Jump to Artist by Letter
A
Renata Abma
Studio Number: 101
Renata Carettoni Abma is a brazilian artist and architect living and working in Carmel, California. Her exposure to two very different natural environments and creative fields have led her to explore her place in the world by painting her surroundings through the careful observation and documentation of the areas she finds herself in. Her latest body of work depicts the forests, mountains, and valleys of California. Special attention is given to bold color, light and composition. “My paintings are inspired by my hikes and camping trips through local beaches, parks, and nature reserves. I work primarily with acrylic on canvas or paper. My goal is to continually engage with the landscape around me and translate my experiences onto canvas. I find joy, reflection, and gratitude through this process, and my ultimate hope is to inspire others to venture into their own natural surroundings, forging a connection with their environment and fostering a commitment to preserve the natural world in which they live and work.”
Linda Amoruso
Studio Number: 61
- Phone:1655 Highland St, Seaside
- Email:Both weekends
Robert Armstrong
Studio Number: 95
“My intention is to keep the work process and the materials simple, direct, and obvious so that ideas, energies, forms, and associations are exposed, stirred, shifted, and scrambled with a playful approach and a discursive edge.”
- Phone:580 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley
- Email:October 19 & 20
B
Lori Z. Bala
Studio Number: 114
“I am a photographer/multimedia artist, and mom, inspired by interconnectedness, self-discovery, and the impact of healing through the process of visual storytelling. Creating with a limitless imagination, including with techniques and materials, allows me to be more effective and find opportunity to collaborate. What I love about being an artist is there is always worth beyond just what I, the artist, get out of it. The good that comes from creating art spills out into the world in such beautiful ways.”
Justin Barret
Studio Number: 10
“I became interested in Jade as a teenager while searching for treasures off the coast of Big Sur. After many years of carving, prospecting, and diving for the stone. I take pride in creating one-of-a-kind handmade objects that can be cherished for generations to come. Each carving is inspired by my life’s adventures in California’s coastal flora, fauna, and of course, the sea.”
- Phone:237 Wood St, Pacific Grove
- Email:Both weekends
Mary Bartels
Studio Number: 7
“I retired in 2005 to Pacific Grove and a whole new life opened up to me and my husband here on the Monterey Peninsula. I began classes at MPC in Metal Arts and made many new friends. In 2020 I completed all the classes that were offered in the Metal Arts Program and was able to receive a Certificate of Achievement. The passion for creating in metals has moved me out of the classroom and into my home studio where I now create my pieces. I am surrounded by tall trees and a coastal breeze inspiring me while I work. I enjoy collecting new pieces to be set, and I can’t wait for the next one!”
- Phone:2803 Forest Hill Blvd, Pacific Grove
- Email:Both weekends
Paola Berthoin
Studio Number: 80
“My art is about love of the land and rivers. By living in one place for fifty years, that place resides in me. Ephemeral light, patterns, shapes, movement, and relationships of colors inspire me to respond to the innate urge to create, to be actively engaged in the dynamics of the natural world. My art encompasses a dedication to protecting what I can, through active caring for the land and through expressing my imagination through creative endeavors. In sharing a commitment for healthy watersheds, a cultural shift can be fostered where the natural world becomes integral to people’s lives.”
- Phone:25440 Telarana Way, Carmel Valley
- Email:Both weekends
Mark Bollwinkel
Studio Number: 31
“As an ordained minister, now retired, and as an active potter, I experience art making as a spiritual expression. I have been inspired by the vision that artful craft should be touched and used as a part of daily life (Hamada, Leach, MacKenzie, et al). Such art can reflect the textures of nature. It can connect the user to something greater than oneself. Each piece has a story. As do each of us.”
- Phone:101 Fernwood Ave, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends
Paul Bollwinkel
Studio Number: 32
“I began creating decorative planters following a trip to Barcelona where I was inspired by Antoni Gaudi’s abstract, wildly colorful mosaics. Before long I expanded my vision to include wall art, trays, lamps, outdoor surfaces — anything I thought needed color. Whatever the materials – ceramic tiles, porcelain, glass, broken dishware, whatever the surface — my work is based on a love of color and the often joyful and surprising ways multiple colors or shades can interact on a single piece.”
- Phone:101 Fernwood Ave, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends
Bobbie Brainerd
Studio Number: 49
“Capturing light is my inspiration, whether painting still life, seascapes, or landscape. Light is changing and fleeting outdoors as we paint to capture that essence; but indoors, light caresses objects and loses itself in shadows and atmosphere. Using light, paint, & canvas, I desire to paint beauty that transcends, transforms, and inspires others to see the beauty in our everyday surroundings.”
- Phone:110 Forest Ridge Rd, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends
Trudi Burney
Studio Number: 12
“The ocean along with its inhabitants are my muse for form, color, and subject in my works. To honor these wonders in clay makes it a joy to enter the studio each day. The outcome is filled with marine-focused garden works, tableware ladened with images of jellyfish, octopuses, fish, and squid, and pieces glazed in the various colors of the ocean. I also find much inspiration during my weekly shift at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, where I study both the anatomy and behavior of marine species.”
- Phone:1313 Pico Ave, Pacific Grove
- Email:Both weekends
Kristen Burroughs
Studio Number: 115
Kristen has always loved both art and science, and received her Marine Science B.S. and Certificate in Science Illustration from California State University, Monterey Bay. Kristen pairs her background in science and her love of animals to create illustrations that promote understanding and conservation of wildlife. She hopes that with each illustration, you learn something new, or find the beauty in the details of (sometimes misunderstood) animals. Kristen works as a freelance artist, as well as a teaching artist for the Arts Council for Monterey County, the Western Flyer Foundation, and the Lyceum of Monterey County.
Jesse Butterfield
Studio Number: 33
“My art seeks to offer the viewer a place of refuge, which is grounded in an atmosphere that conjures feelings of being at one with the living world, our perceptions, and spirituality.
By juxtaposing natural material against synthetic mediums, my work represents the struggle between Mother Nature and technological influence, infiltration, and impact.
Using large wooden canvases invites my audience to explore the environment and the freedom to interpret the present moment: acting as a Rorschach test. Beckoning the viewer toward inner examination, prompting newfound awareness and internal confrontations in order to begin to understand themselves and the world.”
- Phone:35 Via Del Pinar, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends
C
Ruth Carroll
Studio Number: 91
“Art to me is an expressive language. It allows me to observe the world around me and share my emotional and spiritual response with others in a way that words alone cannot. I use drawing and design of shapes with oil color and textures to do this. I am drawn to subjects that I have an emotional connection with. My collectors all say the same things about my work. It makes them feel good and transforms them to another place. With each painting that finds a new home, there is a piece of me that goes with it. Love and passion that I can share with others. As a child, I experienced tremendous loss when my father died just before my sixth birthday. We lived on a farm in central California, and it was a magical place for a child, but we had to leave it and move to a neighborhood in the Bay Area. I lived with different relatives all over California and experienced its diverse landscapes and seascapes. My love and passion for creating art and my need to express my emotions through it have been with me all my life. I think it is in part because of my early hardships. Art became my refuge and a way to communicate my emotions without words. I have focused on landscape painting the past ten years. I approach landscape painting in much the same way as I would a portrait or even a still life. It is not about just painting what I see but also what I feel about what I see. As I continue to grow as an artist, my hope is that collectors of my work will experience joy and enrichment through my art.”
