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Michael Armstrong
Impressionist Landscape Paintings "I strive to create lively and engaging paintings inspired by the classic Western landscape, especially the California coast where I have lived all my life. Most of my work is done outdoors on location among the many beautiful settings available to artists on the central coast from Santa Cruz to Big Sur, Steinbeck’s inland valleys, the Spanish Mission legacy, and locations from my travels in Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Europe. As a plein air painter, my goal is to capture a moment in time, revealing an impression of light, color, space, and movement and invite the viewer to share it." See more of their work at: www.michaelarmstrongfineart.com |
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Paola Berthoin
Paintings, silk scarves "My art is about love of land and rivers. By living in one location for fifty years, that place resides in me. Ephemeral light, patterns, shapes, movement, relationships of colors inspire me to be actively engaged in the dynamic natural world. When a wild place has been gentrified or destroyed, I feel that violation for the plants and animals that depended on that land or waterway. My art encompasses dedication to protecting what I can, through active tending of the land. A commitment for healthy watersheds helps foster a cultural shift where the natural world becomes integral to our lives." See more of their art at: paolafiorelleberthoin.com |
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Brian Blood
Oil painting, Prints and Etchings "American impressionist 1962- Brian Blood, a resident of Pebble Beach, California, is widely recognized as one of California’s most important plein air impressionist artists. Married to award winning artist, Laurie Kersey ( www.LaurieKersey.com ) they live their childhood dreams. He began his professional life as a graphic artist in Boston. Moving to San Francisco in 1985 which took him to the Academy of Art University for both a BFA and MFA. Blood and Kersey were both later instructors at the Academy of Art University for 12 years. Now a student of nature, he is constantly seeking to better his art. His work is aggressively acquired by collectors throughout the world. His works have been featured in major art publications and has participated in hundreds of exhibitions around the globe." See more of their work at: BrianBlood.com and LaurieKersey.com |
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Susann E. Cate Lynn
Oil painting "When she paints, Susann strives to convey Nature’s offerings of beauty and calm. She feels connected and detached at the same time. Her determination to interpret and translate experience and vision onto canvas is exciting and challenging for her.Susann was born and raised in Carmel-by-the-Sea, where the culture of artistic expression and extraordinary natural beauty was an everyday part of her youth, and helped foster her desire to express and create artistically. Susann’s artwork has won national and local awards and recognition, and is in collections throughout the US, UK, France, and Australia." See more of their work at: www.susanncatelynn.com |
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Noelle Correia
Paintings, Watercolor & Oil "Noelle Correia( 1977). Born under a full moon in Scorpio in Fresno, California, After spending time tinkering around at her father's auto repair/welding shop as a child, Noelle began to create an imaginary world out of carpenters chalk drawings of discarded car parts. This world turned the industrial environment of downtown Fresno into a delusional paradise. Noelle left Fresno at eighteen but took her imaginary world with her and continues to process the nuance and grit of everyday cultural collision through fluvial imagery. She conveys the beauty and complexities of human nature using texture, pattern, and narrative elements throughout her work. Her work has been exhibited in California Galleries and collective exhibitions, including Radius Gallery, The Art Cave, The Art League of Santa Cruz County, Pajaro Valley Arts Gallery, and Arte Americas. Noelle's work further explores the botanical world through watercolor painting, paper-cut collage practices, and encaustic medium. Through wax, water, and human narratives of all kinds, Noelle creates a vibrant play on color and form." See more of their work at: mikoazule.com |
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Lee Cox
Acrylic Mixed media "I capture memories and feelings on canvas. They arise from all the phases of my life…from childhood to yesterday. Many are pleasant, but others are sad, funny, vague or even embarrassing. I start without a plan, knowing that the final version will be the result of much editing, obscuring, adding and subtracting. Each action informs and shapes the next." See more of their work at: www.leecoxartist.com |
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Nicole Cromwell
