#4: The First Day I was given the keys by Alice and Art Brown of Aurthur Brown Plumbing on May 8th, 2008, which coincided with the Carlsbad Street Faire. My doors swung open, music blasted on my boombox and a series of my first drip paintings created in my garage were on display. As the […]
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#3: Snyder Art and Design Sign Installation One day in early April, while riding my bike along State St. into the village, I glanced over at a storefront neighboring an old plumbing store. I had ridden my bike past this building thousands of times while growing up in the village, but this passing was different. […]
#2: Snyder Art Bathroom Walls If you you visited my studio over the past 4 years, whether during one of my annual solo art shows, a ‘You Create the Art’ community art show or any of your random visits, you probably have added a doodle or message to my bathroom walls. I do most of […]
After nearly 4 years of art, community and culture, my studio will be closing. These past years have been the most rewarding and creative period of my life and I would like to share some of my favorites with you. Each day leading up to the closing date of January 23, 2012 will consist of […]
You rummage through yard sales and your wander the dusty aisles of thrift stores. You find forgotten treasures on the side of the road and you dig deep within the pages of ebay. A single sea shell finds its way to your garden and roadside debris decorates your yard. What do you collect and where […]
1. It’s Official: FAKESY in Oceanside (link) Bull Taco in Oceanside claimed that the mysterious piece of street art that was painted on their wall was done by the world famous street artist Banksy. After Bull Taco employees were quoted claiming they had documentation proving that Banksy was the artist, people representing Banksy denied its […]
As soon as your last pile of leftover turkey dwindles to an empty plate, the Christmas season arrives. Green is accompanied by its contrasting companion of red and the scent of evening fires tumble from neighborhood chimneys. Blinking lights radiate with holiday excitement and plastic bags plump with thoughtful gifts stash in secret hiding spots. […]
Carlsbadcrawl.com, a site dedicated to encouraging the development of a more artistic culture within the local streets of the Carlsbad Village, began just over 5 years ago with a simple photo of the sunset taken from the intersection of Magnolia and Highland. A brief description accompanied the photo announcing the site’s goal. The logo of […]
… I don’t think of free parking! I think of some of the most beautiful beaches in the nation. I describe the best coast boardwalk to jog along during early morning, mid afternoon or during one of the numerous breathtaking sunsets. I muse about the explosion of pink each early fall within the branches of […]
The night air had a crisp chill and the streets crawled with costume and shenanigans as Carlsbad again came to life, and death, during another Halloween weekend in the Village. Local pubs remained packed with libation and horror. Ghostly growls were accompanied by hiccups and headaches. Monster tunes echoed into the streets and candy wrappers […]
Culture is announced within the local streets. Marquess lure with flashing lights and flyers announce upcoming events. Banners invite the neighborhood and mounted wood signs foreshadow a congested village. The streets are scattered with memes looking to connect minds. In the same manner, though more discrete, local minds also use the streets as a way […]
The currency of time in the Carlsbad Village
Days tumble away while you complain that there is not enough time to get everything done. Seconds are saved by trading in outdated phones for hyper connectivity. A stroll through the video store in your pajamas takes too long so you stream instead and social interactions in the classroom don’t fit in with your schedule […]
Even the most traditional life is somewhat of a balancing act, but the life of an artist dedicated to their passion is a balancing act high above a smoldering smorgasbord of gears, grease and steam… …and it’s all worth it! What hardships do you endure to keep true to your passions?
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 […]
Ideas get planted in the streets with the intention of sharing a thought and ultimately encouraging another. They hide is subtle places, yet have deep underlying messages. They announce worries and share carnal desires. They celebrate accomplishments and challenge traditions. Prolific ideas are everywhere… … but sometimes an idea is nothing but a headache.
When you eyes are wide and your mind scours like a frantic rodent, you are bound to find observations worth noting. You find an unfamiliar sticker and you snap a photo of your favorite landscape. You watch tourists fumble along the shorebreak in soggy jeans and you eye a recently rolled stone. Observations are subtle; […]
The sun is out, the ocean water is refreshing and your toes wiggle in the warm sun. Friends chatter and waves crash. Frisbees sling and paddle balls smash. A Summer day at the beach in Carlsbad is truly paradise… and it just got better! Paradise Pizza, conveniently snug in between State Street and Roosevelt on […]
The Magic Carpet Ride or more commonly referred to as the ‘Cardiff Kook’, has been the target of numerous reworkings. It has been dressed up as cupid, eaten by a shark, outed the Encinitas City Council as a propaganda yielding ‘Surfing Madonna’ and, as referenced in the above letter the Encinitas Deputy City Manager, dressed […]
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 […]
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