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Lisa P. GoldStein is an artist that offers acrylic paintings that are rich in color with just a touch of whimsy. She has a unique ability to allow the personality of each of her subjects shine through, whether it be an animal or plant. She offers an exciting take on what colors can actually occur within our world. Her story is interesting in the sense that her career as an artist started later in life; its apparent through her artwork that she has found a renewal of life through her vision as …

Chicago based interior designer Summer Thornton has a true eye for design. She combines color, structure, shape, and patterns together in both an eclectic yet flawless way. Her designs are fun, yet very chic, and she knows the perfect balance between busy and balanced. She knows how to mix styles in order to create a fresh look that will cater to each client while still allowing the Summer Thornton design element shine through. Summer has had her own namesake firm since 2007 in which her desi …

If you haven’t made your way to the Laguna Art Museum for the Wayne Thiebaud Exhibit, you should definitely do so while you have the chance. I got my chance this weekend, and let me tell you, it was truly a treat (pun intended). Wayne Thiebaud is considered to be a part of the pop art movement (kind of) and is one of the world’s most popular and respected painters. He has a bit of a soft spot for southern California, which is a big reason as to why he ended up in the Laguna Art Museum. What’s …

Emerging artist Wyatt Mills, who just finished up his solo show Phantasmagoria, has certainly displayed that he is one to watch. His work takes on a life of its own in its whirlwind of traditional technique coupled with powerful messages that are sure to beg an interpretation from every viewer. These interpretations may be similar, or they may be radically different; but the point is that his art provokes a strong emotional and thoughtful response through its movement, composition, and person …

Niche Interiors is a design firm based in San Francisco that specializes in eco-friendly, contemporary designs. Their designs are beautiful and their knowledge is enough to keep your house as healthy as it is masterfully designed. The firm is owned by Principal Designer Jennifer Jones, Associate ASID and Certified Green Building Professional. Jennifer works with Designer Lynn Trinh, LEED AP: United States Green Building Council to provide a very green approach to design that will leave your hous …