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Bottom Feeders

12/09/2014 by skleedom 1 Comment

These Central Coast characters are from the pottery workshop of Los Osos artisan, Richard Rowe. A graduate from Cal State Fullerton, Richard explains: “My goal is to produce reasonably priced functional pottery with an aesthetic content. I use life influences for the contents of my work. Subject matter depends on what I find interesting. Landscapes, fish, oak trees, politicians masquerading as sea creatures and even the Fullerton City Council have seen my interpretations.” Bottom feeders and other more traditional pottery items of Richard’s craft are for sale at Gallery at the Network in San Luis Obispo. As it happens, bottom feeders like to lurk under Christmas trees too!

Goldfinches With Sunflowers

11/25/2014 by skleedom Leave a comment

A cheerful image from Erin Williams to kick off our Thanksgiving weekend! Erin currently resides in Santa Barbara and I recently enjoyed experiencing some of her colorful and whimsical watercolors at Gallery Los Olivos. Her eye-catching art has been licensed for fabric, gift wrap, tabletop ware, wall decor, greeting cards, tile murals, wooden puzzles and more. No hovering around the fireplace or wood stove for us this week. On Thanksgiving in Santa Barbara the forecast is 78 degrees.

Where Did CC Go?

08/13/2014 by skleedom 3 Comments

(#2) Where in the Central Coast is CC the opossum?

Lamp Post

08/08/2014 by skleedom 1 Comment

I saw these pendant lamps hanging in the front window at the Hands Gallery in San Luis Obispo, and kind of flipped-out. (It’s true, I’m from the 70’s) Such incarnations of the Central Coast! Local artist Rowan Chase confirms; “I feel a very strong connection to the geography and coastline of San Luis Obispo County and if I had to pick my most inspirational influence it would be from those sources. In my artwork, whether paintings, sculpture, or other mediums there is a common intensity which I attribute to my relationship with this part of the world.” Personally I think this combination of 3 dimensional abstract and impressionistic art, combined with illumination and function makes a “universe” of enchantment. You may quote me on that.