If you love whimsical, inventive works of art, head over to Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park. The walls of Gallery 21 are now bursting with happily tipsy, distorted watercolor paintings known as Skinny Art. Skinny Art is the specialty of San Diego artist Mark Smith!
Buildings, rooftops and landscapes tilt every which way in Mark’s delightfully elongated images. While his perspectives might be dizzy and uncertain, his sharp watercolors are minutely detailed–he paints over pencils. One might say his unique art is kind of realistic, kind of surreal.
Mark also creates totem-like sculptures containing old objects from years past. When I viewed these skinny sculptures I felt a sweet rush of nostalgia. You must see them with your own eyes! Then perhaps bring some great artwork home–all the pieces in Gallery 21 are available for purchase.
Mark is a super cool guy who loves to talk with those visiting the gallery. I really enjoyed my visit a few days ago!
You need to step into Gallery 21 by December 16, 2024, which is the final day of this very cool exhibition.
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I loved seeing Mark Smith’s exhibit in Studio 21 during my visit on December Nights. If I had an empty wall in my home, I would definitely want to have one of his creations. He is fun to talk with and is painting new canvases in Studio 21 during his show. You’ll be glad to take the time to visit him in Spanish Village before the show ends. I find it amazing that so many San Diegans only discover Spanish Village during the December Nights weekend. I guess it’s because we’re open until 11 p.m. at that time and so many people are taking advantage of free parking at the Zoo and pass through Spanish Village, which is next to the mini-train on the way to the main Balboa Park events.
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