I have always had the desire to express my artistic self in the form of painting. I actually began painting at a time in my life when I needed a way to achieve stress reduction and to this very day I can still accomplish a sense of relaxation when immersed in my art. Once I […]
“Without words, Garren’s brush, paint and canvas allow her to capture fragments of God’s creation with a unique balance of color, light, and shadow. She lures the viewer to experience beauty, harmony and tranquility in her work.” Dolores Garren’s oil paintings reflect her love of landscapes and seascapes of the California coast. She comments, “I’m […]
Kathleen Weil, a Southern California artist, has been painting in pastels since 2011. A native Angeleno, she enjoys finding beauty in the everyday of city life, whether it is a traffic-filled street or the flowers in the neighbor’s garden. Kathleen Weil was a participating artist in the 2016 Rejoice in Art! Fair
I am inspired to paint a wide variety of subjects, whether a beautiful landscape, the subtle lights of a nocturnal scene, a beautiful child or other special person, an iconic landmark, the geometry of architectural structure and the colors and forms of flowers. I use acrylic paints and pastels. The process of creation is frequently […]
My work is based on the tradition of the early California Impressionist plein-air painters and their emphasis on colored light. The works are in watercolor, pastel and oil, done on site or from my photos. My paintings investigate the local scenery of the high desert, the Sierra Mountains, and the Los Angeles coast. I like […]
Ms. Dumkrieger has been painting since 1987, and she has collected numerous awards at various shows she has participated in. She is an active member of the Artist Open Group and Palos Verdes Painters (affiliated with Palos Verdes Art Center), Torrance Artists Guild, Destination: Art and Artlife South Bay. In addition, she served several years […]
Christina Centofante was born in New Brunswick, Canada and currently resides in Southern California on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. She has worked as a professional artist since graduating from Fashion Institute of Technology in New York with a degree in commercial art and advertising design. Captivated by an array of subjects — portrait, still life, […]
Jewelry is my artwork. I design and make it all — using semiprecious stones, freshwater pearls, coral, and seashells with pendants from all over the world. Also some Murano glass. I make earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Nancy Comaford was a participating artist in the 2016 Rejoice in Art! Fair
I am a local artist born and raised in Santa Monica, California. Much of my free time growing up was spent at our local beaches and in the nearby mountains. Over the last few years I have developed a passion for painting using the pastel medium. I find that pastels create beautiful and vibrant paintings. […]
My art journey began at an early age, as I sat beside my grandmother while she painted, or imagined myself wandering through my great uncle’s landscapes. Art surrounded me, and I spent many childhood hours drawing, coloring, and experimenting with various media. To this day I am excited by the smell of oil paint and […]