Local Art Walk
February 2015: Love on the Rocks
cover art by Marilyn Huerta Curated by Penny Hill
Click here to see profiles of many of the artists.
Here are the artists and venues that participated in the February 2015 First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk - Love on the Rocks.
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Venue |
Artists and Events |
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HARCOURTS PRIME PROPERTIES
804 Pier View Way #10 (760) 517-9112 |
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OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
305 N Nevada St (760) 722-4786 |
Historical photos of Oceanside's first black family |
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OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ART
704 Pier View Way (760) 435-3720 |
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OCEANSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
330 N Coast Hwy (760) 435-5600 |
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5 |
THE GALLERY AT THE BROOKS
217 N Coast Hwy (760) 433-8900 |
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6 |
SEASIDE FLOWERS
212-C Artist Alley (760) 722-5602 |
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7 |
THE HILL STREET COUNTRY CLUB
212-D Artist Alley (760) 917-6666 |
The Rock N Roll Daydream Tour by Ashley Gallagher |
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9M PHOTO
212-E Artist Alley (858) 344-8619 |
Myles McGuinness (photography) |
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ANITA LEWIS - ART 4 MODERN LIFE
206-A N Coast Hwy (in Artist Alley) (858) 361-9640 |
Anita Lewis (paintings) |
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PACIFIC CHOICE AUTO REGISTRATION
602 Mission Ave (800) 840-2464 |
The Snot Nose Art Collective |
11 |
SOLE LAB
605 1/2 Mission Ave (760) 547-1550 |
Renée Garcia (drawings) |
12 |
PLETHORA GALLERIA
609 Mission Ave (760) 845-8711 |
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13 |
MAINSTREET OCEANSIDE
701 Mission Ave (760) 754-451 |
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14 |
MISSION AVE BAR & GRILL
711 Mission Ave (760) 637-2222 |
Taylor Gallegos (paintings) |
15 |
CECIL DAVID GOFF INSURANCE AGENCY
713 Mission Ave #B (760) 488-6885 |
Julianne Ricksecker (paintings) |
Denise Nguyen
Adhering to the traditional aesthetics of Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arrangement, my arrangements express simplicity and beauty. Combining seasonal blossoms and foliage with negative space creates a sense of tranquility and air flow. In wanting to create my own vases in which to display my Ikebana arrangements, I began to develop my skills in pottery. My handmade vases give an arrangement a personal, unique look. My studio is where I escape to find zen time to practice Ikebana or work on new pieces of pottery. Most of my work features a distinctly Asian element in either its construction or images. In particular, I am inspired by my culture, heritage, and the beauty of flora and fauna. My pottery is meant to be functional as well as artistic, as each piece is safe for dishwasher, microwave and oven, and uses lead-free glazes.
Julianne Ricksecker
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Julianne Ricksecker lived in New Mexico and Rhode Island, Rouen, France and Yokosuka, Japan before settling in San Diego. She studied at the University of Pittsburgh, Universite de Rouen, the University of New Mexico, and the San Diego Acadamy of Fine Arts.
Inspired and delighted by the beauty of landscape, I try to express the awe and wonder I feel through a variety of media on paper. I am fascinated with the effects of light on the colors and textures of the landscape, and with the rhythms and patterns of the shapes I see. I hope to evoke in the viewer some of the pleasure, peace and joy I feel when I experience these natural wonders.
I portray realistic landscape imagery in pastel, monotype, intaglio printmaking (etching and collagraph), and watercolor. My imagery comes from actual places I have visited, such as waterfalls in Yosemite, vistas of Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, the Sierra Nevada mountains, Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, and the Grand Tetons. I also portray local scenes of the Cuyamaca Mountains, the La Jolla coastline, and desert scenes of Anza Borrego. Residing in San Diego County since 1975, I still thrill to see our local beaches, bays and canyons.
Julianne has exhibited in local, regional, national and international exhibitions. She has won numerous awards for her etchings and her pastels including 2nd place at the 8th Biennial International Miniature Print Exhibition at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking. She is a member of the San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild, the Pastel Society of San Diego, the Artists Alliance, and the Allied Artists Association of San Diego. Sign up for her personal newsletter to receive information about new work and upcoming exhibits.
