Artist's Corner

Blair steps into the studio to talk about her new 80-page photo essay book of Laguna Beach, "Laguna Beachwalk." And Ed also chats with Blair about her many other important endeavors, including her position as Chief Strategy Officer for BeWell OC, whose mobile unit has been serving Laguna Beach for nearly two years.

Jayne explains how her unique artwork acts as a voice for narration of her story.

Courtney Fielder of Coco Artworks shares how her work as an artist blends with her passion for helping clients achieve creative success.

The Honarkar Foundation for Arts & Culture presents an exhibition featuring 25 iconic works by 11 of the movement’s foremost figures. Genevieve explains how this exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to experience firsthand how these groundbreaking artists redefined minimalism and abstraction, not only as visual concepts but as immersive experiences.

Hundreds of artists have recorded Kristofferson’s songs. Ed honors that legacy in playing many of his songs during this Artist Corner.

Randy Bader and Charles Michael Murray step into the Artist Corner to talk about the documentary “The Art of the Tree Whisperer” produced by Murray that gives an up close and personal look into Bader’s 44-year journey of furniture mastery. There will be a special screening of the documentary at the Rivian Laguna Beach South Coast Theater on September 14 at 6pm

Andrew Myers has gained significant recognition for his pioneering use of screws as a primary medium; however, the current exhibition of his work at the Honarkar Foundation gallery presents a comprehensive survey, chronicling over two decades of his artistic journey. It is the most extensive presentation of his work to date, celebrating his commitment to pushing artistic boundaries. In this interv...

Renown film producer Denise Di Novi steps into the Artist Corner to talk about revealing another side of herself when she unveils Portal, an exhibit of her paintings, beginning August 10 at the Honarkar Foundation for Arts and Culture gallery at 298 Broadway.

As part of the Honarkar Foundation's commitment to supporting local artists, a dual exhibition will be open in August featuring two prominent figures from Laguna Beach: established artist Andrew Myers and emerging talent Denise Di Novi. Peter talks about the talented work of these two artists, and the growing concern about the lack of affordable housing for artists in Laguna Beach.

An oil painter trained in the classical realist tradition, Elizabeth McGhee has exhibited at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach since 2010. Her work has been displayed in museums and universities across the country, and she is both nationally and internationally collected.

The incredibly talented Rowan Foley somehow managed to up her game with her magnificent new black and white drawings, with details that seem almost touchable. She and Ed talk about her current work, past projects, and future goals, such as learning how to carve marble!

As the Joe Goode exhibition wraps up, Genevieve announces what the Honarkar Foundation for Arts & Culture has planned next.

It's easy to recognize Heather Reichard's uniquely whimsical art. Ed chat's with her about how she creates her art out of "the ordinary and forgotten.”

Ireen and Kate are busy helping other artists in many different ways, from showcasing their work in their gallery, to providing essential training for those that need assistance on the business side of the art world. Listen in to hear what they're currently working on!

Tatyana's amazing portraits on our studio wall grab everyone's attention, but she doesn't seek attention herself ... hear from this talented artist as she talks about the many facets of her art.

Michaell Magrutsche steps into the Artist's Corner for an all-encompassing conversation about art and humanity. His work is about discovering natural human-centric living versus a system-relevant life and the values that art offers for humanity.

Jason chats with Ed about his background and his thoughts about the relationships between artists and galleries and the role an responsibility of the City.

Andrew Myers, the inventor of Screw Art, created an artistic space with his gallery at 224 Forest Ave, that is welcoming to everyone.

Festival of Arts exhibitor Susan Leonhard draws inspiration from the beautiful water off the coast of Kauai for her series of contemporary underwater paintings depicting the beauty, transparency and light of tropic waters and has an extensive portfolio that also includes landscapes and semi-abstract landscapes.

Curator Genevieve Williams steps back in studio to talk about the Tony DeLap exhibit, pioneer of West Coast Minimalism, currently at the Honarkar Foundation for Arts & Culture, and what she's working on next.

There are new kids on the [gallery] block, and founder Ireen Brock of this new exciting space aimed at empowering up-and-coming talent steps in to invite you to their opening and launch party, and explain the vision of Solo Show Co.

Local artist for over 30 years, Diana Garreau describes how her art is shaped by the cultures and travel she has experienced, being born in Madagascar, raised by her mother who was born in England and lived in Paris and her father who was born in India but grew up in a French household living the first 30 years of her life in Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Australia, and Europe.

Matt steps into the Artist's Corner to talk about the mural he is painting at the Laguna Beach County Water District, thanks to the Laguna Beach Garden Club, and the important project that mural is part of.

Gerard Basil's new exhibit, "Innocence Lost, Freedom Fading: America's Wake Up Call" opened at The Honarkar Foundation on February 10, and will be displayed through February 18. Gerard discusses with Ed how his exhibition stands as a wake-up call to the trajectory of our nation, how it’s imperative to preserving not only our past but, more crucially, safeguarding the exceptional qualities that def...

April's meticulous creature designs are mostly inspired by her understanding of anatomy, animals, plants, and other organic textures. This observational approach lends to the believability within her work known as “fantastic realism.”