Acrylic Painting "As a nurse and artist, I have always been fascinated by the healing power of art. My artwork is inspired by my experiences as a nurse and my desire to promote healing and wellness through artistic expression.My primary medium is acrylic, which I use to create calming and healing paintings that reflect the beauty and complexity of the natural world. In my work, I strive to create images that evoke a sense of calm and tranquility while sparking the imagination and inspiring the viewer to explore new perspectives and possibilities. I believe that art has the power to restore, uplift, and transform and I am committed to using my artwork to promote healing and wellness in myself and others." See more of their work at: nicolecromwellart.com |
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Kati D'Amore
Fine Art Oil and Pastel Paintings "I paint landscapes in oils and pastels, often on location ( en plein air). Another one of my passions is portraiture and I have completed many commissions from photos, and live sittings. I am a signature member of the Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association, as well as a member of the Pajaro Valley Arts Association, the Impressionist Society and the California Art Club. My websites are www.damoreart.com and www.etsy.com/shop/KSDStudio. I grew up in an artist household in Germany and am grateful to be able to continue in my father’s footsteps." See more of their work at: damoreart.com |
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Cyndy Davis Oil Paintings "I have had a passion for art since I was 13 years old. I am a retired public school art teacher. My joy is painting and experimenting to tell my stories, but my constant is a pen or brush in one hand and a passport in the other." See more of their work at: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/cyndy-davis |
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Annemarie Deece Cassidy
Paintings "A long time career as an artist in the field of entertainment, has been expressing herself the last 30 years as a professional makeup artist/stylist, creating and building characters for various actors and entertainers in the mediums of television, photography, video, film and stage, all the while painting when time allowed. Being a makeup artist, it seemed a natural progression to move from painting live subjects to painting on canvas. Inspired by the works of impressionist John Singer Sargent and abstract artist Lisa Ferguson, Annemarie has transitioned into her style of painting, excited about exploring styles and mediums." See more of their work at: annemariecassidyfineart.com |
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Kei Deragon
Acrylic, Digital, Mural "An Army veteran and skilled artist/muralist, Kei Deragon embraces her artistic freedom wholeheartedly while simultaneously pursuing her MSW at Colombia University. Kei actively engages communities to unlock the potenial to promote social wellness, by cultivating a sense of collective identity through the transformative nature of public art. Her unwavering mission revolves around creating inclusive spaces that serve as catalysts for dialogue, profound connections, and personal well-being. Her individual achievements include inspiring and empowering others to unlock their own creative potential, further amplifying the transformative power of art. Kei is currently working alongside the city of Greenfield to create a mural that honors their veterans and celebrates their community." |
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Linda Elling
Oil painting "It is paramount that we protect and preserve our world. If I can capture a moment and a feeling of a particular space and time, I have succeeded." See more of their work at: https://www.lindaelling.com/ |
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Suzanne Elliott
Oil paintings "I am an oil painter who focuses primarily on painting outdoors from nature. Plein Air painting forces me to paint with honesty and immediacy in order to capture the fleeting effects of light and shadow. I find this to be an exciting and inspirational way to paint and I never tire of it. I later use some of my plein air paintings to create larger studio works. I have been painting this way for 35 years now and plan to keep on going - so much to paint and so much to express, so I will never run out of subject matter. Lucky me!" See more of their work at: FineArtAmerica.com/profiles/1-suzanne-elliott |
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Alan Estrada
Mixed Media Paintings "Estrada’s artwork has been collected in Japan, England, Switzerland, and America. His foremost work is abstract expressionism using mixed media. He is an award-winning political cartoonist and illustrator who has been honored at Buckingham Palace." |
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Mark Farina
Oil and Watercolor Paintings "Mark attended to Florida State U. on a partial golf scholarship until he became interested in art which became his main interest for the remainder of my college education. After graduating from college, he made a livelihood in both golf and commercial art. He moved to the Monterey Peninsula in the early 80’s and freelanced as a graphic designer and illustrator. During this period, he was also painting in watercolor and oil. Inspired by the spectacular scenery of the Monterey Peninsula he started painting en plein air (outside on location). This became a passion and eventually fine art painting became his full-time vocation. Mark’s interest in subject matter is not limited to just the landscape. He also paints still-life, architecture and figures." See more of their work at: mfarinaartstudio.com |