Check out more at the artist website artbyjulianne.com, Facebook ArtByJulianne, Twitter @ArtByJulianne and the San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild.
Theatre Arts West
THE COMMUNITY ART PROJECT
Unleash your creative during the November 7th Oceanside Art Walk at Theatre Arts West’s community art project – located at Seaside Flowers, 212-C (Artist Alley) where you’ll be able to paint a piece of material that will become part of a work of art that will be gifted to the City on behalf of Oceanside Art Walk. Children, teens, and adults welcome. This triptych is an example of community art created in Temecula.
ABOUT THEATRE ARTS WEST
- Creating new plays that are inspired by the work of local visual artists and musicians with the intent of taking these new productions to New York
- Using the work of area artists in theatrical productions to further the success of local artists
- Creating opportunities for area artists to make a living through set design, costume design, lighting design and sound design
- Providing playwrights and actors labs to develop new works by Southern California writers
- Producing theatre of a professional caliber which will draw audiences from around the country and develop our area as a cultural tourist destination
- Offering Educational and Outreach Programs for adults, teens, and children in both the performing and visual arts including programs for at-risk youth and those suffering from physical and mental difficulties
To learn more about Theatre Arts West or to become involved go to www.theatreartswest.org
Carley Woods
Carley Woods is a senior at Classical Academy High School in Escondido, CA. Her focus is art and she will continue this field of study in college. Carley enjoys both oil and acrylic painting as well as drawing. She is also part of her High School’s water polo and swim team.
Carley approached the Education Department at Oceanside Museum of Art to help fulfill her senior project, a community undertaking in her field of study.
Be sure to visit Carley on the terrace at Oceanside Museum of Art and stay tuned for future projects! Past projects include: acrylic painting demonstration with fellow students; helping participants cut and design their own snow flakes using special wax paper; an art board for participants to creatively display their New Year’s resolutions; oil painting on mirror where participants took a selfie; creating a group mandala.
Alicia Mutlu
For as long as I can remember I've been drawing or making something everyday. I am a seventeen year old girl and I am a self taught artist. I plan on going to college to further pursuit a career in the animation field.
I have always tried to make new art like something that will elicit a response of awe.
I draw or paint in anything that's around.
I make what ever I'm thinking about or what ever my hand spits out.
I would like to pursue animation because I would be able to draw everyday and work will be pleasant. I don't want to end up hating my job and hating my life like every other bitter suburban scum.
I think it would be nice to be a self-sufficient artist and live my life doing what I love every day.I can't think of anything better.
"Young local up and coming artist with a very beautiful and edgy style."
- Heather Pilapil
"Gross"
- A girl looking over my shoulder while I was drawing
"You're going places"
-My Mom
Alicia is part of the Snot Nose Art Collective.
Holly Freiberg
I've spent years painting and drawing, but have just recently begun to display my art in galleries and at various art walks. I hope to gain new artistic experiences and meet other enthusiastic artists by participating in more events like this one.
Holly is part of the Snot Nose Art Collective.
Gina Cannella
I love to paint demons with daggers, curvy cutthroat cuties, killer kaiju, fast food fiends, malevolent Martians, badass baby dolls, good lookin’ ghosts, wicked witches and pissed off pets. Anything that’s fun and can be alliterated. ♥ ♥ ♥
Check out more on Instagram @baby_baphomet
Gina is part of the Snot Nose Art Collective
Marilyn Huerta
Marilyn is a local artist and advocate who enjoys all aspects of art. Her primary focus is in painting and mixed media however she enjoys sculpture, photography and graphic design as well as many other forms of art. She is involved in various mural projects and enjoys giving back to her community. She especially enjoys working with community members who either love creating art or just simply have an appreciation for the arts.
