ARTIST INTRODUCTIONS

VENITA SIEGEL

Venita Siegel is an artist based in Southern California. She draws inspiration for her art from the natural beauty of the rolling hills and picturesque beaches surrounding her.

Venita’s style is a fusion between Impression and Expressionism, often using vibrant colors to depict her scenes. In addition to being a featured artist of the Gray Matter Museum of Art, she is also a member of the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painters Association and California Art Club and has exhibited her works in a number of juried shows.

MICHAEL WEEMS

Michael gained extensive experience in design and fashion through his work with Gucci and Tiffany & Co. Michael set out on his in the latter part of the 1990s to start a business etching and carving glass & crystal. With a few years, Michael had built a company that sold 250,000 pieces of hand etched art for the table to the best stores all over the world. He was commissioned by Dom Perignon, who chose Michael’s champagne flutes to launch a new rosé champagne. These flutes were then chosen for the gift bags for the Academy Awards. The Attorney General of the United States chose Michael’s masterpieces as the official gift from America to heads of states, kings, queens, and dignitaries around the globe. Michael created a limited edition collection of appliances for the Jen Air Artezzi line, designed a vase for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and created many other licensed and exclusive pieces for the best stores in the country including Tommy Bahama and Neiman Marcus.

Michael resides in Palm Springs, California and his works have appeared in countless publications including Elle Decor and Palm Springs Life. Several of his pieces were also featured on HGTV’s Desert Flippers.

JOAN MESSENGER

Artist Joan Messenger has spent most of her life studying and teaching the physical, psychological and emotional efforts of color on individuals and groups. As a professor, Joan Messenger taught art at the College of Design, Coastline and Saddleback colleges in Orange County, California. Joan completed her official teaching career as Chair of Humanities & Arts at Miramar College in San Diego. Joan draws inspiration from he love of the California coasts and deserts, Far Eastern Art, live music (her late husband was a world renowned sax player), and women of California with a particular interest in Hollywood’s classic beauties. Joan proudly uses bold and luminescent colors with no hesitation on her paintings, but she also uses lighter tones and certain shapes to draw a range of emotion. Joan also creates wearable one of a kind fine art in the form of silk scarves. Each piece undergoes a lengthy process of stretching, hand dying, steaming and pressing to be made ready to wear. The scarves are best work with jeans or dresses and can even be framed and hung as a display. Some scarves are paintings, others are repeated patterns of single designs. At 93 years old, Joan wants to still be creative and inspire all those who meet her. She teaches us to never stop doing what you love.

ALEX ANDERSON

Alexandra uses hand crafted, unique and upcycled vessels with all things Mother Nature; plants, moss, rocks and wood to create her pieces. Her planting style is avant-garde each created with a specific intention. An OC native, inspirations include the ocean, music, fashion and spirituality.

SHANE PATTON

Shane was first introduced to photography by an inspiring teacher back in his high school years and was captivated by the dark room and how developing a photo was truly a transformative experience. His interest in photography led him into studying at Saddleback College and The College of the Desert in California. Shane is a local surfer and photographer, who loves capturing coastal scenes, happenings and people. His passion for surf and action sports with his understanding of its fast movement, made him the go to photographer for several pro surfers along with covering Nitro Circus pro skate boarders and BMX bike riders. Shane will hop on the Volt Creative Company team shoots from time to time when the job calls for an artistic eye and a fastmoving set. When needing a local photographer, Shane also covers the ever-popular Fullsend brand’s behind the scenes and helps with content in both photo and video edits for this group of pranksters. Shane helps companies launch new brands in fashion, real estate, tech and design by giving such work a visual in today’s market. Shane loves the diversity that comes with the photography world and gets along great with others. His easygoing attitude and kind heart draws people to open up to him, and he works tirelessly to always deliver “the shot”.

SARA MIELE

The ocean, it’s creatures, plants, and music have been the primary inspirations in Sara’s artwork and life. Glass seems to illustrate the fluidity of water and life. The addition of light and painted clay additives gives her pieces a feeling of morphing or combining of ocean creatures and plants.

