The ultimate back scratcher
My friends at the Unity Shoppe asked me to identify an odd-looking stick thing with a head like a padded cloud (called a plaquette), with a long hardwood handle in …
The Vintage Fox & Eyes in the Sky (EITS)
First Ashley Fox talks about her shop, The Vintage Fox. Then Maureen McFadden and John O’Brien provide raptor information from Eyes in the Sky (EITS), Santa Barbara Audubon’s key wildlife …
Moving!?
What to do when faced with a BIG move? I helped a lovely Santa Inez family move their older dad to the East Coast. Here are some hints of ways …
Local legends in the art world: Popo and Ruby Lee
S.F. has a portrait of a young woman wearing a turban over flowing hair, with her delicate hands in a prayerful gesture. The piece is signed Popo and Ruby Lee, …
A Print by Modigliani – Really?
DM sends me a print which is a silkscreen, a female head in red, signed Modigliani in the print itself. I met DM at a Road Show locally: I often …
Santa Barbara Center for Arts, Science and Technology
First, Lynn Holley talks about the Santa Barbara Center for Arts, Science and Technology. Then Dug Uyesaka discusses his show at the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery on exhibit …
Art Deco, French-style
Strolling down State Street, I peeked into a new business, Members Only: Barber Shop and Art Gallery. Intrigued, I paid a visit to Franco, tonsorial artist, as his card announced. …
Bryan Tari’s Starwars and Superman compilation
Classical Pianist Bryan Tari talks about the Starwars and Superman compilation he will perform at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara on Sunday, August 12.
A mystery painting: I need your help
JF has a painting that has me stumped. I welcome any help from my readers. Let’s see if YOU can help me appraise this painting. Here’s the background: JF writes …
Soma Ware Bowl
T.A. sends me this simple elegant heating and cooking utensil called a Hibachi. Most Americans associate Hibachi stoves, ovens, grills, cooking vessels – of which there are many, for different …