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 […]