I am a Los Angeles based contemporary artist, born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Northeast of the United States. It wasn’t until midlife, at the turn of the century, that I developed a passion for painting. I have shown my work in galleries and art fairs in Los Angeles, CA and the state […]
Watercolor and bright color are my passions! I love the challenge, spontaneity, and continuous learning process surrounding the medium. Watercolor, for me, is about the transparency of the colors, blending of hues, allowing white paper to “shine through” the paint and letting the water flow – all characteristics that intrigue me. Stained paper collage with […]
Mike Ishikawa is an architect by profession. During his vacations and free time, he frequently sketched with pen and ink, filling many sketch books with interesting places he visited with his wife, Miki. Semi-retirement allowed some time to think about new interests, which led to the world of pastel paintings. He started painting in pastels […]
I grew up in Oregon along the Columbia River. At an early age I developed a love of art, often drawing in my room. My family was full of creative influences — my mother a photographer, my father a wood carver, and my Uncle Larry a silver jewelry designer. I began mosaicing 12 years ago […]
Joy Gonzalez paints landscapes of San Pedro and Palos Verdes as well as scenes from her travels, especially in the Southwestern U.S. and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Her goal is to paint expressively, yet maintain a sense of realism, as she conveys her deep appreciation of the beauty of nature. Her goal in painting outdoors […]
My first passion is my garden, and I also love to create interesting wall art from clay that can be displayed in the garden or in the home. I focus on color and texture, and sometimes use succulents to enhance some of my designs. June Treherne was a participating artist in the 2016 Rejoice in […]
Peggy Semtob has been creating jewelry for many years under Peggy Paloma Designs using semi-precious stones. Her jewelry has sold worldwide and is in the jewelry collections of many celebrities. Peggy Semtob is an Emmy Award Hairstylist for the film industry whose jewelry is now sold in many fashion boutiques in California. Peggy Semtob was […]
Borrowing the words of William H. Davies in his poem “Leisure,” A poor life this is if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. There is tremendous beauty in this world — simple beauty — that we often overlook without a second thought as we speed ever increasingly toward a tomorrow […]
Sherrie Nielsen lives and works in Diamond Bar, California. She is a figurative artist, creating drawings and oil paintings that portray the natural world of flora, fauna, cosmos and humanity. Her work has been juried into both international and regional shows, receiving recognition and awards, and has been published as illustration in a major university […]
Vibrant! Colorful! Fun! Animal Art by Clara Nilles Art is my absolute passion in life. Primarily self-taught, I have been drawing and painting since I can remember. I LOVE exploring with bright colors and using intense brilliant hues. Animals are my favorite subjects — from owls and ponies to bison and octopus. I paint any animal […]