Sara’s artwork is a collision of mediums that strives to harness the transparency and constant motion of life. Sara’s seeks to mimic the layers found in nature’s elements through the mediums of glass, metal, clay, and paint. This fluidity is evident through the light caressing a textured surface, or a vine cascading down a tree, or the constant wavering of the ocean that is so inviting. Sara loves the shifting optics, potential danger, and the energizing, ever-exciting clash between surf and sand. When light and water come together, the reflection, refraction, and penetration of light rays sparks great inspiration in her.

Sara’s intent is to inspire people. Excitement and hope are provoked in her when she can marvel at the adaptability displayed by a seedpod that sheds its seeds to the winds in order to regenerate, or a jellyfish filtering through oil-tainted water. Problem solving is very satisfying; it makes her feel like an adaptable creature. Transformation takes hope and a will to problem solve, otherwise extinction could be the result. Just like the seedlings and the ocean’s inhabitants, it is also her responsibility to problem solve in order to adapt. This makes her feel intertwined with the natural world.

KYLE DENTON

Kyle Denton is a ceramic artist and instructor, born and raised in San Clemente, California. While studying at San Francisco State University, he received his B.A. in Studio Arts with a focus in ceramics.

Furthering his ceramic studies in New Zealand, he worked as a production potter to help develop his skills using a variety of techniques. His work is influenced by the Southern California surf culture while finding inspiration in the different environments he’s lived in.

He has been featured in galleries internationally and is continuing to perfect his craft through producing pottery for his business, Dntn Ceramics, and teaching at ARTime Barro in both the Costa Mesa and Laguna Beach studios.

SOFIIA SPIVAKOVA

Sofiia Spivakova is an Ukrainian artist based in Southern California. Growing up in Kyiv, Ukraine she learned to appreciate the rich environment of a city that enjoyed influences from many different cultures since it was founded in the 5th century A.D. Before turning to yoga and psychology she studied engineering and finance and worked in enterprise software development. The theme for her paintings is a result of a long journey of self-discovery and observation of individuals and many a socium encountered on her path. Sofiia speaks through her art about discovering that she herself can be her primary protector, supporter and friend.

CHAD ALEXANDER

Videographer & Creative Content Designer Chad Alexander has a way of capturing simple moments with his filming and recording clips that has the viewer’s complete attention. He edits film in such a way that makes the audience want to watch his videos over and over again to see the story he tells through his artistic eye. Chad covers dramatic and subtle personalities, simple and complex frames, all types of weather and in various locations. He loves filming comedy content, real estate, music videos, art shows and lifetime events.

DJ JOEY

DJ & MC Joey C has been an international performance artist for over 20 years. He has performed at all different venues such as sporting arenas and fields, festivals, clubs, city parks, museums, and private estates. Covering all major lifetime events to put his personal touch on weddings, quinceaneras, debuts, mitzvahs, private parties, galas, fundraisers and corporate events. Joey C is dedicated to providing an array of music from Country, Latin, Reggae, Middle Eastern to Bollywood, Korean, Filipino, Chinese, Vietnamese, Rock, all eras such as 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Funk, R&B, and of course Top 40. He will play personal playlists and is happy to take requests to provide the ultimate music experience. He prides himself in reading a room and getting everyone to dance!

SUGEY REBOLLAR

Floral Designer extraordinaire, Sugey Rebollar, is a woman gifted with both a flair for dramatic, as well as the understated. Growing up in a perfect climate for abundant vegetation, Sugey surrounded herself with the endless colors and fragrances which had a noticeable influence on the budding botanist. Her obvious passion and innate work ethic landed her a job at famous floral design houses all over California and she trained with some of the top floral designers in the country. A master now in all facets of floral design, including Traditional, Modern, French, Zen and Vintage, she strives to do custom work for boutiques, hotels, museums and private events such as the Academy Awards Governors Ball, Emmy Awards, Golden Globes and the Super Bowl. She has designed the floral for celebrity weddings for Pink, Jessica Simpson, Shaquille O’Neal, and Trista & Ryan broadcasted on ABC TV. Special occasions worth mentioning, Oprah Winfrey and Seal’s birthday parties and Brittany Spears’ baby shower. Sugey likes to concentrate on creating custom floral art by making every detail exquisite.