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Barbara Lee Furbush
Participatory works and printmaking "A printmaker by training, prone to flights of installation and participatory art While my prints invite engagement with the protean dance between sky and water. Often my works encourage participation by setting up materials and instructions as artworks to be played out by the observers. These works often seem child-like but create moments of deep self-reflection. The themes of the works explore the truths we have learned, the way we hear things, our feelings about intense topics, and how we see ourselves." See more of their work at: BFurbushArt.com |
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Gail Lain Gonzales
Watercolor, Printmaking, Weaving "Art has been a mainstay in Gail Lain Gonzales’ life since her undergraduate degree in Decorative Arts (with honors) from UC Berkeley’s Art Department. She exhibited in Berkeley with one of her selected works archived in the Department’s permanent collection. She settled in Carmel in the early 1960’s and has enjoyed a rich life filled with family, business (original buyer/designer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium store) and art ever since. She often painted alongside her artist husband, Alex Gonzales. Her portfolio spans decades in which nature and architecture are portrayed using watercolor and printmaking, in addition to colorful explorations in weaving." |
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Alex Gonzales
Painting, Drawing, Multimedia "Alex – a “true artist” who painted for the joy of the creative expression itself, was an art educator with a distinguished teaching career at the Monterey Peninsula College, and life-long artist, practicing in his Carmel home studio since the late 1950’s. He was educated at the Bay Area’s finest institutions, California School of Fine Arts, the California College of Arts and Crafts, and earned a MFA at San Francisco State University. Alex worked on canvas and paper mastering diverse forms including abstract expressionism, figurative drawing, and often creatively interlaced these forms in mixed media and collage. He was a long-standing member of the Carmel Art Association, has exhibited his work regionally, in and out of California. His works are held in a number of museum and private collections." |
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Diane Grindol
watercolor, photography & drawings "Diane Grindol has been in love with Monterey Peninsula her whole adult life. She captures its beauty in playful watercolor. She takes photos and combines them into “Ink Habitats” that accentuate the birds and creatures of our varied Peninsula habitats. Diane takes joy in slowing life’s hectic pace to work on detailed drawings, or capturing the moment in fast sketches. A pencil is her friend." See more of their work at: https://www.mpaf.org/diane-grindol.html |
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Adam Hansen
Mineral Infused Watercolors "Adam, a Navy Veteran, takes a unique look at the Railway by combining Mineral infused Watercolors and Mixed Media. His Voice primarily reflects the Machinery and Architecture of the Railroad and various regional Landscapes. He is passionate about reimagining all aspects of the Railway for the current and next generation. Trains for the Artist are symbols that represent childlike wonder, importance of community, and the inspiration of travel. He also uses his art to raise awareness about human trafficking, mental disorders, homelessness and isolation. He seeks to capture these complex feelings doing extensive Plein Air and studio artworks." See more of their work at: adamhansenart.com/ |
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Kirstine Reiner Hansen
Painting, watercolor, prints "Born in Denmark, Kirstine Reiner Hansen received a BA in Design and Illustration at Design School Kolding. Her work has been exhibited in galleries across the US and Europe. She received the Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Foundation Grant 2012, and was twice a semi-finalist for the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition. She has been featured in Juxtapoz, Katlblut and The Asian Curator, as well as in the book ‘Disrupted Realism’ by John A. Seed. Her work is featured in upcoming feature film ‘The Meaning of a Ritual” by Natalie MacMahon, premiering in Berlin 2023. " See more of their work at: https://www.reinerhansen.com |
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Kevin Hart
Oil Painting "The early modernist painter, Kadinsky , declared, “of the three primary forms, the circle most clearly points to the fourth dimension.” My current work explores the circle and the inquiry of the 4th dimension. How or rather can we have access to it through color and form?" See more of their work at: www.studiofogline.com |
