Archives for November 2013

Carmel drivers pass the statue at Camino Del Monte and Alta daily, often without recognizing its connection to some of Monterey County’s most storied structures, sculptures and works of art. Joseph Jacinto “Jo” Mora created the oak shrine to Father Junipero Serra, who established nine California missions, at the request of Pebble Beach Company Founder Samuel F.B. Morse in 1922. … [Read more...] about Monterey County’s Prolific Artist Unveiled

What began in 1986 on San Francisco’s Baker Beach with 20 people had by 2013 morphed into a temporary city of 68,000 in the high Nevada desert. To devotees, Burning Man is a not-to-be-missed annual spiritual, cultural and individual reawakening. To those who have never attended, it may appear to be a chaotic, dusty, anything goes week in the desert. To Monterey … [Read more...] about The Dazzling Sights of Black Rock City

Chapman and Slautterback in Chapman's studio with Suki. The Monterey Peninsula seems to emit some sort of force that attracts creative, talented and smart people. Witness the world-class businesspeople, musicians, actors, musicians and artists who have visited, hear the siren song and stayed. Carmel in particular seems to be a magnet for these inventive souls, and is home … [Read more...] about Local Couple Combines Talents to Produce Creative Jewelry

I never really wanted to be a photographer. I’m kind of a serious guy.” That’s an ironic statement coming from Ethan Russell, the guy who captured some of the most instantly recognized rock-and-roll images of all time. Russell shot the album covers of The Who’s “Who’s Next,” “Hasten Down the Wind” by Linda Ronstadt and The Rolling Stones “Get Yer Ya Yas Out!” Plus he … [Read more...] about Capturing Classic Rock Art