Kay Colvin

Banner artist captures the spirit of Aloha

Banner artist captures the spirit of Aloha

Now in its 14th year, the Arts Alive banner exhibit has again brought 101 original banners painted by local artists to the light poles spanning the miles between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and La Costa Avenue in Leucadia. 

Artist’s favorite studio: the Great Outdoors

Artist’s favorite studio: the Great Outdoors

Carlsbad artist Rita Pacheco knows the pure joy of experiencing nature while responding to it from direct observation.

Vista sculptor finds joy in hard work

Vista sculptor finds joy in hard work

Metal sculptor Elon Ebanks clearly loves his life. 

Cardiff artist chooses faith over fear

Cardiff artist chooses faith over fear

Pamela Wells knows the transformational power of art.

Artistic naturalist promotes preservation of Earth’s wonders

Artistic naturalist promotes preservation of Earth’s wonders

If there is hope of a sustainable future for our planet, Leucadia’s Renaissance man Sidney Wildesmith will surely be involved in its success. As artist, nature educator, friendly activist, musician and videographer, Wildesmith has dedicated his life to promoting the belief that peace is possible in a balanced and sustainable world.

Painter transcends obstacles to share what inspires him

Painter transcends obstacles to share what inspires him

They say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. San Diego artist Michael Carini has triumphed over adversity as he makes giving back to the community his top priority.

Wisdom in nature has had ‘profound effect’ on Rebecca Bauer

Wisdom in nature has had ‘profound effect’ on Rebecca Bauer

Mixed media painter Rebecca Bauer says: “There is an absolute wisdom in nature that has always had a profound effect on me.”

Cardiff artist Kevin Anderson: ‘A true soul man’

Cardiff artist Kevin Anderson: ‘A true soul man’

If you ever pass a longhaired surfer-type painting a canvas atop a well-worn easel somewhere along the coast, there’s a possibility it’s Cardiff resident Kevin Anderson working on a new seascape.

Fleener draws the line

Fleener draws the line

These days many North County residents are turning eagerly to Page Four of The Coast News to check out Mary Fleener’s latest “The Less You Know The Better You Feel” weekly political cartoon. 

Driving force in the visual arts

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.