Marilyn is currently the Community Liaison and Student Arts Association Advisor at California State University San Marcos where she is also a member of the university’s Public Arts Advisor Group. She is currently the President of the San Marcos Arts Council and serves as a board member on the TERI Center Fine Arts Committee, serves as an Ambassador for the San Marcos Boys & Club, and is currently a Community Liaison for the Charity Wings Art Center. Marilyn was previously the CSUSM Arts & Lectures Coordinator, CSUSM Arts Gallery Manager, family/children coordinator on the Carlsbad ArtSplash Committee, was previously the Sunday Artwalk Coordinator for Old California Restaurant Row, a Commissioner for the City of Oceanside Arts Commission, and a painting instructor for the Centre Artes program.
I AM an ARTIST
I first discovered I wanted to be an artist when I was in kindergarten. My teacher told everyone in the class that it was “free time” and we could choose any areas of the classroom to play in that we wanted. There was the science discovery area, the miniature kitchen, the reading area, the block building area and so forth, but what caught my attention were two easels with white glossy paper, big fat brushes and various jars of colored paint. My eyeballs immediately zeroed in on these two easels. But then, I hesitated. Were the easels only for the “rich kids” to use? Was I permitted to use them? Needless to say I wondered my way towards them and ended painting picture after picture. I was in heaven.
Then a few years later, when I was in the 4th grade, I had a crush on a little boy named Bobby. He used to love to draw characters from the Planet of the Apes movies that were very popular at that time (yes, that gives my age away), and since I too, loved to draw, we sat next to each other and became close friends. Bobby used to draw very slow and methodical so even though he was a wonderful sketch artist, he often did not finish his projects. I, on the other hand, loved to draw and paint so much that I worked really fast with stomach churning excitement. The more I could create, the more I could create!
This part of me hasn’t changed. It’s taken me a long time to actually call myself an artist because I am constantly being told that I need to “find my voice”. I need to figure out what it is I want to create, what kind of art I want to do, and what kind of artist I want to be. I need to figure this out and stick with it but I am now in my 40′s and I am still struggling with the same advice I’ve received from numerous people throughout my life.
Why must I do just one thing? Why can’t I dabble in it all? I love to work with clays and plasters. The messier it is the better, the more I sculpt the more I want to. I love to draw in charcoals and pastels one day, and perhaps colored pencils the next. I paint like there’s no tomorrow and have recently started working in mixed media art that consists of paint, wax, glue, clay, strings, wax, fabric, paper and all sorts of things, all on a single canvas. This is what I seem to love to do the most.
I enjoy going on photo shoots and find photography and the technical aspects of my camera fascinating. Through photography I learn about composition, color, and line but I also explore and learn about the world around me. I smell the scents of the earth, the outdoors, and just everyday life. I taste possibilities and I’m inspired by what I see.
In my graphic design work I learn to communicate. How do I reach my target audiences to help promote an event, a business or an important message? I am always up for this challenge and again, I love to explore what I can do.
Ever since that day in Kindergarten I’ve always wanted to be an artist but I’ve also felt it was not in my nature to just paint pretty pictures. I had to do something with my art. Everyone on this earth has a purpose and everyone has a role that was intended for them to play. For that reason, I thoroughly enjoy sharing my art but I also enjoy giving back to my community. I believe in arts education and the healing of art.
I often wonder, is the creative self something we are born with or is it something that we nurture? I grew up with a father who constantly drew cartoon pictures of “Bugs Bunny” and he taught me to color outside the lines and to use a color palette that was outside the norm. My mother, the most creative soul I know instilled in me the heart of creativity. As each day passes, I learn more and more about her, about the creative self and about myself; my mother, the innate creator not to mention, my creator.
Through all the forms of art I can be true, I can be honest, I am whole.
The Snot Nose Art Collective
The Snot Nose Art Collective is a group of young artists. The group includes:
- Krista "KristaWrista" Wright
- Gina Cannella
- Trevor (twig) Simpson
- Alicia Mutlu
- Cody Norvell
- Holly Freiberg
KristaWrista
I am a young artist that paints cute and fun little monsters and funny looking girls with attitude : )
Check out more on Instagram kristawristagram
Krista is part of the Snot Nose Art Collective
Renée Garcia
As a biological anthropologist I work with human bones regularly. Though I have come to really appreciate the variation of forms within the skeleton, my drawings in color pencil and marker, include many of the skull. The skull carries some of the most interesting bones of the skeleton, but also demonstrates the variation in humans that are genetically based, but also tells the story of who we are. Our skeletons can show what we do from working, lounging or just being strong when we need to be. They tell the story of each of us.