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Mary Hill
Photography, Drawing, & Painting "Moving to the Monterey Peninsula from Texas in 1988, Hill was inspired to continue with her photography and started drawing again. Her photographs are in the collections of the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, the Monterey Museum of Art, the Triton Museum, the Crocker Museum and private collections in California, Florida and Texas. Her drawings are at CHOMP and now in many private collections." |
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Monica Johnson
Acrylic Abstract Paintings "My creative spirit and imagination run wild through abstract painting. Being deeply inspired by nature and with the human experience, I find beauty in the way that everything is connected. My art is an exploration of these connections and the complex rhythms that exists within simplicity. It serves as a reminder to find stillness in the midst of chaos.Each painting begins with intention – words, phrases, and thoughts scribed across the canvas to evoke meaning. Meaning is then translated with paint and my process is one of constant exploration and discovery. This process of artmaking is a way for me to step into the unknown, move through and understand the world. Through my paintings, I hope to inspire people to cultivate their own inner peace, creating a place for reflection, connection, and tranquility." Learn more about their work at: www.monicajohnsonart.com |
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Sibyl Johnson Oil paintings "I have drawn since I could hold a crayon but my plan to work as an artist was not possible. I earned my way as an educator for 30yrs.For all those years I took figure drawing at night and painting during summer breaks. Besides majoring in studio art I have studied with numerous professional artists including Ray Roberts, Mark Kerckhoff, Jell Horn, Kim English and locally Claire Thorson. I am proud to be an Artist member of The Carmel Art Association, an Artist Level member of the California Art Club, a Signature Member of California Plein Air Association, a Signature member of California Plein Air Painters Association, and a founding and Signature Member of Monterey Bay Plein Air Association." Learn more about their work at: sibyljohnson.com |
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Cheryl Kampe
Watercolor, Oil Painter "Cheryl Kampe found an early interest in art from a joy and fascination with interpreting a visual scene onto paper. Twenty years ago she finally had the chance to devote herself to her art and began systematically to learn the techniques of watercolor. She studied with several leading artists in the Bay Area, while at the same time painting daily and developing a personal style and increasing expertise with the medium. Working with a small group of other watercolorists she evolved her skills and soon found encouragement to begin showing her work." See more of their work at: www.cherylkampe.com |
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Laurie Kersey
Oil paintings "My oil paintings feature equine themes as well as the coastline and countryside of California. “My muse is the natural world; the forest, the earth, the sky, the trees, the flowers, the little woodland animals, the birds, the horse beneath me...this is where everything is right in the world. These are the things that I am compelled to paint." Learn more about their work at: lauriekersey.com |
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Stephanie Langley
Acrylic Painting "My paintings are works that involve different media, objects, art styles, patterns, shapes and color that create compositions which give the viewer a sense of narration, a sense of experience. I intend for my work to generate multiple internal conversations between the pictorial elements and the viewer. Each image should trigger a cluster of associations with our visual habits and history. Because my images are separated from their expected context the whole of the images are remade into the possibility of new content.Because of my background in advertising illustration I paint using words, slogans and images to start a dialogue between personal signifiers and cultural artifacts." Learn more about their work at: StephPaint.Weebly.com |
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Craig Lovell
Photography "Craig Lovell launched Eagle Visions Photography upon his graduation from Brooks Institute of Photography in 1980. His artistic sensitivity, observation of light and technical expertise combined with his passion for travel create stunning images from around the world. His travels in Mexico, Asia, Africa & Latin America have allowed him to bring images of landscapes, Indigenous cultures, and natural history to his audience in the form of exhibitions, magazine articles, calendars, and books." See more of their work at: https://eagle-visions.com/ |
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Katie Mackin
