We are HUGE fans of Durden art. We go to the Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival every year just to buy a…read morenew creation. We are brought owners of 6 paintings. We have one of the Marvel clothes line pictures, the princess clothesline with Elsa, Monsters inc, Toy Story, Pluto (bad dog) and owl "where's Waldo"? We can't wait to go back this year!!!

The Durden Art studio/gallery is really something special. Its a bit hard to find since its…read moreactually integrated as part of Seven Degrees, the wedding and special events venue. The artist actually lives upstairs and actively paints and sells work downstairs. The space is always open during Laguna Beach Art Walk (first Thursday of each month) which is when I first discovered it. Michael Phillips is truly an Idiot Jenius just like his business card says. Michael is very approachable and happy to talk about his art. His paintings are hand drawn and painted, without the use of computer design aides, so his work is really unique. The best part is that each painting has a secret message! The paintings tell stories and usually have some social relevance. One of my favorites is Michael's take on a famous Norman Rockwell painting called "New Kids in the Neighborhood" that was about racism in the 1950's. The Durden version, "Moving Stars," has Starwars kids meeting up with Star Trek kids! Its a totally new take on how kids can play nice despite their differences ;) I also love the superhero clothesline piece. The secret words are the Batman theme song, "Dunna, dunna, dunna, dunna!" Its such a great idea to have the costumes hanging and make people test their trivia. There are several versions of the clotheslines, princesses, villains, female fashion icons, sports heroes, tough guys in movies and even a musicians version called "One Love." Michael doesn't do commission work any more since he's busy branching out into t-shirts and continuously making new work to keep up with his fans at the Sawdust Festival every Summer. So his original paintings sell really fast. The studio gallery has giclee reproductions for sale (he only makes 50 of each painting). You can also get paper prints ($25 or 2 for $40) both framed and unframed (5x7" frames are only $20). The greeting cards are hilarious! One of my favorites is the princess clothesline birthday card that reads: May your pumpkins always have wheels, your mice have GPS, your frogs be tall and handsome, and your watch remain forever at eleven Wishing you a bipity bobity birthday Happy Birthday Princess SO CREATIVE!!! But, the best find were the jigsaw puzzles!!! Such a great idea to take awesome colorful images and make them into something the whole family can enjoy. (99 pieces for $25 and 1000 pieces for $40) I think its remarkable that his prices are so reasonable especially for being an artist in Laguna Beach. Most of all, I love that he makes art for people of all ages. I'm going to love cartoons forever and his pop-art cartoon illustrations are just too good. You can see what's new from Durden Art on Facebook or Etsy but I think its so much more meaningful to meet and purchase from the artist in person.

Great place for En Plein Air frames. Quick, easy, and great prices! The owner is always helpful and…read morenever pushy- I enjoy shopping here.

Fine Art is amazing for your wall art needs. The selection of canvas art is overwhelming. And I…read moremean that in a good way. I found the perfect artwork at a reasonable price. Andy was very helpful and knowledgeable. I'm very pleased with my purchase. I intend to return for more artwork.

Yeslin is so sweet and she told me they have an event on the first Saturday so you're welcome to…read morecome. They have light music. We also have somebody doing art every Saturday That was voice texting from the manager lol

I'm a new upcoming Artist Debra Rose de Leo @ Laguna Art.com in Shops of the Mission Mall next to…read moreNordstrom -Shane Towsley-Yeslin and Tara so inspiring -Yeslin created a great Web site for me @Laguna Art .com-Beautiful Website Beautiful Galery -The first Saturday of every month -This month Coastal California-all of June-July Tribute to The Beach Boys -Entrainment-Food -Great Artist friends and family 3-6 Great place to hang an show your Art !! Thank you Shane-Yeslin and Tara for encouraging me and inspiring and believing in me! Beautiful Gallery! Lovely Artist! Great Staff -Thank You all very much!!Debra Rose de Leo

I love when I pass by an unexpected art gallery, and it is full of contemporary art with local,…read moreregional, and international artists. I have been an art 'hunter' for many years and find the fun for me is researching the artist who did the work. We were immediately greeted by Bridgette who was AWESOME. She was well versed in various artists, very customer service oriented, and passionate about her product. When I walked into the gallery, I immediately recognized the work of Jessica Osborne. Her bright colors and waves of gracefulness gave such a sense of serenity and calmness. I knew this was the painting I wanted to hang in my home. It is wonderful to see an art gallery celebrating the work of so many artists with their paintings, sculptures, and ideas. I highly recommend you take the time to visit the store and ask for Bridgette. She will provide the personal attention that will guide you through making an exceptional decision. I highly recommend the Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art. PS...The painting was delivered and hung by the gallery, and it is every bit (if not more) beautiful in my home. I will return for more.