I have taught anthropology at Saddleback College for 8 years, though throughout my life I have used art as my form of meditation.
My first commissioned piece was for Sargentos cheese company who sponsored a mural of Italian fishermen for San Diego's Little Italy community. The mural is 14' x 10' and the largest piece I've ever done.
Corene Bussey
I’m here creating art that transforms me every single day, in every single way. I blend abstract and expressionism to create visual works that transform my spiritual journey and audible art into its visual forms. I’m eagerly anticipating every chance to share that…
Enjoy!
Taylor Gallegos
Taylor Gallegos has been exhibited in solo and group shows in art galleries and businesses throughout the western United States and abroad. His work is in public and private collections from Hawai’i to Italy.
Taylor has always loved, created and studied art. He was born in Boulder, Colorado, and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with a double concentration in both Painting and Drawing from Colorado State University. To expand on his formal education and artistic practice, he went abroad in 2004 to study, paint and draw in Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy. Since then he has lived and worked in the world of art practicing his craft in many different mediums and styles. Taylor now lives and makes art in Fallbrook, California, twenty minutes from the ocean that he visits often for fun, connection to the world and deep inspiration.
Check out more on the artist website taylorgallegos.com
Oceanside Museum of Art Artist Alliance
The Artist Alliance is a membership affiliate group dedicated to the support of the Oceanside Museum of Art. It provides opportunities for interaction, visibility and growth for artists in the region.
For more info, check out the website.
The Artist Alliance appears monthly on the patio of the Oceanside Museum of Art
Ashley Gallagher
My name is Ashley Gallagher and I am a north county San Diego native currently residing in Carlsbad. Born in Escondido, I was raised on classic Disney movies and MTV. My obsession with pop culture and rock n' roll started at a very young age, as well as my passion for art. Using Disney princesses as models, I would draw them repeatedly, while programs such as Liquid Television and music videos would play in the background. I was never censored when it came to television, movies or music, as my parents are extremely liberal and totally awesome, and always pushed my quest for creativity. It's probably because of my upbringing that I feel there is no room for censorship in the world of art, in whatever artistic outlet it may be! Always an inspiring artist, it was in 2002 that I enrolled at SDSU in the studio arts program. It was here that I fell in love with oil painting. I graduated from SDSU in 2007 with the guidance of wonderful professors and mentors and earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Oil paint is the medium I continue to use today, constantly trying to improve my technical skills and master the medium I love. Presently I am very interested in the human form and bringing song lyrics to life. Motivated by some of my favorite bands and my gorgeous friends who graciously volunteer their time to model, I am able to make my vision a reality.
Myles McGuinness
He’s a waterman and cameraman, can communicate verbally and visually, and manages brand strategy as well as he does typography. He is a Creative Director whose intuition and experience allow him to break from the script but stay exactly on-strategy. A fine artist backed with facts. And a shooter whose precision focus coexists with a broad depth of field. Instead of dictating, he integrates, shifting roles to fit the project, crew, client and shot at hand. Everything else just gets in the way of the idea.
He follows a basic principle: always go the extra mile.
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These images have been exhibited & published internationally in U.K., Brazil, France, Italy, Japan, Germany, Australia, U.S. and recognized by: American Advertising Federation (AAF), National Geographic, The Smithsonian, Oceanside Museum of Art, Surfer, The California Surf Museum, Communication Arts Photo Annuals, PDN Photo Annual and a Follow the Light Finalist.
Images Represented by : Aurora Photos (US), The California Surf Museum (CA), and 6Feet and Perfect (France).
Check out more on the artist website 9mphoto.com, Facebook 9mphoto, Instagram @9mphoto, Tumblr 9mphoto.
