"I've always known that I was supposed to be an artist." As a 3-year-old in his small Ohio hometown, Paul Richmond woke before dawn each day, stole downstairs to the family dining table and drew, and drew, and drew. "I’d have hundreds of pieces done before they got up," he says. "They weren’t masterpieces by any stretch—but I knew that I loved it." That early passion … [Read more...] about True Expression
Lifestyle
Compassionate Care for Four Legged Friends
Generous Volunteers Support Animal Rescue Organizations
South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) Board President Carla Strobridge Stewart remembers the weekend that a foster dog stole her heart. Two travelers discovered a puppy, whimpering and covered in mange, hiding along the Arroyo Seco River. They contacted Greenfield resident and Monterey County District 3 Supervisor Chris Lopez, who called Strobridge Stewart for help. After a … [Read more...] about Compassionate Care for Four Legged Friends
Finding Sanctuary at Home
Creative Ideas from Local Builders, Designers and Plant Experts
Homes have taken on new significance during the COVID-19 pandemic, transforming into offices, classrooms, recreational facilities and, of course, places to rest and recharge. As we spend extra time in our yards and interior spaces, comfort and safety are more important than ever. Here, six local architects, designers, garden experts and other professionals share tips on … [Read more...] about Finding Sanctuary at Home
A Natural Aptitude for Art
Jennifer Anderson's Animal-Inspired Works
As I grew up, I was fervently desirous of becoming acquainted with Nature." "As a child, I was out in nature all the time." Quotes from two masterful artists for whom depicting various members of the animal kingdom became a lifelong vocation and avocation. The first was painter and ornithologist John James Audubon, the second, multiple media artist Jennifer Anderson of … [Read more...] about A Natural Aptitude for Art
Response, Rescue and Reunion
SPCA for Monterey County Serves Animals Displaced by Wildfires
Clare Nicholson remembers standing outside her home in August, talking with a neighbor about flames that had just erupted in their Carmel Valley neighborhood. The fire was moving swiftly, so she decided to evacuate. Nicholson was on crutches after breaking her leg, but she went in and gathered what she could with the help of her youngest daughter. Outside, trees exploded, … [Read more...] about Response, Rescue and Reunion