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Artwalking Radio welcomes filmmaker Keith Glassman for a heartfelt conversation about creativity, community, and the stories that connect us. Keith discusses his documentary Lives Beyond Motion, his journey through dance and filmmaking, and the people and experiences that have shaped his work. This inspiring interview celebrates the power of art to preserve history, foster understanding, and remin...

Artwalking Radio Artist Spotlight: Amy Jackson Amy Jackson—a beloved Laguna Beach artist whose life beautifully blends creativity, environmental stewardship, and community leadership. For more than 18 years, Amy has exhibited at the renowned Sawdust Art Festival, where her luminous plein air paintings capture the light, landscapes, and spirit of Laguna Beach. Beyond the canvas, Amy is a passionate...

Tom Lamb  - Abstract Aerial Photographer  Tom Lamb is a aerial, architectural, landscape and ethnographic , panoramic and interpretive photographer, based in Laguna Beach, California. He uses photography, as his primary tool, along with pioneering trends in new media. Tom has dedicated his life to not only creating, through the art of storytelling, memorable photographs, but also championing envir...

About Howard... Howard Hills is an international law scholar, author, and former U.S. presidential advisor whose work spans four decades of public service and diplomacy. A Laguna Beach native, he served as Senior Advisor to the National Security Council and the U.S. Department of the Interior, and was Vice President & General Counsel for the U.S. Development Finance Corporation. His writings —...

About Eric Anthony Hinds   Born in the high desert of New Mexico, Eric Anthony Hinds is an internationally acclaimed artist and designer whose work bridges the spiritual and the contemporary. Influenced by his Native American roots and the sacred landscapes of Santa Fe, Hinds transforms color, form, and energy into what he calls “Spiritual Weapons of Mass Construction.”  His art and fashion have b...

About the Authors of September Somewhere September Somewhere is the heartfelt collaboration of sibling co-authors who bring a unique blend of perspectives, life experiences, and creativity to their storytelling. Their bond as family translates beautifully onto the page, weaving together voices that balance tenderness with truth, and personal insight with universal themes. Together, they’ve crafted...

Ryan Tuffnell  has a diverse background in marketing and customer service, currently serving as a Marketing Coordinator at Laguna Art Museum since June 2019, where responsibilities include developing omni-channel marketing plans, managing social media channels, and producing video content. Previous roles include Digital Marketing Coordinator at Upaya Naturals, where Ryan managed social media opera...

THE LONG VIEW is a self-taught family of musicians from Solana Beach - Layse (18), Enzo (16), Coco (13), and Delmar (10) - that play classic rock ‘n roll, rockabilly, folk, and country reimagined through a young lens. They have over 2 years of experience playing together throughout coastal North County San Diego and Orange County, including Laguna Beach’s Fete De La Musique and Encinitas’ Cruise N...

Michaell Magrutsche Michaell is an Austrian-Californian multidisciplinary artist, speaker, and author who transforms adversity into insight. Born with dyslexia and dysgraphia, Michaell was forced to rely on common sense and human connection over traditional systems—leading him to become a passionate advocate for human-centric living.  Entirely self-taught, Michaell believes disabilities are gatewa...

Tom Osborne Tom is a retired community college and university history professor and author. He earned his Ph. D. in history from Claremont Graduate University and is currently writing his fifth book, a history of environmentalism and green leadership in California. He has delivered invited lectures at UC Berkeley, Stanford, UC Irvine, and Claremont Graduate University. In 2009, Tom received the Ci...

Lynette Brasfield  Lynette Brasfield’s long career in public relations and communications includes stints as Vice President at Nelson Communications Group and Hill and Knowlton, serving clients as varied as PacifiCare Health Systems, Chapman University, and Anheuser-Busch. She’s also a published novelist (NATURE LESSONS, St. Martin’s Press, NY) and has taught fiction, served on panels at writers’...

INTRODUCTION BY LEAH VASQUEZ: Clay, It's More Than Mud... It's combining the "Best of All Worlds." It's understood and appreciated that cultures around the world have their own unique characteristics; there are universal needs for beauty, sustainability, efficiency, and safety, as well as important design components, including identity and local criteria and requirements. For this month's program...

