PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST

We're back from the a relaxing trip to the desert and amped with a few very exciting projects. Thought we start off by sharing the locale for a upcoming collabo with a special artist. I had to convince her to leave the studio untouched and unstyled, just love the rawness of it! Stay tuned...

LIVING WITH ART

One of my favorite sites, The Bold Italic, recently did a round up of homes that have been converted into art galleries in San Francisco, that is sure to add another bullet point to your to-do list. Don't let the "home" part fool you, as the article says "they’re skilled curators who’ve created respected destinations for collectors, while welcoming visitors to interact with the artists displaying their work". Check it out.

CREATIVE GROWTH

Today I finally visited Creative Growth, an Art Center that serves adult artists with developmental, mental and physical disabilities with a professional studio environment and gallery. The studio is amazing—there are various stations for the artists to work at: mosaics, tapestries, illustration, etc...and the best part is the works are available for sale. There are some seriously stunning pieces which make you feel especially good dropping in on. Do yourself a favor and visit their main studio in Oakland or smaller gallery in the Mission of San Francisco.

RICARDO CINALLI

I LOVE the work of Argentinian artist Ricardo Cinalli so much, there's something so alluring yet disturbing that draws you right in...