Guest Artist— BRIAN JOHNSON Opening Reception:  FRIDAY, JUNE 8th 2018–  from 5pm to 8pm Type of Art:  FINE ART ABSTRACT–MIXED MEDIA ART Exhibit Beginning:  JUNE 1, 2018 Exhibit Ending: JUNE 29, 2018 Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068 Artist Statements: Brian Johnson’s artwork utilizes mixed media with photography and drawing.  He crates a digital file that combines his own photos with drawings and uses computer manipulations to complete the final image.  He then takes his abstract art to the next level by printing his images on clear adhesive paper and adheres them to a mirrored glass surface where he can draw and paint the final touches to his artwork.  Brian’s abstract images are full of light and color and truly a one-of-a-kind creation of beauty.

Guest Artist— DON DOUBLEDEE Opening Reception:  FRIDAY, MAY 11TH, 2018–  from 5pm to 8pm Type of Art:  FINE ART PAINTING & DRAWING Exhibit Beginning:  MAY 1, 2018 Exhibit Ending: MAY 29, 2018 Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068 Artist Statements: Don Doubledee has been drawing all his life.  As well as being a Cal Poly Graduate in Architecture, he has been a resident of Morro Bay since 1970. He has impacted the lives of Morro Bay residences, businesses and visitors as a Planning Commissioner, Event Coordinator, Volunteer, Home and Building Designer.  His architecture and his artwork capture the environment he lives in…Morro Bay. Don’s artwork often begins as simple soft pencil sketch that can continue into a detailed pencil rendering, change to include color pencil, ink, watercolors and even include photography with his mixed media creations. Often referred to as the “Postcards of Morro Bay”, Don’s artwork features various drawings of Morro Bay’s waterfront, Estuary and it’s flora and fauna.  

Featured Artists—Group Show: Alice Cahill, Brady Cabe, Karen Peterson, Beth Sargent & Gregory SiragusaOpening Reception:  FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2018–  from 5pm to 8pmType of Art:  FINE ART NIGHT-TIME NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY Exhibit Beginning:  APRIL 1, 2018 Exhibit Ending: APRIL 29, 2018Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068 Title:  “INTO THE NIGHT”   Artists Statements:  Alice Cahill, Brady Cabe, Karen Peterson, Beth Sargent and Gregory Siragusa are local photographers living and working on the Central Coast.  They are coming together for this group show to feature sunset and nighttime photography with a play on light.