Plein Air Watercolor "I need to tell a story of life, of nature, and it’s endless changing energy.When working en Plein Air, the elements of nature... sun, wind, clouds, all effect paper and paint. As the sun moves across the sky, my source of light changes! I must keep the idea of the outcome of my painting firmly in mind, to complete the vision. I feel like I am an active participant in that day, that hour, that natural setting, in that moment in time. Painting en Plein Air, is the truest journey to capture the natural world in my artistic voice. " |
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Edi Matsumoto
Painting "Edi Matsumoto was born and raised in Japan. Her maternal great-grandfather was a traditional Japanese artist who painted birds, flowers, and snow-capped mountains using an ink brush technique. She grew up in an environment where art was valued. Her interest in art was cultivated at an early age." See more of their work at: https://www.edimatsumoto.com/ |
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Gordon Mayfield
Watercolors "I paint in watercolor, trying to capture the beauty and power of the natural world. In wild places, I find a peace and transcendence and this is reflected in my work. I enjoy painting plein air and in my studio. My years of living on the Big Sur Coast and my love of hiking continue to inspire my artwork." See more of their work at: gordonmayfieldart.com |
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Andrea McCann
Relief Printmaking, Painting "I enjoy experimenting, exploring and inventing with a variety of techniques and materials: relief woodblock printmaking, drawing, watercolor, “relief painting,” photography, fiber, felting, weaving, emu egg carving and jewelry.My work is inspired by the wonderful personalities of animals living on my hobby farm, as well as nature, including the ocean world due to my 33 years working at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I held several jobs during my career at the aquarium: production artist, graphic designer, illustrator, exhibit designer and exhibit developer. I’m now fortunate to be a full-time studio artist." See more of their work at: Etsy.com/Shop/EmuPeacockOwlandCrow |
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John McWilliams
Landscape Painting Figure "I work primarily in oils: plein air landscapes, figurative art, and non-objective as well. Lots of drawings, some watercolor, etc." See more of their work at: carmelart.org/artist/john-mcwilliams |
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Kirk Miller
Painting "I always felt that if a picture is worth a thousand words, I should let the art do the talking. Therefore, I will be brief. I do not have an emphasis, I like it all! When I began my career fifty years ago, I thought it would be easy. I never was a starving artist but once in a while I was pretty hungry. I grew as a result of that period. I now strive to paint the beauty I see in the world. That does not mean I only paint flowers and rainbows. I find craggy rocks, aged wooden buildings, abandoned boats, and crashing waves of equal interest. There is a paradox at play with my approach to painting. I seek to understand the bigger picture by carefully examining and closely considering the details. I am equally at ease with minute brush strokes and large swaths of paint." |
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Peggy Milovina Meyer
Drawing "Peggy has been drawing and painting as soon as she could hold a pencil. In her work Peggy strives to build a relationship with her subjects, the goal being to bring the viewer into her world and experience the unique aspects a subject. Peggy works in colored pencil, graphite, pastel, ink, and watercolor, allowing her to marry detail typical of scientific illustration with the intimacy of fine art. She is a realist, and capturing a subject’s personality drives her work. Peggy teaches private and individual beginning, intermediate and advanced classes in most drawing mediums." Learn more about them at: https://milovina-meyer.com |
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Noro Partido
Printmaking and Painting "Printmaking processes have been my tools to create images on paper. Sources of inspiration include nature, current events and the human experience. Most recently, monotypes are my focus. Monotypes are indirect paintings. The image is drawn or painted onto a rigid substrate, such as a zinc plate or plexiglass, which is then transferred onto a dampened paper through the pressure of a printing press. The end result is mirror-image from the original... and oftentimes unpredictable." See more of their work at: noro.gallery |
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Shaelah Perales
Fine Art "My name is Shaelah and I paint windows into Heaven on earth. Together these works create the visual of a garden – a perfect garden full of joy, abundance and love. Individually each piece carries its own blessing of life and love into my collectors’ lives. Luxuriously thick, impasto textures proclaim God’s abundant, good gifts, the motif of vertical lines and rain drops represent heaven raining down to give life to all, and frequent use of diagonals represent Heaven and earth reaching for each other." See more of their work at: shaelahperales.com |
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Celine Picus
