Curated by the Sea

Heather Richman is a local glass artist whose work is inspired by the colors, shapes and themes of nature. Heather writes,I strive to engage the viewer, evoking a sense of excitement and interest in the subject matter. Illusions of movement, depth, and luminosity are common to many of my pieces. My work is about seeing, experiencing, and imagining, while often representing recognizable objects. Heather’s art is part of the collaborative exhibit 450 Pieces in partners...hip with@artscouncilsc@radiusgalleryand@rblitzergalleryrunning through March 28th. See link in bio for more information. #beautifulart#santacruzart#artandcommunity#supportlocalartists#glassartist #santacruzartists#bayareaartists#santacruzartist#californiaartists#californiaartgallery#santacruzartgallery#artwithheart#santacruzlife#downtownsantacruz#artgallery#interiordesignart#beachhouseart#artshow#450pieces#popupgallery#popupartgallery#curatedbythesea

This gas high fired ceramic relief sculpture of Carlos Santana is part of artist Marne Sinclair Hurn’s body of work titled "Healing From Shame" For more about Maren and her interesting art please link to her Visual Artist Network page here https://visualartsnetworkscc.com/listi/maren-sinclair-hurn/... Becky’s art is part of the collaborative exhibit 450 Pieces in partnership with@artscouncilsc@radiusgalleryand@rblitzergalleryrunning through March 28th. See link in bio for more information. #beautifulart#santacruzart#artandcommunity#supportlocalartists#acrylicpainting#figurepainting#santacruzpainter#figurativeart#acrylicpainting#santacruzartists#bayareaartists#santacruzartist#californiaartists#californiaartgallery#santacruzartgallery#artwithheart#santacruzlife#downtownsantacruz#artgallery#interiordesignart#beachhouseart #fineart#artlovers#contemporaryart#artcollector#artshow#450pieces#popupgallery#popupartgallery#curatedbythesea

The lovely Martine Mahoudeau visited the gallery today. Her 4 interesting and emotional, framed, 13x13, acrylic portraits are beautifully titled: Carmen, courageous , passionate Nefertiti: refined, spiritual Eleanor: ambitious, powerful... Elke: mysterious, reflective Martine writes about her work: Why do I paint? Because as an artist, therapist, mother, and world traveler, I like out of my life experiences, to express the diversity of human emotions and characters, as well as atmospheres emanating from objects and places. I paint and draw mostly with Acrylic and Watercolor using vibrant colors to search and render atmospheres or deep emotions hidden in human psyche ... a never-ending quest. I sometimes use other art expressions like print, sculpture, and monoprint. Martine was in France and studied art in Paris, as well as in Switzerland. She also lived in England, Spain, and Switzerland before moving to Santa Cruz, CA, 38 years ago. Martine’ work is part of 450 Pieces - an exhibition in partnership with@artscouncilsc@radiusgallery@rblitzergallery@curatedbythesea The show features over 450 pieces of original artwork by artist throughout Santa Cruz County #beautifulart #santacruzart #artandcommunity #artistsperspective #supportlocalartists #santacruzartists #bayareaartists #santacruzartist #californiaartists #californiaartgallery #groupexhibition #santacruzartgallery #santacruzlife #galleryspaces #downtownsantacruz #artgallery #interiordesignart #beachhouseart #fineart #artlovers #contemporaryart #artcollector #artshow #450pieces #popupgallery #popupartgallery #curatedbythesea

Thank you Susan Howe for your visit and social media love! Susan has an intriguing series of framed, woodcut prints on Japanese paper in the 450 Pieces exhibit. Susan writes about her art and influences, Manet was the first artist who’s work I tried to copy at age twelve. His strong black and white design and imagery imprinted my thinking. Van Gogh’s thick paint and color was my next favorite painter; his exuberance and commitment to lay it on the canvas helped me be d...aring. My childhood was also filled with Japanese gardens and Japanese prints and their influence is I believe, evident in my current work. Generally I work in layers. Paintings are by nature layered. Printmaking lends itself to layering because the base plate and print can be overlaid with alternate plate images to increase depth, pattern and atmosphere. Come see Susan’s lovely work in person today and tomorrow 12-4 and always by appointment and online. #beautifulart #santacruzart #bigbeautifulpaintings #artandcommunity #artthatmovesme #galleryspaces #artistsperspective #supportlocalartists #santacruzartists #bayareaartists #santacruzartist #californiaartists #californiaartgallery #groupexhibition #santacruzartgallery #artwithheart #santacruzlife #downtownsantacruz #artgallery #interiordesignart #beachhouseart #fineart #artlovers #contemporaryart #artcollector #artshow #popupgallery #popupartgallery #curatedbythesea

Balsana, 30x24by Capitola artist Reid Winfrey - $1,300 Regular Price now $520 Studio Sale Price. On view in the front window of the Capitola gallery More beautiful art from Reid’s Studio Sale on our website - see link in bio www.curatedbythesea.com #beautifulart #figurepaintings #figurepainting #beachhouseart #beachhousedecor #beachbungalowart #interiordesignart #capitolaartist #santacruzartist #beachhousevibe #beachvibe #santacruzlife #santacruzca... #bayareaartist #artgallery #figurativeart #localartist #brickandmortargallery #santacruz #capitola #california #californiaart #californiaartist #curatedbythesea See more

Only one painting left in the gallery from this beautiful collection by local Artist Leslie Lewis Siglar. Silver Spoon #186, The Reinventor, 7x5.5", oil on panel, $500 In Leslies words, Silver family heirlooms, such as flatware and vessels, intrigue me because they seem to have an eternal life: although they may tarnish and age beyond recognition, polishing them quickly returns their original luster. Such items pass through family generations as cherished heirlooms, survive ...the purgatory of antique markets, or perhaps find new life at estate sales. As their stories evolve, they form a lineage that connects us to one another, across generations and geographies. By composing individual portraits of silver heirlooms, I explore the character evident in their inherent design and ever-changing patina. Each singular object’s form, condition, and character transform an otherwise functional object into something rich with history and artistic beauty, with the power to reflect our own life stories and family histories in the process. #beautifulart #contemporarystilllife #contemporatyart #artgallery #santacruzartgallery #capitolaartgallery #brickandmortargallery #californiaartgallery #santacruzlife #oilpainting #contemporaryrealism #photorealisticpainting #stilllifepainting #heirloomsilver #contemporarypainting #oilpainting #artstudiolife #1111designco #capitolavillage #capitola #soquelca #santacruzcalifornia #curatedbythesea

Attention Artists! Santa Cruz County Parks is looking for an artist to create a site-specific public art component for the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. Find out more information at www.scparks.com #SantaCruz #Artists #SantaCruzArt #santacruzcountyanimalshelther #publicart #santacruzartists #bayareaartists #santacruzlife #callforartists #callforart

Beach bungalow vibes... Reid Winfrey - Old School, 30x30" $1,800 Regular Price $900 Studio Sale Price... More fab art from Reid’s Studio Sale on our website see link in bio or www.curatedbythesea.com #beautifulart #beautifulthings #oldschool #beachhouseart #beachhousedecor #beachbungalowart #interiordesignart #teenroomdecor #beachhousevibe #beachvibe #santacruzlife #santacruzca #capitola #capitolaartist #capitolasoquelchamber #capitolavillage #santacruzskateboards #santacruzcalifornia #bayareaartist #artgallery #skateboard #localartist #brickandmortargallery #santacruz #capitola #california #californiaart #californiaartist #skateboardlife #curatedbythesea