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A trip to the Carlsbad Strawberry Fields Pumpkin Patch
Published September 20th, 2020 in photography. ClosedBryan Snyder paints a colorful bench in the Carlsbad Barrio
Published August 10th, 2020 in art. Closed
Carlsbad Village-based artist Bryan Snyder was recently asked to paint a bench as a gift to the Carlsbad Barrio community.
Have you found it yet?
Snyder’s newest public art project ‘Masked Smiles’ in the Carlsbad Village
Published August 4th, 2020 in art and projects. 6 Comments
We have all been in some form of a COVID quarantine for over three months now. Our emotions have been all over the board while business survival, family relations and our overall health have been challenged. Although difficult, we remain optimistic that normalcy is near. Happiness is still omnipresent—it can be found at any moment.
Masked Smiles, Bryan Snyder‘s newest public art project, encourages the community to seek out the simple and often overlooked things that make you smile. To do that, Snyder invites you to search for his hidden sunflowers around the Carlsbad Village.
“It’s easy to become overwhelmed with emotion during these times,” Snyder said. “We mask our emotions in an attempt to find normalcy; We mask our faces in an attempt to stay healthy. I want to add a smile under our masks, both literally and emotionally. I think we can all use it right now.”
Snyder began germinating sunflower seeds, in his opinion the happiest flower, three months ago. More than 30 potted sunflowers have grown during this time around his Carlsbad Village studio. He knew at some point, each one would have a purpose and would eventually find their way into pubic view.
“I have been implementing public art projects in the Carlsbad Village streets for over a decade,” Snyder said. “Each project has played a role in my mission to help encourage a more artistic culture, strengthen community and stimulate local economic growth, and through these projects, I have made some of my most cherished friendships. The well-being of our community is incredibly important to me.”
Starting five weeks ago, Snyder began placing his sunflowers around the Carlsbad Village beginning with his first surprise gift at Ground Up Cafe on State Street. Additional sunflowers have been placed at Beach City Smoothies, Handel’s Ice Cream, Lola’s Market and Deli, Witt’s Carlsbad Pipelines, Mas Fina Cantina and Super Donuts just to name just a few.
“Look what popped up on our sunny corner,” Beach City Smoothies wrote on Instagram after discovering one of Snyder’s sunflowers. “Thanks Snyder Art for keeping Carlsbad rad with all your awesome street art, installations and community vibes.”
Snyder has worked with many local businesses over the past decade on creative marketing collaborations.
Is there a story behind your sunflowers,” Handel’s Ice Cream said. “I see them are around town. Are you just being you and keeping the community positive? Love this! Thank you.”
Along with his goal of “planting” smiles, Snyder also attempts to produce a visual record of the Carlsbad Village during these historic times. Each videoclip documents the local streets, businesses, community and this specific moment in time.
“The Carlsbad Village has been my muse for many years,” Snyder said. “Not only has it inspired my projects, but it has also been the direct subject of many of my paintings, photography and films. I hope this short film provides a creative glimpse into what we are all currently experiencing—and eventually, what we overcame.
Are you looking for a smile? Keep your eyes open—Snyder has more sunflowers coming to a Carlsbad Village street near you!
LA Graffiti Artist Legend King Cre8 Paints the Carlsbad Art Wall
Published July 28th, 2020 in art and events. 3 Comments
On Saturday, July 25, 2020, Los Angeles graffiti artist legend King Cre8 painted the 25th mural on the Carlsbad Art Wall located at Señor Grubby’s in the Carlsbad Village.
King Cre8, South Central LA based artist, brought 40 years of graffiti experience to the Carlsbad Village. He painted the word “love” in his signature style writing technique. While his mural evolved, his wife Val worked the merchandise table selling original canvases, signed prints and posters to the many community members who attended the day-long live painting experience.
