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.

Cover Artist Kifumi Keppler

Cover Artist Kifumi Keppler

Inside East Sac August 2024

Kifumi Keppler’s artistic passions have grown through the years. She is well versed in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, koto, Japanese calligraphy, kokedama and bonsai.

Cover Artist Mya Louw

Cover Artist Mya Louw

Inside Arden August 2024

Mya Louw’s vivid California landscapes are in oil, pastel or acrylic painted with a palette knife or brush.