#SanDiegoCounty

[escondidolibrary]

Join us on our Facebook page and upstairs in the Turrentine Room on August 12, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. for a live performance from Bruce and Beverly Reese Dorcy: From Beethoven to Broadway!

About Bruce and Beverly:

Beverly Reese Dorcy (piano/percussion) was formerly principal percussionist with the Fresno Philharmonic, Tacoma Opera, Bellevue (WA) Philharmonic, Women's Philharmonic, Monterey Opera, Golden Gate Opera and Classical Philharmonic. She has also performed extensively with the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, San Diego Opera and Sun Valley Summer Symphony in Idaho.

Bruce Dorcy (french horn) was a member of the National Ballet of Canada and Canadian Opera Orchestras for 24 years (asst. principal/third horn) and the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra for 11 years (principal horn). He also played on Broadway in New York for 6 years ("Fiddler on the Roof", "Promises, Promises", “Man of La Mancha”). Occasional performances with the New York City Opera, Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera, Toronto Symphony, San Francisco Opera, Western Opera Theatre, Opera San Jose, Monterey Opera, Monterey Pops, Golden Gate Opera, San Diego Chamber Orchestra, Las Vegas Philharmonic etc.

This event is presented by Friends of the Escondido Public Library.

[jimmysherfy]

Getting ready for an exciting weekend at @animeimpulse SAN DIEGO! Their first time in SD AND the first full cosplay drag show at an anime con in SoCal! 💙 Here’s my cosplay lineup also! 💕 💄💄💄 💋💋💋 💜💜💜 #animeimpulse #cosplay #sandiego #animeimpulsesandiego #drag #cosplayers #delmarfairgrounds #animeimpulsesd #dragqueen #sandiegocounty #rosalina #mariogalaxy #mariobros #yashahime #princesspeach #hausofcosplay #dragartist #dragshow #dragperformer #anime #dragisfun #princessrosalina #dragisforeveryone #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia (at Del Mar Fairgrounds) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp5cc3ppvAP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[twofrenchbulldogs]

Someone is following me #hawk #redrailhawk #sandiegocounty #outwalking https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnayco1JfTK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[net-photos]

Das Verwaltungszentrum des San Diego County ist der zentrale Regierungssitz, in dem wichtige Entscheidungen und Verwaltungsaufgaben für das County getroffen werden. Den ganzen Artikel gibt es hier: https://nordischepost.de/unterhaltung/design/moderne-gestaltung-des-verwaltungszentrums-des-san-diego-county/?feed_id=76365&_unique_id=6675dad941bef

[artbypaz]

Art Deep Dive #1: ‘Rooted’

Art Deep Dive #1: ‘Rooted’

When I was 29 I created this mixed medium piece I’ve titled ‘Rooted’. I love trees. They’re fascinating, kind, and inspiring. I took a trip out to Oakhurst where I met an oak tree, go figure. I was inspired by not only the size of the tree but also its beautiful leaves highlighting a gorgeous variety of greens that moved gently in the wind as the tree stood proudly on its own. I named the tree Bob Oakenkirk for my own amusement. After talking to the tree for a moment the only thing left was to paint.

I drew out a loose outline of the tree on the canvas. I love trees that twist and turn with their branches knotting into themselves. I think that’s when they really have character. Acrylic made sense for the branches, but I wanted to give the wood a shine as if a golden morning light was hitting it. So, I mixed my umbers with metallic copper and a few drops of metallic gold. Then it was just adding layer after layer. I love texture, especially in paintings. I know I’m done with one of my paintings when I want to touch it and feel every bump, every brush stroke, every layer. This piece got thick fast. I wanted the tree to feel big and mighty as well as feel alive and centered. I wanted to capture Bob’s personality. For the leaves, I added subtle textures and various shades of lighter forest-inspired green colors, as a base coat. Nothing special, just splatters and strokes here and there. The real green painting was used for the hill the tree is standing on. However, I used darker greens for that section to not take away from the focus of the tree’s leaves. Finally, that small bit of sky blue. I was finished painting but the piece was far from done.

After letting the paint set overnight, came the messy part. I knew I couldn’t capture the color value of the leaves through paint alone, I needed something that felt and looked more natural. I decided to go with a Hawaiian tissue paper dying method that my art mentor, Michael Zlocki, showed me. This involves submerging pieces of white tissue paper by hand into baths of dye, along with inks and oil paints, to create different palettes of colors and patterns then setting them all out to dry. After drying, the pieces are good to be used for art or whatever else I suppose. I cut the pieces into rounder shapes before I applied them on the canvas with a UV protective varnish giving it a result that is both eye-catching and beautiful. After I created the leaves from the tissue paper, I thought the piece was finished. After a few days, the papers finally set and I loved all the textures, but the piece still felt unfinished but I wasn’t sure why. My mentor suggested adding something or someone under the tree. I decided to add a young girl reading under the tree in acrylic paint which for me tied the whole piece together.

As an artist, I have a vast respect for anything that changes or challenges my perspective in life. I think that’s why I’m often drawn to writing or creating female characters. It’s a different perspective from my own. I wanted her to be reading because to me reading is a subtle way to communicate meditation. I love meditating, I believe it’s a great way for your mind to get rest. That being said, I believe there are an endless number of ways for people to practice meditation whether they are even aware of it or not. Some of the most enlightened, balanced people I’ve ever met are completely unaware they are that way, and it’s quite beautiful. I think reading is one of the most universal forms of meditation. It translates easily, mostly anyone can do it if they allow themselves, and that’s what I wanted. I wanted this painting to be easy to take in, to have it be easy to get lost in, like a good book. This piece represents those still, quiet moments of meditation where you get so lost in what you’re doing you don’t realize how long you’ve been sitting there. You feel at peace. Simply just existing for that moment. I hope to have captured those peaceful moments.

