Author Archives: Cynthia

Squeak Carnwath at the Oakland Museum of California

06.29.2009 – 14:27

If you’re still pissed-off about having missed Louise Bourgeois at LACMA this spring, get yourself out in time to see Squeak Carnwath: Painting is No Ordinary Object, at the Oakland Museum of California. No need to go around creating “Rosebuds” for yourself! The exhibition runs through August 23rd.

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Unauthorized Update: SWEETZER, A Film by Wayne Reynolds

06.28.2009 – 16:42

This is an unauthorized update:
Rumor has it that SWEETZER, Wayne Reynold’s feature length comedy, is close to being ready for release–at least based upon the fact that the DVD box artwork was recently completed.  I can’t wait for Netflix to start shipping SWEETZER, it’s already in my queue!

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Daria Salus

06.27.2009 – 22:51

Sometimes you meet some one by chance and years later, you realize how stupefying that person really is, Daria Salus is such a person.  If there is a more focused, more prolific jewelry artist, I am not aware of her/m. 
Daria, unlike so many people, makes the pieces–and then, wait for it–SELLS THEM!  Not only [...]

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Carol Holaday

06.27.2009 – 21:52

If you live in the Monterey Bay area and make jewelry or “metal art”, you’ve probably heard of Carol Holaday.  If you aren’t already familiar with her, or her work, let me introduce you to this local treasure.
Carol is an artist, historically working in enamels, but has caught the glasswork bead bug.  Her pieces–glass and [...]

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Where Are the Artists?

06.25.2009 – 13:01

and What are They Doing?
Ever wonder?  Turns out, as an artist, I have at least an inkling.  The underlying point of this blog is to introduce local artists, and if possible, give you an idea where / when to find their work–sometimes the artist(s) too.   The focus is primarily on California artists, and particularly [...]

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