“One of the goals of the Carlsbad Art Wall is to provide a learning platform for aspiring artists,” Carlsbad Art Wall founder and curator Bryan Snyder said. “King Cre8 is a legend graffiti artist with 40 years experience. He provided a workshop where aspiring artists were able to watch, engage with and learn from one of the best artists in the game. To provide this opportunity in Carlsbad is monumental!”
The brightly painted mural quickly came to life as the artist proceeded through his well-perfected creative process. After painting the face of the word love in metallic silver, he added depth with the cool values of blue, layered the background and concluded with subtle highlights carefully placed around the composition.
“I have been doing this particular style of art since 1982, which I have a great passion for,” King Cre8 said. “My mission in Carlsbad was to bring my specialty of lettering, color schemes and, most of all, my most famous word to paint, which is “love.”
The message of the mural, and the positivity the artist spread through the Carlsbad Village as he engaged with the community, produced smiles, tears and a message many were happy to hear.
Sometimes we need a reminder of the positivity that constantly surrounds us. Wether it is a love for a person, a pet, a place or a passion, that emotion can carry you through the most difficult times. If you happen to find yourself in a dark place, visit King Cre8’s masterpiece—it will definitely brighten up your day.
Read King Cre8’s bio!
Learn more HERE, HERE and HERE
Graffiti legend King Cre8 to paint the Carlsbad Art Wall
Published July 19th, 2020 in events. Closed
WHAT: Graffiti Artist Legend King Cre8 to Paint the Carlsbad Art Wall
WHEN: Saturday, July 25, 2020 (all day)
WHERE: Carlsbad Art Wall at Señor Grubby’s in the Carlsbad Village
Artist Sponsor: Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Eric “King Cre8” Walker is a graffiti artist legend from South Central Los Angeles who has been creating art for 40 years. He made a name for himself in the 80s as an accomplished “style writer” and today continues to make a difference through his art, motivational speaking and community activism.
King Cre8, founder and president of the the RTN Crew (Rockin’ the Nation), has been a leading force in the creation and preservation of the famous Crenshaw Wall—a large-scale mural celebration of black history, black music and black culture first painted in the 70s.
In addition to King Cre8’s community activism and art, he has worked with some of the largest corporations including McDonalds, Nike, General Motors, Mars candy and Dodge. He has also exhibited in the Pasadena USC Pacific Asia Museum, California African American Museum, ESMOA, LACMA, MOCA and in included in the Getty Museum Research Institute permanent collection.
This wood structure has brought my family even closer during COVID quarantine while also resurfacing memories of my childhood growing up in Carlsbad.
In the mid 80’s after buying me my first skateboard from Witt’s Surf Shop, my dad would take me to all the backyard ramps from Garfield to Taco Land, and every ramp in between. Some of my favorite memories are watching my dad’s his tan shirtless body gliding across the summer-baked coping while his sweaty feet desperately clung to his cheap 7-11 flip flops.
I always knew that one day I would start a family—and when I did—we would build a ramp together. We would tame the transition together, we would cheer each other on and we would overcome barriers together.
For a local Carlsbad family, this structure of wood, nails and piping has become our hub for gathering, our place of storytelling… our family “fireplace.”
Supplies
| Quantity | Material | Price Each |
| 40 | 8′ – 2″x4″ (3.5″x1.5″) | $4 |
| 2 | 8′ – 2″x6″ | $6 |
| 9 | 4′ x 8′ sheet of 11/32″ 3 ply treated plywood | $25 |
| 1 | 4′ x 8′ sheet of 1/2″ plywood | $25 |
| 10+ boxes | 2-3″ galvanized screws | $10 |
| 2 | 10′ – 1.5″ dia. metal coping | $15 |
| 10+ | 5″x10”x1″ bricks | $2 |
| 1 gallon | 1 coat – Behr waterproofing wood finish | $30 |
| 1 gallon | 1 coat – Behr waterproofing wood finish | $30 |
| 1 gallon | 1 coat – KILZ all purpose primer | $10 |
| 1 gallon | 1 coat – satin blue paint | $30 |
| 1 gallon | 1 coat – satin green paint | $30 |
Interested in painting the flat deck like in this geometric technique, click here to learn how!
