Artist spotlight: Harvesting Chicano cultura and memorias with Vero Sanchez-Gomez
Beginning at the age of 14, Vero Sanchez Gomez began their artistic endeavors within the Santa Barbara Arts Alliance, a program assisting at-risk youths...
Artist Spotlight: More art and más fun with Deladeso
Deladeso, aka Richie Velazquez, is a multimedia wizard based in Riverside, California. Deladeso is an artist, musician, show host and many more roles in...
Artist Spotlight: Enrique Escobedo’s blue rose blooms in Riverside
Enrique Escobedo is the proud owner of an art gallery in downtown Riverside. I had the privilege of interviewing Escobedo at his gallery. He...
Artist spotlight: Redefining artistry with Litzy Cruz
In October 2022, student and artist, Litzy Cruz filled the walls of the Phyllis Gill Gallary with expressive multimedia pieces. For 13 days Cruz...
Artist Spotlight: Francisco “Franky” Castle becomes energy in motion!
Keeping the dream alive with Franky Castle’s eccentric life.
Southern California local, Francisco “Franky” Castle, is passionate about the arts. I met Castle at Riverside’s...
Artist Spotlight: Gabriela Molina’s unique take on cultural heritage
Gabriela Molina, a fourth-year majoring in studio art and education, represents the ties she holds to both her family and culture within her art....