LESLIE SOUZA

Leslie Souza has always been fascinated with liquids and concocting the perfect pour with the art of mixology for a thirsty crowd. Leslie knows how to make the most amazing libations and it is no surprise that her art has fashioned into Dutch pouring and chain pulling, which requires major hand eye coordination. Her pouring has made quite a splash on canvas! Leslie is making creative designs that are one-of-a-kind eye candy creations and has you thirsting for more! Look for her art in farmer’s markets, boutiques, fairs, restaurants and museums. Her art displays well in any space!

AMBER GOLDHAMMER

Amber Goldhammer is best known for creating vibrant, abstract paintings with a street art edginess. Building upon layers of bold colors and sweeping gestural movements, her works includes positive messages of love and hope, written in a graffiti-style script. The mixed media series is a testament to Amber’s own emotive interpretation of the ebb and flow of her life’s experiences.

Her signature style includes unique drips and blocks of paint combined with her stylized graffiti writing which triggers a powerful personal response. Her paintings transmit a special kind of magic that are both calming, moving and also self- reflecting. There is no analyzing or conceptualizing that takes place. It happens in the moment, as a union between her, the canvas, and the paint.

Amber has worked with large hotel groups including Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group, which made her art a permanent fixture in all 74 hotel rooms at Hotel Wilshire in Los Angeles. She has also worked with Kimpton Epic Hotel, Miami and Kimpton Shinjuku Hotel, Tokyo.

The STRAT Hotel in Las Vegas now encompasses Goldhammer’s art on the entire circular floor 109 stories up which is the tallest observation tower in the USA. As guests enter, her vibrant, graffiti-style art wall coverings embrace the viewer as they take in the bold 3D, textural messages contained throughout the spacious floor.

Hollywood took notice of Amber’s signature style. Casting Networks, the leader of casting and audition software had Amber brand their headquarters with her art. She created a wall mural, branded logo and art for the entire offices, including eight of their branch locations worldwide.

With ongoing concurrent exhibitions in galleries throughout the United States, Amber has also had international success with exhibitions in Toronto, Canada, Hong Kong and Zurich, Switzerland. Her artworks have been showcased in print and online publications, and on such TV series as “Million Dollar Listing,” “Being Mary Jane,” “The Catch” as well as both multi-Emmy® nominated series, “Crazy Ex- Girlfriend”, and “Scandal.” Goldhammer’s art is also featured on the Netflix’s best original series, “G.L.O.W.” as well as HBO’s Silicon Valley and Disney’s Lizzie McGuire. Notable collectors include Graeme Hart, Allison Scarinzi, Peter Dodd, Katie Lowes and Kevin Hart.

GLENDA KRONKE

Glenda Kronke’s strong connection to nature is rooted in a passion for camping, hiking and exploring the outdoors. Her work is heavily influenced by the patterns and textures she sees on these treks. Glenda has spent the past 35 years working for and being mentored by glass artists from around the country. The knowledge gained has opened the door for her to create G Kronke Studios.

Glenda takes notice of how amazingly similar the growth process of artwork is to nature’s growth process. Life and Art ever evolves, seeking a vessel, a shape, a texture, a color - a path to expression. And once created, each possesses an essence of life, a statement of being. Wonders such as the swirling texture of beached driftwood, the unbelievable leafy sea dragon, the mystery of a sand dollar, the palmate structure of sea coral, the banded strata of the earth, the muted tones of a desert landscape, the swords of an agave, the solitary silhouette of the saguaro, the delicate understructure of a meadow mushroom, the velvety moss covered pillow of a creek side boulder, the exotic colors of tropical flowers, the mesmerizing hypnotic shadows of a rain forest canopy and a purple- orange stormy sunset she draws from.

LUCIANA CAPORASO

British born Luciana Caporaso - dubbed ‘Queen of Electro’ has stood at the forefront of Dance Music with a supercharged sound that has infiltrated dance floors across the globe particularly in the United States where she has had NINE Billboard Dance No.1’s.

She is the It Girl who started the electro nu wave movement with the multiplatinum “Yeah Yeah.”

Now from her LA studios Luciana has just released her first fine art collection – a series of famous icons – dripping in punk. A unique blend of her two loves music and art – as captured by the renowned photographer Dennis Leopold for Mexican lifestyle magazine M Revista.

"I want my art to punch you in the face

but at the same time make you smile playfully,

like we're in on the same joke,

even though we've never met.

I get it and I get you. To me that's art.

I want my art to hang on your wall, wake you up, lift you up.

I want it to resonate with your rebellious heart

just as it did mine when I created it.

