Lady of the Garden, Veronica McFarland, acrylic. San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts.
High school students from the San Diego area have been recognized for outstanding achievement. Their artwork has been displayed inside the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC!
Some of that excellent art can now be seen at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park.
The exhibition is titled An Artistic Discovery. These expressive pieces were created by students who attend schools throughout the 53rd Congressional District, which is represented by Congresswoman Susan Davis.
Check out a few examples that caught my eye during my visit yesterday to the San Diego History Center!
A wall inside the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park features art created by students in local high schools.An Artistic Discovery is an exhibition that showcases the artwork of students in the 53rd Congressional District. Winning works are displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building.Our Future, Chivone Brittney-Dawn Cervantes, oil paint. Diego Hills Central Charter School.Deliberate Red, Maryann Lee, watercolor and colored pencils. Bonita Vista High School.Black Woman, Danielle Simone Grimes, acrylic. Morse High School.Pure Joy, Julianna Pantoja, colored pencil. Otay Ranch High School.
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During the Festival of Arts in North Park last weekend, I paused in the small parking lot in front of California Tap Room to admire some very cool murals.
I wasn’t able to get a clear shot of every mural, but I thought you might enjoy seeing what I saw. It appears many of these murals were painted in 2010. Where I noticed the name of an artist, I’ve included it in the photo caption.
MartinezRosie ScandurraHillary Young
Craig Hewitt
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This truth becomes abundantly clear when you visit the SDSU Downtown Gallery. Their current exhibition, In Transit, features the photography of five artists who document the plight of refugees.
According to the description: “Focusing on the tentative, limbo-like experience of living between different cultures, these five artists explore narratives of immigrants who traverse the no-man’s land existing between home and hope.”
The five artists are: George Awde, Gohar Dashti, Daniel Castro Garcia, Tanya Habjouqa, and Stefanie Zofia Schulz.
This emotionally powerful exhibition runs through July 14, 2019. One should see it.
These photographs help us to more deeply understand Humanity.
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Nick McPherson (a.k.a. Nicholas Danger) paints a cool mural on a North Park wall during the 23rd Annual San Diego County Credit Union Festival of Arts.
Today I headed over to the 23rd Annual San Diego County Credit Union Festival of Arts in North Park. (Say that ten times fast!) My favorite part of this huge, super popular street festival is its emphasis on local artists and their amazing creativity.
Friendly artists were at work all over the place!
In the Live Art Block, a series of large canvases were being colorfully painted, including the wall of one building!
The Live Art Block at the North Park festival was presented by VISUAL.VISUAL helps connect local artists to public art projects. They also feature a gallery in North Park and sell art supplies.A number of local artists were creating new art to the delight of those walking about the festival.
At this very popular festival in North Park, people steer their feet past yummy food, assorted vendors, and a happy crowd of art-loving neighbors.A live music performance at the San Diego County Credit Union Festival of Arts.The Gallery in the Street featured lots of artwork for sale, plus artists working live on amazing pieces.
Creativity thrives in North Park!
UPDATE!
I took a photo of Nick McPherson’s completed Nomad Donuts mural years later…
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Your most wonderful dreams can turn into reality . . . with effort, optimism and dogged persistence. And patience. And unwavering vision.
Over the years I’ve recorded many instances of extraordinary–even improbable–dreams coming true. I’ve learned about or have met people who raise their eyes toward a distant, shimmering dream, then reach up to grab it.
All of these individuals are motivated by an undying passion.
Here are a few instances that I happen to remember. I’ve blogged about athletes who achieve the pinnacle of success; artists, inventors and visionaries who create astonishing new wonders; students who step confidently into the future…
During my visit to Encinitas on Sunday I took photos of a very cool mural that was painted in 2016 by Amanda Lynn and Carly Ealey. You can find it on Coast Highway 101 just south of E Street, on the north wall of 1st Street Bar.
Like other Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans murals around San Diego, this eye-catching work of ARTivism is the result of the PangeaSeed Foundation’s public art program. The underlying environmental message is the importance of Earth’s oceans, and how it’s our responsibility to keep them healthy.
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There was much to see and do at the 36th Annual Encinitas Spring Street Fair!
This morning I rode the Coaster north to Encinitas. It’s the weekend of the big annual Encinitas Spring Street Fair!
Lots of food, art and entertainment could be found along many blocks of South Coast Highway 101. As I slowly walked along, I made a whole bunch of cool discoveries. It seemed I encountered new surprises every few steps!
Several tents featured art that I particularly liked. I also met some interesting people, found out about noteworthy community projects, and learned a tiny bit about the history of Encinitas.
