More Real Than Reality A slice of watermelon, a coffee pot, a steaming train; these things may mean nothing to you, but to the person on your left the same random objects could strike a nerve. In a good way. When abstract/surreal artist Fernando Duarte had his first Sacramento art…
Artist Kathy Blackburn is Thankful for the Here and Now It’s fashionable to say, “The 30 is the new 20,” but in the case of Kathy Blackburn, the oft muttered phrase may hold true. An instructional coach working for the Elk Grove Unified District by day, Blackburn also has a…
Local Artist Eli Trujillo Mixes it Up on the Palette A beautiful blonde plays with her dog in the park—wait, does that dog have a human face? A young couple takes in an art gallery pose for the camera—hold on, looks like the boyfriend has morphed into a gargoyle! Enter…
Skinner Foresees the Fall of Man with His Latest Exhibition Whether you’re a nerd, stoner or activist, Skinner’s art may speak to you. The Sacramento-based artist has had his work adorn local architecture ranging from the Sacramento City Skate Park to Big Brother Comics, and now with his upcoming show…
The Neon Mind of Vagas Hawk Animal instinct, electronic fury and a plethora of neon—Vagas Hawk is no stranger to color. She may be a stranger to most, however, being that her two art shows (at newcomer Thunderhorse Vintage and Old Soul at the Weatherstone) on June 14 were her…
The Twisted Imagination of Kevin Thayer Circus freaks, half naked cowgirls, and demented mutants. Meet Kevin Thayer, pin-up artist, graphic novel illustrator and self-proclaimed “cartoon geek.” He has been creating psychotic gems since early 2001, leaving his abstract paintings behind for monsters, zombies and pin-up girls. Influenced by his childhood…
Immigrant’s Song It’s been a busy spring for Elk Grove-based photographer Andri Tambunan—even though he’s now unemployed. Tambunan worked retail for eight years with Verizon Wireless and worked up to the point where he had his own house, two cars and a salary that was roughly $80,000 a year. He…
Despite rising gas prices, and fears of climate change buzzing through the general populace, hot rod culture is still alive and well. And with talented people like Eric “Eggie” Foust making contributions to “kustom kulture,” it’s not hard to see why. The Sacramento-born artist started Mindless Pinstriping back in 2005,…
Lucky Number 13 There is a certain air of mystery surrounding places off the beaten path. Especially to those of us who live in urban areas, lonely country roads, small towns and backwoods locales—and the people who inhabit them—prey upon our fears and curiosities. Area artist Mark Fox has seen…
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