Join my rebellion." ~Luciana

MICHAEL SHEWMAKER

Michael Shewmaker, the contemporary sculptor of today, works in stainless steel, aluminum and bronze and even concrete. As a child, his love for sculpture began after seeing the Gateway Arch go up in St Louis, Missouri. He went on to appreciate and study American sculptor Alexander Calder. As a result, in his youth, Shewmaker decided to study metalsmithing at Southern Illinois University. Working with his hands became a lifelong passion. This and his love of art led him to pursue sculpture on a serious basis.

Shewmaker’s mirror-polished stainless steel sculptures are most captivating. Although decidedly abstract, his works have a definite feel of the living with a muscular structure and vivacious energy. The polished surfaces reflect the character of their surroundings and provide a liquid and mercurial appearance. Many of his masterpieces can be seen throughout the United States. For example, the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs purchased Exe for a permanent installation in their community. The Simpsonville Art Foundation of Simpsonville, SC. purchased Brace for their village. Leviatano was obtained by the Annmarie Sculpture Garden of Dowell, MD for their permanent collection. . Vita (Shewmaker’s most popular design) is on long term loan to Grounds for Sculpture, the huge sculpture garden in New Jersey.

Michael received a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art from Southern Illinois University and did Art History graduate work at the University of Florida and San Diego State University. Mr. Shewmaker currently lives and works from his studio on the Big Island in Hawaii, he is vigorously building a 3 acre sculpture garden of his work there.

DICK MARCONI

Dick Marconi has been innovating and leaving his mark in many endeavors throughout his life. Although creating art is one of his greatest passions, Marconi is also widely recognized as a noted philanthropist, for his Marconi Automotive Museum and Foundation for Kids and for having built a business empire.

Born in Gary, Indiana in the 1930s just before the pre-war steel boom of World War II, Marconi was twelve years-old when he became blinded in both eyes as a result of a chemical accident. Slowly over time, he began to regain some vision in his right eye. The result was black and white and devoid of color and depth. Through sheer determination and visual concentration, Marconi was able to retrain his brain and soon saw immense color - more vibrant than he ever remembered. In the 1990’s, after many years of experimenting, Marconi began to create abstract forms using mixed media and found objects. These rapid and expressive non-objective paintings have obscured the typical figure-ground composition, laying the groundwork for his signature painting technique, “Color Fusion”.

RANDI SOLIN

Randi F. Solin has been committed to the art of blowing glass for over 30 years, dazzling collectors and colleagues alike with her exceptional technique, skill, and highly inventive coloration style. The recipient of many Best in Show, Best of Glass, and, most recently, a Lifetime Achievement award, her work has been acquired by the permanent collections of The White House, The United States Embassies in Algeria, Guinea, Cape Verde, Paraguay, Guatemala, Benin, and many museums and galleries nationwide. Solin incorporates techniques found in both Venetian glassblowing and the American Art Glass Movement. However, atypical to the art of blown glass, she takes a two-dimensional approach to her work, assigning her pieces a “front,” and creating color compositions, working much like a painter to a canvas. Solin’s coloration process is complex and varied, using layer upon layer of glass in all particles sizes, and often incorporating sheets of fine silver foil, or a hand “drawing” in black glass cane. The optics of Solin’s work, with their cut and polished top, is her signature of sorts and an important component of her work. “My optics serve as the window into my coloration process; into the ‘soul’ of a piece, allowing the viewer to peer into its interior life, like the rings of a tree. All of my pieces are intellectually created on that notion, that with each finished work a history is revealed.” Solin earned a B.F.A. from the New York College of Ceramics at Alfred University, New York, and estabished her first glass studios in Nothern California.

LUKE REICHLE

Luke Reichle is a visual artist, author, award-winning fashion writer and costume designer with an international presence.

In a decades-long studio art practice encompassing digital and traditional mediums in painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture, Luke uses figurative and abstract elements to explore the nature of image, character and expression. For his current bodies of work, he re-purposes the elements of his background in the mediums of fashion, film and television design in order to explore the manufacturing of image, with all of the beauty, glorification, distortion, deceit and collateral damage the process produces.

