Santa Cruz MAH 

Bruce Nicholson is a Santa Cruz watercolorist. For decades he and his wife Linda have been great supporters of the MAH as well as many cultural non profits in Santa Cruz County. His work can be found in many local collections. This watercolor was part of the Estate of Harry and Mary Blanchard.&nbsp;Generously Donated by The Estate of Harry and Mary Blanchard

Bruce Nicholson Painting, 2005

Mattie Leeds has been making pottery full time for 42 years. He studied classical Chinese painting with Y.C. Chaing, a master of Chinese arts, and he studied pottery with Michael Frimkiss, a renowned potter and student of Peter Voulkos. Mattie has worked out of the same studio in the Santa Cruz mountains for more than 40 years. His work is bold, colorful and expressive. The pieces are large—many over 5 feet tall, and the sheer volume of their surfaces gives him a freedom that the two dimensional surface of a canvas lacks. The bold figurative schemes dance around a surface that has no beginning and no end, but is a continuous statement as the viewer circles the object. Like free-standing sculpture, every side is lucious. Some of the pots speak of the 10 years he spent studying Chinese painting and calligraphy, while others are a montage of figures and design, merging colors and emotion.&nbsp;Generously Donated by The Estate of Mary and Harry BlanchardBuyers are responsible for shipping costs, and quotes will be provided upon purchase.

Mattie Leeds Ceramic Vessel

These two intimate pieces by local Santa Cruz artists make the perfect art pairing - one for your wall and one to wear! Lynda Watson’s work can be found in major museum collections, including the Museum of Art and Design, LACMA, and the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery. Susan Kingsley is a visual artist working in metalsmithing and photography, creating handcrafted objects and unique prints that explore the cultural meaning of things. Her work often challenges norms through themes of feminism, science, and consumer culture. She is also an educator, writer, and co-founder of Ethical Metalsmiths.Generously Donated by The Estate of Harry and Mary BlanchardBuyers are responsible for shipping costs, and quotes will be provided upon purchase.

Lynda Watson & Susan Kingsley Art Pairing

Ann Elizabeth Thiermann, MFA in Drawing &amp; Painting, is a classically trained landscape, portrait and mural artist painting both on location and in her Santa Cruz studio. Her pastel and acrylic paintings from California and abroad provide the visual resources for her murals and hang as fine art in national and international collections. Her paintings have received Best of Show, Grants, and her graduate thesis, mixed media of pastel and acrylic, was published in American Artist. Her commissioned portraits hang in law and CPA offices; capture artists in the act of creation, and children at play.&nbsp;Generously Donated by The Estate of Harry and Mary Blanchard

Ann Thiermann Painting

Surfer, sailor, and watercolor painter Dave McGuire was a guiding force in the development of the Cabrillo College art department. An outspoken and passionate supporter of community colleges, art instruction and students, Dave was responsible for attracting many of Cabrillo’s leading art teachers. Dave chaired the art department multiple times during his 30-year career at Cabrillo. Towards the end of his time at Cabrillo, he came up with the idea of leading watercolor enthusiasts on painting workshops at far-flung locales including Greece, Turkey, Portugal and Mexico.&nbsp;Generously Donated by The Estate of Harry and Mary Blanchard

Dave McGuire Painting

Bruce Nicholson Painting, 2008

Located in Downtown Santa Cruz, Botanic and Luxe is a women-owned business that curates a collection of plants, jewelry, home decor, and more. Co-owners Ariel and Leilani work to curate community by sourcing their goods from local and independent artists and businesses.This donated gift basket includes everything you need for a relaxing day off. Unwind and enjoy the soothing scent of a No.13 Candle by Maison-Louis Marie while sipping from a brand-new adorable mug. And with the Idlewild Floral dry bouquet, spruce up your home decor with flowers that last year-round.Generously Donated by Botanic and LuxeBuyers are responsible for shipping costs, and quotes will be provided upon purchase.

Botanic and Luxe Package

Enjoy a diverse array of what downtown Santa Cruz has to offer, including more cool socks than you could ever hope for. Donated by eight local downtown businesses including Artisans and Agency, Veg on the Edge, Front and Cooper, Cat and Cloud, It’s Sugar, Bookshop Santa Cruz, Sockshop, and Santa Cruz Cinema, the Neighbors basket includes an assortment of gift certificates to spend in town and goods to enjoy at home. Don’t forget your giant gummy worm!!&nbsp;Generously Donated by Artisans and Agency, It’s Sugar, Bookshop Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Cinema, Downtown Association, Cat and Cloud, Sockshop, Veg on the Edge

Downtown Neighbors Basket

Pick out a treasure of your choosing with a $100 gift certificate from OM Gallery, while also taking home this glittery, dynamic Arctic Glacier sculpture from Moving Sand Art pictures. Crystal clear liquid with black, powder white pristine sands + fine blue glitter are framed in 9” x 16” cherry wood. Watching the colored sand sift down is a gorgeous, visual meditation,&nbsp; sure to be a stunning addition to your home or office decor.Generously Donated by Om Gallery

Bruce Nicholson Painting, 2005

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