Acrylic & Oil Paintings Celine’s individualistic style features an abundant use of vibrant colors and provides a message of positive energy derived from a deep-felt sense of a connectedness with her environment. She embraces a variety of techniques and does not limit herself to any particular style. She lets her imagination take the lead and is continually surprised by the results that evolve from her spontaneous creative urges. While one painting may be born out of energetic movement, the next could be a multi-layered expression of joyful concentration. Celine’s paintings have been collected by private collectors in Singapore, Australia, USA and Canada. See more of their work at: Celine's Art |
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Maria Poroy "I like unusual color combinations and I turn to mixed media when paint alone is not doing enough. I prepare uneven surfaces to paint on because I like the uncertainty and the looseness you get in your brushwork. Paintings evolve though many layers and often take unexpected turns. That keeps my work fresh and interesting. There are certain favorite compositions, and I like simplified buildings that fit together like a puzzle. At open studios I offer originals and quality reproductions." Learn more about them at: poroyart.com |
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Katrina Pura
Oil Painting "Katrina Pura is an American landscape and portrait painter based in Southern Monterey County. She received a BS from Stanford and went on to pursue her passion in the techniques of the old masters at an art academy in Florence, Italy. Using various mediums, including oil, hand prepared canvas, watercolor and toned paper, she finds the connection to material preparation aids in the authenticity of working with nature. She draws particular inspiration from her ranching heritage and the discovery of other rural scenes across the globe." See more of their work at: purafineart.com |
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Deborah Rich
Oil Painting "My paintings result from the push and pull and play of what I am looking at and where the paint is taking the image. I primarily work in oil en plein aire (outside), and treasure the hours that pass in the blink of an eye as I try to translate a slice or a sense of the fullness around me onto paper. The light and shapes of our coastline, on our surrounding hills, and down our city streets envelope and guide me." |
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Donna Robbins
Oil Painting "Donna Robbins works primarily in oils, mostly on location, capturing the beauty of the Monterey Peninsula. A collection of new paintings are abstracted or minimalist landscapes from interior visions on larger canvases." Learn more about them at: DonnaRobbinsfineart.com |
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Nancy Russell
Acrylic Painting "The art I make is often whimsical and always alive with color, texture and stories to tell whether it is 2D or 3D. I have been inspired by the art of people around the world who use color and ornamentation to claim their personal identity.I am a decorative artist, whether it is with found and re-imagined objects, crocheted sculpture, revitalized canvases, or my own home. Decorating is an important art form and can create spaces that set the stage rather than being the stage." Learn more about her at: YouTube |
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Sylvia Schaefer
Oil Painting "While my professional background was that of a nurse practitioner, I had always longed to become an oil painter. That door opened once retired and became an "empty nester". While living in the Sacramento area of California I took many oil painting classes and private lessons and realized how much loved it. I pursued my goal to establish a home studio and began selling pieces to friends and the public. I've been fortunate to have the support of my husband, Kirk Miller, who is a very successful artist that inspires and challenges me to find my own voice in art." |
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Al Shamble Oil, watercolor, photography "Al Shamble is an award-winning contemporary California landscape and seascape painter. He paints in both Oils and watercolors usually outdoors. As an Environmentalist, he hopes that his Plein Air and Studio pieces convey the need to recognize and preserve our beautiful natural resources.Al lives in East Garrison where is a community leader, helping to establish an Arts District with studios and workspaces. He is on the Exec Board of MBPAPA where he is a Signature Artist. He schedules and leads weekly Monterey Bay area Plein Air Paint Outs. Al’s paintings have been displayed in museums, galleries, exhibitions and competitions, and are in private and government collections." See more of their work at: alshamble.com |
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Gloria Shaw
Fine art mono prints, paintings and mixed media "My goal is to affect the viewer on as many levels as possible – emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. I believe viewers bring something of themselves to their experience of looking at an abstract painting; as their experiences change, so too will their interaction with the painting. In that way my pictures continue to live and grow even after they are 'finished.'" See more of their work at: gloria@shawmarina.com |