Susann Cate Lynn
Studio Number: 28
When she paints, Susann strives to convey Nature’s offerings of beauty and calm. 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 recognition and is in collections in the US, UK, France, and Australia.
Susann’s work is represented by Venture Gallery, Monterey, CA.
- Phone:832 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove
- Email:October 12 & 13
Alexan Cerna
Studio Number: 13
“At a young age, I knew I wanted a career in jewelry design. After learning the basics of jewelry repair, I applied for a 5-year apprenticeship with a master jeweler in Carmel, CA. After graduation, I opened my own business, selling my designs from coast to coast in small boutiques and online.”
- Phone:1313 Pico Ave, Pacific Grove
- Email:Both weekends
John Chappell
Studio Number: 89
Upon graduating with a degree in Zoology from U.C. Davis, John moved to the Monterey Peninsula. Wildlife, landscape, and portrait photography provided him with the challenge of combining art with craft. At home in Carmel, John established his own business in ceramic tile and stone installation. His affinity for natural materials becomes apparent in all his works. His experience and experimentation culminated in the production of lamps, tables, fountains and ceramic creations. Most recently John Chappell has been designing and fashioning jewelry incorporating fossils and semi-precious stones.
- Phone:26434 Birch Pl, Carmel
- Email:October 12 & 13
Kristy Chettle
Studio Number: 25
“My works are raw and full of motion and reflect the actions i take when I’m painting. Using only my hands to spread my paint, I work in a sort of focused frenzy, feeling the paint move through my fingers onto my canvas, connecting me deeply with my work. Although my strokes are ferverous, my understanding of design comes through as I consider each layer, stepping back to view the whole work before adding another. I am moved by people and inspired by nature, a story I tell through my bold color and raw handpainted strokes.”
- Phone:227 Forest Ave, Ste 5, Pacific Grove
- Email:October 12 & 13
Barbara Codd
Studio Number: 104
“I paint because I love the creative experience. It makes me happy to play with color and light in an abstract form. I want the viewer to be drawn into the paintings through the use of color, light, and composition, enabling them to evoke their own emotions from what they see. Their own view of or interpretation of the abstract painting is theirs alone and may not be something I intended or even thought of as I was creating the piece. Being an abstract painter gives the painter a sense of freedom. Through a vibrant and vivid palette, I try to paint honest art and connect with human feelings and my own.”
Joy Colangelo
Studio Number: 24
“I am a book folder and watercolor/ink artist. Concept, book design, art, printing, and assembly are solely my own. All books have an environmental and conservation theme, showing a distinct sense of place. I research an areas conservation goals and depict them in a most unique medium – book folding.
The YOSEMITE/SIERRA NEVADA book is a “hop-top” book design where five doubled pages tumble from cover to cover. Insert illustrations show species of special concern or are profoundly endangered. The front cover is Yosemite Valley and the back cover is a nocturnal of Yosemite Falls. Five pages show Black Oaks, Lembert Dome, Yosemite Falls, Cathedral Peak, and Mariposa Grove.
The SEQUOIA book is a flip book that turns into a tree once fully opened. It depicts the tree in two seasons and has 6 narrative cards highlighting facts about the Sequoia tree, including the Cherokee language and place name origins. Each book design is as important in the storytelling as the content. Books are completely recyclable and priced to offer the philosophy of nature conservation to as many people as possible.”
- Phone:832 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove
- Email:October 12 & 13
Annette Corcoran
Studio Number: 15
“Ceramic art has been my chosen medium for the last 50 years, and when I’ no longer having fun creating – I’ll quit!”
- Phone:227 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove
- Email:October 12 & 13
Bill Corcoran
Studio Number: 14
“The work includes some traditional subjects but primarily images that some folks refer to as “photographic art”
- Phone:227 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove
- Email:Both weekends
Thom Cowen
Studio Number: 81
Thom Cowen is a painter who works like an archeologist, digging through layers of color using his hands to work the paint, creating abstract landscapes that are mysterious, sensory, and deeply connected to the natural world. His process is influenced by weather, cloud forms, and ephemeral light interacting with the spontaneity of paint. He is interested in where the perception of the known dissolves into the unknown He is a partner in Visual Poetry Studio, an award-winning, interdisciplinary studio that works in the fields of art, architecture, and poetry. His work is in private collections throughout the US and Europe.
- Phone:3830 Whitman Cir, Carmel
- Email:Both weekends
Nicole Cromwell
Studio Number: 77
“As a full-time artist and former nurse, I am captivated by the healing power of art. My acrylic paintings are inspired by my nursing experiences and my passion for promoting wellness through art. I create calming and healing works that reflect the beauty of the natural world, aiming to evoke tranquility and inspire new perspectives. I believe art can restore, uplift, and transform, and I am dedicated to using my work to promote healing. Whether painting landscapes, seascapes, or floral abstracts, my goal is to bring comfort, joy, and hope to those who need it most.”
Mary Cunningham-Welsh
Studio Number: 123
“Inspired by nature and the beauty of our area, I use printmaking and painting to share what I see and feel. I strive to look closer and communicate my deep love and care for our world. My goal is to inspire others to look more carefully at the world around them and discover the beauty in the small and great things in common and uncommon places.”
D
Kati D’Amore
Studio Number: 107
“I have participated in many open studio tours over the years. I love the fact that I am able to display all my creations in one place and can show my process and equipment to visitors. I only sell original art (one of a kind), often quite reasonably priced, because I believe everyone should be able to afford art for their walls. I often paint on location in many of our beautiful areas using small panels and also paint large landscape studio pieces.”
- Phone:3345 Conant Ln, Royal Oaks
- Email:Both weekends
Helene Daniels
Studio Number: 17
Jewelry is an expression of my creative muse. I work in many design fields, but the fabrication of jewelry includes elements of design with elemental forces of fire and metal. This is a dynamic, exciting combination. I want my pieces to convey a sense of this excitement, plus harmony and style.
Each piece begins with an exploration of form and design. Sketches and paper models are made to work out design and functional elements. By combining metals of different colors and textures, a sense of depth and interest is created.
Since I also work as a landscape designer, natural forms often appear in my jewelry designs. By exploring classical forms inherent in the Golden Section and the Fibonacci sequence (Phi), these classical relationships convey a sense of harmony and balance in the work. Ideally, each finished piece will evoke the philosophy of calm serenity in recognition that our harmony resides within.
I am a member of the Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild. I have studied art at Art Students League, and the School of Fine Arts in NYC. I have an Associate Degree in Metal Arts from MPC.
I have taken part in the following shows:
Expressions in Metal, Pacific Grove Art Center – 2008
Metals in Motion, Oakland Museum – 2008
Sanctuary, Pacific Grove Art Center – 2010
Made With Love, Many Hands Gallery, Capitola – 2011, 2012, 2014
Sacred Geometry, Z Folio Gallery, Cannery Row, Monterey – 2011
Progressions, Lirielle Gallery, Oakland – 2011
Miniatures, Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey – 2011, 2012, 2014
Moments in Metal, Pacific Grove Art Center 2012
Mind, Heart and Hand, Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 2014
Robert Blitzer Gallery, Santa Cruz 2017
Z Folio Gallery 2020, 2021
- Phone:1188 Jewell Ave, Pacific Grove
- Email:Both weekends
Jim Dultz
Studio Number: 96
“I have always loved magic, illusions, cartoons, puppets and theatre, and have spent most of my life engaged these pursuits. Born in Los Angeles, I worked as an Art Director and Production Designer on TV shows and movies. Credits include “Muppets Tonight”, “Team America: World Police”, “Overboard” and “Flatliners,” among others.
