Inside Art Articles

73 - Jan / Feb 16

As artists develop in their art and style, they are also impacted by their environment and observations of the world around them. This is the case with Emigdio Vasquez, Sr. and his son “Higgy” (Emigdio, Jr.), who have both drawn from within and without to... Read More →

As artists develop in their art and style, they are also impacted by their environment and observations of the world around them. This is the case with Emigdio Vasquez, Sr. and his son “Higgy” (Emigdio,... Read More →

67 - Jan / Feb 15

The Hilbert Collection

Hilbert Museum of California Art When Mark and Janet Hilbert bought their first home in 1993, the couple’s tight decorating budget prompted them to scour garage sales and consignment shops for reasonably priced furnishings and accessories. Delighted to find a watercolor painting they liked in... Read More →

Hilbert Museum of California Art When Mark and Janet Hilbert bought their first home in 1993, the couple’s tight decorating budget prompted them to scour garage sales and consignment shops for reasonably priced furnishings and... Read More →

64 - Jul / Aug 14

Ray Hare

Ray Hare Ray Hare wants to do more than awe you with the lifelike quality of his paintings. With every brushstroke, the photorealistic artist beckons you to draw near until you step into and experience his art. “I paint large to get your attention at... Read More →

Ray Hare Ray Hare wants to do more than awe you with the lifelike quality of his paintings. With every brushstroke, the photorealistic artist beckons you to draw near until you step into and experience... Read More →

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 saw something completely different within the pile of nature’s bounty... Read More →

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 →

61 - Jan / Feb 14

Kevin Davidson

Born to Paint

Kevin Davidson To say that artist Kevin Davidson was born painting would not be far from the truth. The artist’s earliest memory is of painting a tow truck. “I was three years old and working with those 10-cent watercolor sets with the terrible brushes,” says... Read More →

Kevin Davidson To say that artist Kevin Davidson was born painting would not be far from the truth. The artist’s earliest memory is of painting a tow truck. “I was three years old and working... 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 Haverstick, an award winning professional photographer and photography instructor based in Santa Ana.... Read More →

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 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 →