CLARA BERTA

Clara Berta is a passionate, international, award-winning artist of Hungarian heritage. Her dynamic, abstract paintings have been exhibited and collected worldwide. Clara’s art has also been featured in high-profile television shows, movies, and magazines. She’s known for creating large-scale art that reflects the soothing colors and organic shapes found in nature, especially the ocean. Recently, her focus has shifted to express the vibrant colors of the human body’s biological and psychological energy. Clara studied advanced composition and technique at the Santa Reparata School of Art in Florence, Italy, as well as printmaking in the US.

ED DEAN

Ed Dean began making abstract sculpture after retiring from the commercial construction industry, a field where he drew plans, built structures, and labored over architectural details. During this time, he gained a sense of shape, proportion, and scale. Dean begins the creative process with a pencil drawing/draft. A small modified scaled model is constructed before he fabricates each piece. He uses steel, aluminum, bronze, copper, and glass materials. And his finishes have included powder coating, chemical treatments, plating, and blackened steel.

BRIAN HANNA

Not a traditional artist, Brian attended Oregon State University where in 1994 he obtained a degree in Construction Engineering Management. It was in 2012 when Brian decided to combine his love of art, LEGO® bricks, and his construction knowledge to create complex mosaics. Brian examines pop icons and everyday objects in a nostalgic context, using images that inspire an emotional response from the viewer. Brian is currently working on a number of pieces with subjects ranging from political to sentimental.

CATHERINE SPINOWITZ

She is drawn to the calming earthy tones and the simple distraction of every brush stroke she looks at as a gift. Diagnosed with Lupus as a young mom and wife, she has found that through her art she takes control of her pain and channels it to beauty.

Catherine is an Orange County based artist who adores her family and spends as much time as possible with them unplugged in nature. Originally from the East Coast, the former New York model and makeup artist spent her life working in fashion.

Growing up in a creative family she has always had musical and visual influences, but it wasn’t until she became bed-ridden during her Lupus flare ups that she realized her true potential.

SUSAN LEONHARD

A third generation artist, Susan began oil painting at the early age of 10. By using the talent that was passed down to her, as well as years of study and experimentation, Susan has developed her own distinct impressionistic style. Susan’s “Underwater & Beyond” series was inspired by her love of the Pacific Ocean’s beauty. She wants to capture the surrealism of being under water and wants viewers to feel the peacefulness through her paintings, which focus on the transparency and simplicity of water itself.

Kiera Knightley – finished piece – Charcoal & Acrylic

MELODY SPRING

Melody can paint such a variety of works from abstract to detailed portraits. She is drawn to painting the woman form in a classic beauty. Her paintings have a vintage elegance with a contemporary edge. She captures the radiance of soft light by diffusing certain features contrasted by bright colors and textures.

BRIAN CARPENTER

Orange County based jewelry designer, Brian Carpenter has spent the last 12 years honing his craft. Blending his art and engineering background and a love for creating beauty his modern jewelry style was born. Inspired by color and the outdoors both elements are present in his work.

Paying tribute to the past Brian is a classically trained jewelry designer and bench jeweler. Combining his classic disciplines with technology via CAD he’s able to transform his one of a kind pieces form a rendering to a heirloom. His unique process spawns a new perspective into the world of fine jewelry. Each piece tells a story and imparts emotion through form and color.

ANGELE BUFFET

Through her unique concepts and individual technique, Angele’s art crosses paths between the abstract and natural worlds. Utilizing exquisite color palettes and elegant details, Angele creates a stunning visual in which the viewer is left to wonder.

KATLIN EVANS

Katlin’s art takes shape in the form of everyday objects that carry an ubiquitous weight of experience. Her intension is to convey these objects in a way that reads as an unfolding experience to the viewer, where the object is recognizable yet hard to identify. Her work also relies on the intensity of emotive obsession.

JODY SWISSHELM

Jody graduated with honors with a degree in Baking and Pastry from The International Culinary School of Art Institute of Orange County, CA. Her work and collaborations have been featured on national television shows such as “Amazing Wedding Cakes” on TLC. Bakery owner now and the Pastry Chef at The Event Loft. The Gray Matter Museum of Art enjoys sharing Jody's fun and tasty creations with the community. Jody loves sharing her art with those that crave the sweeter things in life!

RON TAYBI

Taybi has received his schooling in the field of Science and Engineering from the California Polytechnic University in Pomona and UC Berkley in the mid 70’s. However his passion for art has steered him on a more transcendental experience. His academic training has inadvertently contributed to the unique character of his work.

