Hollie Newton

As a San Diego native I am currently documenting Southern CA after dark. I work with Galkyd, a form of oil paint and medium made with plant resin generally on canvas - frequently used in tandem with resin.

I'm grateful to report that my work has been in four Balboa Park shows. Each show has "sold out" completely. And, thanks to a preview of each show, every event resulted in a line of people waiting to buy my art several hours prior to the event!

In addition to making art I have taught for many years. I attended San Francisco Art Institute (BFA) in the early 90's.

Check out more at the artist website HollieNewtonArt.com and Facebook Hollie Newton.

Lauren Nygard

Honoring the tradition of Dia de los Muertos, these images reach into the celebration of families gathering to pray for and remember those who have passed on. The spiritual journey of those in eternal rest is dignified with the beauty of the women posing as la Catrina.

Collaborating with other artists to create these Dia de los Muertos images was such an honor. Working together, we were able to come up with different looks for each model--who were able to express their visions through the images captured.

MUA and Hair: Brandi at Beauti On The Go
MUA: Claudia Tripp
Hair: Shannon Winans
Models: Sara Prok, Destiny Ferguson, Maddie Christian, Natalie Waters, Lauren Rendler, and Pam Tripp
Production Assistant: Nancy Murray
Stylist: Sandra Buczek at Sandra Nicole Designs
Jewelry Designer: Marisol Apostal at Wink Artisans

Check out more at the artist website, Facebook LaurenNygardPhotography, Instagram @laurennygard and Twitter @laurennygard

Rin Nagashima

I am a surrealism artist from Japan. It's going to be my fourth year staying in United States. I do like using a lot of lines and adding detailed with pens. Painting is also my field. My art is always inspired by people and their uniqueness.

Check out more on the artist website rinnagashimaart.weebly.com and Instagram @rinnagashimaart

Elizabeth Joy Nelson

My Art Brings out the positive energy we need in life. My life has brought many struggles and the art that I bring to life I show on Canvas. My art work draws the audience in to the canvas to feel, think and be in the art moment themselves. As an artist I work hard in developing artwork that speaks to both myself and the audience. I try to incorporate designs colors and ideas with different lifestyles we go thru. The canvas speaks to me and I answer with the strokes on my brush.

I am Joy and love bringing art to life for others may it be big or small. In my past I served as combat marine. I use art to help with PTSD . I went to Columbus Art and Design where I learned how to incorporate life into art.

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.