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59 - Sep / Oct 13

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 much I enjoyed painting as an undergraduate art major,” says... Read More →

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 designer found himself setting up shop at home. “We were... Read More →

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 the Civil War, Big Sur, Death Valley and horses, it... Read More →

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 and each month when Ford Times Magazine arrived, she couldn’t wait to... Read More →

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 art evokes that makes it memorable. An accomplished illustrator and... Read More →

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 girl piglet who learns by one lesson at a time... Read More →

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 shop in Costa Mesa. On a whim, she decided to... Read More →

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 watercolors were an excellent choice for a budding artist. “The... Read More →

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 →

51 - May / Jun 12

Escalette Collection

To view a major collection of art you usually have to buy admission to a museum, but Old Towne residents need only visit Chapman University. There on campus is the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art consisting of more than 700 pieces of contemporary works. “The collection, which... Read More →

To view a major collection of art you usually have to buy admission to a museum, but Old Towne residents need only visit Chapman University. There on campus is the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art consisting of... Read More →

50 - Mar / Apr 12

SHAG

SHAG When you think of acclaimed American artists, you might picture them creating in major metropolitan areas like New York and Los Angeles. It’s exciting to note that some well-known creators enjoy calling Orange County home. One such artist is SHAG, whose real name is Josh Agle.... Read More →

SHAG When you think of acclaimed American artists, you might picture them creating in major metropolitan areas like New York and Los Angeles. It’s exciting to note that some well-known creators enjoy calling Orange County home.... Read More →