Last Sunday I went to Art-A-Fair with my family. Art-A-Fair is part of the annual Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts. All of the other events; the Sawdust Art Festival, Pageant of the Masters present such a wonderful exhibit. If you're looking to buy, or just love art and want to be inspired like us, the festival will not disappoint. I suggest parking at the Act V parking lot on Laguna Canyon Road (SR-133). There is an all day rate of $7, and from here you can take the Ride the Wave trolleys that will take you to any of the festivals,downtown and to any of the beaches.
We took the trolley that day and what luck! One of the exhibitors (Thanks Katie Costello!) was with us on the trolley and gave us VIP passes!
Go to their website at www.art-a-fair.com, and if you sign up to receive emails, you can print a $3 off admission coupon. Regular admission is $7 for adults and free from children aged 12 and under.
Now on its 44th year, Art-A-Fair brings together fine art by 125 renowned artists and master craftspeople from around the country and some parts of the world. There is now shortage of paintings, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and glass. Obviously there is a No Photography Allowed rule, but there are some pretty spectacular and memorable pieces that I will share here.
My favorite exhibit is that of Elaine Hughes. She uses a palette knife, which I like because it gives a painting so much dimension and texture. What draws me into her work is not only the setting and the subject matter, but the concise and simple quality of her work, both in color palette and composition. I chatted with her a bit, and my observation was right regarding the colors. I told her that I liked her work because they remind of photography, and because the colors in her paintings are truer to life. She remarked that she does try to stay true to what she sees instead of increasing the spectrum and intensities of the hues. Her work evokes a wistful, quiet and calming mood, which I think makes it perfect for displaying in a home.
Check out her website:
www.elainehuges.com
Above: "Bye" and "Destiny" both by Elaine Hughes
Aside from Art-A-Fair, Elaine's work is showing at Laguna Beach:
Bluebird Gallery
1540 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, California 92651
949-497-5377
www.bluebirdgallery.net
Some other exhibits worth the trip:
Katie Costello
Idyllic Southern California landscapes and Plein-air in acrylic
www.KatieCostello.com
Keith Alway-Wild Animal Art Gallery
Art on a mission. He paints endangered species. I loved the animal faces done in Warhol-like colors.
www.wildanimalartgallery.com
Ruth Basler Burr
She masterfully paints some of my favorite landscapes and places like Yosemite and Venice, Italy.
Sharon Cannon
Beautiful watercolor scenes.
www.kittypaint.com
OIL PAINTINGS OF INDIA
We took the trolley that day and what luck! One of the exhibitors (Thanks Katie Costello!) was with us on the trolley and gave us VIP passes!
Go to their website at www.art-a-fair.com, and if you sign up to receive emails, you can print a $3 off admission coupon. Regular admission is $7 for adults and free from children aged 12 and under.
Now on its 44th year, Art-A-Fair brings together fine art by 125 renowned artists and master craftspeople from around the country and some parts of the world. There is now shortage of paintings, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and glass. Obviously there is a No Photography Allowed rule, but there are some pretty spectacular and memorable pieces that I will share here.
My favorite exhibit is that of Elaine Hughes. She uses a palette knife, which I like because it gives a painting so much dimension and texture. What draws me into her work is not only the setting and the subject matter, but the concise and simple quality of her work, both in color palette and composition. I chatted with her a bit, and my observation was right regarding the colors. I told her that I liked her work because they remind of photography, and because the colors in her paintings are truer to life. She remarked that she does try to stay true to what she sees instead of increasing the spectrum and intensities of the hues. Her work evokes a wistful, quiet and calming mood, which I think makes it perfect for displaying in a home.
Check out her website:
www.elainehuges.com
Aside from Art-A-Fair, Elaine's work is showing at Laguna Beach:
Bluebird Gallery
1540 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, California 92651
949-497-5377
www.bluebirdgallery.net
Some other exhibits worth the trip:
Katie Costello
Idyllic Southern California landscapes and Plein-air in acrylic
www.KatieCostello.com
Keith Alway-Wild Animal Art Gallery
Art on a mission. He paints endangered species. I loved the animal faces done in Warhol-like colors.
www.wildanimalartgallery.com
Ruth Basler Burr
She masterfully paints some of my favorite landscapes and places like Yosemite and Venice, Italy.
Sharon Cannon
Beautiful watercolor scenes.
www.kittypaint.com
OIL PAINTINGS OF INDIA
Depicting the Rhythms of the Indian Existence
BY ARUN PREM
About the artist:
Arun Prem grew up in New Delhi, India and currently resides with his family in Orange County, CA. He has been painting for 25 years and have worked with oils, pastels, acrylic and watercolor.
His works have been exhibited at the Mission Viejo Library and City Hall. A current exhibition is going on at
Durbaar Showroom
290 Easy St. Unit 2, Simi Valley, CA
To purchase or commission a painting, please contact the artist at:
"Memory"
Traditional India
Just as at the dawn of civilization, communal existence is the essence of small town India
There is a simple dignity and a sense of heritage about the people and places which is palpable. As a visual artist I enjoy the challenge of translating traditional India
--Arun Prem
"Blue City"
"Blue Home"
"Pink City"
"Dusk"