Taybi’s vision had always been global in scope. His bold and magnanimous sculptures exude messages that are socially important for the betterment of the generality of humanity. Taybi’s passion for universal love, peace and harmony within all of mankind is infused in his site specific fine art creations.

www.rontaybi.com

HANS-ERICH VOGEL

Hans-Erich Vogel moved to Orange County with his family from College Station, Texas in 1972. The family first landed in Corona del Mar, staying at the Seahorse Inn on the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Avocado (where Shape Up Fitness now stands) while their home in Irvine was being built. Growing up in a European household, ‘stinky’ cheese, cured meats and dense, crusty bread was the norm. While his friends ate Wonderbread with American cheese slices, he ate thick slices of powerful Tilsiter on Vollkornbrot, usually alone, at the far end of the lunch table, away from their overly sensitive noses. Fast forward and In 2010, he completed the professional program at the Cheese School of San Francisco under Daphne Zepos. After more than a decade in the food and beverage industry, he opened his own cheese shop in the heart of Corona del Mar and then transitioned into consulting and sharing his wealth of knowledge in all things cheese and charcuterie. He followed his nose and helps consults with The Event Loft where he works regularly to continue to share rare and special bites with the community. His beautiful work is showcased at The Gray Matter Museum of Art programs and events. Erich developed and presented a series of educational classes emphasizing wine and cheese pairing, while maintaining the emphasis on artisan and farmstead cheese.

CHERYL MAYHEW

Cheryl knows how to take risks, follow her passions, try new things, travel & enjoy life! This young & talented photographer who was born & raised in Japan loves to share what she finds to be wonderous. An OC transplant, eager to snap away at things we all can relate to: family, food, love, pets, and nature. Some of the most wonderful things in life are right under our noses!

ARIANE MOSHAYEDI

A photograph is worth many words, but Ariane’s photos can write a novel! The image captured is part art, part skill, & entirely driven by the artisan and her camera. Ariana shoots for natural light & relaxing settings. Her eye for detail is extraordinary. The simple things in life such as a seashell on the beach-she magnifies & highlights to show us that life is what you want to see.

JEFFREY TURNBULL

Jeffrey’s work has a distinctive association with style & beauty, capturing elegant forms with a sophisticated eye & restrained hand. Jeffrey believes in beauty, grace, & virtue. Inspirations include myths & legends, divinity, iconography, nature, culture, & the supernatural.

ANJANETTE & STEPHEN CLINE

An artist duo whose relationship is founded in deep roots of artisan backgrounds. Their expression of ideas is a meld of metal, wood, & light that is not only vintage through inspiration, but bold in expression. Their “vintage marquees” bring much bravado to their vision of that felt experience of what is amazing!

RACHEL WILLIAMS

With a background in Fine Arts, floral designer Rachel Williams brings her creative insight, love for design, and thoughtful attention to detail to every arrangement she creates. Having worked with clients on both the East and West Coast, Rachel has learned to work with a variety of styles, preferences, and visions. Inspired by a love of nature, each of Rachel's designs are unique and abundant with seasonal flowers and rare beauty.

CHELSEA PERO

Chelsea has been seriously engaged in transforming overlooked images into a more complex visual experience when presented. The subject matter is fairly spontaneous. She is known for being a colorist who celebrates the subtle, natural beauty of ordinary scenes in a way that is both intense & dramatic.

MERI WAGNER

Meri knows how to make her garden grow! See how she exhibits her talents & abilities to use her floral creations to bring a sense of beauty, sophistication, & fun to any space. Her philosophy on flowers are that they are much like people, each flower is its own unique art specimen.

SANDY CRONACHER

Sandy loves the art of ceramic which is the integration of thought, senses & clay as one molds, moves & weaves design & shape through time to create art. She enjoys utilizing the wheel and also various hand building methods to develop her pieces of ceramic art. A constant balance of strength & delicacy.

ANH TRAN

Each & every day we live in a world of floral beauty & extravaganza! We may not have been the Author of creating either the floral or the fauna, but certainly there are special artisans who have developed gracious & glamorous art through skill by natural talent. Ahn’s gift is evident in her array of artworks on display, all of different dimensions.

