly beautiful about being in nature now and then
capturing a moment for eternity.”
SUGIMOTO 49Sculpture
Ken Sugimoto
Trabuco Canyon, CA [email protected]
“The key elements of my sculptural metalwork are tension and balance.
I make the work unique with an organic form that is achieved by hand-forging the steel, polishing
and buffing by hand.”
SULLIVAN 112Mixed Media
Christine Sullivan
(949) [email protected]
“I love to create mixed media paintings that integrate a variety of materials in exciting and unexpected ways. The challenge is to make all the materials work together in a unified and harmonious composition.”
STODDER 9Ceramics
Fred Stodder
33855 Calle de BonanzaSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675(949) [email protected]
“I sense color and shapes harmonizing in an almost musical context, and I try to bring together separate elements in ways unrelated to previous thinking.”
SWINTEK 128Photography
Stephen Swintek
17561 Collie LaneHuntington Beach, CA 92647(714) [email protected]
“I search all day for the perfect scene. When the sun goes down, my lights turn on. It is then that I bring these unnoticed vignettes to life. For a fleeting moment, they become magical...”
SPIES 83Acrylics
Fabrice Spies
98 Paseo VistaSan Clemente, CA 92673
(323) [email protected]
www.fabricespies.com
“As a self-taught realistic painter, my artistic vision has no boundaries. Everything I see has
the potential to influence my next painting - from my travels to my
neighborhood surrounding.”
SMALLWOOD 78Watercolors
Marcia Smallwood
“Art, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.”
SWIMM 45Oils
Tom Swimm
3251 Laguna Canyon Road, #ELaguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
www.tomswimmfineart.com
“Light is the most important aspect of my work, offering the ultimate
challenge and reward. To capture its elusive qualities on canvas offers
great satisfaction, and it’s what I thrive on artistically.”
TAUBER 132Ceramics
Mike Tauber
1278 Glenneyre, #163Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
www.miketauberstudios.com
“‘California ... By Car’ This collection features painterly landscapes of our
Golden State - and the stylishly modern cars that took us there.
Commissions invited.”
TEMPLE 126Oils
Kris Lael Temple
Modjeska Canyon, CA (714) [email protected]
“My art is greatly influenced by my love of the natural world, the magic of sunlight and shadow, a desire to capture the essence of a moment in time and share the beauty and wonder I find in the world.”
THESING 27Glass
Marcus Thesing
2955 Laguna Canyon Road, #8Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
www.marcusthesing.com
“Keeping the fluidity of the glass in my forms has always been a focus
of my work. Utilizing layers of glass, color and negative space, the viewer
discovers the lines created not only outside, but inside the form.”
TIPPETS 122Pastels
Marie Tippets
33431 Abalone DriveDana Point, CA 92629(949) 481-4616(949) 510-3833 (cell)[email protected]
“My work is an exploration into the magic of light and all of its subtle nuances and complexities.”
TOLLE 12Jewelry
John Tolle
1929 S. Coast HighwayLaguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
www.johntollejewelry.com
“The metals and the stones, are the anvil and the fire; these are the notes
and the melodies, the rhythms and the rhymes… the jewelry is my song.”
TWISS 68Acrylics
Elaine Twiss
(949) [email protected]
“I’ve always had a strong attraction to color and detail. To be able to make these elements come alive on paper is very exciting and rewarding, especially when you can share it with others.”
UEHARA 36Sculpture
Chihumy Uehara
Laguna Hills, CA 92653(949) 939-7246
(949) 939-7248 (cell)[email protected]
www.chihumy.com
“I ask ‘Who are we now? How can we live in peace? What is our
ultimate destiny?’ Individual freedom is the most significant gift in life
and I feel very blessed that I have the ability to express myself through artistic endeavors.”
URIU 79Printmaking
Noriho Uriu
56 Harvey CourtIrvine, CA 92617(949) 725-0718(949) 677-7041 (cell)[email protected]
Noriho’s art is an imprint of her life’s observations, feelings, and thoughts. She enjoys how new and unexpected images emerge through the combination of various printmaking methods.