GUESTS:  Katherine Sartori , or KasAbout the Author: Katherine Sartori, or Kas, as her friends and readers know her, is a passionate writer, photographer, and teacher who believes in the power of creativity to connect us to ourselves and each other. Based in Los Angeles, California, Kas draws on her diverse life experiences to craft poetry and stories that resonate deeply with her readers. A forme...

Message from Leah Vasquez... Hello, Artwalking friends! We welcome you to another inspiring episode of Artwalking Radio here in beautiful Laguna Beach, where creativity and community thrive together. This week, we’re delighted to bring you not one but two extraordinary guests who are shaping the cultural landscape of our town! First, we have Daniel Gary Busby, a remarkable artist whose dynamic wor...

Message from Leah Vasquez...F or December's program, "Energy Used Well" we feature two diverse perspectives from two individuals, Christopher Regan and Jerome Gastaldi as we explore "Nature Nurturing Culture". Please join us as we share the diversity of Laguna Beach and celebrate its culture. Christopher Regan - Laguna County Water District Assistant General Manager strives to keep Laguna's reside...

Message from Leah Vasquez.. .For November, we are looking at the art form of ceramics, often admired but least understood. Bill Darnall and Kyle Caris will be our guests discussing and exploring this untque forms of artistic expression. Bill Darnall - Bill is a seasoned ceramics artist and educator with over 50 years of experience. He has been a member of the Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach,...

Message from Leah Vasquez...This month's topic was for evolving technologies integrating artificial intelligence. Kier Lane and Chip Malinowski will be our guests discussing and exploring the far-reaching impact AI is having on culture, including all forms of expression. Kier Lane Kier Lane is an entrepreneur, advisor, and investor with more than two decades of experience at the forefront of cyber...

Bill Atkins A graduate of Hussian College of Art in Philadelphia, relocating to Laguna Beach, after refining his artistic skills in traditional media. Soon Bill evolved into the world of digital media. Since then, he’s successfully worked on a wide variety of projects. Currently, he is manager and Art Director for Gallery Q. Carole Boller Art Critics and clients alike say Laguna artist Carole Boll...

Patricia Truman Patricia Truman is an active businesswoman with a ministerial license becoming a staff minister performing spiritual counseling. Her education includes UCI psychology and business. She was ordained in 2012 as a teacher through The Center of Spiritual Living. She writes her memoirs in poetic form. In 2022 her book, "Mystic Cloud Walker: Earth Walk" was published and released conveyi...

Bob Borthwick, ASLA A licensed landscape architect and urban planner for over 55 years, Bob has lived in Laguna since 1974.  His clients have included both public agencies and private developers.  During his college years he worked for a city planning department and at a redevelopment agency. After graduation from Cal Poly Pomona in 1969 he worked for several firms for 10 years. Projects included...

DARLENE CAMPBELL: Darlene earned her B.A. in Art from the University of Redlands (1979) and her M.F.A. in Painting from The Claremont Graduate University (1986). Her work has been featured at the Nevada Museum of Art, San Jose Museum of Art, Loyola Marymount University, University of Redlands, the Laguna Art Museum, the Riverside Art Museum, Barnsdall Art Park, and the Frye Art Museum (Seattle). D...

AMY JACKSON:   Amy Eidt Jackson is an artist of distilled light and interpreted environments. Her work reflects her love of nature and the inspiration of the natural landscape. She is a member of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association ( LPAPA ), Los Angeles Art Association, SoCal Papa, and participates in exhibitions throughout Southern California. Amy Jackson has studied art and art history in...

HOPE RAILEY  Hope is a passionate and driven fine artist and teacher who has dedicated the last 20 years to painting in the studio and teaching future generations of artists. She is an Associate Professor and has served as chair of the Fine Arts department at Laguna College of Art and Design since 2011. She is a regional juror for the AXA Art Prize and has served on artist panels at the 2021 LPAPA...