Monterey Peninsula-area artists have no better friends than John and Shelley Aliotti. The couple conceived the Carmel Valley Art Association (CVAA), a collective gallery located in the heart of Carmel Valley Village that showcases the work of more than 40 artists. "We felt that local artists weren't being represented," John says. "Visitors assumed that the artists shown in … [Read more...] about A Collective Gallery in Carmel Valley
Outstanding in his Field
John Cerney's Unique Public Art
Most American communities boast public art installations that have come to define them. Chicago's Calder Flamingo and Cloud Gate (aka "The Bean"); "New York City Financial District's Charging Bull; and St. Louis' Gateway Arch all come to mind. Here in Monterey County, and in Salinas in particular, the freestanding murals painted by artist John Cerney have come to be synonymous … [Read more...] about Outstanding in his Field
Basking in the Glow of Prosperity
Carmel Valley's Eclectic Charm
Oxford Dictionaries defines the noun "valley" as "a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a stream or river flowing through it." Seems straightforward enough. But choose 10 Carmel Valley residents or business owners at random and ask them what constitutes that region of Monterey County and you'll likely hear 10 different answers. Some believe the … [Read more...] about Basking in the Glow of Prosperity
Painting Bold Colors Under the Carmel Sky
Simon Bull’s Masterful Art
Photographs posted on Simon Bull's website depict the artist with several stars ranging from actress Ashley Judd and television host Larry King to boxers Evander Holyfield and Muhammed Ali. This articulate, thoughtful and philosophical artist may rub shoulders with the glitterati, but he has his feet firmly planted in Carmel…and in reality. Born in England, Bull's early … [Read more...] about Painting Bold Colors Under the Carmel Sky
Natural Light
The Timeless Appeal of Ansel Adams
"At one with the power of the American landscape, and renowned for the patient skill and timeless beauty of his work, photographer Ansel Adams has been visionary in his efforts to preserve this country’s wild and scenic areas, both in film and on Earth. Drawn to the beauty of nature’s monuments, he is regarded by environmentalists as a monument himself, and by photographers as … [Read more...] about Natural Light