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. […]
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Snyder’s newest public art project ‘Masked Smiles’ in the Carlsbad Village
Published August 4th, 2020 in art and projects. 6 CommentsLA Graffiti Artist Legend King Cre8 Paints the Carlsbad Art Wall
Published July 28th, 2020 in art and events. 3 CommentsOn 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 […]
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 […]
Snyder releases digital book titled ‘Where’s Doodle in The Land of Play and Shenanigans’
Published June 16th, 2020 in art. ClosedA 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Zealand artist Chimp paints the Carlsbad Art Wall
Published November 7th, 2019 in art. 1 CommentOn Oct. 19–20, New Zealand artist Chimp painted the Carlsbad Art Wall during his first trip to the United States.
Bryan Snyder paints a Doodle cadet live at the Army and Navy Academy
Bryan Snyder installs ‘Doodle’s Umbrella’ in Carlsbad Village
Published August 22nd, 2019 in art. ClosedOn Saturday, August 18, Carlsbad based artist Bryan Snyder finished his most recent public art installation titled ‘Doodle’s Umbrella’ at Cafe Ground Up in the Carlsbad Village. Snyder’s installation includes a painted Doodle character, a halved umbrella specifically created for this installation and real flowers growing out of flower pots placed on top of the umbrella. “The growing […]
New Public Art organized by the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Department
Published August 12th, 2019 in art and events. ClosedOn August 12, the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Department installed Carlsbad’s newest temporary public art piece titled ‘The Carlsbad Art Beach Chair’ located adjacent to the fountain on Grand Avenue in the Carlsbad Village. This art piece was created and built by local artist Michael Stutz and painted by local artist Ron Juncal. photos: […]
On July 27-28, Carlsbad based artist Bryan Snyder painted a mural at SEA LIFE Aquarium at LEGOLAND California Resort in Carlsbad. Snyder painted his rendition of a Sea Turtle in bright colors as hundrends of aquarium visitors experienced his creative process over the weekend.
On Saturday, July 21, Carlsbad Village artist Bryan Snyder repaired the local favorite and historic Carlsbad Barrio mural after it had been vandalized with spray paint. The mural titled ‘The Four Stages of History’ by Victor Ochoa was originally painted in 1984 in memory of Larry Mendez. Have you seen a vandalized mural? Contact Bryan […]
Bryan Snyder Paints a mural at the Dollhouse Boutique in the Carlsbad Village
Published July 14th, 2019 in art. ClosedBryan Snyder Paints a Mural at the Dollhouse Boutique in the Carlsbad Village. On July 14, Carlsbad Village based artist Bryan Snyder painted a cactus themed mural at the Dollhouse Boutique located on State Street.
On June 21, Bryan Snyder’s hugely popular, and now sanctioned by the land developer, street installation titled ‘A Homebreak Ambush’ was featured on CBS Channel 8’s Zevely Zone highlighting Carlsbad as a creative North County San Diego hotspot.
On June 16, Carlsbad Village based artist and Carlsbad Art Wall founder Bryan Snyder painted a Carlsbad themed mural titled ‘Colors of Carlsbad’ in collaboration with Visit Carlsbad.
‘A Homebreak Ambush’ street art installation by Bryan Snyder
Published May 29th, 2019 in art. 1 CommentOn Memorial Day weekend, the Carlsbad Village woke up to an eerie surprise attached to a construction perimeter fence on Carlsbad Village Drive. The silhouette of a life-sized shark appears through the blue tarp as the sun sinks behind the fence. A scared surfer half submerged behind the blue fence looks over his shoulder as […]
Carlsbad Art Wall Reaches Fundraising Goal The Carlsbad Art Wall raised more than $1,000 securing the local favorite rotating art wall through 2019. Thank you for all your support!
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