As an artist, Greg Gutierrez's paintings and sculptures speak of passion, interrelation, and…read morefortitude. Vibrant colors are mixed with dynamic representations of nature, life, and an inspirational sense of inner strength. His work conveys the concept of awakening the spirit, and inspires one to search for a greater meaning from within. As an author, Greg Gutierrez is THE veritable "Steinbeck Of Surfing." San Diego's Union-Tribune refers to his work as "Mythological." There is a fluid and articulate poignancy to Greg's writing style. His book, "Zen and the Art of Surfing," available through his website, www.greggutierrez.com, is a collection of short stories which will excite both surfers and non-surfers alike. Real life and fictional experience are presented in a manner that is forthright and endearing in relation to the ali'i "Sport of Kings." The path to enlightenment is illuminated throughout the book via skilled metaphors and symbolisms of lessons that are realized, not achieved. For a brilliant artist and author like Greg, inspiring greatness has been achieved via the pathless embodiment of humble excellence!

Greg Gutierrez is the best at what he does…read more His literary and visual art works speak for themselves. For example "Zen and the Art of Surfing" is nothing less than a masterpiece... required reading for local West Coast & Hawaii surfers and outsiders alike. Invest in yourself by checking out his works and you will see why he gets rave reviews from top critics and connisuers.

Wanting to explomy creative side but not having any experience painting, I thought this would be a…read moregreat place to start. Had a great time, and my painting actually Looks really good. I used colors that work well with the room where I hung the framed canvas. Charlie was attentive and patient and the atmosphere was relaxing and lighthearted. I was able to get feedback and help from Charlie and was also able to get into a creative flow. Fun time and definitely recommended.

From the owner: Create your own unique abstract landscape painting in the frame of your choice! Hosted at the…read moreOceanside Modern Adobe, a relaxing artist retreat and inspiring creative space. Great for groups or as an individual adventure.

We had a great experience with Mural Decor. Great communication, beautiful design, reasonable…read moreprice, friendly, courteous and professional. The mural is amazing! We couldn't be happier!

Amazing to work with and phenomenal talent! Great communication and went above and beyond on the…read moremural. Thank you Jerry!!

What a fantastic artist!! She is so versatile with her styles and techniques. Her talents seem…read moreboundless in both sculpture and wall art. She is experimental and unafraid to try styles and techniques I've never even seen done before. She can really work with ANY medium whether it's for sculptures, statues and any visual art. She's extremely impressive and we're so fortunate she brought her talents to Oceanside and opened up this new gallery. I've seen her restoration portfolio and it's just incredible what this woman is capable of. She hired me to sing for her gallery for the South O Walkabout on 2nd Wednesdays of each month and this is how we met. Her styles are suitable for private homes, corporate buildings, high end hotels and she really does believe in the "go big or go home" mindset. She works on large canvas and from the collection I've seen, as far as I can tell her talent for visual art is completely boundless whether you are looking to commission a piece or repair a statue/sculpture that's been damaged. Welcome to Oceanside Roberta!!

From the owner: Specializing in: - Art Restoration & Conservation…read more- Sculptors - Fine Art Artists

If you're looking for a mural artist who brings both incredible talent and genuine joy to the…read moreprocess, look no further than Patti Paulson. This is actually the second mural Patti has created for us -- she painted a stunning piece in our living room a few years ago, and when we decided we wanted something special for our patio, she was the only call we made. Patti has a rare gift for taking your vision and making it even better than you imagined. We gave her a photo as a starting point, and from there she brought her own creativity and warmth to every detail -- including charming portraits of my husband, our cat, and me woven right into the design. Working with her is an absolute delight; she's enthusiastic, collaborative, and genuinely fun to have around. The finished mural is a work of art we'll treasure for years. We can't recommend Patti highly enough!

