Richmond District artist Vu Mai’s inspiring journey to become a painter and professional artist.
Local Artist’s Skills Range from Video Graphics to Fine Art Oil Paintings
Virtual ‘Bouquets to Art’ at de Young Museum
… although we have cancelled this year’s in-person Bouquets to Art, our annual floral takeover event at the de Young museum, we are still going full bloom on our virtual channels.
From Farmers to Donuts, Richmond District Artist Keeps it Real
Noma Faingold profiles talented Richmond artist Jay Mercado.
Rainbow Walk
I started drawing rainbows on the sidewalk yesterday morning, and after a while a neighbor’s daughter joined the effort. The south side of Seal Rock between El Camino and Alta Mar is full up with them now!
Sunset Artists Continue to be Creative as They Fight for Survival
How are artists coping with the new normal emotionally, physically and financially? Unsurprisingly, they are all finding creative ways to survive and stay productive.
Richmond District Artist From El Salvador Follows Her Creative Passions
The mixed media of Salvadoran artist Dilcia Giron begins “in the moment,” inspired by “observations of our daily life.” Unwilling to limit herself to one signature art form, she constantly explores new patterns, shapes and techniques through her printmaking, painting, photography, collage, digital illustration, and performance as well as collaboration with other artists in diverse media.
Artists Lease Billboard Above Irving Street to Showcase Other Artists’ Works
Instead of renting an expensive gallery space, hoping and praying that art lovers, collectors and passersby would seek out a show, artists Sarah Hotchkiss and Zoë Talepolos decided to pool their money and rent a small billboard for a year to showcase four local artists of their choosing.
Automation as Art: Thomas Beutel Brings Found Objects to Life
Beutel is an artist and a self-proclaimed “tinkerer.” Trained as a software engineer, he uses simple machines and everyday materials to bring objects to life.
The Promise and Peril of Tech
“Uncanny Valley: Being Human in the Age of AI,” a new exhibit at the de Young museum, is an international group exhibition examining the effects of artificial intelligence.
Capturing the Richmond in Watercolors
As an artist, Galante notices the neighborhood’s nuances – architectural designs, brightly colored homes, the blanket of fog and the sunsets.
‘Inbound/Outbound’ by Douglas Gorney
For prints of this 12″ x 9″ watercolor and ink on paper, and for information about the Sunset Sketchers art group, contact: Douglas Gorney Art of the Outer Avenues 415.568.6665 gorney.studio
Groundbreaking Exhibit at de Young Museum
“Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power” is a new groundbreaking exhibition at the de Young Museum. It has just opened but is already stirring up widespread excitement.
M. Pedroni’s Big Show
Pedroni’s works assemble vintage toys, old radios, stone Buddhas and scores of other found objects into large, often towering structures. The assemblages sometimes suggest, but never spell out, a theme or meaning.
Far Out Gallery: Anne Marguerite Herbst
Anne Marguerite Herbst: Suspended Animation, Nov. 2 to Dec. 1. Saturday, Nov. 2: Opening reception, 1-5 p.m. Artist’s talk, 2 p.m.
Artist: Michael Pedroni
“M. Pedroni’s Big Show” is a wide-ranging display of work by artist Michael Pedroni at Busvan, 244 Clement St. The show runs for three weekends: Oct. 19 and 20, Oct. 26 and 27, and Nov. 2 and 3.
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