Now retired and living in Carmel Valley, I have been making art that began as 3-D cartoon puns, some utilizing collage, some with puppets, and many with optical illusion backgrounds.
Recently, I have concentrated solely on illusions, using prisms or acrylic rods over computer-designed archival prints to create “transformative” art which changes as you move from side to side.”
- Phone:580 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley
- Email:October 19 & 20
E
Linda Elling
Studio Number: 84
“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.”
Suzanne Elliott
Studio Number: 92
“I paint in oils focusing on the “plein air” tradition of painting outdoors in the landscape. Most plein air paintings are completed in one session using rich color, loose brush strokes, and emphasis on capturing the effect of light and shadow. I am in love with the honesty and immediacy of the plein air painting process. Plein Air Painting is a personal growth path for me and helps me navigate life – the process is healing to the soul and body.”
Ericka Engelman
Studio Number: 124
“I’ve always loved textiles and design. There is a magic in creating something out of thoughts, dreams, ideas, and textiles. I’ve been creating custom garments for over 35 years now it’s my turn to create as I wish. The fabrics I select speak to me, and they’re chosen for their color, texture, and fiber. I never quite know what the finished.”
- Phone:Odonata Winery, 645 River Rd, Salinas
- Email:October 19 & 20
Alan Estrada
Studio Number: 71
Estrada’s artwork has been collected in England, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Japan and America. His foremost work is abstract expressionism using mixed media. He is an award-winning political cartoonist, illustrator, and layout-designer, who was honored at Buckingham Palace in 2011.
- Phone:Lobos ST 4 NE 4th AVE, Carmel
- Email:Both weekends
F
Mark Farina
Studio Number: 37
Mark attended Florida State U. on a partial golf scholarship until he became interested in art which became his main focus for the remainder of his 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.
- Phone:70 Via Encanto, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends
G
Val Giancola
Studio Number: 90
“I spend some of my most absorbed and concentrated hours in my studio, Certain objects, places, and images JUST GRAB ME. The interlocking of shapes and lines, the shadows, the reflections, and the emotional vibes of color are a puzzle to put together. What does it mean to me? Why am I reacting this way? Ideas develop quickly or slowly. The arrangement of everything matters. How do I create a mood or an illusion of space? I just keep doing it, because it is the most interesting, frustrating, and satisfying thing I can do in my life.”
- Phone:26213 Mesa Dr, Carmel
- Email:October 12 & 13
Megan Gnekow
Studio Number: 62
“My focus as an artist is to honor the beauty and wildness of our world through work that is both accurate and compelling. I strive to tell a story in a way that draws you in and piques your curiosity about the organisms and the connections between them. My goal is to celebrate these connections and honor the role they play in sustaining the ecosystems where we live. And I hope to remind you that you can find wildness whenever you need it, wherever you look.”
Diane Grindol
Studio Number: 26
“I have always been entranced by the natural world. There is so much visual inspiration on the Monterey Peninsula; I capture it in photos and in watercolors. It is more important than ever to be aware of our relationship to our environment and mindful of the wildlife that lives in or passes through the Peninsula. In turn, we are connected with and depend on each other and our commitments to keep this world and this corner of it healthy.”
H
Georgia Hamilton
Studio Number: 18
“Lifelong nerd meets the medium of glass. I have worked with many different mediums over the years but glass became my passion about 10 years ago. No other medium provided me with the opportunity to explore so many varied interests and incorporate them into creating art. It is the inclusion of light not only as a consideration in design but as an actual, integral element of an art piece, that particularly fascinates and inspires me. Nature themes such as flowers and butterflies are my primary interests. However, I also dabble in abstract and geometric designs.”
- Phone:122 15th St, Pacific Grove
- Email:Both weekends
Guna Hebbar
Studio Number: 85
“I paint mostly oil color plein air paintings of local landscapes of our beautiful Monterey Peninsula. Depending on the art subjects, I also paint in various media, such as oil color, acrylic, charcoal, pastels, and other media. My paintings are colorful, bold, and happy.
I also paint Indian paintings of Gods, Goddesses, and cultural paintings of India. Creating a painting is like meditation to me and I feel happiest.”
Rubi Hernandez
Studio Number: 118
“My art practice always tries to engage creatively in many ways to challenge perceptions and share my vision with diverse communities. However, I feel strongly connected to graphic design, drawing, and fine art photography, but I have learned that my art spans many other disciplines and areas. On the other hand, my inspiration sources to make art come from social issues, identity, and culture. No matter the medium of my art, I always hope the viewer can understand through my artworks what I cannot explain with words.”
Mary Hill
Studio Number: 74
Her photography is in collections of CHOMP, the Triton Museum, and the Crocker Museum. Her drawings are at CHOMP. Photos and drawings are in private collections in California, Texas, and Florida.
Kathyrn Hilton
Studio Number: 38
“A California native based in Monterey, I am a contemporary landscape painter. I find inspiration in the natural beauty that surrounds me. My work is an exploration of the diverse landscapes that define this remarkable state—from the rugged coastline and the rolling hills to beautiful parks and hidden gardens.
Capturing the essence of landscapes is more than a creative endeavor; it’s a way to convey the unique light that bathes each image in saturated colors and joy. Through my art, I strive to evoke a sense of place, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in these scenes so they can sense the crunch of gravel walking along a garden path or the breeze coming over the dunes at the coast.
My technique blends traditional methods with a contemporary perspective, allowing me to interpret familiar vistas in new and unexpected ways. By emphasizing color, layers of soft, sumptuous textures, and the interplay of light and shadow, I aim to convey not just what is seen but also what is felt—an emotional response to the environment and places that have shaped my artistic vision.
In a world often marked by rapid change, my paintings capture the enduring beauty of California’s landscapes and beyond, celebrating the timeless allure of nature and reminding us to pause.” and enjoy the beauty around us.
Contact Information:
Website: www.kathrynhilton.com
Portfolio of Landscapes, Modern Botanicals and Abstracts
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @hilton.kw
- Phone:676 Lottie St, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends
Rob Holt
Studio Number: 36
Rob Holt has been a lifelong resident of the Monterey Peninsula. He’s been working in bronze and mixed media for over fifty years. His one-of-a-kind, direct welded, cypress trees have been sold all over the world. You can see the passion in his creations, and at the ripe age of 80, he works daily in his studio.
- Phone:70 Via Del Pinar, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends
I
Bert Ihlenfeld
Studio Number: 11
A native of Berlin, Germany, Bert studied graphic design and photography at the Berlin Academy of Art. He and his wife emigrated to the United States in 1962. After a brief stay in New York he was art director at a San Diego advertising agency. A few years later he started his own design firm, moved to San Francisco, and later to Pacific Grove where his home and studio are located. His photographic work is represented in corporate and private collections in the United States and Europe. Collectors agree: Bert’s creative eye transforms ordinary subjects into extraordinary images.”