Hiring Patti for our wedding was the ABSOLUTE BEST decision we made throughout the entire planning…read moreprocess :) She left such an impression that I am compelled to write this review 2.5 years after our wedding (holy moly time flies!). We planned our wedding within 4 months and not too long before our wedding I found Patti's Live Wedding Services. I wanted something interactive and unique at our wedding, but we were on a budget. I thought we would need to hire a performer and then something separate the guests could interact with or that was unique - Patti is all of this in one and then some! Plus she offers options to work with your budget. Having a live artist at our wedding was absolutely mesmerizing! Not to mention you get the most beautiful and sentimental piece of art to keep forever....oh and she is a sweetheart! Her presence at our wedding alone felt like a gift. Our DJ cancelled on us two weeks before the wedding, and our venue cancelled one week before the wedding. The beautiful energy that Patti brought to the wedding brought tears to my eyes. She painted our wedding ceremony and I chose the option to upgrade where she takes the painting home and adds even more detail. When I saw the painting on our wedding day I was blown away. I could not even imagine what more she could possible do to enhance the piece. However, when I picked up the final piece from her and saw she had added my flower girls (nieces) to the painting I lost it! I wouldn't have even thought of that and it was the perfect element that I did't even know it needed. It was also very neat because I was able to make a request (the original painting had my husband and I with the priest during the ceremony and I had her remove the priest - you can't even tell he was ever there). It is just the most precious painting! You can identify each of my guests in the painting - she is that good! It's amazing to look at it and be able to tell which one is my dad and mom or which one is my husband's grandmother. Patti's live art blew my expectations out of the water. We had small versions of the painting printed and used them as thank you cards to that each of guests could keep the memory. If there is ONE thing I would recommend to any bride, it would be to have live art at your wedding and ensure you use Patti. Honestly. It will be the best choice you made!

How cool is this? Not long after moving to Carlsbad from Arizona last year, we came across Roy…read moreKerckhoffs, a local artist that takes amazing black and white photos, and then hand-colors them. We have several of his pieces. We recently found that we are moving back to Arizona, so I took a complete longshot and reached out to Roy with a few photos from our balcony, where my husband and I spent countless hours watching the waves and enjoying time with friends and family. To my complete surprise, Roy agreed to color our photo! It's great reminder of our time and favorite place in Carlsbad... and it's a one-of-a-kind Kerckhoffs and the centerpiece of our collection! A huge thank you to Roy, as this is the coolest thing in the world.

We have bought 8 Kerckhoffs pieces in the past 12 months. My wife and I are huge fans after coming…read moreacross his work at an Encinitas street fair. We are particular fans of his Grand View works, but all are great. He is also an incredibly nice guy if you get the chance to meet him. Definitely pick up a piece for your home or as amazing, incredibly unique gift for family or friends.

Second time hiring Joe! We hired for my first daughter's quinceanera and now 1 year later, daughter…read more#2. Always a hit!

We hired Joe as the caricature artist for our wedding on 9/27/25, and he was absolutely fantastic!…read moreHe was incredibly professional, punctual, and a huge hit with all of our guests. Everyone loved his drawings, and it added such a fun, memorable touch to our celebration. Joe was also very thoughtful--he created a beautiful, colored caricature of us (the bride and groom) before the wedding so we wouldn't have to step away from the event to sit for a drawing. That personal touch meant so much to us and is something we'll treasure forever. Not only did he manage to draw all of our guests within the allotted time, but he also did so with great skill and efficiency. On top of that, he was by far the most affordable caricature artist we met with, without sacrificing any quality or professionalism. We couldn't be happier with his work and highly recommend Joe for any future events. He will bring joy, laughter, and lasting memories to your special day!

Megan was truly one of the most unique and memorable parts of our wedding. Having her create live…read morewatercolor portraits of our guests added such a fun, interactive element to the day--people are still talking about it! Not only was it entertaining to watch her work, but each guest left with a beautiful, personal keepsake. After the wedding, we had a few additional portraits completed in her studio, and they absolutely exceeded our expectations. The level of detail, artistry, and care she puts into each piece is incredible. You can really tell how much pride she takes in her work. If you're looking for something special that your guests will genuinely cherish, Megan is it. Highly recommend!

I'm only updating my review to 4 stars because I keep seeing social media videos of live painters…read moreat weddings and the artists do an exceptional job of painting the faces of the bride and groom to make it look just like them. Megan's work is amazing but there is room for improvement on human faces.

Have to give a 5 star as we have several of Olga's paintings hanging in our house. We were…read moreintroduced to her art at the San Diego art walk and enjoy seeing her at other fun Southern Cal art events. Her pieces capture some great scenes of Europe.

I would say Olga is not only a good person but also she is a good artist. Her paintings are very…read moretechnical skills. I love her paintings.