THE 2019 ARTISTS ALBERT 31 AZEVEDO 61 · BARTELS 107. Sculpture Marlo Bartels. 2307 Laguna Canyon...

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BADER 106Wood

Randy Bader

1645 Arroyo DriveLaguna Beach, CA 92651(949) 494-8696rbader@cox.netwww.randybaderwoodworking.com

“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) 291-2196ronazevedo93@yahoo.comwww.ronazevedo.com

“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) 812-1429mary@maryaslin.comwww.maryaslin.com

“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

bakerli63@gmail.comwww.echofineart.com

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) 632-9160jacobus@jacobusbaas.com

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) 584-4054email@duncanasper.com

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

info@cwallwine.comwww.cwallwine.com

“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)s.albert2@cox.net

“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)chrisbliss@cox.netwww.newyorkpictures.com

“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)rohanben@cox.net

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) 525-8293marlobartelsstudio@gmail.comwww.marlobartels.com

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

lillianannablouin@gmail.comwww.lillianannablouin.com

“‘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)paul@paulbondart.comwww.paulbondart.com

“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) 436-1734greg.flex@me.com

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) 449-5072luciano.bortone@hotmail.comwww.lucianobortone.com

“Uniquely Opal.”

BRION 124Oils

William Brion

2917 CercadoSan Clemente, CA 92673

(949) 510-7961meeinstein2@hotmail.comwww.williambrionart.com

“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) 233-8076sean@seanhunterbrown.comwww.seanhunterbrown.com

“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) 300-1414cambrow@earthlink.netwww.joelbrownphotography.com

“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) 228-3903bburr2@mac.comwww.bruceburrartist.com

“It’s all a visual version of melting in your mouth and not on your hands.”

BRUN 5Jewelry

Roberto Brun

(949) 240-1064robertobrungoldsmith@gmail.com

“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)

raybrownart@cox.netwww.raybrownart.com

“Drawing is the foundation of visual communication. It is beautiful in its simplicity.”

CAMERON 81Oils

Judith Cameron

janncam@earthlink.netwww.judithcameronfineart.com

“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) 200-3783dennis@denniscarrie.com

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) 480-7735susancoxart@cox.net

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) 933-9363davidpcooke1@gmail.comwww.davidpcookeartist.com

“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) 518-5777rempalskiceramics@yahoo.com

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) 745-9135indigolights99@gmail.comwww.indigolights.com

“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) 280-8813katecohen55@gmail.comwww.katecohenart.com

“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)info@marychurchphotography.comwww.marychurchphotography.com

“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) 235-3258dagchap@gmail.com

“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)peggypychang@gmail.com

“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

lani.emanuel@att.net

“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) 285-2695wbradleyelsberry@cox.netwww.wbradleyelsberry.com

“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) 264-4237edwardsmediagroup@gmail.com

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) 235-3687info@jonedwardgallery.comwww.jonedwardgallery.com

“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)duntons@ca.rr.com

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) 510-3771jordan.dimitrov75@gmail.comwww.1nauticalart.com

“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) 339-9274gildellinger@gmail.com

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) 357-9138luv2turnwood@yahoo.comwww.woodturningobsession.com

“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 natasha@duartesystems.comwww.natalia-duarte.pixels.com

“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) 233-8520baldemar@baldemarfierro.comwww.baldemarfierro.com

“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) 219-0092ferncase@gmail.com

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) 351-6553alicegamez@lcad.eduwww.arisuclaire.weebly.com

“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) 402-0308jgarnier2@mac.com

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) 922-7632afishfineart@gmail.com

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) 315-1616hughfoster@cox.net

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)vsculpt@netscape.netwww.victorfisher.net

“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)barbarahendricks@cox.net

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)info@greeneart.comwww.greeneart.com

“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) 494-3299lhjwlr@cox.net

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)robertahansen@roberthansen.comwww.roberthansen.com

“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

jp@jpgreenwood.comwww.jpgreenwood.com

“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) 632-1933rick@rickgraves.comwww.rickgraves.com

“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) 745-9135indigolights99@gmail.com

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) 232-6371egerdau@gmail.comwww.ericgerdau.com

“In my recent oil paintings, I celebrate our natural, exterior world while illuminating our interior, emotional states.”

JACOBUCCI 21Acrylics

Mark Jacobucci

(949) 874-9993mjacobucci@landpainter.com

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)shaja@cox.netwww.shajaceramics.com

“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)

marikoishii7@gmail.comwww.marikoishiifineart.com

“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) 606-4616molly@mollyart.comwww.mollyart.com

“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) 285-79542horns@ca.rr.comwww.hornart.com

“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) 632-3731susanhoehnart@gmail.comwww.susanhoehn.net

“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) 338-4613studio@lynhiner.com

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)rah1552@twc.comwww.rickhillbronze.com

“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)

yurkuz@msn.comwww.yurikuznetsov.com

“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) 402-0261murraykruger18@gmail.comwww.murraykruger.com

“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) 650-3049lisakijak@yahoo.com

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) 226-1111mark@kerckhoffpaintings.comwww.kerckhoffpaintings.com

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

baruchkaufman@gmail.com

“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) 378-6057wildlifecreations423@gmail.comwww.lindakaragozian.com

“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) 887-8617maariakader@gmail.com

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) 228-7898info@jeffriesglass.comwww.jeffriesglass.com

“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) 412-6710larry@larrymarley.comwww.larrymarley.com

“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) 533-9291kathemadrigal@me.comwww.kathemadrigal.com

“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)machadoart@earthlink.net

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) 682-6255danachristinelewis@gmail.comwww.danachristinelewis.com

“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)

peter@icla.comwww.levoimagery.com

“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) 903-2416pil@pilholee.comwww.pilholee.com

“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)

troels@troelslarsen.comwww.troelslarsen.com

“I am in constant pursuit to create the simple line that

stands the test of time.”