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People fill several blocks of scenic Highway 101 and enjoy a fine April weekend at the Encinitas Spring Street Fair.One of these artistic surfboards for sale has Encinitas written on it.One of the guys at the City of Encinitas booth had a smile!I spotted a fun map of Encinitas in a shop window. It illustrates many landmarks and local businesses in this awesome beach city.A dog heads over to smell some locally grown flowers.Some sweet treats to eat, and another smile!More yummy food on a grill.The local band Nathan & Jessie provide some sidewalk entertainment. Check out nathanandjessie.comSome silly stuff!Author Scott Sussman was autographing his kids books. His website is octopusinkpress.com. Weird the Beard sounds like several characters I know.Beautiful, translucent Scented Gem Candles in different fantastic shapes could be seen at the Gemtera table.Sea-themed artwork by Marea Baja. Check out mareabajadesigns.comHer sea glass mosaics are created from surf tumbled sea glass collected on the beach!The yellow “Old School Shave Ice” school bus has arrived!Someone walks their bike down Highway 101 past this beach sunset mural by @CloeHakakianEncinitas artist Carla Funk had many fantastic pieces displayed at her table.I LOVE YOU THIS MUCHCarla Funk offers Art Camp in Encinitas, featuring classes in ceramics, painting and drawing. Her website is ArtTilesByCarla.comI spun the prize wheel of North Island Credit Union and won some sunscreen, which I promptly put on my nose.The San Diego County Fair had a table with these free fans. The theme in 2019 is the Wizard of Oz! It’s gonna be OZsome!Think Possible Apparel has unique screen-printed shirts with tiny positive phrases forming cool designs. Check out ThinkPossibleApparel.comOfficers of the San Diego Sheriff’s Department Senior Volunteer Patrol told me they need volunteers. You can serve your community and meet cool friends!I’m greeted by a big smile above a collection of books! Teri is of Top Reads Publishing, found at topreadspublishing.comThese books are by authors around Southern California. If you’re an author or reader, learn more at sandiego.readlocal.orgHere’s some info concerning PWSD, Publishers and Writers of San Diego.These nice folks from @kinndproject sell shirts with a golden message. 10 meals are donated for each item purchased. Visit their website kinndproject.comkindness is goldenA vendor had this fun stuff at their table.Some cool t-shirts.It’s the Welcome Home Soldier Foundation. Help vets and get some salsa at whsfnow.orgThese amazing rope animals were made by an outstanding artist in Thailand named Nong.The Encinitas Lions Club had a table at the Spring Festival.Get a ticket for An American in Paris. Funds raised go toward a program that helps those who are blind learn to surf!Here’s my favorite of the festival. Pixie Village Cottages made from fallen logs by Dennis Patterson. Visit his website pixievillagecottages.comMembers of Team Paradox strike a pose!Team Paradox is a group of local high school students who build robots. They compete with other high school teams around California, the United States and the world!Somebody investigates the fascinating displays at the Encinitas Historical Society’s tent.I’m shown the Encinitas Historical Society’s 1883 Schoolhouse on a shirt. The building overlooks the Pacific Ocean and today houses a museum.A poster details The 25th Annual Encinitas Heritage Tree Contest! The heritage tree was planted in 1952 above Moonlight Beach.These historical photos are of old sites in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, just south of Encinitas.More historical photos of Cardiff-by-the-Sea.Ted White, The Song Peddler brought his cool bicycle piano contraption to the festival! Check out facebook.com/TedWhiteMusic
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As I walked through Little Italy this morning, local artists were busy setting up their booths for the big annual Mission Federal ArtWalk!
Finished canvases were carefully positioned for the public to admire and hopefully purchase. Artists stepped back to observe the effect of their arrangement. Asphalt streets were gradually transformed into bright corridors of imagination. Creativity swirled once again from hundreds of practiced hands.
The streets of Little Italy were being painted with dreams . . .
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A harsh winter with rain and wind, and an occasional prankster, but dozens of optimistic faces still smile in Chula Vista!
Last weekend, as I walked down H Street east of Fourth Avenue, my eyes were surprised to see a row of large, smiling faces in an alley. They looked out at the world from a long, low wall. I turned into the alley to have a closer look.
What I discovered were faces photographed and turned into public art by the international INSIDE OUT project. INSIDE OUT had come to San Diego’s South Bay in September 2018 to encourage people to express their unique identity and viewpoint, and vote in the upcoming election.
The INSIDE OUT project is the brainchild of an anonymous artist named JR. Large‐format images of individuals in a community are pasted on buildings and along streets. Activist messages are conveyed visually, with personality and a smile!
This global “people’s art project” has achieved enormous reach. By late September 2018 over 260,000 people had participated in 129 countries!
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