Cover Artist Anna Barber

Cover Artist Anna Barber

Inside Pocket September 2024

Anna Barber uses Photoshop to create multilayered textures and patterns out of her own photos, as well as a tablet to add hand-drawn shapes, skillfully capturing fluttering movement.

Cover Artist Paula Bellacera

Cover Artist Paula Bellacera

Inside Land Park/Grid September 2024

Paula Bellacera is a contemporary ceramic sculptor, painter and printmaker. This image of Tower Theatre’s and Tower Records’ iconic neon signs was captured with Polaroid film in 1995 using a non-digital technique to manipulate the photo emulsion.

Cover Artist Kathy Dana

Cover Artist Kathy Dana

Inside East Sac September 2024

Using flicks of red to emphasize the interplay of color, light and shadow on the gnarled boughs of a tree and the pensive gaze of a crow, Dana hopes this work is a reminder to slow down and look around.

Cover Artist Polly LaPorte

Cover Artist Polly LaPorte

Inside Arden September 2024

Inspired by camping trips to Bodega Bay and the art of Vincent van Gogh, LaPorte meticulously studied colors at her campsite to paint this vibrant, textured landscape.

Cover Artist Erin Martinelli

Cover Artist Erin Martinelli

Inside Pocket August 2024

Erin Martinelli is a Northern California artist who finds her inspiration in animals, nature, abstract and architecture genres to create brilliant acrylics, etching prints and scratch art.

Cover Artist Naomi Bautista

Cover Artist Naomi Bautista

Inside Land Park/Grid August 2024

Best of Show winner in the 2023 PBS KVIE Art Auction, artist Naomi Bautista began painting classes at a local arts center 25 years ago.