Local Art Walk

Chuck McPherson

In my seventh year as a watercolorist, my artwork has garnered hundreds of awards and double Signature status with The San Diego Watercolor Society and National Watercolor Society.

During that time, I served two years as the Member Shows Director on the SDWS Board, as Third VP on the NWS Board, plus a concurrent three-year stint as Newsletter Chair on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild.

Now painting full-time, I am build my reputation through a quick wit and my infamous 6" brush, flamboyantly embellishing paintings with props borrowed from large and intimate crowds... like lipstick & coffee. I recently co-founded BallastPointGallery.com offering Art Critiques, Workshops and Demos with BPG partner, Linda Mullen. I often serve as a discerning show juror.

My forte is painting live while interacting verbally with intimate or large crowds. You can follow my public appearance schedule here.

Check out more at the artist website chuckmcphersonart.com and Facebook chuck.mcpherson.39

Abigail Borders

Abigail is fluent in three languages, grew up in Asia, studied History in the UK, and now calls sunny Southern California her home. When not working with flowers (and daydreaming about what a ranunculusflower fairy looks like) she sings about Winnie the Pooh while baking treats like pineapple tarts and sand dollar cookies for her son, El Kiddo.

She has an on-going love/hate relationship with all things chocolate, although coffee will always remain her first love. She also holds graduate degrees in International Management and Special Education.

In December, Abigail presented her new book: The Burned Bridges Protocol published by Giant Squid Books.

Seven hundred years ago, disaster forced humanity to abandon Earth. Life on the colony ship New Edinburgh is all sixteen-year-old Lilliane, the best programmer in her year at the Institute, has ever known.

A week ago, Lilliane woke up in a life-pod. Its destination? Earth itself. Because it’s time to rebuild. It’s up to Lilliane and the four other survivors of the New Edinburgh to reclaim humanity’s ancestral home.

Today, the life pod arrived at Lady Diana–the lunar holding station that was once the luxury holiday destination for Earth’s super-rich. It’s supposed to be a good place. A safe place.Not anymore.

Today, Lady Di is a battlefield. Because while Lilliane and her friends thought they they were the only humans left, somebody else got to Lady Di first.

And he will stop at nothing to keep Lilliane from ever getting to Earth.

December 2014

cover image by ILY Alfred, at age 12, with The Art Kids of San Diego County Curated by Brigid Parsons

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photos by Brigid Parsons and James Shourt

Click here to see profiles of many of the artists.

Here are the artists and venues that participated in the December 2014 First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk!

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Venue

Artists and Events

1

 HARCOURTS PRIME PROPERTIES

804 Pier View Way #10 (760) 517-9112
  • The Center for the Arts at TERI, Inc (paintings, sculpture)
  • TERI Players (contemporary and Christmas music)
  • Oceanside High School Art Students (paintings, sculpture)
  • Don Myers (stained glass)

2

 OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

305 N Nevada St (760) 722-4786

 Historical photos

3

 OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ART

704 Pier View Way (760) 435-3720
  • Artist Alliance featuring Michael Summers and Chuck McPherson (live painting)
  • Carley Woods: paper snowflakes community art project
  • projection of hunderds of Art Miles murals
  • free exhibitions: My Sister's Voice: Photography by Pablo Mason; Neil Shigley: Invisible People; Omar Lopex: Relámpago; NAKED: 20th Century Nudes from the Dijkstra Collection

4

 OCEANSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY

330 N Coast Hwy (760) 435-5600
  • Karen Dugan (metal and glass)
  • live community artwork for the Mission Branch Mural Project

5

 THE GALLERY AT THE BROOKS

217 N Coast Hwy (760) 433-8900
  • Lisa Bebi (visual interpretation of A Christmas Carol from Jacob Marley’s vantage point)
  • Cathie Joy Young (paintings)

6

 ARTIST ALLEY PROMENADE

212-C Artist Alley

The Snot Nose Art Collective

6C

 SEASIDE FLOWERS

212-C Artist Alley (760) 722-5602

6D

 THE HILL STREET COUNTRY CLUB

212-D Artist Alley (760) 917-6666

 Lunchtime Print-House Zines by Brookes Reeder

6E

 9M PHOTO

212-E Artist Alley (858) 344-8619

 Myles McGuinness (photography)