VANDERWILT 130Oils
Bruce Vanderwilt
1052 Katella StreetLaguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
www.brucevanderwilt.com
“Not replicating while keeping fidelity with the subject through expressive
brushwork allows the viewer to participate vicariously in the energy of
the works creation.”
VOOGD 88Printmaking
Vinita Voogd
24912 Via Santa CruzMission Viejo, CA 92692(949) 855-2134(949) 439-4380 (cell)[email protected]
“My art strives to examine the power of color, line, pattern and texture using lyrical gestural movement, connecting childhood, family and travel as subliminal influences. ”
WALLS 2Photography
Cheyne Walls
3251 Laguna Canyon Road, #H-5Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
“My photography is all about capturing Nature’s landscapes at
that perfect moment in time with the ultimate goal of inspiring others to
visit that location and have their own experience out in Nature.”
WARD 3Acrylics
Michael Ward
3033 Warren LaneCosta Mesa, CA 92626(714) [email protected]
“My art is my way of bearing witness to the mystery of the ordinary, so people stop what they’re doing and pay attention to something they may have never seen before, but that makes them feel ‘I know this.’”
WEIR 101Sculpture
Rachelle L. Weir
Santa Ana, CA [email protected]
www.rweirworks.com
“My figurative sculpture is introspective and expressive. The materials I use,
many of which were once discarded, are rich, tactile and authentic.”
WHALEN 92Watercolors
Kirsten Whalen
477 Holly StreetLaguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) [email protected]
www.kirstenwhalen.com
“I am fascinated by the objects of our time and the power they have to tell
stories. I look for a combination of objects that capture my imagination for
the odd little story they might imply.”
WHELAN 113Oils
Patrick James Whelan
23821 Hillhurst Drive, #45Laguna Niguel, CA 92677(949) 363-7274(949) 303-9140 (cell)[email protected]
“An artist creates a bridge between the ethereal and the physical worlds, over which any eager viewer can then pass.”
WIRTH 84Acrylics
Wendy Wirth
24671 El ManzanoLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-4062 (studio)(714) 356-6820 (cell)
“The elusive light of nature is a constant inspiration – that magic edge
between darkness and light always enthralls me. I’m striving to capture
the atmosphere, depth and drama of the modern landscape.”
WELKER 100Mixed Media
Lynn Welker
(949) [email protected]
“I invent abstracted landforms that represent an imagined place in time. Every stroke is a decision made toward blending the familiar with the unexpected.”
WORDEN 60Jewelry
Karin Worden
Laguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“This Fine Botanical Art Jewelry is inspired by a search for spirit in nature. I translate what I see through the centuries-old language of goldsmithing, forming each one-of-a-kind piece by hand, one at a time.”
YOUNG 119Sculpture
Nikita Young
(714) [email protected]
www.nikitayoung.com
“I find serenity when I lose myself sculpting. So I sculpt. It is my way to
a harmonious state of being.”
ZELLER 131Photography
Carrie Zeller
24486 Howes DriveLaguna Niguel, CA 92677(949) [email protected]
“Capturing truth with the play of light, color and space.”
ZERVAS 125Gouache
Dennis Zervas
26571 Normandale Drive, #29ALake Forest, CA 92630
(714) [email protected]
“I’ve always been in awe of the beauty of wildlife, especially in the setting of its
natural habitat. It’s impossible to emulate the perfection of God’s creativity so I just
do my best to capture it.”
EVANS • SABBATICALMixed Media
Shelley Rapp Evans
3251 Laguna Canyon Road, #DLaguna Beach, CA 92651(949) [email protected]
“Creating keeps me centered. The materials, fibers and fabrics twist and change in process. I am forced to surrender to the NOW, to accept and enjoy the process, while not knowing the exact outcome.”
LAMB • SABBATICALPhotography
Tom Lamb
Laguna Beach, CA 92651(949) 338-1339
Tom Lamb is an abstract expressionist artist utilizing
aerial photography to create images of those anomalies
and pieces of the landscape he calls ‘Lambscapes.’
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