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 →

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 →

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 →

On Fire Island in 1976, David Hockney (left) pictured with Joe MacDonald, a well–known model who posed for Hockney and Andy Warhol. - - - - David Hockney Recognized for his vibrant paintings of Southern California and compelling portraits, David Hockney is one of the... Read More →