- Phone:532 Grove Acre Ave, Pacific Grove
- Email:October 12 & 13
J
Monica Johnson
Studio Number: 87
“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 exist 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. Each brushstroke and mark on the canvas is an opportunity for me to push the boundaries of what is possible, to experiment with different techniques and materials, and to follow my own intuition and inspiration. Luminous depth emerges through the use of acrylic paint, graphite, and collage, creating abstract shapes, colors, and movements. Adding then subtracting, layers emerge then disappear, building a rich story upon the canvas. Mark upon mark creates a rhythmic pattern. 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.”
- Phone:26555 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Ste 5, Carmel
- Email:Both weekends
Sibyl Johnson
Studio Number: 78
“Painting en plein air is a joy. I often use these small studies for larger studio pieces. I also love painting animals, especially the happy faces of dogs.”
- Phone:4 NW Guadalupe St & 3rd Ave, Carmel
- Email:October 12 & 13
K
Cheryl Kampe
Studio Number: 30
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, 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. She currently shows her work at Venture Gallery 260 Alvarado, Monterey, and has had solo shows at the Pacific Grove Art Center. After painting for 10 years in watercolor, she expanded to acrylics, pastel, and finally oils. She studied with talented artists in the Monterey County area of California, working both on creativity and her skill level painting plein air, still life, landscapes, seascapes, and abstracts.
- Phone:832 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove
- Email:October 12 & 13
Tamara Keiper
Studio Number: 39
“Painting from life is an essential component of my portraits, landscapes, still lifes, and florals. I believe that art is an important form of communication and expression, and should be inspirational, honest, and/or contemplative. I’m inspired by Sargent, for the master he was, Goya and Honore’ Daumier for their honesty, NC Wyeth for his storytelling, and oriental art for its poetic beauty and simplicity.
I’m active in the California Art Club, CCAA, MBPAPA, have work in the Ceres Gallery in NH and post regularly on Facebook and Instagram @keiperfineart.”
- Phone:110 Forest Ridge Rd, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends
L
Stephanie Langley
Studio Number: 40
“I am fascinated by the use of contrasting objects and ideas to tell my story. A sort of collage technique but with mostly painted images. I am influenced by David Salle and how he used juxtaposition of different images to make his paintings. I am also interested in the P&D Art movement and the relationship of “low art” or decorative art to the contemporary art world. My paintings involve putting different objects, art styles, art history references, patterns, shapes and colors, media, and materials together to create my compositions. Because my images are separated from their expected relationship to other elements in my painting, the artwork is remade (deconstructed then reconstructed) into new content. Hopefully, this will inspire the viewer to think about the different art movements and their relationship to modern culture in a different way.”
- Phone:171 Littlefield Rd, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends
Cynthia Laurance
Studio Number: 125
“I love the ancient potential of clay. The fragile, yet lasting quality that comes from earth and fire. I choose porcelain for my smaller more delicate pieces. Throwing and altering, adding texture from nature and found objects. I love to unplug from daily life, go walking outdoors, observing from sky to stones, the big, and the tiny things. Then, with these inspirations, I quietly work in clay, to discover what emerges as the story of the day.”
Nick Leonoff
Studio Number: 103
- Phone:1655 Highland St, Seaside
- Email:Both weekends
Laura Lindem
Studio Number: 79
“I paint mostly in oils and directly from life in the plein air tradition, be it landscape, seascape, or cityscape. I almost always complete my paintings on site. I sometimes paint still life, and they are always from life. My main focus is the landscape and the Monterey Bay is a perfect place for landscape painting.”
- Phone:Torres St, 2 SE of 2nd Ave, Carmel
- Email:October 12 & 13
Edgar Lorenzo
Studio Number: 116
“I am honored and privileged to be part of such a special event where we can share each other’s gifts and express our passion to the community. My wish is for my art to inspire people like me to be encouraged to have that freedom of creativity from within.”
Theresa Lovering-Brown
Studio Number: 9
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Theresa Lovering-Brown grew up in the ever-present artistic environment of the 1970’s and 1980’s, when artistic expression, creativity and a strong education was desirable and the norm. Living the life of an artist and a teacher was highly sought out. And as far back as Theresa can recall she gravitated toward and fell in love with a variety of artistic expressions. A goal was set and focused on, the artistic journey was full, to grow and learn as much about the visual arts and opportunities available. After 12-years a student assimilating and rethinking varied perspectives of higher education teachers and mentors her vision and understanding strengthened and widened opportunities leading to a rewarding 36-year teaching career.
“For twenty-five years I ran the amazing and awesome Jewelry and Metal Art program at Monterey Peninsula College and retired from full-time teaching in 2020. Since then I have been playing in my studio, pursuing my artistic vision, and have once again enrolled in a couple art of classes. And as my father said early on in life, “follow your passion”. You will definitely see new inspired jewelry and metalwork, and maybe a couple of photographs and small watercolors inspired by my travels. If you know me, come by to just say hi, I would love to see you!”
- Phone:2803 Forest Hill Blvd, Pacific Grove
- Email:Both weekends
M
Katie Mackin
Studio Number: 86
Katie Mackin is a Plein Air Watercolor Artist who comes from a Fine Arts Degree, a Medical Illustration and Graphic Arts background. Her paintings are a snapshot of life, of nature and it’s endless changing energy. It is important for Katie that her work is a narrative, to elicit an emotion, or to provoke a feeling to the viewer. By painting out in nature, as an active participant in this process, Katie feels part of the truest journey in capturing the natural world in her own voice.
Judith Marshall
Studio Number: 76
Collections of personal symbols, the written word, and collage have been utilized in many series created over the years. Quotations from books, music, and newspapers are often interpreted as mirror writing and reproduced in paintings and handmade books. Contemporary issues, travel, and the love of working with the materials themselves provide the growth of creative ideas.
Emerald McColey
Studio Number: 110
Monterey-based artist Emerald McColey has been honing her skills as a painter, illustrator, and image storyteller for over a decade. Originally from Merced, her studio skills started with sketching portraits and pastels. She then expanded into more mediums such as spray painting on canvas and charcoal murals on rocks of Lake Tahoe, also known as “temporary art.” Emerald is seeking to continue her education in arts and global entertainment by applying for university (again). She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Management and International Business from California State University, Monterey Bay in 2020 at the height of COVID-19. Emerald offers a variety of talents from painting and illustration to musical instruments and an eye for design. Her goal is to be known as a professional Creative Artist and Director in the spaces she works in. She has exhibited art at CSUMB’s Biennial Alumni exhibition in 2022 and at the National Steinbeck Center with audio poetry in 2019. Her camera operating training began as a sports photographer while living and working in Lake Tahoe, 2020-2022, which has since expanded. Her niche is having learned how to music code using Gibber. Emerald is truly a multi-talented, free-spirited, gem being a voice to untold stories. She uses her story as a former foster youth, first in her family to graduate college, and woman of indigenous heritage to advocate a resilient narrative.