The title, for me, has a few meanings: ‘Rooted’ as in the girl sitting under the tree reading and getting lost in the book, and how the tree is literally rooted into the ground, but also how she is connecting herself to the tree and world around her. She’s building roots in the moment that will grow with her and help define who she is. It’s also an acknowledgment that we all come from the earth and we are rooted in it because it is our home.

‘Rooted’ is currently on display and for sale at the San Diego County Library in Imperial Beach as part of the ‘Deeply Rooted’ Art Exhibition until February 29th, 2024, and is open to the public, along with the rest of the exhibit, for viewing. For sale information or further details on the piece, please DM me directly.

For more of my art, please check out my Instagram: @art_by_PAZ or my Facebook Page: Art by PAZ, where I post my latest pieces, announcements for any upcoming shows, and tease artwork I’m currently working on.

Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed my first ever ‘Art Deep Dive’. I’m planning on doing more, so if you enjoyed deep diving with me please follow and comment your thoughts on the piece or ask me any questions about the process.

- PAZ

[farmhousegetaways]

#redbarnranch is growing! #springcrops are popping up, flowers are blooming and the air is crisp and clean. There's so much to do in #Ramona and the surrounding area. Make it a fun #familygetaway in eastern #sandiegocounty. Book now! farmhousegetaways.com

[conexaoamerica]

🌎 San Diego, USA 🇺🇸 . . . ➢ Credit 👉🏆📸 @50etages . . . ➢ Follow 👉 🇺🇸@conexao.america for more photos and movies about United States 🇺🇸 . . . ➢ Alliance @america_states @enjoy_la_ @latinbrazil . . . ➢ ✈ Mark your photo with tag #conexaoamerica or @conexao.america and we'll post it! . . . #sandiegocounty #sandiego_visuals #exploresandiego #igerssandiego #downtownsandiego #visitsandiego #visitsd #discoversd #sdliving #mysdphoto #allthingssd #westcoast #socal #socallife #southerncalifornia #wow_america #californiacoast #sandiego #sandiegoca #sandiego_ca #sandiegocalifornia #sandiegophotography #sandiegophotographer #sandiegophotos #sandiegoliving #sandiegolife #sandiegolove #sandiegophotographer #sandiegogram #sandiegobay (em Coronado Bay Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnRa6U_OjYd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[nicasnews]

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[stylists-supporting-stylists]

How do you spell Yaaaaaaaaaaaasssss❤️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️?!

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Credit to @melmattison

Thank you for sitting in my chair @violetthestylist I love you❤️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️

#stylistssupportingstylists #sandiegomodel#sandiegobeauty

#sandiegohair#sandiegostylist#sandiegosalon#sandiegohairdresser#graycoverage#grayhairmovement #grayhairtransition #colorblockhair#greyhairtransition #greyhairmovement #whitehair#sandiegocolorspecialist #veil#goinggray#goinggrey#grombre#grombrehair#goinggraygracefully #sdhair#sdstylist#disneyprincess#greyhairjourney #grayhairinfluencer #brunettemodel #sandiegoartist#grayhair#sandiegocounty

[escondidolibrary]

Join us on our Facebook page and upstairs in the Turrentine Room on June 8, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a live performance from Gregory Page!

Gregory Page is an eclectic, prolific London born, genre-bending songwriter, balladeer, international touring and recording artist, film maker, art activist, music producer and published poet.

[jimmysherfy]

My heart is very full after yesterday’s @hausofcosplaydrag drag show at @animeimpulse San Diego (my turf! 😍) Putting together the first drag show at an anime con in SoCal was pretty exciting… stressful 😂 and amazing! 🙏 💜💜💜 💙💙💙 ❤️❤️❤️ #animeimpulse #cosplay #sandiego #animeimpulsesandiego #drag #cosplayers #delmarfairgrounds #animeimpulsesd #dragqueen #sandiegocounty #stevenuniverse #mariogalaxy #mariobros #ariel #princesspeach #hausofcosplay #dragartist #dragshow #dragperformer #anime #dragisfun #hazbinhotel #dragisforeveryone #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #dragisnotacrime (at Del Mar Fairgrounds) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBMBA-Jcy3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[twofrenchbulldogs]

Out walking near the pier #beautiful #pacificocean #gull #marinebirds #sandiegocounty https://www.instagram.com/p/CpBfmiVPony0sGjuTC2m5CYcArSBHbiqWhsqEQ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[infantry81]

Hills in Muerrita CA #rollinghills #calilove #sandiegocounty

[bartelsphoto]

Trying to line up the sun between the bars. These were shot with my @canonusa EOSR swipe to see specs. Wishing everyone a beautiful weekend! Peace and Love, Justin . . #sunset #sunsetlovers #sunset_stream #_sunsettravelofficial #socal #southerncali #southerncalifornia #socality #socalbeaches #socalshooters #Seascape_lovers #sandiego #sandiegophotography #sandiegophotographer  #sdphotosquad #visitsandiego #sandiegogram #igerssandiego #sandiegocounty #sandiego_ca #sandiegolove #sandiegoca #naturelovers #carlsbad #carlsbadcalifornia #shotbycanon #sunset_hub #sunset_captures #shotoncanon #shotwithcanon (at Carlsbad, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmShlobP2fF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=