After raising four children and a career as a medical transcriptionist, Melissa retired, picked up the paint brush again and tried her hand at watercolor. She left Orange County for beautiful Oceanside where she took an acrylic class at Studio ACE in early 2020. Melissa says that acrylics have opened up a whole new world ...
Artist's Statement: I stand before each blank canvas with a sense of adventure and trepidation because I never know for sure what the end journey will look like. I create with a sense of mystery and risk, from a quiet place knowing I am painting in the presence of the greatest creator of all time. It’s ...
Linda Ponder is a North County artist, painting primarily abstract figurative. She studied under Larry Butler (Delta College) and Reed Cardwell (UCSD). She has shown in many juried competitions including winning an outstanding award in the Carlsbad Oceanside Art League Regional Show (COALS). Her works have also been in the Sharp Gallery and the San ...
Phyllis Swanson is a lifelong resident of San Diego County. After graduating in 1978 from San Diego State University with a degree in biology, Phyllis pursued a long time interest in art by studying oil painting from local artist, Frances James. She broadened her skills studying scientific illustration and Chinese brush painting at UCSD in La Jolla and ...
Summer Ramesh was born in Amarillo, Texas and raised in Laguna Hills, California. She has not always embraced her artistic talent. Following her graduation from UCLA in 1998 with a major in Psychology and a Specialization in Business Administration, Summer pursued a career in helping people finance their dream homes. With very little time for ...
Artist Statement I seek the mystical element in nature that seems to exist just beyond our perception of the day-to-day. As an artist I explore and express how I sense this enchanted realm and how it overlaps with our world. Using straight photographic captures of landscapes and animals, and through the use of digital software, ...
SAVE THE DATE and Join us for our Combined Birthday Celebration. David and Amber Newman will be hosting this year's Birthday bash, and you are invited to participate. • Proceeds will be donated to the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) • Performance by Oceanside's own Celeste Barbier (6-8pm) • Free Food, the menu is potluck. ...
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents Artist John Linthurst at the O'side Bakery There will be no reception for this exhibit, but John's artwork will be on display August 24 - October 25, 2022. John Linthurst received his Photo Arts degree from Pasadena City College back when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. He promptly swapped the ...
American Me Comedy, A Benefit For Oceanside Cultural Arts American Me Comedy - A Benefit For Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation produced by Jason Rogers and Stefani Von Huben.If you haven't seen an "American Me Comedy Show" then you're definitely missing out! A very funny line-up of comics will be performing who have been on Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime, The ...
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents Artist Lori Sandström at the O'side Bakery Opening Reception Thursday, November 3rd from 5:30 - 7:30 PM “Dots! After admiring Mexican and African bead art for many years, I started playing with dots in my paintings. A trip to Alice Springs, Australia, had me reeling — I was so ...
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents Artist Wanda Brown at the O’side Bakery Opening Reception Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM At the reception enjoy the sounds of Shook & Windrum. Lou Shook performs originals and fresh arrangements of covers from the 1970’s to now. Available as a solo, duo, or 4-piece band. Performing ...
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents Artist E. J. Lanning at the O’side Bakery Opening Reception Thursday, March 9th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM Diagnosed with Parkinson’s during a global pandemic, E.J. Lanning began each day with a morning walk to stay active. The daily walks evolved from an opportunity for physical exercise into E.J. reflecting ...