“Since childhood, I’ve told myself, “don’t put your 2 cents into nonsense.” The nonsense I’m guilty of was giving time to systems not designed to support my story. According to national statistics, being that I was homeless the first 5 years of my life before foster care—a person like me wasn’t in the design to make it far. Feeling secure has been a long journey spiritually and physically. The twirling kaleidoscope in my mind is the light beam through the scepter I wish to show. Whether it be a deep poem or heartbreak in a portrait. I use a lot of femininity in my work to express my own journey of “feeling like a woman.” Feeling like a woman is not the same as becoming what other women look like in terms of characteristics and physicality. For me, it’s knowing where my masculine energy lies. In fact, I sculpted with recycled materials a woman wearing a dress out of feminine features to show there is a stigma in media. Some of my work may attract any gender and that’s my point. I’ve called myself a “tom-boy” for a long time not knowing I was discounting my masculine energy or rather my understanding of it. I grew up playing dolls with boys! All I knew were riding bikes and playing soccer. I was attracted to sports that involved boys and girls (all). My art delves into the act of being radically authentic.”
- Phone:ArtWorks @Salinas, 262 Main St, Salinas
- Email:Both weekends
Gordon Mayfield
Studio Number: 27
“My paintings in watercolor often convey a sense of peace and reflect the beauty of the natural world. They are painted plein air or are based on my hikes and treks into the wild.”
- Phone:832 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove
- Email:October 12 & 13
Melanie Mena
Studio Number: 100
“Through my interest in two-dimensional installation work, I tackle complicated themes including the duality of beauty and trauma with encompassing eerie undertones. I am heavily influenced by the idea of liminal spaces and warped realities. Often creating environments or subjects to convey a sense of dysfunction or abnormality. Using charcoal, graphite, acrylics, string, and India ink, I recreate ordinary places and spin new narratives with hidden messaging. My education in Psychology and my perspective on reality influences the themes talked about in my work. I take inspiration from my history with mental health and reflect on how well-being can shape and change someone.”
Amanda Menefee
Studio Number: 50
Amanda has lived most of her days in Northern California, enjoying 4-H, riding and showing horses, and the beckoning outdoors with favorite animals, friends, and family. Initially aimed at becoming a veterinarian, her goal morphed into Medical Illustration and then to teaching High School Mathematics. “Math is everywhere!” she often said, though her classes included some artistic direction via at least MC Escher (creating Escher-type drawings), Fibonacci Sequence (artichokes, ferns, pineapples, pinecones, zebra stripes), and Fractals (patterns+). It was only following a horseback riding accident (2001) that she retired from teaching and started practicing more art.
A favorite activity continues to be plein air painting with her father and first art teacher, watercolorist Randy Wilson. She took all the art classes he taught at Butte College near Oroville. She also studied under Wayne Thiebaud at UC Davis, Ken Morrow at CSU Chico, and now with Romanoos Mattonen through the Pacific Grove Art Center.
“I specialize in pastels – first soft and now oil pastels and I focus on landscapes, most often of places where I’ve travelled. Since I’ve recently been creating murals, I’m enjoying working with acrylics. I am motivated by the desire to be the best “me” I can be, so I continue to study and attack those challenges and new techniques I encounter. I enjoy using pastels because the colors are so brilliant, no brush or solvent is needed, and painting maintain their intensity without fading. In my life as in my art, variety is key. I enjoy drawing and painting portraits, animals, still life and landscapes, and often work on multiple paintings at once. “Only boring people get bored, my dad always said. I like to keep things interesting. I’ve been creating art for 57 years, I enjoy playing tennis and pickleball, running, and currently live on the Monterey Peninsula with my sweetie, Ken, our Golden Retriever puppy and our two Manx cats. I hope you enjoy what you see!”
Member of:
Pacific Grove Art Center, Coastal Arts League, Central Coast Art Association, Artists of Rivertown
Shows:
Wild Goose, Venture Gallery, Studio Silzer, Silver Dollar Fair, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove Art Center, Mug Shots, Monterey County Fair, Meals on Wheels, Butte County Fair, Brushstrokes, Coastal Arts League, Avery Gallery, Asilomar Conf Center, and more locations.
- Phone:42 El Caminito Del Norte, Monterey
- Email:October 12 & 13
Gretchen Miller
Studio Number: 41
“Drop, dangle, hang, cascade, radiate. I create wearable and hangable sculptures from precious and semi-precious metals, gemstones, and sometimes glass. I love the tactile experience of a sculpture or 3-dimentional artwork. They are designed to be touched and felt much more so than 2D works. And experiencing the art through touch is an important part of creating the piece for me. Originally from Santa Cruz, I came to Monterey in 2000 to study communication design and fine art at CSUMB. I’ve designed and worked with the Monterey County Weekly, the Naval Postgraduate School, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Braga Fresh. For the last eight years, I’ve been working directly with amazing clients as a branding and packaging designer.”
- Phone:245 Van Buren St, Apt 5, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends
Gretchen Miller
Studio Number: 19
“For as long as I can recall, I have been an avid observer, trying to understand and connect with things around me. Every subject I draw, whether a person, animal, plant, building, or landscape, has a unique story. The way light hits them, a gesture, a setting – reveals the moment when the essence and story shows itself.
My drawings are an attempt to compose and document those subtle moments that tell their story.”
- Phone:1313 Pico Ave, Pacific Grove
- Email:Both weekends
Stefanna Murphy-Robins
Studio Number: 6
Stefanna Murphy-Robins creates her mosaic sculptures to enhance people’s lives through her creativity and expression. She strives to use as many discarded objects as possible and to remake them into something useful and artful. Her goal is to create art every day.
- Phone:838 Marino Pines Rd, Pacific Grove
- Email:October 12 & 13
Stefanna Murphy-Robins
Studio Number: 51
“I paint because I love this world and I want viewers to fall in love as well. Painting is my homecoming, my celebration, my dance with the Great Mystery. I enter forests as sacred spaces to draw and paint watercolors. Later in my studio, I enlarge my on-location sketches to large-scale oil paintings on canvas. I sense with color and light our mutual connections both physically and spiritually with one another. I strive to convey in my paintings the bridge that trees form between the celestial heavens and Earth, rooted in darkness of the unseen worlds.”
- Phone:62 Ave Maria Rd, Monterey
- Email:October 12 & 13
Kathryn Ann Myers
Studio Number: 63
“I consider myself a lifelong collector of the stories that places can tell. At the heart of my work is a passion for relationships, both with the histories of the land we inhabit and the diversity of perspectives we witness them through. I use acrylic on canvas to capture the emotional life of a landscape and convey the urgency of protecting the spaces we call home.”
N
No artists available.
O
Polly Osborne
Studio Number: 97
“I work in ceramics, watercolor, and bronze. The thematic content of my work is environmental and sometimes topical. Although I enjoy the ordinary as depicted with everyday forms, I like a twist that gives away recognition of bigger issues. “When I’m lucky, the playful dimensions of daydreaming lead to something worth pursuing. I use a ceramics palette of ordinary objects to give context to my reflections on issues of our time and the more abstract exploration of form.”
- Phone:580 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley
- Email:October 19 & 20
P
Bunny Paivine
Studio Number: 57
“I am a retired high school Art Teacher. I taught in Salinas at Mt. Toro High School for about 30 years. I have lived in Prunedale for 37 years. I currently teach a painting class at Prunedale Senior Center on Mondays and Thursdays. The Seniors say I teach “methods of madness”. I also teach “Paint Your Art Out” class at Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant in Monterey once or twice a month.
I am also an artist. I love to paint and draw. My techniques in painting are unique and different. Experimenting with combining colors directly on the canvas frees my process and creates happy accidents and “Illusions of Perfection” in my art.”