LAROCK 129Oils

Greg LaRock

Orange, CA 92869(949) 939-3838info@greglarock.comwww.greglarock.com

“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) 715-0953info@adamneeley.comwww.adamneeley.com

“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) 887-1389bsnarch@gmail.comwww.bradnealstudio.com

“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) 246-3380miamorart@cox.net

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) 240-4642anne@hyattmoore.comwww.annesprints.com

“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

gary.monji@gmail.comwww.monjiceramics.com

“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) 371-7214dmiltonart@cox.netwww.davidmiltonstudio.com

“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)

danmillerjewelry@msn.comwww.danmillerjewelry.com

“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) 910-4307emcghee@yahoo.comwww.elizabethmcghee.com

“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) 244-0206artinfo@troypoeschl.com

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) 632-7158varshap949@earthlink.net

“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) 812-2916info@caseyparlette.comwww.caseyparlette.com

“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) 715-1602gemma@veniroe.comwww.veniroe.com

“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) 874-8466michael@oceanearthglass.com

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) 433-9300odenarts@howiler.comwww.paigeoden.com

“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) 433-6149obermeyerstudio@cox.net

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) 722-1524mariana@mariananelson.comwww.mariananelson.com

“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) 723-0790anthony@salvofineart.com

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)glassics1@cox.netwww.glassicsart.com

“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

jeff.rovner@gmail.comwww.jeffrovner.com

“The camera is my preferred tool to extract order, beauty, and

meaning from a chaotic world.”

ROTHAGE 70Photography

Breck Rothage

Irvine, CA 92618(714) 928-6111breck@breckrothage.comwww.breckrothage.com

“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) 212-7875hugorive7@gmail.comwww.hugorivera.com

“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)mitchridder@yahoo.comwww.mitchridderphotography.com

“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

potichke@gmail.comwww.lindapotichke.com

“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) 315-1917hello@justbree.comwww.justbree.com

“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) 633-7502seemanjon@yahoo.comwww.jonseeman.com

“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) 336-0336geraldschwartz3@gmail.com

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

robertschock@cox.netwww.robertschockjewelry.com

“I specialize in stunning!!”

SCARDINO 11Mixed Media

Christopher Paul Scardino

Aliso Viejo, CA 92656(714) 658-4282cpscardino@yahoo.comwww.scardinofineart.com

“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) 616-5430pegah@samaie.com

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) 310-5649jsalzman8@gmail.comwww.janinesalzman.com

“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) 294-0720michaelsitu@gmail.com

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 92679info@kensugimoto.comwww.kensugimoto.com

“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) 689-0994chrissullivanart@gmail.com

“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) 436-1563fredstodder@yahoo.comwww.fredstodder.com

“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) 614-7428stephen@swintekphotography.comwww.swintekphotography.com

“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) 687-1270fabrice@fabricespies.com

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

bythedock@yahoo.comwww.msmallwoodfineart.com

“Art, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.”

SWIMM 45Oils

Tom Swimm

3251 Laguna Canyon Road, #ELaguna Beach, CA 92651

(949) 715-1705swimm@tomswimmfineart.com

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) 497-3597miketauber@sprintmail.com

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) 697-1522paintings@laelartstudio.comwww.laelartstudio.com

“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) 637-8732marcus@marcusthesing.com

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)mtippets@cox.netwww.marietippets.com

“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) 497-2115tolledesigns@cox.net

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) 492-8690gallerytwiss@sbcglobal.netwww.elainetwiss.com

“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)chihumy@gmail.com

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)norihouriu@hotmail.comwww.nsuriu.carbonmade.com

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) 494-8321bvnd@cox.net

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)vinitavoogd@cox.netwww.vinitavoogd.com

“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) 370-5643info@cheynewalls.comwww.cheynewalls.com

“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) 458-9305tmichaelward@att.netwww.tmichaelward.weebly.com

“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 rweirworks@gmail.com

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) 375-3700kjwhalen@mac.com

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)patrick@whelanartgalleries.comwww.whelanartgalleries.com

“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)

wendy@wendywirth.comwww.wendywirth.com

“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) 290-1775lynnwelkerart@gmail.comwww.lynnwelker.com

“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) 677-9800karinwordenjewelry@cox.netwww.karinwordenjewelry.com

“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) 883-4206nikitayoungart@gmail.com

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) 412-3354carrie@zellerphotography.comwww.zellerphotography.com

“Capturing truth with the play of light, color and space.”

ZERVAS 125Gouache

Dennis Zervas

26571 Normandale Drive, #29ALake Forest, CA 92630

(714) 868-9785denniszervas@yahoo.com

“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) 204-7005shelleyevans@hotmail.comwww.spiritkeepers.com

“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

lambstudiophoto@gmail.comwww.lambstudio.com

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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