The Arts Archive

Title Issue
Marjorie Dodrill

Marjorie Dodrill

Although art spoke to Dodrill ever since she was little, it wasn’t something she pursued professionally until later in life when she was ready to switch her focus from teaching.

Style-El Dorado County Foothills
April 2012
Andy Byrne

Andy Byrne

To Andy Byrne, repurposing scrap metal is appealing not just in money saved, but also in an environmental sense.

Style-El Dorado County Foothills
March 2012
Bernard Treanton

Bernard Treanton

Setting aside a youthful interest in painting and drawing, Treanton made use of his artistic talents as a mechanical engineer.

Style-Folsom El Dorado Hills
March 2012
Perrin Sisters Art

Perrin Sisters Art

First, they decide on the colors for the piece and then work in tandem to create the colorful abstract watercolor images, both painting on the paper at once.

Style-Roseville Granite Bay Rocklin
March 2012
Merrygold

Merrygold

Fittingly, local stories find themselves in nearly every song Merrygold produces. Secor, the main songwriter, has a degree in musical theater and admits she is obsessed with telling stories within her songs.

Style-El Dorado County Foothills
February 2012
Olivia Kaufmann

Olivia Kaufmann

On rare occasion, some people are born with gifts that transcend their years and lead them to their calling at an early age...

Style-Folsom El Dorado Hills
February 2012
Fred Ekman

Fred Ekman

In his 75 years, Fred Ekman has created more than 4,000 paintings.

Style-Roseville Granite Bay Rocklin
February 2012
Pamela Findleton

Pamela Findleton

Pamela Findleton, award-winning artist and co-owner of Findleton Estate and Vineyard in Camino, California, is the vibrant and awe-inspiring talent behind all of the gorgeous wine labels that grace their various vintages.

Style-El Dorado County Foothills
January 2012
Ant Bee

Ant Bee

While Ant Bee’s music is fun for everyone, boomers flock to hear this band. “We play for those people that grew up listening to music in the ’60s and ’70s,” Stizzo admits.

Style-Roseville Granite Bay Rocklin
January 2012
The Piano Man

The Piano Man

Jeffrey Siegel began playing the piano at age five; a decade later he realized it was not just a passion, but also his calling.

Style-Folsom El Dorado Hills
January 2012