Rachel Pasculli
Studio Number: 64
“My name is Rachel Pasculli. I am an artist who draws entirely for God. I allow God to draw through each illustration. I do not draw for myself, rather I draw for Him and the healing of others. I had a traumatic life growing up, but my art and myself transformed in beautiful, colorful ways once I found Him. Each illustration has a piece of me and God dwelling in it. Since that transformation, I dedicated my life to drawing to heal and help others. I wish for my art to give a breath of new life to the beholder.”
Irene Patton
Studio Number: 16
“I enjoy painting in watercolor and drawing in ink and colored pencil. I have lived part time in Pacific Grove for 30 years and did not discover the artistic community until I joined Elizabeth Murray on a trip to Monet’s Garden in 2018. At that time, she encouraged us to have some art skills so I learned watercolor and ink with Jane LaFazio in an online class. I was hooked! Adult Education classes in PG soon followed with Marie Gilmore, Diane Grindol and June McKnight. Being home bound during Covid was a great chance to take Zoom classes and get to know other artists. My friends Jan Scott and Bonnie Tucker encouraged me to join the Central Coast Artists Association and supported me in my early work.
Then I started Saturday morning classes with Robert McIntyre in watercolor painting with a strong emphasis on drawing. Bob is an abstract watercolor artist working in large scale. Bob encouraged us to enter art shows with our work and is teaching us to evaluate a good composition. I won a ribbon at the Monterey County Fair this year for my Iris ink and watercolor.
My interest lies in gardening and raising orchids, so I naturally love painting and drawing botanicals. I prefer to paint what I have grown and photographed. I also like to paint from photographs we have taken on our travels to Venice. My favorite artists are Georgia O’Keefe and Henri Matisse, and of course Monet! My education is from Florida State University. I was a high school teacher for 5 years. We learned to sail in Florida, sailed our boat to the Virgin Islands in 1971 and learned goldsmithing from a woman in St. Thomas. My husband and I, with my sister, opened a goldsmithing shop on the island of St. John where I have been a designer and retailer for 49 years. We are closing the shop this next year, 2022. The future in watercolor, drawing and gardening seems to be just the right challenge for me now!”
- Phone:1188 Jewell Ave, Pacific Grove
- Email:Both weekends
Jennifer Perlmutter
Studio Number: 75
“Creating art has been a guiding force throughout my life, leading me to the inspiring beauty of Carmel-by-the-Sea. My work, rooted in a deep connection with various materials, now draws even more profoundly from my surroundings. The forest and ocean near my home infuse my current collection of modern, mixed media abstracts, bringing a palpable sense of nature’s presence to each piece.”
Marcia Perry
Studio Number: 58
“Inspired by the beautiful truths found in nature, humanity, and spiritual wisdom, I make art to encourage a kinder, more colorful world by illuminating the good. I have faith in the immortal potential of our souls, that each one of us is a creator. I believe in the power of free will paired with intuition, and in the grace of generosity and gratitude. Love is our best reason for being alive. It connects and heals each of us. My art makes my love visible.”
- Phone:121 Montecito Ave, Monterey
- Email:October 19 & 20
Juliet Pool
Studio Number: 42
“Through my art, I invite others to see the beauty in transformation and the potential for creation inherent in all things. Each piece is a testament to the power of fire and imagination and a reminder that even the most fragmented elements can come together to form something exquisite.
For me, fused glass is more than a medium; it is a metaphor for life itself. In the heat of our experiences, we are shaped and refined, emerging stronger and more beautiful. It is this transformative power that I strive to capture and share with the world through my art.”
- Phone:888 Cypress St, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends
Maria Poroy
Studio Number: 29
Maria Poroy is most often described as an Abstract Expressionist painter who uses primarily acrylic and mixed media. Her work is the result of diverse experiences and an unwavering dedication to her craft. She most often starts with dreams that manifest into striking paintings, embracing the unexpected along the way. She employs many layers, using not only brushes but her hands and unconventional implements. The spontaneity of large brushes, richly textured surfaces, splashes, and drips all contribute to work that captures your attention and holds it over time as you discover more as you live with it. PoroyArt is Art For the Way You Live”, and is accessible in originals, commissions, and quality reproductions.
- Phone:832 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove
- Email:October 12 & 13
Peggy Davidson Post
Studio Number: 3
Peggy searches out her paintings on walks beside ocean, forest and streams. “The most compelling subject to me is water – obscuring, revealing, reflecting, and moving – although many beautiful sights in nature inspire a painting.” She works primarily in the pastel medium, which she appreciates for it’s color purity, layering and subtle effects. She has participated in over 85 juried exhibitions in the last 6 years, and earned signature membership in the Pastel Society of America, Connecticut Pastel Society, Pastel Society of the West Coast, American Artists Professional League, and Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters, and is an elected artist member of the Salmagundi Art Club and Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club of NYC. She enjoys serving on the Advisory board of the Pastel Society of America, as well as the board of directors for the Pastel Society of the West Coast and Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association. Visitors to the studio are invited to enjoy the artistic journey with me.
- Phone:2852 Elk Run Rd, Pebble Beach
- Email:October 12 & 13
Larry John Probst
Studio Number: 21
“My first experience with jewelry making was in the early 70’s but it wasn’t until the mid 90’s that it became more than a hobby. I was hired to do production work for a family business in the Caribbean. That experience in all the basics of jewelry making and in taking classes and workshops at the local community college has expanded my techniques and skills.
I enjoy working with wax, forging, and the occasional stone setting of unusual things like fossilized sand-dollars, druzy quartz, coral branches and unique hard-to-find mineral specimens
I also enjoy textured/etched metalwork that has been oxidized for that ethnic look and prefer to make one-of-a-kind unusual pieces.
I hope that you will like and enjoy wearing one of my creations for many years to come.”
- Phone:1188 Jewell Ave, Pacific Grove
- Email:Both weekends
Q
No artists available.
R
Ilse Reyes
Studio Number: 119
“I can’t paint landscapes or portraits, but I can paint circles. They are my starting point, the rest of the artwork is built around them. My circles aren’t perfect. They wobble, some are big, some small. But in their imperfection, there’s a kind of magic. I use everything – my fingers, brushes dipped in plaster, even spoons and knives – to create texture. Every bump and groove tells a story, whispers an invitation to touch. Because my art isn’t just something to look at, it’s something to feel. I want you to run your fingers over the canvas, feel the grit of sand or the smoothness of silk. My circles are open for interpretation, a blank canvas for your imagination. This is my journey of discovery, one circle at a time. And I invite you to join me, to touch, to feel, and to create your own story within my world.”
Deborah Rich
Studio Number: 126
“My best paintings take form on a dirt road alongside a field of broccoli or strawberries, or in the sand dunes, or in front of a shale cliff. What begin as charcoal drawings, evolve, if I can be observant enough, into oil paintings that convey the light and distances of the landscape.
The hours that I paint outside pass in the blink of an eye as I try to translate a slice of the fullness around me onto canvas. And when I pack up my easel and palette to head home, I, myself, feel filled with light, and forms, and horizons.”
Donna Robbins
Studio Number: 43
Donna Robbins began working in oils, painting mainly en plein air, in 2008. She moved to the Monterey Peninsula in 2011 to join the area’s vibrant art community, to be near the ocean and the natural beauty of the area. A Bachelor of Art degree earned in 1984 with an emphasis on Graphic Design and Fine Art has helped to support a framework for landscape painting, but much of the hard work learning the craft of plein air has come from workshops with the amazing teachers who visit this area, books, DVDs and miles of canvas. Professional Associations: Central Coast Art Association; Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association; Signature Member.
