Inside Art:

62 - Mar / Apr 14

Moira Hahn
On a brisk fall day in the early 1960s, Moira Hahn’s mother sent her out into their suburban Maryland yard to clear leaves from a patio. Rather than gather the scattered vegetation for disposal, the 7-year-old... Read More →

60 - Nov / Dec 13

Jon Haverstick
View the photographic work of Jon C. Haverstick and one prevailing theme overrides—humanity.  With his camera, Haverstick strives to communicate as much as possible about his photo subjects.   “The human interest element is critical for me,” says... Read More →

59 - Sep / Oct 13

Jim Draughon
During a 20-year period when Jim Draughon collected numerous pieces of art for his extensive art collection, a question loomed at the back of his mind. “Every time I bought an artist’s work, I thought about how... Read More →

58 - Jul / Aug 13

Leighton Hubbel
Leighton Hubbel   In 2001 in the wake of the dotcom bust, Leighton Hubbell had the good fortune to be laid off from his job at a large branding agency. Within a short time, the award winning illustrative... Read More →

57 - May / Jun 13

Marinus Welman
Marinus Welman View the artwork of renowned painter Marinus Welman, and it quickly becomes apparent that he and his work can’t be categorized. Like his paintings, which depict a wide variety of subjects, such as... Read More →

56 - April 13

Judy Schroeder
Judy Schroeder Growing up in Escondido’s countryside during the 1940s and 1950s on an avocado and orange grove, Judy Schroeder kept herself busy with art. She drew clothing for her paper dolls, created small paintings for her room... Read More →

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Lisa Mertins
At first glance, art seems solely visual, but accomplished artists like Lisa Mertins know intrinsically that art goes much deeper than what you actually see. While effective art attracts the eyes, it is the thoughts and feelings... Read More →

54 - Nov / Dec 12

Ian Falconer
Noted New Yorker magazine cover illustrator Ian Falconer didn’t begin his career wanting to write children’s books. An impromptu gift for his young niece became the successful and critically acclaimed Olivia series. Featuring the irresistibly precocious little... Read More →

53 - Sep / Oct 12

Jeanine Hill
Though photographer Jeanine Hill is skeptical about tarot card reading, she thanks the ancient practice for her art. In 2009, while enduring a period of deep depression, Hill stumbled upon a tarot card reader in a little... Read More →

52 - Jul / Aug 12

Kim VanDerHoek
When Kim VanDerHoek won a poster contest in kindergarten and received art supplies as her reward, she stifled disappointment over not getting a trophy like the second place winner. In retrospect, she realizes the oil pastels and... Read More →