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Arts4MC is excited to share our evolving Arts Directory—a dynamic resource built to highlight the vibrant artistic community of Monterey County. Whether you’re looking for art classes, local artists, museums, or bands, this is the place to start!
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I love photography. It nourishes my soul and replenishes my spirit. The world is full of beauty and magic, whether in the wisp of a cloud, a misty morning in the woods, the intimate detail of a flower, or the golden sunlight on a vineyard. My approach to photography is derived from my love of Nature and is based upon my emotional response to the beauty that I see.
I am originally from the East Coast, lived extensively in the Midwest, and in 1995 moved to Carmel Valley, California where I currently reside. A scientist by training, I left academics in 2000 to pursue a new career as a freelance nature photographer and founded my company Rainbow Spirit Photography.
David Phillips is an American artist whose work has shown at over 50 galleries throughout the United States. Including The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Carnegie Hall (NYC), and The Downtown Art Center Gallery of Los Angeles.
Inspired by his influences, he moved his studio from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Venice, California. “Moving to Los Angeles allowed my career to progress in ways I could not imagine. However, the work will never lose its country roots.”
His bold, conceptual, and avant garde works continue to amaze patrons, bring buyers, and captivate collectors all over the world.
I studied photography in college and have participated in numerous workshops but the wildflowers of the Californian hillsides were my first real teachers of photography. Their breathtaking, ever-changing beauty pulled me into the hills and gave me so many opportunities to practice my craft, spring after spring. they helped me to see how the play of light, color, and gesture can make a strong photograph.
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Del Monte Fine Art has been a destination for collectors and admirers of Early California Impressionism since its inception.
Our name was derived from the original Del Monte Art Gallery located in the Hotel Del Monte built in 1880. The hotel burned twice; first in 1887 and again in 1924. This was the original gallery dedicated exclusively to showing works of the Early California artists.
We have a superior selection of historically significant, museum quality paintings focused on the period 1880-1950.
This class is for those that want to learn the basics of Procreate and already have their own iPad and Apple pencil, as well as the Procreate application!
We will learn how to choose a canvas size, change backgrounds, create new layers, choose a brush, use a reference, change opacity, utilize the selection tool, use clipping masks, merge layers, use alpha lock, make adjustments, add text, export our work, and more!
Once we get the basics of the application, you will have the time to create some digital art of your choosing.
Don’t forget to charge your iPad the night before the class and bring your charger!
For all skill levels.
*Important note: Participants must bring their own iPads*
Date: Saturday, March 16th
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: The Lyceum
Instructor: Kristen Burroughs
Ages: 13- Adult
Class size: Limited to 8 students
Fee: $25
Don entered San Jose State University in 1949 and graduated in 1954 in Fine Arts. He then spent two years in the Navy at the Naval Security Station in Washington, D.C. as an electronic draftsman. On returning to Santa Cruz, Don worked five years at the Santa Cruz Sentinel newspaper in their Display Advertising Department as an artist and salesperson. In 1960 he became co-owner of Sentinel Printers, a print shop in Santa Cruz. Since retiring in 1992 Don has been working in watercolor. His watercolors have been exhibited in various galleries, offices and restaurants throughout Santa Cruz County, including the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, Government Center, Cafe Rio and Print Smith in Aptos and Santa Cruz County Bank and the Post Office Gallery in Moss Landing and the Scotts Valley Library.
Please contact me for more information. The private or small group classes will be held in my studio in old Monterey. I'm an oil painter focusing on painting outdoors, en plein air. I also work in the studio from still lives and sometimes from photos. I have a fine arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle and have been painting professionally since 2008. I'm also proficient in acrylic painting. Classes will be geared to where you're at on your painting journey, from beginner to more advanced. All aspects of painting will be covered according to your needs. The hourly rate is just $25.
Doug Steakley received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University in Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing and studied in Denmark at the Hans Hansen studio in Kolding upon graduation. He published a tutorial book titled Holloware Techniques and his work was featured on the cover of American Craft magazine. He has pieces in the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution, The Oakland Museum, Musee D'Art Moderne du Nord, Lille, France and Indiana University Fine Arts Museum. Now a well known photographer, Doug's distinct images range from the Monterey Peninsula where he lives to many international destinations where he enjoys traveling.
Dr. Seuss animation and illustration artwork from the books we love to read. Presenting the newly-released limited edition Secret Art Collection, available now.