- Phone:14 El Caminito Del Sur, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends
France Ruhnke
Studio Number: 106
France Ruhnke is a French American contemporary mix media Artist. Her collection of artworks is wide, encompassing contour drawings, landscape and abstract oil paintings, 3D intricate sculptural floral paintings, in small and large formats, wire sculptures and jewel-like plexiglas shadow boxes. Paper, canvas, fabric, gold leaf, paint, ink, natural flowers, feathers, vintage French heritage and wire are used to preciously explore the delicate essence and elegance of nature’s colors, light, flow, movement and transparency. Her work is said to be ethereal, bringing joy and touching emotions. She welcomes the public in her countryside charming studio in Carmel Valley all year around and accepts commissions.
Nancy Russell
Studio Number: 108
An Art major in college, Nancy’s passion for painting rekindled after a career in community-based nonprofit programs, shaped by experiences in the U.S., Africa, and Asia. Her vibrant canvases transcend traditional boundaries, transforming her living space into a dynamic masterpiece. Her paintings, on reclaimed canvases are her autobiography, bursting with bright colors that capture the whimsy of daily life. Her studio, house, and gardens are open annually for the Open Studio tour.
- Phone:10942 Pieri Ct, Moss Landing
- Email:Both weekends
S
Marie Schaefer
Studio Number: 44
“In my artistic exploration, I’ve embraced soft pastels as my preferred medium. Their vivid intensity and immediate responsiveness offer a unique language, allowing me to express the profound beauty I discover in nature.”
- Phone:409 San Bernabe Dr, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends
Mark Schlegel
Studio Number: 105
Mark Schlegel is a trained artisan with a degree in sculpture from San Jose State University. His many handcrafted tables and wall hangings are all created from his personal collection of redwood ripple wood, a rare occurrence that causes a curly grain effect in the wood. He is passionate about the natural world, especially trees and forests.
His 50 years as a professional landscaper have taught him many aspects of mankind’s relationship with trees and the natural environment. He uses hand split ripple wood rays from the curly grain redwood that are one of a kind. Done in a sculptural way, it has its own liveliness and luminosity.
He looks forward to sharing his unique pieces with those who appreciate natural beauty.
- Phone:287 Esquiline Rd, Carmel Valley
- Email:Both weekends
Svea Scholten
Studio Number: 34
“My name is Svea and I am a metalsmith in Capitola by the Sea on the Monterey Bay. I have been making one-of-a kind handcrafted jewelry in my home studio for over 7 years. I work with sterling and fine silver and gold. My designs are often ocean inspired. I use precious and semi-precious gems like amethyst, chalcedony, garnets, sapphires, and rubies. I also use sea glass and fossils that I find on my local beaches and from around the world. I also use turquoise, as well as many other gems and minerals.”
- Phone:35 Via Del Pinar, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends
Al Shamble
Studio Number: 109
Al Shamble is an award-winning California landscape and seascape painter. He paints in Oils and Watercolors and is an avid photographer. Al paints on location in the Monterey area every week, where he schedules and leads the Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Assoc. He is drawn to the magnificence of the great Pacific Ocean and the light and majesty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. As an environmentalist, he hopes that his Plein Air and studio pieces convey the need to recognize and preserve our beautiful natural resources. Al’s paintings are available at shows , competitions, and from his website.
- Phone:18135 Porter St, East Garrison
- Email:Both weekends
Gloria Shaw
Studio Number: 69
“My goal as an artist is to affect my viewers on as many levels as possible – emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. I spent many years as a teacher of dance and drama before creating my visual art full time. I have always found that my experiences in choreographing and directing have been very compatible with my work in painting and printmaking. The paper or canvas I work on is like a stage. The forms and shapes I create are the dancers or actors, and the colors are their costumes. And the same use of space, line, and rhythm I used to move performers around the stage, now move the eye of the viewer around the work of art.”
Debbie Snider
Studio Number: 8
“I retired from interior design and found a new creative outlet while taking metalsmithing classes at my local community college. After working in my home studio a few years, I opened Kazari, which means “adornment” in Japanese. I am inspired by geometric and organic texture, and my designs are influenced by Japanese textiles and patterns. My aesthetic is contemporary and graphic. I work with silver, high-karat gold foil, and pearls. I use the rolling mill to texture metal sheet and fuse 24k gold foil to my pieces using Keum Boo, an ancient Korean gilding technique.”
- Phone:2803 Forest Hill Blvd, Pacific Grove
- Email:Both weekends
Karen St. James
Studio Number: 65
“I want my creations to bring the sunshine in. Creating brings me to a place of possibilities, with bold colors, mixing patterns and shapes, always looking for the surprise.
Loving the interplay of color, I create monotypes that are used in collage and mixed-media medium painting. I paint directly on the canvas, adding paper, fabric and found objects—whatever crosses my path. I am inspired by nature and the vivid world around me to bring colorful energy to my work.”
- Phone:1655 Highland St, Seaside
- Email:Both weekends
Janaka Stagnaro
Studio Number: 72
“In 1993, I began 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 of Monterey County I teach art in various schools. My art studio is in the Warren Building in Carmel, upstairs at the SW corner of Mission and Ocean (call to make a visit 831-601-2092). My online gallery is www.janakasartandbooks.com. I am an independent author of 11 books.”
Casey Starks
Studio Number: 45
“I’m a ceramic artist living on the coast in Monterey. I’m inspired by the shapes, colors, and textures of the coast, from tiny blossoms on a native yarrow plant to rough-hewn rock surfaces of our local tide pools. I love the challenge of distilling a sense of place and infusing it into a sculpture or functional piece of pottery. The goal for my work is to transport the viewer to a different place and time, even if their journey only lasts as long as their morning cup of coffee.”
- Phone:550 Lighthouse Ave, Ste A, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends
Sandra Still
Studio Number: 53
“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 a 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 led 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, and landscapes; seeking beauty, patterns, contrast, and always the light.”
- Phone:2030 Marsala Cir, Monterey
- Email:October 12 & 13
Meredith Stricker
Studio Number: 82
“Envisioning poetics and art as habitat restoration, I work with the natural world using mixed media, paint, words and ink to explore possibilities of rewilding. My hope is that art and poetry reclaim their communal role, in ways that give full voice and place to the displaced and endangered. In our studio, we believe art belongs to everyone and find ways to connect people to work they love. Poems and art are not decoration, they are not static. They are here to change our lives.” MEREDITH STRICKER co-directs Visual Poetry Studio, an art, poetry and architecture collaborative in Carmel. She is the author of six poetry collections and recipient of the National Poetry Series Award. Her visual work has been exhibited and published widely.