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Chloe Shores
Oil Pastel Drawings "Chloe Shores is a Chicago-born artist who specializes in gestural figure drawing and painting. Her emotive style developed from a strong family line of female artists. Currently working from her Brooklyn studio, she defines her process as an exercise in seeing. Chloe sees figure in space as created by the tensions between light/darkness, movement/stillness, and fullness/softness. She employs a variety of media including charcoal, ink, gesso, and oil pastels, to carve out the figure from space. Her body of work carries respect for the joy and beauty of figure, not to be gazed upon but seen." See more of their work at: chloeshores.com |
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Janaka Stagnaro
Oils, watercolors, pastels "In 1993, I began my formal training in the arts while studying to be a Waldorf teacher, an educational system for children that incorporates art in all aspects of education. For the most part, my work is contemplative or visionary. I attempt to merge the infinite and the finite, the seer and the seen. I hope my works help people heighten or alter their perceptions of the world around and within. When not in my Carmel studio, I give workshops to help people to unlock their creativity, and for the Arts Council, I teach in various schools." See more of their work at: https//:www.janakasartandbooks.com |
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Sandra Still
Photography "My first black and white photography class was in 1975 at Skinnskatteberg Folkhogskola in Sweden. The folkhogskola also had classes in printmaking, weaving, woodworking, and ceramics. I’ve always been a hands on to make it type of person with a penchant towards crafts and composition.Following Sweden, I went to Foothill Community College again with focus on crafts: photography, weaving, and fiber arts. From there I transferred to UC Davis to earn a BS in Design. My interest in material culture lead me to earn a Master’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Washington in Seattle. The interest in crafts and culture lead me to the Museum on Wheels program out of the Monterey Museum of Art. I taught through their outreach program for many years and worked my way to be the Director of Education at MMA from 1993-2004. I taught art at Notre Dame High School 2004-2008, Santa Catalina 2008-2012, and Soledad High School 2012-2022. I’ve been fortunate to travel to many parts of our world and always with a camera. I enjoy documenting culture, customs, countryside, wildlife, landscapes; seeking beauty, patterns, contrast, and always the light." |
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Karen St. James
Mixed media Collage "I have loved creating art my entire life, but unlike in the past I am now able to devote as much time as I desire. Creating art brings me to a place of possibilities, what colors to use, what kind of paint, paper/canvas, what other supplies will I need, what surprises will I find.Loving the interplay of color, I use watercolor, and acrylics to create monoprints that are used in collage and mixed medium panting. I paint directly on the canvas, adding paper, fabric and found objects, whatever crosses my path that brings interest. Creating and sharing my art is pure joy." |
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Willamina Strupat
Fine Art Painting "Fascinated by nature she believes artists are the historians of our environment, capturing the beauty of our land with the stroke of a brush. Her love of art has brought her back time after time to the emotional outlet that art can be for the artist as well as for the viewer. Her art journey has captured her interest in Plein air painting, still life and abstract art. Each form of art being an emotional expression of our need to seek peace, express ourselves and enjoy the beauty of our landscape." See more of their work at: www.willasart.com |
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Nina Temple
Ink on Paper "I love working with the unpredictable. Working with ink is a combination of manipulating the movement of water, which requires visual improvisation, as well as having patience with what can take a long time to dry. I find that I am on constant night watch making sure not to overlook something that is or isn’t working. There is a wonderful chemical reaction between water and the different kinds of inks you use. Not all inks are compatible with each other and the unpredictability is why I love working with this medium. Just when you think you can predict the outcome of a particular area you realize you can't. Unlike painting, you can't cover up your mistakes. I allow the process to develop naturally without any preconception of what I will create. The influences in my life have created a strong focus on color, organic shapes and design elements in my work. I am captivated by biomorphic shapes." See more of their work at: https://ninatempleart.com |