6F

 LIVE STORE

212-F Artist Alley (323) 336-5606

 Abigail Borders (author)

6G

 ANITA LEWIS - ART 4 MODERN LIFE

206-A N Coast Hwy (in Artist Alley) (858) 361-9640

 Anita Lewis (paintings)

7

 PACIFIC CHOICE AUTO REGISTRATION

602 Mission Ave (800) 840-2464

8

 SOLE LAB

605 1/2 Mission Ave (760) 547-1550

 Raziah Roushan (paintings)

9

 PLETHORA GALLERIA

609 Mission Ave (760) 845-8711
  • Sean Gage (paintings)
  • Paul Uglow (recycled surf board art)

10

 MAINSTREET OCEANSIDE

701 Mission Ave (760) 754-451

11

 MISSION AVE BAR & GRILL

711 Mission Ave (760) 637-2222

 Krista Timberlake (paintings)

12

  last minute cancellation

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 TY'S BURGER HOUSE

515 Mission Ave (760) 488-6885

Steve Yamasaki (paintings)

4th n Cedar

4th n Cedar is a four-piece band based in Escondido, CA. 4th n Cedar specializes primarily in Rock and Reggae, but aren't foreign to variety. Front man Elijah Gutierrez has become an experienced musician since his enrollment in guitar lessons at the young age of eight, and makes all efforts to achieve an astounding sound.

Band members:

Elijah Gutierrez (Lead Vocals/Guitar/Other Instruments)
Eli Ayub (Lead Guitar)
Trevor Johnson (Bass)
Jake Thelen (Bass)
Anthony Venezuela (Drums)

They have had some successes recently, including performing at the San Diego County Fair, House of Blues San Diego, Brick by Brick, The Epicentre, and festivals around North County. 4th N Cedar also recorded with PH Productions, and made a CD.

Check out more at the artist website 4thncedar.com or Facebook 4thncedar

Raziah Roushan

From Coast to Coast, Raziah Roushan has been making her mark on the American public. For over fifteen years, Raziah has been working as a professional artist in mediums such as oil, acrylic, charcoal, pastel, aerosol, printmaking, as well as wood working. Upon receiving her Bachelor’s of Fine Art from the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland Oregon (2004), she has traveled the planet teaching, networking and contracting for the purposes of visual art.

Raziah’s art ranges from a variety of symbolism, visual genre collage and a palette of diverse techniques. Trained through a traditional painting degree, she is not only capable of developing illuminated figurative paintings, she also brings many contemporary styles such as graffiti, text, stencil and content driven inspirations to a body of work that some call “statement and purpose.” It is through a juxtaposition of imagery that Raziah develops a story on the canvas by which she invites the viewer to open into conversation and debate. Such works in her portfolio as “Does Your Freedom Come Gold Plated” or “How Trustworthy is Your Health Insurance” portray the confusion of our current affairs through a melting of figure and symbol.

In the spring of 2012, Raziah successfully completed her Master’s Degree in Art Administration from the Savannah College of Art & Design. Her pursuit of a Master’s Degree not only assists in advancing her business skills as a professional artist, it also offers a deeper service of her talents to the many non-profit organizations she currently volunteers and partners with. The Carlsbad ArtSplash has been an influential organization in Raziah’s community and directorship skills since 2004. As well, the Philadelphia Mural Arts opened doors to working with at-risk-youth through both classroom settings and legislative involvements. These experiences continue to affect Raziah’s community activism.

Her continuously positive attitude, love of art and constant traveling, have drawn her into massive networking, teaching and mentorship to artists of all ages and mediums. Whether it is grocery store conversations, hosting at community events or classroom lectures, Raziah Roushan continues to inspire hearts and activate minds.

Check out more at the artist website raziahroushan.com and Facebook RaziahRoushanArtist

Steven Yamasaki

Steven A. Yamasaki is an outrageously talented artist from sunny California. He has done watercolors, charcoal, pencil and ink drawings, airbrushing, and sculpture-but his favorite is digital art. He has honed his craft through tools like Illustrator and Photoshop. Steve lives out in horse country in SoCo with his Lovely Wife and two Awesome Kids.

