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.

What a great gallery. I just bought a Nathan Fischer and he is a most amazing artist. This is the…read moretype of gallery that keeps Laguna Beach an art colony and not a tourist trap!!!!!!

On the south side of Laguna Beach, my first visit for the First Thursday ArtWalk (September). This…read moregallery's theme for that night was 'Aces & 8's' with really funny 'WANTED' posters of what looked like the Pawn Stars' old man. The appetizer/dessert table had playing cards and gold poker chips to continue the humorous theme. The table also had a water dispenser to wash down their chocolate custard desserts, brownies, crackers, root beer candies, etc. They proudly display 16 different artists whose names are easily seen at the top of the walls (above their masterpieces) or next to their one-of-a-kind sculptures. While grazing at the food table, these stylish red shoes popped out of this painting but I can't recall the artist's name; maybe Chuck Joseph. Paris' Eiffel Tower was the black & white backdrop picture. Makes me want to get those shoes AND the painting to match. One of Ernie Jones' oil paintings caught my eye on the opposite wall: "Up On The Roof." It was the back of a snuggled-close couple enjoying the romantic sunset at the beach. \ . . . | . . . / The center of the room's sea :' ': life art sculptures (artist John - 360 - H. Stewart) are beautifully :, ,: crafted and swivel. His art is / ' ' ' | ' ' ' \ meant to be admired from all angles, 360-degrees. He was so kind and patient to explain his technique and spin his art...literally. Al & Stella Gerk's photographs on canvas inspired me to visit the beach more often, especially their Crystal Cove photograph. They have captured the beauty of the beach in a single snapshot. I was really thoroughly amused by this gallery and hope to see more in the future.

Check this place out some amazing beach art work and landscapes so much color and choices…read more Really found some great stuff here It's on the art walk loop if you are here on a Thursday

lost my certificate of authentication from a painting I purchased ages ago; needed it for insurance…read morepurposes. Contacted the gallery and had the paperwork in an hour, maybe two? So gracious and helpful. The gallery itself represents beautiful Laguna Beach artists...their work is remarkable and something I'll never tire of looking at every day in my home. Framing lovely, everything first rate, professional, one of the best galleries in Laguna! Paul, you are a rockstar! I plan to purchase more art from Pacific Edge in the very near future.

We have purchased a number of pieces from Pacific Edge over the past 30 years and have been…read moredelighted with their artwork and continuing service with regard to updated insurance appraisals and certificates. The artwork they carry is very unique and brings joy in our home. Paul has been there the entire time and continues amazing customer service. Our go to place.

A beautiful gallery!…read more THE AMBIANCE: Two (2) separate entrances on the main street of South Coast Highway right next to each other that lead you to the two (2) sections of the gallery. The gallery swings around in an oval shape. Lovely music fills the air as you make your way around. THE PIECES: You get everything from Michael Godard, which I call the olive man (his paintings feature olives, grapes, and other characters getting into all kinds of mischief), Thomas Kinkade (the 'Painter of Light') who passed away two (2) years ago, and a wide array of paintings that make you want to travel sooooo badly. I especially loved all of the Kinkade Disney paintings. There was The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Lady and the Tramp, and many others. The sceneries/colors were beautiful and the detail was amazing. Another artists that caught my eye was an Argentinian painter by the name of Fabian Perez. Perez is best known for painting tango and portraits. The gallery features canvas, enhanced canvas, and original paintings. THE TIPS: A must go to on your walk around Laguna Beach. The owner of the gallery is super friendly and very knowledgable.

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.

He has a very beautiful painting at Kaiser Hospital in Irvine .R right before you get into the…read morecafeteria. Beautiful painting and it has all kinds of little pictures of people in it. The background has a pretty ocean view. It's very beautiful you just have to see it for yourself .

I have no idea why there's no reviews! Walter has a…read morebeautiful beachside studio. We have a couple prints and one oil from him. When we came to his studio a couple of years ago, we realized that we had one of his prints from a couple of decades ago (literally). That is the large one pictured. I love the colors. He has a variety of different scenes from the area. He does custom work also, as he was working on a painting for a customer.

Super great sculptures here. Interesting and compelling. He does a lot of a dancer/gymnast poses…read morethat are cast in bronze. My understanding is that he sometimes uses Cirque de Soleil performers as models. Even his drawings were intriguing and lifelike. Behind the shop there is a lovely sculpture courtyard with his pieces. I wish I could afford anything from this shop. I will be sure to stop in every time I visit Laguna Beach!

Five years ago, I was browsing through the Disney Store in Downtown Disney and saw this super cool…read moreartwork of stitch. I decided I shouldn't spend that kind of money (I was in college at the time). Consequently, I've searched for that interpretation of Stitch for five years. Then I finally found it! "Experiment 626" by Noah. I ordered it the night I found it. I had the option of buying it from this place or an online gallery for a slighter lower cost. But I decided to have the framed version, and to buy it from the artist's website. Lefty called me from the gallery and gave me the option to pick the piece up in person and visit the gallery. I tried my best to, because that would've been fun, but I couldn't. So they shipped it to me, it arrived in great condition and the framing complements the colors in the picture so well. I'm incredibly happy with the piece and so happy I found it!

I was reading the previous review and I had the exact same reaction... Could I really drop the…read morebucks on a very cool "Experiment 626"? I was at "Off the Page" in California Adventure... I regretted and then waited years before I finally got it... Yes! On Aug 11, 2013 at D23 I was fortunate enough to attend and visit Noah at his booth. Unfortunately the displayed Stitch was already sold... So I ordered it. Fortunately I live in San Diego and was up here for a training class. So tonight I picked up my personally signed "Experiment 626". After about 7 years or so of waiting, I now have what I've always wanted. Much thanks to Lefty for hooking up the pick up. It was great to see all of the other artwork that Noah has created. It was a great experience from meeting Noah at D23 to the pickup from Lefty at the shop. Funny thing is that I ended up going to Wonderground Gallery where they had "Space Adventures", Noah's newest Lilo & Stitch... I picked up a good sized giclee... SO EXCITED TO HANG THESE ARTWORKS UP! Lefty was cool and easy to work with for the pickup. Costa Mesa has a cool vibe and it's easy to get in and out of the place. Lots of love to Noah and his crew... Keep up the creativity and the inspiration to live life with joy and love.