process of burning designs into wood and then applies hot wax to the piece , adding layers that can then be carved to reveal the image below .
WHITNEY GALLERY 305 FOREST AVE ., STE . 102 949-497-4322 ; MARCWHITNEY . COM Artist and gallery owner Marc Whitney experiments with a spectrum of styles , ranging from land- and seascapes to florals and other still life paintings as well as sculptures on display in his eponymous gallery downtown .
WOODS COVE ART STUDIO & GALLERY 1963 S . COAST HWY .; 949-549-4557 ; WOODSCOVEART . COM Founded in 2020 , this ocean-view gallery , which often has artist demonstrations , features paintings in a range of styles from abstract to more realistic depictions of landscapes and the human figure , using mediums from oils to acrylics , watercolor , gouache , pen and ink , as well as sculptures , multidisciplinary art and mosaic pieces .
WYLAND STUDIO GALLERY 509 S . COAST HWY . 949-376-8000 ; WYLAND . COM Robert Wyland gained attention for his life-size whale murals around the world , raising awareness about ocean conservancy . The local studio-gallery — his flagship location — features one of the largest collections of original and limited edition Wyland paintings and sculptures plus a variety of gifts .
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CHEYNE WALLS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
3251 LAGUNA CANYON RD ., STE . H5 949-370-5643 ; CHEYNEWALLS . COM Take a look at the world around us through the eyes of photographer Cheyne Walls . This studio-gallery , open by appointment , features stunning original photographs with a focus on U . S . landscapes . Beautiful scenes of mountains , deserts , beaches and more are depicted .
CYNTHIA BRITAIN FINE ART 3251 LAGUNA CANYON RD ., STE . A4 949-244-9563 ; CYNTHIABRITAIN . COM An award-winning plein air painter , Cynthia Britain has shown her work at the Laguna Art Museum , Orange County Museum of Art and beyond . Her oil painting subjects include landscapes , seascapes , architecture , horses , figurative works and more . Her studio is open to visitors by appointment .
HEDY BUZAN STUDIO 3251 LAGUNA CANYON RD ., STE . C 949-293-3191 ; HEDYBUZAN . COM Growing up in Laguna with a dad who exhibited at Festival of Arts , perhaps it ’ s no surprise that Hedy Buzan became an artist , too . After time in the Peace Corps and teaching art in Jamaica , she now lives in Laguna , painting and creating hand-pulled prints and monotypes of landscapes and images of symbolic abstraction . Her studio is open by appointment .
JOHN BARBER GLASS DESIGNS 21062 LAGUNA CANYON RD . 949-494-1464 JOHNBARBERGLASSDESIGNS . COM This location doubles as both a studio space and gallery for glass blower John Barber , who creates art pieces , stemware , vases and more . Call the studio for an appointment to stop by .
JON SEEMAN SCULPTURE 1901 LAGUNA CANYON RD ., STE . 6 949-633-7502 ; JONSEEMAN . COM The abstract steel sculptures created by Laguna-born artist Jon Seeman seem to test the limits of tension and balance , while creating an undeniable sense of movement . The studio / gallery is open by appointment .
KEN AUSTER STUDIO 2405 LAGUNA CANYON RD . 949-494-9525 ; KENAUSTER . COM Tucked away in the canyon , the cottage studio of the late Ken Auster houses much of his artwork ; some oil paintings may still be purchased . Later in life , Auster began painting with a contemporary impressionist style ; however , many of his early works and available prints feature beach scenery and California surf art .
MICHAEL OBERMEYER STUDIO 3251 LAGUNA CANYON RD ., STE . D1 949-433-6149 ; MICHAELOBERMEYER . COM A signature member of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association and winner of the group ’ s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015 , Michael Obermeyer paints landscapes and figurative pieces , with many of his works in the Smithsonian Institution and U . S . Air Force Art Collection . Obermeyer ’ s studio is open for walk-in visits and by appointment .
MICHAEL SITU STUDIO GALLERY 3251 LAGUNA CANYON RD ., STE . H3 949-294-0720 ; MICHAELSITU . COM Michael Situ , a signature member of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association , is known for vivid landscapes and coastal scenes . Originally from China , where he
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studied art , he has won many awards for his paintings . His studio gallery is open by appointment .
PATRICE MILLER ARTS 3251 LAGUNA CANYON RD ., STE . G1 949-370-0603 ; PATRICEMILLERARTS . COM Learning photography at her grandfather ’ s side , Patrice Miller now blends this art form with painting and digital techniques , capturing photos of birds , animals , flowers and more . Miller also embellishes photos with paint . Her studio is open by appointment .
SEVEN-DEGREES 891 LAGUNA CANYON RD .; 949-376-1555 SEVENDEGREESLAGUNA . COM In addition to serving as an event venue , seven-degrees provides a one-of-a-kind platform to share all forms of art . Resident artist exhibits typically rotate in the 25,000-square-foot space .
WENDY WIRTH FINE ART 3251 LAGUNA CANYON RD ., STE . J2 714-356-6820 ; WENDYWIRTH . COM Wendy Wirth , who is originally from Canada , fell in love with California ’ s hillsides , painting en plein air and then finishing her landscapes at home or in studio . Inspired by “ that magic edge between darkness and light ,” she uses nuanced layers of acrylic paint to achieve dramatic compositions . Her studio is open by appointment .
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ARTIME BARRO : 450 OCEAN AVE .
949-981-4988 ; ARTIMEBARRO . COM Offering ceramics classes for adults and kids and open studio memberships for artists to use the pottery wheels and other tools , Artime Barro makes ceramic arts accessible for everyone .
LOCA ARTS EDUCATION VARIOUS LOCATIONS 949-363-4700 ; LOCAARTS . ORG A coalition of educators , art professionals and advocates , the nonprofit LOCA Arts Education stages workshops at schools , the local library , Laguna Beach Community & Susi Q Senior Center and other venues .
WINE CRAFT : 662 S . COAST HWY . 949-376-0007 ; WINECRAFTOC . COM This venue offers wine tasting paired with arts and crafts projects . With more than unique 80 wines from around the globe , and at least two dozen open for tasting at any one time , a variety of flights are offered as well as seld-guided crafts . Art sessions led by instructors are also planned and private gatherings can be arranged .