Check out more at the artist website yamosart.com

Laura Cunningham

The nature of my work is rooted in my coastal upbringing. Growing up in a small Southern California beach community I am inspired by the colors and moods of the ocean. Using photographs that I have taken along the California coast I define my work as Mixed Media: combining enhanced photography with my graphic design skills and incorporating sewing, painting and wood work to complete a piece that creates a harmony with all of these elements.

My studio in Encinitas, California is filled with high tech equipment as well as paint brushes, sewing machine, table saw, and an array of tools for any task.

Each of my unique photographs is hand stretched after being printed onto canvas and embellished with sewing and framed from bits of yardsticks and other odd pieces of scrap wood. The finished piece is tagged with an ocean inspired quote. My work is available in a variety of sizes ranging from 36"x36" square to 10"x40" horizontal as well as smaller sizes.

Check out more at the artist website LRCunningham.com.

Ed Coonce

I am a storyteller/writer and painter. I work in mixed media, producing pieces that are somewhat 3d on the surface. I use a variety of techniques and materials to produce the works. My first art exhibit was at the Joan Ankrum Gallery in Hollywood in 1981. I have participated in the Oceanside Art Walk; this past November I organized and finished a public collaborative painting, which I will feature at my next hanging. I believe that the creative spark never leaves us.

I enjoy the theatre, and am lucky enough to be a part of Theatre Arts West. I hope to have another screenplay finished within the next few months. I was lucky enough to have a short film, "Sheep and Wolf," in the 2012 Oceanside International Film Festival. I am a poet, and perform regularly with Full Moon Poets, New Poetic Brew, and the Ruckus at the Duck.

Check out more at the artist website edcoonce.com.

Oceanside High School Arts Program

Oceanside High School Students from Ms. Raznick’s and Ms. Ward’s art classes are creating a portfolio of artwork based on their thoughtful investigations and individual interests of a specific theme.

OHS 2D Students

Peyton Barney
Kevin Ortega
Soleil Hernandez
Jacinto Alvarez
Brooke Arnott
Jennifer Sanchez
Marlene Estrada
Jacob Left Hand
Miguel Figueroa

OHS 3D Students

Lindsey Gleason
Mackenzie Bell
Alejandra Soria Barroso
Teddy Barone
Jahquiara Hinton
Leilani Moreno Lomeli

Catherine Clancy

Catherine Clancy was born in Detroit, MI. After hitting a plateau, Catherine put her art supplies away for ten years. Her daughter's whimsical drawings reignited her desire to make art. Since picking up a paintbrush two years ago, the act of painting brings much joy and a meditative peace into her life. She studied at the Art Students' League of Denver, Studio 2nd Street, and Watts Atelier. Catherine currently lives and works in Carlsbad, California with her husband, daughter, two cats, and fish.

Cameron Canales

After growing up in Lemon Grove, CA, Cameron Canales moved to Fallbrook, CA in 2008 when he began to immerse himself in the arts and quickly began freelancing, mostly for commercial screen printing projects. During this time Cameron was attending Palomar College studying psychology, with hopes to eventually move into art therapy when he was offered a position at the Safari Park as a caricaturist. He also worked at Legoland, CA before opening his own caricature concession. Currently Cameron is running his own caricature stand below the Oceanside Pier on the strand as well as providing caricature entertainment for private parties and corporate events of all sorts. Although not currently in school, Cameron uses his downtime to study psychology and develop his body of artwork which can be seen at the Art Hatch gallery, formerly known as the Distinction Gallery in Escondido. He loves to work in many mediums and styles as he feels that only the proper medium will accurately communicate the message behind the piece.

Come see the variety in his work every second Saturday from 6-10 at Art Hatch in Escondido.

Kathleen Ossiander

I am a local Artist. I enlisted in the Army another lifetime ago and it was there that I learned to draw and paint. After 17yrs of boots and rucksacks I left to go back to school for a degree in Health Science. I put down my brushes and pens and began my career in the Dental Field. Now my life and family have brought us to Oceanside and it is here that I have rekindled my passion for Art. Today I am taking classes with Charlotte Collosia at the Art Beat in Vista.

The " What's in your head?" series is something I have been working on. I enjoy illustrating with watercolor and ink. The abstract ocean scenes are using a mono print style, using water colors.