By Whale & Ale, The September 01, 2008
I highly recommend anyone interested in visual art to visit Gallery Azul at 8th Street and Pacific Avenue in San Pedro. Staring now (September '08), in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month Gallery Azul is featuring Semi-cubist, expressionistic, Mexican artist Arturo Sandoval. Arturo was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and was trained in commercial art, painting, and sculpture at Guadalajara's School de Artes Plasticas. Sandoval's art is striking and poignant. To quote from the Gallery Azul website: " It expresses passion, narrative, and social criticism. His style is reminiscent of Siqueiros, Tamayo, Picasso, Orozco and Rivera; and it is laced with influences of the Mexican indigenious culture, heritage. Try not to miss this truly stirring exhibition. ...read more
By Z Fabrique August 16, 2008
I love this gallery. It features artists that make you wonder, "What were they thinking when they created this piece?" The art is constantlly changing and Gallery Azul is usuallly open for every First Thursday Artwalk in Downtown San Pedro. I find the art affordable and thought-provoking. Nancy ...read more
Gallery Azul is celebrating Women's Heritage month by having artists create an original piece which pays tribute or represents inspiring women who have exhibited the courage and determination to reach beyond the ordinary and expected, often braving insurmountable sexual and political tyrannies in the process. Women represented have had or have in common the passion and drive, the insight and endurance, to make deep and lasting contributions in their respective fields. Art work focuses on breaking tradition and gender roles, and as a reminder of the often forgotten female. Artists receptions:Special Reception:Thursday, March 5th, 2009, 5pm-10pm during San Pedro's first Thursday artwalk Formal Reception:Saturday, March 21, 2009, 5pm-10pm On Saturday come experience live painting by artist, Edith Mondragon Come meet the artists, and join us as we remember and honor Women Who Dare.Light hors d'ouvres, wineMusic by DJ CHEE-BO ...read more
By Gallery Azul February 05, 2009
If you have a love for the arts and are creative, consider a career as a visual artist. This type of position allows you to specialize in a range of areas, some of which include multimedia and animation. In order to become this type of artist, there are certain steps that need to be taken. ...read more
It often takes many years to make a full-time living as a fine artist. The demand for the type of work the artist creates will often affect how long it takes to make a full-time living. Many fine artists also work other jobs until they are able to find enough regular clients willing to buy their creat... ...read more