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To Paint or Not to Paint That’s the Question

May 01, 2008 10:15PM ● By Don Kindred

Jean Glass at the beach.It’s bigger, it’s better, it’s broader, and it’s a bonanza for plein air painters and art aficionados. The 7th Annual Paint San Clemente 2008 Plein Air Competition sponsored by the 401 members of the San Clemente Art Association

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San Clemente’s Art Entrepreneur - Shane Townley

Feb 01, 2008 09:21PM ● By Don Kindred

You’re an artist. You have to sell your paintings? How? You operate two art galleries to hang your works simultaneously, appear in gala art expos throughout the country, enter art walks everywhere, advertise, feature guest artists in your galleries, paint commissioned works, frame paintings, and paint, paint, paint.

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The Craft Becomes an Art Vic Cumming

Nov 01, 2007 11:46AM ● By Don Kindred

From sign painter to revered floral watercolorist, this was the long, circuitous route Vic Cumming took through an entrepreneurial life beginning in Johannesburg, South Africa, and continuing here in San Clemente with what he and his wife Miki call “our mom and pop art shop.”

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Regina Hurley Mrs. Versatility of the Art World

Aug 01, 2007 08:40PM ● By Don Kindred

Regina with her bronze creation “Looking for Treasures”.Regina Hurley is an artist - a real artist. She loves everything about life, nature, and beauty. She paints, sculpts, draws, teaches, absorbs, creates and then creates some more.

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Paul Gavin – The Pioneer Artist

Apr 29, 2007 09:46PM ● By Don Kindred

Paul painting “Plein Air” in Ojai.The story of Paul Gavin’s art career to date is one of sacrifice and dedication, of the nurturing and fruition of ever-increasing skill in visual art media.

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Digital Imaging as an Art Form

Feb 02, 2007 10:20PM ● By Don Kindred

Jeff Lewis’ lifelong passion for photography began when he received his first camera at eight-years-old. Soon, he turned the family bathroom into a darkroom.

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The Art Scene Rushes On

Aug 29, 2006 11:01PM ● By Don Kindred

San Clemente’s local artists - with another successful plein air and quick draw competition under their palettes - will continue to be heavily exhibited for the three remaining summer Thursday Night Art Walks scheduled for July 27, August 31 and September 28, 5:30 to 9 pm.

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The Co$t of Art

May 05, 2006 11:53AM ● By Don Kindred

How do you price a painting - a work of art by a working artist? According to owners and managers of San Clemente’s local galleries, that’s one of the major problems both for consumers and artists - the pricing criteria of an artistic piece.

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What's UP on the Art Scene?

May 05, 2006 10:05AM ● By Don Kindred

The recent Art Exhibition at the Casa Romantica Cultural Center showcased the strong talents of young students from the San Clemente High School Art Department. Efforts in painting, photography and ceramic art were represented.

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~ Pine Manor ~ An Enchanting Land

Feb 05, 2006 12:24PM ● By Don Kindred

Inland from San Juan Capistrano, about 22 miles up the Ortega Highway, nestled secretly amongst the pines, there dwells a magical place. Its name is Pine Manor and upon entering its domain one steps into a fairyland complete with forest foliage, tinkling chimes, and Hobbit-like, earthen buildings.

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