The Pastel Journey I paint with pastels. That’s what I do. Several generations of painters before me set the stage for my entry into the art arena. As a child, I lived in the country, sitting in the tall grass with a drawing pad and pencil while my horses grazed beside me. At age 11, […]
I am generally a plein air painter. That means in simple terms that I paint outside. The smaller studies that I create en plein air provide me with all the information I need to take into the studio and create larger works. I also enjoy doing still life paintings. I have a large garden that […]
Arthur Dubinsky is an audio and visual artist from Redondo Beach with a degree in philosophy from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). From a young age he has sought to express himself artistically. “I don’t remember not being an artist.” He cites Matisse, Monet, Michelangelo, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Picasso, Rembrant, Raphael, Gustav Klimt and […]
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 […]
“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 […]