‘The Quarantine’ aka ‘Snyder’s (nickname due to the flooding that nearly destroyed the ramp two days away from completion) began construction on March 28, 2020 and was completed on April 15 during the COVID-19 quarantine.
Thanks to xtremeskater.com for providing the guidance.
Snyder releases digital book titled ‘Where’s Doodle in The Land of Play and Shenanigans’
Published June 16th, 2020 in art. Closed
A huge thanks to everyone who submitted daily votes and shares for the mural contest. Although we showed up big with 3k+ votes, we were unable to advance into the 1st or 2nd winning places.
I don’t see it as what we lost, but rather what we gained. We were brought together through art! Culture can be defined as a network of minds and I believe our network has become closer through the daily interactions, votes and shares facilitated by this contest. I definitely feel like I know all you much more because of it.
You shared with me your hobbies, interests and memories. You told stories of your family adventures, explained what makes you happy and you even gifted loved ones with unique Doodle surprises. I shared with you my journey as an artist, a father and a dedicated member of our community.
I spent two weeks transforming your shared stories into nearly 150 Doodle illustrations—a monumental task indeed, but one that I enjoyed immensely.
Again, thank you so much for the support. As a small token of appreciation, I have designed a Doodle Search digital book for you titled Where’s Doodle in The Land of Play and Shenanigans. Please use this Doodle search to spend time with your family exploring the many unique illustrations and characters of our community.
Thanks again for all the support!
On Sunday, June 9, Bryan Snyder, along with art teachers from Carlsbad High School and Sage Creek High School, completed a congratulatory mural for the 2020 high school graduates.
Snyder, a graduate from CHS, reached out to Kelly Foulk and Megan Herrick, both art teachers at both of the local high schools and fellow CHS alumni, with an idea and invitation to collaborate on a creative gift to the seniors.
“The project from early design stages to the finished mural came together extremely fast,” Snyder said. “We knew we wanted to include specific colors for each CUSD high school accompanied with a focused congratulatory message—we were painting on the wall before we knew it.”
The mural was completed after two days of painting by Snyder, Carlsbad High School art teachers Kelly Foulk and Krista Oliver King and Sage Creek High School art teachers Megan Herrick, Sierra Therese and Cathryn Burroughs, along with help from other visiting teachers and community members.
“These kids have had an unfortunate senior year missing out on the traditional celebrations of things like grad night, prom and the ceremonial walk,” Snyder said. “We wanted to give them something unique—something they will always remember.”
Graduating seniors are encouraged to visit the Carlsbad Art Wall mural located at Señor Grubby’s in the Carlsbad Village.
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contributing photographers:
Bryan Snyder
Krista Oliver King
Taylor Mohr
Black Lives Matter Protest in Carlsbad—photos by Bryan Snyder
Published June 8th, 2020 in photography. 2 Comments
Black Lives Matter protest: Carlsbad, June 7, 2020
Vote each day—and color Bryan Snyder’s mural submission!
Published May 28th, 2020 in Uncategorized. Closed
‘Together, We Play” represents friendship, inclusiveness and the early discovery of one’s passion—the experiences that define the people we are today. Sometimes we need a a little help remembering those life-changing moments. Doodle is that reminder.
Don’t forget to share it social media!
Vote for Bryan Snyder’s Doodle Mural at the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
Published May 21st, 2020 in Uncategorized. 1 Comment
YOU CAN VOTE EVERY 24 HOURS!
During these interesting and difficult times, we all miss community interaction, shared space collaboration and live events. For the children of our community, they greatly miss playing together, sharing a playground and achieving educational landmarks in the classroom.
