The Balboa Island Artwalk

Balboa Island Artwalk artist MerriJane Morrison (MerriJane Morrison Jewelry) has created hand crafted sterling silver and 18k gold jewelry for over 25 years. She currently uses a technique known as lost wax casting to create her unique pieces. Merrijane is inspired by the beauty and elegance in nature, where the elements of symmetry and the imperfect come together in harmony. See more of her original designs, including the Ocean Series, at www.merrijanejewelry.com.

No School Today! is an original oil painting by Balboa Island Artwalk artist Karen Werner. It was painted in her studio from her photo reference taken on Balboa Island. Karen’s goal in painting is to show the beauty of common objects and everyday scenes with a strong sense of light, vibrant color, and energetic brushwork. Visit www.karenwernerart.com to see more of her artwork.

Balboa Island Artwalk artist Patsee Ober photographs underwater tide pool and reef scenes along the Laguna Beach shoreline and around the world. She captures the natural colors glistening off the plants and animals that thrive in these environments. Patsee is passionate about protecting tide pool inhabitants and their pristine ocean homes by "exposing their magical world to people close to and far from a universe unseen by most. See more of her work at www.POphotography.com.

Balboa Island Artwalk artists Lindy Chastain and Tom Adam have collected seaglass from beaches for over 25 years to create their one of a kind, handcrafted work. They use each piece as it is found to create beautiful and unique necklaces, earrings, wind chimes, and much more. You can view their work at www.instagram.com/lindysbeachcandy.

"Caribbean Escape" is an original oil painting by Balboa Island Artwalk artist Susan Leonhard (Susan Leonhard Fine Art). This dynamic piece is part of her series of paintings, "Underwater & Beyond", a collection focusing on color, transparency and reflections of tropical waters. The inspiration for this series came from the coast of Kauai and features vibrant, yet serene, paintings with a contemporary approach. Visit www.SusanLeonhardFineArt.com to see more of Susan's work.

These stunning sterling silver earrings were handcrafted by Balboa Island Artwalk artist Steve Epstein. Each piece of his work is one of a kind. You can see more of his designs or create your own custom piece of jewelry at Etsy.com/shop/ehsmetalsmith.