- Phone:3830 Whitman Cir, Carmel
- Email:Both weekends
Willamina Nogales Strupat
Studio Number: 93
Willa Nogales Strupat has been painting for over 25 years. She taught abstract art for eleven years through Saddleback College. Trained as a traditional painter, she has had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and shown her art in California, Germany and New York. She has Her abstracts have garnered awards and over ten group showings. She has been mentored by Walter Holland, Chatsworth College Alumni. 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. Professional Affiliations & Memberships: Member & Board member of Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters 2013 to present Maimeri Paint Creative Director U.S. 2004 to 2007 Member of Legacy Art Gallery 2002 to 2013 Member California Art Club Member & Board member of Southern California Plein Air Painters Association 2009 -2013 Member of the San Clemente Art Association 2010-2012
Current Art Shows: Chesboro Winery Show April 2023-22 Natividad Hospital, 2023, 22 CCAA Pacific Grove Juried Show 2023, Closes June 3 Monterey County Supervisor Exhibit Salinas and Monterey 2023, 2022 Dept of Health, Salinas, CA Exhibit Views of Monterey 2023.
T
Debbie Tanimura
Studio Number: 127
“I have a rich background in corporate leadership, having served as a CEO for 18 years before founding Designs by Myriad. After retiring, I learned traditional fabrication techniques at Monterey Peninsula College, which included chainmail. I started combining modern designs with historical chainmail patterns to create exceptional jewelry made from sterling silver and 14/20K gold. Each piece of jewelry I produce is designed to be distinctive and satisfying to the touch, so you can rest assured that the jewelry you purchase from me will be unique and special.”
- Phone:Odonata Winery, 645 River Rd, Salinas
- Email:October 19 & 20
Kenji Tanner
Studio Number: 111
Living in Monterey County and raised by her Japanese and African American parents, Kenji was introduced early to various cultures. Kenji’s rich ancestral experiences influenced her creative expression and blended themes to make powerful cross-cultural statements. Kenji’s art deeply conveys a profound understanding of the human spirit and deep messages that ignite the imagination.
Kenji is certified with the UCLA Healing in the Arts and has worked with the Arts Council for Monterey County as the lead teaching artist for 20 years. She’s taught and led Healing Art Seminars, where she continued to motivate individuals who desired to tap into and express feelings through creative expressions. Kenji’s love for humanity and the arts imprints on everyone she touches.
Facebook: @kenjiartdesign
Instagram: @Kenjiartqueen
- Phone:ArtWorks @Salinas, 262 Main St, Salinas
- Email:Both weekends
Nina Temple
Studio Number: 102
“My intention is to keep the work process and the materials simple, direct, and obvious so that ideas, energies, forms, and associations are exposed, stirred, shifted, and scrambled with a playful approach and a discursive edge.”
Mary Titus
Studio Number: 1
“As I start, I play with the paint and begin a relationship with the canvas, then I start to see fragments of reality, I then go with the flow.”
- Phone:202 Upper Walden Rd, Carmel Highlands
- Email:Both weekends
U
No artists available.
V
Carlos F. Villagomez
Studio Number: 120
Carlos F. Villagomez, a multimedia artist from South Monterey County, draws inspiration from the beauty of the body and a deep curiosity about self-discovery and belonging. His work evokes profound emotions, exploring traditional and conceptual ideas of representation, allegory, and realism through metaphors and imagery. By blending various mediums, Carlos creates pieces that resonate with the essence of human experience, inviting viewers to reflect on their own journeys and connections. His art serves as a dialogue between the self and the world, crafting a visual narrative of identity and emotion.
W
Jim Wagoner
Studio Number: 20
“My passion is abstract painting. I enjoy the interplay of colors and 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.”
- Phone:1027 Ripple Ave, Pacific Grove
- Email:Both weekends
Christine Watten
Studio Number: 98
“I get a sense of grounding when painting and drawing the natural form, and am drawn to the oak woodlands and the fascinating structures of these trees. Form and shadow are dynamically expressive and interpretive to me, and folk art and majolica glaze painting on tiles and pots inspires clay pieces. Recently I am drawn to fleeting images discovered in my surroundings, reminding me of the immediacy of the moment. In these last years of the pandemic and our collective losses, these discoveries and the process of interpreting them holds meaning for me.”
Usana Weaver
Studio Number: 46
“Over the past many years, I have been painting exclusively in the medium of oil on canvas. I create alla prima and classical oil paintings. I have travelled extensively to some of the world’s most inspiring places. This has enabled me to spend time in nature and to experience and paint great architecture. Art has brought great joy into my life. The natural course for me as an artist is to share my work with others.”
Penny Whent
Studio Number: 59
“I currently paint abstract expressionist landscapes inspired by the water and forests of the Monterey Peninsula and surrounding areas. I was first influenced by my father, an architect and photographer, who moved the family to Pacific Grove where I attended high school and later took art classes at Monterey Peninsula College. I am primarily self-taught. A paralegal by trade, I have painted part-time all my life and now paint full-time in my Monterey home studio alongside my artist husband, Thomas Whent. I work predominantly in acrylics on canvas. My daily endeavor is to make beautiful art.”
- Phone:115 Mar Vista Dr, Monterey
- Email:October 19 & 20
Thomas Whent
Studio Number: 60
Thomas paints splatter abstract paintings incorporating heavily textured backgrounds overlaid with vibrant, multi-faceted layers of color and works primarily in acrylics and mixed media on stretched canvas. He also works in a folk art style featuring vivid colors, flattened perspective, strong forms in simple arrangements, immediacy of meaning, and incorporating pointillistic detail. Tom currently paints daily at his home studio in Monterey, CA alongside his artist wife, Penny.
- Phone:115 Mar Vista Dr, Monterey
- Email:October 19 & 20
Janet Whitchurch
Studio Number: 52
“For the past six years, a recurring subject for my art has been the California Coastal Oaks that proliferate in our environment. Most of the artwork has been drawings or watercolors based on photographs I have taken. Lately, I have reworked some of the photographs by adding collage elements as well as drawing and painting on scanned versions of them.”
- Phone:29 Encina Ave, Monterey
- Email:October 12 & 13
Allan Wilks
Studio Number: 54
Allan is a studio artist best known for his functional work (mugs, vases, bowls, etc.). Allan has also produced free formed sculptural pieces and garden art. His use of photo transfer techniques has allowed him to provide personal images on ceramics that will endure the test of time. Since he doesn’t produce a large volume of any design, he can customize his work for his specific customer’s needs.
- Phone:2030 Marsala Cir, Monterey
- Email:October 12 & 13
Ellen Willis
Studio Number: 2
Ellen Wheelock Willis is an artist who has studios in Austin, Texas, and in Pebble beach California. Growing up in a ranching family in Corsicana, Texas, she developed a deep appreciation for the natural world. Her philosophy centers around the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. As a full time professional artist, Ellen’s unique style emerges from her study of art history, careful observation, and guidance from master teachers. Ellen’s art has been featured in gallery and museum shows in Texas and California.
- Phone:1077 San Carlos Rd, Pebble Beach
- Email:October 12 & 13
X
No artists available.
Y
No artists available.
Z
David Zappacosta
Studio Number: 35
“I began working with stained glass in 1977 and produced seven pieces in homes that I designed and built in Los Gatos and Saratoga, California as a General Contractor. I graduated from San Jose State in 1973 with a B.A. in Art Painting and Art History. After graduation, I studied Art History in Greece, and Art Painting in Italy.
Recently, I have returned to stained glass designs, producing over twenty new pieces. Some of these are modern, abstract, and original designs, and others are portraits and small versions of church windows from an ancient chapel outside of Lausanne, Switzerland.”
- Phone:35 Via Del Pinar, Monterey
- Email:Both weekends