June 2022
Joan takes a laidback approach to producing art, photography, and digital art, and tries not to think of it as ‘work.’ She enjoys the creative process, and says she is honored to be associated with artists at COAL, and in particular, photographers like Charles Dozer, whose work she greatly admires.
“Although for many years I have enjoyed photography, I have been a serious amateur photographer for the last several years specializing in floral and landscape subject matter. Now with the digital format, enhancing “what I see” is becoming even more exciting!” — Charles Dozer
OCTOBER: Artist Statement I create paintings using silk as my canvas. The brilliance of the color using silk dyes on luxurious silk is amazing. Every time I start a new painting it is breathtaking when the brush touches the silk and the dyes begin to flow. Every single piece I create is hand-painted on silk…
JULY: Artist Statement The beauty of nature is the inspiration for most of Grine’s work. Her love of natural subjects, their textures, patterns, and atmosphere are shown in her oil paintings, pastels, and ink drawings. San Diego County is a great source of ideas for her artwork, with the mountains, desert, and beautiful ocean views….
IN MEMORIAM SEPTEMBER FEATURED ARTIST: Mary Anne Nilsson Bloom was an award-winning artist who lived and taught art in Carlsbad for more than thirty years. Her landscapes of local and foreign scenes were distinguished by incredible skies, rich colors, and varied textures. Mary Anne worked mainly in pastels and acrylics using different grounds and techniques. “I…
JANUARY: Artist Statement Painting after so many years she agrees with Picasso, “it takes a long time to become young”. Website: bettyannekreutziger.com Artwork
FEBRUARY: Artist Statement Creating art is an inborn need for me. It is something that is a constant part of my life. We live in a world of speed and instant gratification, often missing the beauty and magical moments of the world around us. I like to harness those moments and the occasional humor they…
MAY: Artist Statement “My need is to paint the world around brighter and more vividly than I see, that’s the way I like it!” Website: none
JULY: Artist Statement “As a young child, Bob found himself always coloring outside the lines. In time Bob realized his life would be as an artist. The quest for exploration has always been what drives him. Being a curious individual is probably his strongest attribute. Experimenting with different styles and techniques has always been his…
SEPTEMBER FEATURED ARTIST: Artist Statement Charlene enjoys a variety of mediums: acrylic, pastel, watercolor, and two favorites: colored pencil and pen ‘n ink. Living in Sacramento for years, she developed a passion for Victorian homes which she renders in pen ‘n ink detail, sometimes combining with watercolor. Artist Bio Twelve years after one year of…
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FEBRUARY: Artist Statement He paints Landscapes, Seascapes, Portraits, Abstracts and a series of Eclectic Art utilizing all the different media. His art creates a striking visual and emotional experience of his true impressionist style. Phone: Website: theartfussion.com Artist Bio The artist, Jorge Garza was born in Mexico City where he attained a degree in Architecture at…