SHARON HARDY

Sharon displays in her pieces the dualities of chaos & order, growth & decay, organic & mechanic. Form, texture, & patterns found in the systems of nature & today’s urban landscapes are her inspiration. The intersection where the natural morphs into technological is the place that she is exploring.

JOSE COLI

Always up for adventure & getting his feet wet, Jose is a multi-media artist who has a love for graphic arts, surf photography, & shooting film. His work has elevated local surf, skate, & snow companies to a whole different level. He has the ability to accentuate & enhance fashion design, coastal activity, and nature without losing the rawness & simplicity of such pleasures.

JANET WANG

Her love for origami began in first grade when her mother gave her an origami book. Since then Janet has traveled to origami conventions to learn from some of best artists around the world. Her love extends to teaching children origami in after school programs. She is also a photographer who spends half her time in Orange County and the other half in New Zealand. When she isn’t traveling abroad she meets with her group of origami friends to fold every 2nd Sunday of the month. She enjoys difficult modular origami the most because it is an example of life. Everything worthwhile in life requires patience.

CAROL GREENWOOD

Carol is a world-traveled artist, who has recently settled here in sunny Orange County, her final destination. She is influenced by her life travels, and as an artist who was always on the go, she takes her time now to reflect and share all that she connected and experienced in life, and shares with her viewer those experiences. Carol had the ability to meet new people all over the world, saw different views on creativity, and was able to share ideas. Her art helps us open up our own worlds of curiosity, color, and challenge – the ultimate open-mind.

DEVON PEDERSEN

Devon a.k.a. “Devo” has started a series of technical micro pen works that has us all in awe of his eye for fine detail. A true Fine Artist! Local and native to Orange County, this young artist has the talent of a master. Ever so fine and delicate are the pen strands he manipulates into sheer undeniable beauty.

JAMES HENDERSHOTT

An Irvine native, who was trained in illustration and studied sculpture, James has added this precise artistic knowledge to his current featured works. He energizes his art with abstract and real elements, while using electrifying colors. James is inspired by the ever changing tapestry of Mother Earth, along with the full enjoyment of being moved by the portrayals of the emotional nature that we call the human spirit.

TOM WALLICK

Master potter, Tom Wallick has been creating works of breathtaking and spectacular artistry from his studio in California for over 30 years. He is renowned for his signature throwing style of graceful lines adorned with Crystalline Glazes, an ancient art process that dates back to the Sung Dynasty. Tom Wallick manipulates his works over a twenty-three hundred degree kiln over a twenty-four hour firing period.

GEORGEANA IRELAND

Haunting beauty is what Georgeana is after- with a good punch of emotion. Georgeana loves thick paint, the way it moves and melds- using brushes and pallet knives she ‘knits’ colors together almost like a tapestry. Although she works with oils, pigments, mica, metallic leaf and other diverse media, it is color that is her favorite muse. Georgeana loves to see color dance across the canvas. Art is something that bubbles from inside her - she is driven to create. Sometimes it comes effortlessly as it flows from her fingertips and other times it is like a fight with her against the canvas and paint. On those days she looks like a warrior with paint all over face, arms and her studio. Her style is organic, ever-changing and influenced by the times we are in—but always there is a thread of beauty with echoes of the past.

LESLEY GRAINGER

Abstract Artist, Lesley Grainger is originally from England and currently resides in Southern California with her family. Early in her career, she worked as graphic designer and later began to produce children’s books and licensed artwork. For the last ten years she found her true passion in abstract painting and now her work is collected worldwide. She also teaches art classes online. Lesley recently returned to her love of digital art and entered the NFT marketplace and wants to make an impact with her abstract art in web3

ERIN O’DONNELL

Originally from Seattle, O’Donnell is a 24-year-old artist whose practice started at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, using her work as both a reflection of the chaos of the zeitgeist and an escape mechanism from it. During the isolation of quarantine, she found freedom in the flexibility of abstraction and took refuge in the peaceful state of mind she enters when she’s painting. Her large-scale work juxtaposes traditional western painting techniques with Eastern Sumi-e techniques, reflecting her heritage and having a foot in Chinese, Japanese, and American culture. The striking vibrancy of oil and impasto combined with the layered fluidity of drawing inks and gold leaf acrylic creates a unique contrast that makes her pieces so breathtaking.