Karla describes herself as primarily self-taught, though her artistic journey has been enriched by classes in fine art and private instruction. Daily observations often spark new creations. A walk in the desert, observing native flora, or a visit to the seaside provide a glimpse of the natural environment and serve as a constant source of inspiration. Karla's fused glass sculptures are constantly evolving, driven by an eagerness to explore and incorporate new techniques. Commissions are welcomed.
David Doust began his artistic journey with early exposure to fine art and art history as a young teen. He pursued his passion at the University of Toronto, Canada's, Erindale campus, studying Art Education. Dave’s sculptures span a variety of mediums, including cultured stones, resin, glass, bronze, wood and paint. Notable public works include the giant sculpture of a butterfly on a hand in Arroyo Grande, (its five fingers represent the five cities), and decorative stop signs in Shell Beach. Dave is driven by the intricate dance of colors and light, particularly through glass and paint, which continues to fuel his creative exploration.
Mark Frank found his career in sculpture after exploring forests of the Northwest. He was inspired by a rare form of Ponderosa Pine, nick named Millennium. His themes are primarily organic and abstract and he enjoys incorporating mythical elements. He begins by creating a wood sculpture, which finds its voice and seems to come alive. It's like dancing with the wood's natural patterns - a true collaboration of mind and nature. He then creates a direct mold of the wood sculpture so that it can be cast in bronze.
Lucy Hunt-Pierson’s figurative works reflect her personal quest to foster and explore an appreciation for classical figurative expression by using explicit and honest human anatomy. Her sculptures calmly express the connection of the spirit plane to the physical. Flowing lines of anatomy, water, and wind metaphorically reflect the transition of awareness through time and space. Lucy Hunt-Pierson sculptures are represented in collections throughout the United States and parts of Europe.
Ernie Bentley embellishes cow and coyote skulls with mosaic tiles and other recycled and repurposed materials. Each skull is painstakingly prepared for the process. Each skull goes through a vigorous preparation and curing process, after which he embellishes with paint, mosaic tile and found objects, that give each piece a dazzling new look with a character of its own. The result becomes a colorful, radiant new look for an original classic western art style!
Dorothy Boyle creates beautiful bronze sculptures that reflect western life and the Central Coast of California. She creates her work utilizing the traditional lost wax process to produce the highest quality castings. She's skilled in metal finishing, and in applying beautiful patinas to her work. Each piece is handsomely mounted on a carefully chosen base of marble or granite. Dorothy's bronzes are enjoyed by first time buyers, as well as seasoned Fine Art collectors.
As a fisheries scientist by profession, Tom spent 31 years monitoring, conducting and directing salmon and trout research for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. He started carving wood shortly after retirement in 2005. Drawing on experience as a biologist, Tom began to create stylized wildlife sculptures. He currently works exclusively with a variety of hardwoods carved with power tools. Specializing in carving trout, Tom enjoys carving other fishes, birds and mammals. The more dramatic the wood, the better.