The Artist Alliance is a membership affiliate group dedicated to the support of the Oceanside Museum of Art. It provides opportunities for interaction, visibility and growth for artists in the region.
For more info, check out the website.
The Artist Alliance appears monthly on the patio of the Oceanside Museum of Art
My name is Ashley Gallagher and I am a north county San Diego native currently residing in Carlsbad. Born in Escondido, I was raised on classic Disney movies and MTV. My obsession with pop culture and rock n' roll started at a very young age, as well as my passion for art. Using Disney princesses as models, I would draw them repeatedly, while programs such as Liquid Television and music videos would play in the background. I was never censored when it came to television, movies or music, as my parents are extremely liberal and totally awesome, and always pushed my quest for creativity. It's probably because of my upbringing that I feel there is no room for censorship in the world of art, in whatever artistic outlet it may be! Always an inspiring artist, it was in 2002 that I enrolled at SDSU in the studio arts program. It was here that I fell in love with oil painting. I graduated from SDSU in 2007 with the guidance of wonderful professors and mentors and earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Oil paint is the medium I continue to use today, constantly trying to improve my technical skills and master the medium I love. Presently I am very interested in the human form and bringing song lyrics to life. Motivated by some of my favorite bands and my gorgeous friends who graciously volunteer their time to model, I am able to make my vision a reality.
The Center for the Arts at TERI, Inc in Oceanside CA opened its studio doors in 2007. The Art Studios provide a space for artists with autism and other developmental disabilities to collaborate, experiment with sensation, personal expression and to connect to you, as audience. The work is expressive and often collaborative; thus giving the opportunity of participation to people of diverse abilities. The greater body of work is in acrylics on various platforms, but includes creation in collage, mosaic, and mixed media.
Original artwork produced on gloss poster board using spray paint and various household items.
All art completed by 20 year old Trevor Coopersmith.
Thank you to everyone who supports me and my passion for art
Check out more on the artist website and Instagram @infinitesprayart
Jeannie Marshall Ortiz was born in San Diego, California, and grew up near the beach in south Ocean Beach. The ocean, the sun, and a good breeze have always been her comfort and inspiration. She gradually got into making art, starting with drawing, beading, sewing, and spinning and dying wool. She also played the flute, enjoyed jamming, and was part of a modern dance group called Vanguard. The rhythm and flow of all these elements is seen in her artwork.
She made her first linoleum block print when she was 21, living in what she called her ‘birdhouse’ in Golden Hills, while going to Mesa College. She majored in Art and Spanish, and took her first sculpting class there, which felt like coming home. Continuing her studies at San Francisco State University she enjoyed lithography, and, of course, sculpting. Finishing up her B.A. in Art with an emphasis in Sculpture, she made her first figurative sculpture in marble.
During her time in ‘The City’, she started traveling in Mexico and Guatemala, with just a backpack, and stayed in ‘pensiones’. Jeannie visited many museums and galleries, small towns, lots of water falls, made many friends, and drew in pencil and ink wherever she went. While living in Coatepec and Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico, she worked on a sizable sculpture in marble, made a variety of prints, a couple of smaller sculptures in wood, and lots of drawings. She also taught art and sculpting to various individuals, and ceramics to a sizable group at the University Extension.
Returning to San Diego, Jeannie raised three sons, earned teaching credentials, and taught bilingual elementary school children for nearly two decades, mostly in Vista. She used her Spanish a whole lot more than her art during that time.
Since retiring, she’s gotten back to sculpting, and even made a couple of prints.
She teaches sculpting to kids of all ages, and now has a single subject credential to teach art. In 2010, Jeannie participated in the Oceanside Sculpture Competition. She taught sculpting at Reach, an after school program run by the Vista Community Clinic, with a grant from the Kenneth A. Picerne Foundation in 2011. She was the featured artist of November 2011 at Vista Art Foundation’s Gallery 204. She teaches sculpting and mask making to elementary school students through ‘Kid’s College’, an after school enrichment program. She just learned to work in stained glass this winter, and loves the color and light. She also started making her first sculpture in olive wood recently. Jeannie shows her work at Artbeat on Main Street in Vista, and in the Artist Alliance shows around town.
He’s a waterman and cameraman, can communicate verbally and visually, and manages brand strategy as well as he does typography. He is a Creative Director whose intuition and experience allow him to break from the script but stay exactly on-strategy. A fine artist backed with facts. And a shooter whose precision focus coexists with a broad depth of field. Instead of dictating, he integrates, shifting roles to fit the project, crew, client and shot at hand. Everything else just gets in the way of the idea.
He follows a basic principle: always go the extra mile.
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These images have been exhibited & published internationally in U.K., Brazil, France, Italy, Japan, Germany, Australia, U.S. and recognized by: American Advertising Federation (AAF), National Geographic, The Smithsonian, Oceanside Museum of Art, Surfer, The California Surf Museum, Communication Arts Photo Annuals, PDN Photo Annual and a Follow the Light Finalist.
Images Represented by : Aurora Photos (US), The California Surf Museum (CA), and 6Feet and Perfect (France).
Check out more on the artist website 9mphoto.com, Facebook 9mphoto, Instagram @9mphoto, Tumblr 9mphoto.
Laura Frances Bushman Crawford (LaFran) graduated from Kendall College of Art and Design in 1992. During her college years she spent one semester in the South of France studying Art History, Painting and Drawing.
She did portraiture painting for a few years after college. She worked in a Detroit Art Studio that provided paintings for hotels and offices. Upon moving to Southern California, she saw the resemblance to the French Riviera and fell in love with it. She has been painting California coastlines every since.
As a single mother she raised three sons and her youngest is now age 18. Laura managed to continue her education and become a Special Education Teacher. She holds two teaching credentials in California and a massage therapist license. Although she is a wonderful watercolorist, her favorite medium is oil on canvas.
She teaches watercolor and oil painting classes. Please contact LaFran at seachild4@yahoo.com for class info.
It is possible to see some of her artwork in local businesses along Coast Highway 101 in North County San Diego. Several of her paintings are permanently on display at the Michael Seewald Gallery in the Del Mar Plaza.
Check out more on the artist's website paintingsbylafran.wordpress.com
Devin Castañeda is a 20-year-old Oceanside local. Being from North County, he grew up near the ocean, and instantly became fond of it. His fondness of the water’s beauty, lead him to purchase a GoPro Hero 3. With this camera, Devin has captured thousands of ocean wave photographs. Even though he loved the ocean, he was ready to explore the world of photography by dipping into different genres.
From a GoPro Hero 3, to a Canon 40D, to a Canon 6D, Devin has expanded his playing fields from the ocean to the vast fields and streets of our county. Since purchasing his first Canon he has succeeded in dabbling in the different genres of photography including: action sports, fashion, night/ long exposure, nature, and lifestyle. Through the years his love for the art of photography has grown, and he hopes to continue to learn and develop his skill set and knowledge.
In the near future, Devin wants to develop his own website featuring a gallery of his work, as well as photographs to purchase from the site. Currently he has sold prints of the Oceanside Pier, the San Diego wild fires, and various sunset photos. With the love of the art and support of his family being his drive, he has and will continue to be the photographer to watch.
Residing in North County, San Diego, artist Kay Lim also known as K Limonade, can be found creating a wide variety of imaginative pieces. From psychedelic backgrounds and mildly morbid characters, she brings together elements from street art and cartoons.