My mural design titled ‘Together, We Play” represents hope, community and tomorrow’s joyful act of play, especially when we do it together—hopefully very soon!
Top two vote recipients will get their art installed at the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum.
Please vote and make Doodle’s desire to play again a reality!
Oceanside Museum of Art: Art Apart Workshop with Bryan Snyder
Published May 18th, 2020 in events. 2 Comments
Join Carlsbad-based artist Bryan Snyder for an interactive art-making experience that highlights faces of the community.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 20, 11 am–11:45 am
WHERE: Via Zoom (register today)
Whether you choose a below template, honor a friend or a family member, or even yourself as the subject, enjoy the full process of building a mixed media portrait with easy-to-find supplies and an abundance of creativity.
As an artist with a unique social practice, Snyder will share the process of taking his art to the streets as a means to celebrate community.
You will need to provide your own supplies:
• portrait template (see below for options)
• glue, glue stick or paste
• magazines and/or color paper
Template options:
1. choose and click the a below template (see the color versions)
2. right click and download to your computer
3. print on a 8.5in x 11in piece of paper
Creative process steps:
1. print out your own template, or one of the below options
2. visualize your portrait with color
3. tear out those colors from your magazines/colored paper
4. glue/paste to your template in the appropriate places
Carlsbad Power Plant reimagined by Bryan Snyder
Published April 6th, 2020 in Uncategorized. 2 Comments
Carlsbad public art enthusiast was recently asked to reimagine the Carlsbad Power Plant Smokestack as a piece of public art to be published in the latest Carlsbad Magazine.
Day Image: Water pumped up the inside of, and overflowing over, the top of the smokestack. The constant trickle of water down the exterior cylinder of the smokestack would reflect the ever-changing colors of the Carlsbad sky, ultimately concluding each day in the colors of a magnificent sunset.
Night Image: Static imagery, or animated presentations, would be projected on the exterior smokestack one night every month. These monthly light-project presentations would encourage community gathering and the development of culture.
Open space would be at the base of the smokestack and would serve as a buffer between the public art stack and the surrounding commercial/residential space.
What do you think?
On March 30, 2020, Bryan Snyder celebrated Van Gogh’s birthday by repainting his Van Gogh stencil mural. In addition to the full-body portrait, Snyder painted a boutique of sunflowers.
Along with adding art to the community, the goal of this project is to create a relationship between the art and the existing environment,” Snyder said. The electrical box has been transformed into a freshly painted canvas.”
The mural was originally painted on March 30, 2013 again in celebration of the post-impressionist artist’s birthday. At that time, the height of the wall was also extended to fit the design.
Back in 2013, I first painted the mural and extended the wall around midnight,” Snyder said. Technically I did not have permission, but I knew that it would become a cherished addition to the community.”
You can view the Van Gogh stencil mural at the entrance of Artist Alley in downtown Oceanside.
In response to COVID-19, Carlsbad based artist Skechy updated his Carlsbad Art Wall mural.
For the parents of young kids who are balancing working from home and providing educational and inspirational experiences for your kids, here is the perfect project.
Steps:
1. Mask a shape on a surface using masking tape. Make sure to isolate spaces in small portions to provide adequate color variance.
2. Have kids color the individual shapes with chalk. Teach your kids how to balance a composition in terms of color.
3. Once all the color is filled, peel away the tape.
4. Marvel out your newest masterpiece.
On March 6–9, 2020, Carlsbad based artist, and VMS alumni, Bryan Snyder painted a large scale mural at Valley Middle School in Carlsbad.
Along with creating a more stimulating and inspiring campus atmosphere through public art, the goal of the project was to educate the students about the creative process of developing an idea, collaborating with a team and using feedback to arrive at an approved design.
Snyder empowered them to act as his—he asked them to direct the creative under his guidance. In the end, when the students view the mural, they will feel a sense of ownership and reflect on their experience working in a creative and collaborative environment.
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