I love being mesmerized by different forms/ kinds of art. Being a enthusiast of contemporary…read moreartwork, I was excited to be in Laguna beach. I had found online with yelp's help that Laguna beach area has tons of art galleries and have great events including art walk. Taking the Laguna transit from my hotel, the bus stopped right before main beach (Laguna). And I crossed the street and right in front of me was this amazing gallery. (It was meant to be, my favorite gallery from my entire visit in Laguna) I was so impressed by all the artwork in this place. I was talking way to fast with the art consultant. Jamie (art consultant) was such a wonderful person to tell me more about the artwork. She truly is a knowledgable asset to this gallery. Jamie answered my questions, and told me more about the pieces I was interested in. The artists not only had amazing artwork but I really liked the fact that many were helping their local community in some way. It shows that this town has a great sense of being together and helping those in need. My favorite artist was Jon Seeman and his work was truly very unique. I loved the energy and construction material with a hint of science which was incorporated in his phenomenal pieces. I hope to buy at least one of his creations in the future. Thank you, Jamie for your help throughout my visit, I had a great time looking at all the artwork. ~

Such a fantastic gallery in a beautiful location overlooking the ocean! I am a big fan of Wyland…read moreand have been coming here over the years to view his art. I always enjoying seeing the art and there is always something that takes my breath away here. Wyland is so talented, the gallery is quite large in size and offers so many kinds of mediums, and the woman who works here is so friendly and a pure delight to chat with. A must-visit if you love art, anything about ocean related, or just want to see something pretty :)

This is a beautiful gallery with several helpful workers. I try to visit it everytime I go to…read moreLaguna Beach. I love the artwork and the view of Laguna Beach, from the back patio, is very nice! I came while they were having Wyland's birthday open house and that is a great time to shop and see Wyland and the other artists painting. They also have better prices because you are at the studio. Even if you aren't buying, you get to see lots of beautiful art.

Great place to buy paintings .. The staff are great and…read moreknowledgeable about the Art and techniques very accommodating , I recommend this gallery when you are in Laguna Beach.

What an amazing selection! A cute gallery located in Laguna Beach on PCH right across from the…read morethe ocean. They had an amazing and wide selection of popular artist of many different styles. They had all kinds of price points, from limited editions to originals. I talked to Will, he was such a nice guy, and he was so knowledgeable about the art work. I ended up buying a beautiful piece by artist Fabian Perez of a Flamenco Dancer. I really enjoyed my experience and will certainly be back again!

Great place to take the kids for an art class! My daughter completed a session and she absolutely…read moreloved it. Liz the instructor was wonderful, my daughter really enjoyed working with her. We will definitely be back!

Popped in a few times at Small Space... what a fun, boutique…read moreart-studio filled with one-of-a-kind apparel, charming goods and thought provoking art. I especially love the stylish trucker hats, and a hanging sculpture gives a magical feel to the place. The artist, Leah, is effervescent and lovely, imbuing her paintings/artwork with that same touch. There's something for everyone, and definitely worth making a stop here to scope out Leah's newest creations!

This place certainly is a hidden gem. My 7 year old son has been going to ArtVentureOC since April…read more2025 and absolutely loves going there. He was hooked from the first session. I'm truly impressed with his drawings and the skills he has learned/retained. The teachers are so sweet and they really let his imagination come to life while at the same time teaching important art concepts such as blending, shading etc. Thank you for building his confidence and love of drawing!

Wow! If you're interested in bonding with a group of friends or co-workers in a unique and creative…read moreway and learn a few painting techniques in the process, Artventure OC is the place to go. Our school's leadership team spent a wonderful evening together creating a 16 panel artistic master piece without much experience under the owner's direction and had a blast doing it. Carley worked with us to design our art piece and gave us tips along the way, and we had a blast doing it! We had such a wonderful experience, we're planning to do it again.