F.J. Anderson

F.J. Anderson, recently featured on LocalSantaCruz.com

“I was lucky to have some art genes in me,” offers Anderson, who grew up watching his older brother and grandmother create art. However, he’s quick to acknowledge the early influence of some strong art teachers, as well as a number of friends from childhood who were “always painting, drawing and making stuff. So I think it’s a learned trait, but if you have the genes for it, I guess it makes it easier to learn further.”

Read the full article here: http://localsantacruz.com/art/open-studios-featured-artist-f-j-anderson/

Mott Jordan

From a recent feature on LocalSantaCruz.com

It’s been said that the easier it is to pinpoint what a work of art means, the less interesting that work becomes. Anyone who subscribes to this view is likely to find Santa Cruz-based painter Mott Jordan’s work particularly compelling. Mott’s art is unquestionably powerful—some might even say inspired—yet when it comes to its meaning, your guess is often as good as his.

You can read the full article here: http://localsantacruz.com/profile/open-studios-featured-artist-mott-jordan/

Sonia Calderon

From a recent feature on LocalSantaCruz.com

"I started realistically—I think most artists start realistically—[but] I think with experience, your vision of the world becomes a little bit more abstract, and that’s inspired by chaos and stimulus. And I think it’s also [a reflection of] the times. I’m not adhering to what’s happening now, but I think it has to do with the [current] environment of chaos, as well as what’s shown on TV and packaging with products: I see a lot of neon colors and space as well as cleanliness in line and design, and then some comical but complicated message."

You can read the whole article here: http://localsantacruz.com/painting/open-studios-featured-artist-sonia-calderon/