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Amy Thornberry
Oil Painting & Mixed Media "Recently I was participating in an artist “salon” chat (lucky me) and the topic came up regarding medium size sellable work (yes, We all need beauty on our walls) versus meditative studio practices of making objects by accumulation of many small things that might become very very large ....... Over time. I am interested in this conversation and I do hope you will stop by." |
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Jean Vengua
Mixed Media Drawings & Paintings "My art is handmade, because drawing and painting is for me a practice of being in the moment, interconnected with the physical world around me and within. I prefer to work small, on handmade paper—sometimes applying constraints that generate results seemingly by chance. Lately I have been creating small artist books, playing with visual narrative." Learn more about them at: https://jeanvengua.com |
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Jessica Von Essen
Oil Painting & Alcohol Inks "Jessica von Essen is a recent transplant from San Francisco to Carmel-by-the-sea. Her main medium is oil paint with an impasto technique where she enriches the color & texture with a palette knife. A glimpse into a world of pure beauty is what inspires her to paint. She hopes to provide a moment of alluring serenity for her audience to enjoy." See more of their work at: https://jessicavonessen.com/ |
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Jim Wagoner
Abstract Acrylic Painting "My passion is abstract painting. I enjoy the interplay of colors and the serendipitous patterns that emerge from the fluidity of the medium. My art is an exploration of the emotional and sensory qualities of color, texture, and form, and how they can evoke different moods and sensations in the viewer. Painting is a medium for creative expression, a space where I let go of structure and embrace spontaneity. My goal as an abstract artist is to create visual experiences that engage the viewer on an intuitive and emotional level, inviting them to find their own meanings." See more of their work at: www.jimwagonerart.com |
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Kate Warthen
Oil & Watercolor Paintings "Kate Warthen is a painter of contemporary landscapes, inspired by the natural beauty of her home on the Monterey Peninsula. “Maintaining the precarious balance between my own internal response to a scene and the necessary elements of design is what guides my work. Somewhere between the two lies a believable picture.” Learn more about them at: katewarthen.com |
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Christine Watten
Painting, Multimedia, Ceramic |
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Penny Whent
Acrylic Paintings "I currently paint abstract impressionist landscapes inspired by the water and forests of the Monterey Peninsula and the foliage of the Sierra Nevada foothills. A paralegal by trade, I have painted part-time all my life and now paint full-time in my Monterey home studio along with my artist husband, Tom. I work predominantly in acrylics on canvasand am self-taught. My daily endeavor is to make beautiful art." Learn more about them at: whentstudios.com |
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Thomas Whent
Acrylic Painting "I currently paint abstract expressionist paintings incorporating heavily textured backgrounds overlaid with vibrant, multi-faceted layers of color and am also working on a series of folk art paintings featuring vivid colors, flattened perspective, strong forms in simple arrangements, immediacy of meaning and incorporating pointillism. I work primarily in acrylics and mixed media on stretched canvas. A California General Building Contractor by trade, I paint daily at my home studio in Monterey, CA alongside my artist wife, Penny, and am self-taught." Learn more about them at: whentstudios.com |
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Alan wilks
Mixed Media Painting "Estrada’s artwork has been collected in England, Japan, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia and America. His foremost work is abstract expressionism using mixed media. He is an award-winning political cartoonist and illustrator who has been honored at Buckingham Palace. " |
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Elizabeth A Wrightman Acrylic, Collage, Mixed media "I paint in acrylics and collage, usually from Irish literature. (I often paint now from the works of James Joyce, specifically Ulysses and Finnegans Wake). My style ......Expressionism. I majored in Art at the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. My senior year was at UCSB. M. Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA. Celtic images became my focus when I began to paint full time 13 years ago. This corresponded with moving to Carmel. The drama and mystery of this area, surrounded by wildernesses, pushed me to research the folklore of my ancestors as a way to bear actually, as an artist, overwhelming natural beauty." See more of their work at: wouldgodmilkagoat.com |
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