Carlsbad Art and Culture

An empty bottle crashes upon the sidewalk sending shimmering shards into the dark street. Swerving cars sway through the glass as a feeble corner house sends midnight serenades into the early hours. Doors slam and hiccups echo under the swollen moon. Windows rattle and a neighboring dog yelps. The front lawn, moist with late night […]

A sandy toed boy sniffles as his favorite beach ball rolls into the distance. It tumbles along the sandy asphalt as a boy sulks on the porch of his beach side bungalow. Barefoot kicks launch the ball into the air and gusts send it bouncing off roadside debris. The ball yearns for the delicate hands […]

Some artists prefer to create behind closed doors where they meticulously work from photographs or from within the imaginative walls of their mind. Their creative process is rarely seen and their finished product is unveiled weeks, months or years after completion. Others prefer to capture their subject in its natural environment, under natural light and […]

Tethered to your sunburned hand, a kite floats peacefully in the early Summer breeze. Waves roll upon the tranquil beach like a old dog moseys to and from the slipper of a wrinkled skinned retiree. Palms shuffle and thin wheeled bicyclists glide. Your kite remains undeterred by subtle shifts in the onshores and your day […]

Zandra Rhodes (pictured above), a world famous fashion designer, has been creating glamorous textiles and designs since the 60’s. Her personality is as bold and beautiful as her fashion and she continues to inspire all whom she interacts with. As an artist, you not only constantly scribble ideas in a black book or transfer your […]

Their horse ran as strong as a locomotive and their destination was a mystery to them and to all whom they left behind. Their bags were packed with the necessities and their ambitions were as limitless as a cloudless sky. Hand in hand, they set out in search for unfamiliar streets, nameless faces and new […]

Balboa Park is a 1,200 acre urban cultural park  densely populated with a large variety of trees, scattered with many museums and animated with people from all over the world. Many of the parks attractions are lined along the El Prado, a long road that runs through the center of the park. Grouping of students […]

There isn’t a designated location where ideas are created. A thought can enter your mind at anytime and anywhere. The trick is to be open and observant at all times! What observation have you made recently? photo submitted by reader

click on photos to enlarge Life is full of accomplishments and failures, rewards and perils and loves and heartbreaks. Your outlook on life is molded by the events of your days and your thoughts mirror those with similar interests. You crawl down your village streets exchanging complements to friendly neighbors. A handful of conversations are […]

Your passions have the power to dictate your daily schedule, your emotions and your desires. Your love for that passion encourages you to express your ideas. You drip paint on blank white canvases, pluck melodies on a favorite guitar or rambles poems about a loved one. No matter your medium, you perform what you soul […]

I spy a garage tanning in the sinking sun. Its trim is white, though leans towards the colors of another SoCal sunset. Shingles scamper towards the moist green grass and the inner garage breathes through pipes the color of hand molded pottery. A pair of palms contrast against the earthy tones of the garage and […]

The acknowledgment of time is unavoidable. Some refuse to wear watches and others attempt to only use the sun, but the ticks of a clock are always in the back of your mind. When does time seem to slow down or when do the months on your favorite wall calendar flip as often as leaves […]

Every artist not only inspires, but also seeks out their own inspiration. Projects are developed through research and evolve into one’s own individual and unique idea. December 8th has been a date which, gave as well as took… Jim Morrison was born on Dec. 8th 1943. After attempting a career in film making, Jim became […]

The creation of art is closely connected to your state of mind. Emotions not only dictate the content of your work, but they affect the quality of the work, as well as the amount of work completed. Happiness may skew your palette towards brighter colors while sorrow and sadness may invite the hues of a […]

Your mark is left during each interaction of the day. A heartfelt conversation flutters in the mind of a roadside chatter and a coffee table doodle sits snug within a friend’s wallet. A catchy tune tumbles from your lips and is repeated by a sidewalk passer and your favorite joke is retold along sticky bars […]

Unfortunately life isn’t always as simple as you would have wished for. Complications arise in the most secure and non-confrontational situations. When the smoke clears, you are left alone and wishing that things could have been different. Remember when things were good… and remember them often. When times of remembrance come, how do you reflect […]

An artist is never off the clock. An idea can enter the mind of the creative at anytime. An artist’s time card remains cluttered with doodles and a paycheck is the thinking mind of a viewer. An artist is rarely bored. As an artist, you never clock out. You rarely take a break and a […]