A Brush with Art
Local woman a champion for young artists
A dynamic force is at work among us in coastal North County’s arts. Cheryl Ehlers, with accomplishments almost too numerous to list, has tirelessly championed artists and art students in our local communities and enriched our lives in the process.
Driving force in the visual arts
Every other month, artists from the far-flung corners of San Diego County gather in Cardiff-by-the-Sea for an interactive meeting of the creative tribe.
Artists captivate with wind and light
The San Diego Visual Arts Network will feature winners of the 2012 San Diego Art Prize award at the Art San Diego Contemporary Art Fair in its new Balboa Park location during the weekend of Sept. 6 through Sept. 9.
The man behind the Cardiff Kook
Everyone in the free world seems to know of “The Cardiff Kook,” and can possibly list several of its incarnations. Since its unveiling in 2007, the statue has become an interactive icon of our coastal culture. In spite of its extensive publicity, however, the artist behind the Kook has remained relatively obscure.
Heritage and Challenge inspire glass artist
Right and left brains are often worlds apart, but they have coexisted seamlessly for Cardiff studio glass artist Michelle Kurtis Cole in her careers as both engineer and artist.
Del Mar art teacher impacts youth
Art educator Dan Peragine makes a tangible difference in the lives of youth on a daily basis.Since his arrival in San Diego in 1989, Peragine has been sharing his sense of purpose and the gift of an outlet for creative expression with his art students at Del Mar’s Winston School, where he works with ‘learning-different” [...]
Therapist’s path leads to healing
Age-old legends of unearthing treasures in one’s own back yard come to mind when speaking of art therapist Ellen Speert, who in the expansive garden of her Cardiff retreat center assists clients in finding their own treasures of well-being buried in their unconscious minds.
Art goes outdoors in new garden exhibit
Horticulture and art have once again come together at the San Diego Botanic Garden for its fifth annual Sculpture in the Garden outdoor exhibition, on view now through April 15, 2013.
Metal sculptor combines art, nature and community service
There are no two ways about it: Danny Salzhandler is a great guy. But many people who know him for his community contributions may not be aware that he is also an award-winning metal sculptor who has received an abundance of recognition for his artwork.
Artists Create A Love Story
Everyone loves a love story, especially when it beats the odds. San Diego artists Anna Zappoli and Dan Adams, frequently seen at local art events with their American Hairless dog Nika, have been creating such a romance for a quarter of a century.
