The block of Armada Drive above the Carlsbad Flower Fields and overlooking the Pacific Ocean was swept and prepped. The long asphalt awaited color chalk, music, food stands and hundreds of spectators as the 2 day Carlsbad Art Splash kicked off and ran through Sept. 24-25. Morning drizzle dampened the Saturday morning air as early […]
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The formation of a new idea begins during a quiet night on the couch or over a cup of coffee at your favorite cafe. It come to you during a Summer day on the beach or while daydreaming under the steady stream of your morning shower. It tumbles into your mind while staring at a […]
The projected surf forecast of 6-9ft. waves sent surfers, photographers and ocean admirers to the coast as the slightly walled swell that originated off the coast of New Zealand crashed upon the Carlsbad beaches. Though long time Carlsbad resident Dave Jones stood out in the Tamarack lineup by plucking large set waves and styling long […]
Limited Edition photo of the Surfing Madonna Collaboration • $20 • 8.5in. x 11in. • Limited Edition photo of 50 • Signed by Mark Patterson and Bryan Snyder • Dated and titled Payment via paypal. Account not necessary. Portion of proceeds donated to Mark Patterson to help pay for the fines and fees he incurred […]
On Tuesday, July 26th, early morning commuters and seaside walkers honked, shot photos and pointed at the now beloved Cardiff Kook sculpture. Unlike the past, the kook’s decorator did not worked in the wee hours of the day, but was in plane view under the sun. This decorator was not just any local hoodlum looking […]
Memories of being a kid remind of days when an alarm clock was the scent of fresh pancakes climbing the stairs from your mother’s pan. A time card was a curfew and a lunch break was a ball game on a playground in between math and science. A paycheck was a pocket of change after […]
The ocean blue kissed the cloudless sky all day as the coastal Eddie stayed far from the Carlsbad coastline over the long holiday weekend. Bare feet scampered over hot sand and overhead kites whipped in the Summer breeze. Hundreds of colorful umbrellas pierced the shore like a tailor’s needles pricks a plump cushion and the […]
Oceanside Independence Day Freedom Parade
Published July 3rd, 2011 in events and photography. Closedclick all photos to enlarge On Saturday, July 2, 2011, live music, floats and walking groups followed the long trail of palm trees along Oceanside’s Coast Highway during the annual Oceanside Independence Day Freedom Parade. To celebrate this year’s theme, “The Spirit of Freedom”, combat vehicles crept down the heated asphalt while the cloudless sun […]
Cardiff is not the only beach side community with a piece of art turned canvas. Though ephemeral with a short life span unlike the permanent Cardiff Kook, the Carlsbad Beach Fest sculpture by Archisand was altered receiving dozens of grins and finger pointing. Subsequent artist unknown. Click HERE for photos of the original sculpture!
Thank you to all who came out for the opening reception of ‘Doodle’, the first public showing of Doodle paintings and Snyder’s first art show outside of his signature “drip” technique in 3 years. Congratulations to the Doodle searchers who used the clues available during the show to find the 6 hidden Doodles in the […]
Flowers are blooming, the sun’s appearance is more frequent and the ocean water is warming. Things are looking good and the spirits of village locals are high… or are they? During the nights of the second weekend in April the Carlsbad Village became a message board for the mind, or minds, of individuals with dark […]
The Village adds ‘Experience’ to its Resume
Published March 25th, 2011 in art, events and photography. 4 Commentsclick on all photos to enlarge The Carlsbad Village sidewalks remained densely cluttered and animated with smiles throughout the duration of the Thursdays on the Coast: The Experience on the evening of March 24th. After a short hiatus, the monthly art walk returned with experience gained from the introduction of the event last year. New […]
click on all images to enlarge The sky, orchestrated by the sun, erupts in dramatic fashion as colors of the inner dwellings of a volcano reflect on the faces of all its spectators. The glistening ripples of dusk glass animate upon a main stage and the troubles of the day momentarily vanish into dark shadows. […]
On December 22, 2010, John Engelbrits, Jesse Carbajal and Logan Schmidt launched their paddle boards into the flooded Coast Hoghway in between Carlsbad and Oceanside. Bryan Snyder, local artist and editor of carlsbadcrawl.com, met up with them for an interview. Snyder then suggested an idea which resulted in the above photo and video. Click HERE […]
Now Available ONLINE: $10 “An archive containing hundreds of photos has been browsed with the goal of finding a total of 13 photos that capture the sites of the Carlsbad village, the sites locals see walking to and from work, while walking their dogs and during sunset strolls.” • 13 color photos of the Carlsbad […]
The weather is changing, we have set back our clocks and 2011 is rapidly approaching which means the Third Annual Carlsbadcrawl.com Local’s Calendar is right around the corner. An archive containing hundreds of photos has been browsed with the goal of finding a total of 13 photos that capture the sites of the Carlsbad village, […]
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Photographers concerned with aesthetics usually prefer to remain behind the camera. They photo perfectly balanced compositions and they capture heavenly highlights. Conceptual photographers are more concerned with capturing the moment, solidifying a memory and recording an idea. For the latter, a camera’s self timer option is mandatory. Conceptual photographers fill memory cards like scientist fill […]
The Wine Spot Opening Reception. Jan. 9th 2010. The art will be up for a month, so get in there and check it out if you missed the opening reception. Make sure to check out the back mustard room! Thanks for all the support!
Tourists fluid are shady village streets on vacations much like we do to other communities during our days off. We grimace when traffic creeps along the coast highway and splash water when our local lineups bob with farmer tans. We all like to travel as much as we love Carlsbad, but unlike most who visit […]
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