Shona sculpture fraught with political overtones
J.E. has a South African semi-abstract sculpture, 20 inches by 12 inches by 5 inches, of a female with flowing tresses. The stone it’s made of is steatite, or, as …
HUB International Insurance Services, Inc. of Santa Barbara
Discussion about personal insurance with Gary M. Caesar, CIC, Vice President of HUB International Insurance Services, Inc. of Santa Barbara.
Selling Your Home After Losing a Loved One
Guest Post by Lucille Rosetti After the loss of a loved one who shares your home with you, you may look around your house and realize it’s just not home …
Bright idea: Ship in a lightbulb
S.F. in Camarillo has a ship in a bottle; rather, a ship in a lightbulb. He first witnessed this little miracle in his grandparent’s home in the 1930s. He thinks …
“Florestal: Then and Now” & “Art of the Table”
First Marc Appleton, Architect and Writer, talks about “Florestal: Then and Now” at the Lobero Theatre on Wednesday, April 18. Then Leisa Cosintino and Fran Morrow discuss “Art of the …
What’s the Difference Between a Mine Cut Diamond and a Brilliant Cut Diamond?
Dr. Elizabeth Stewart explains the difference between a brilliant cut diamond and a mine cut diamond. She also answers the question “What is an assay mark?”
Arts and Crafts lamp likely designed by Handel
This Arts and Crafts lamp is likely designed by Handel. COURTESY PHOTO D.G. has a leaded glass table lamp in the Arts and Crafts style from the first quarter of …
“State of the Art Gallery”
Artist Patrick Melroy talks about the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture’s “State of the Art Gallery” displayed in eight locations throughout State Street from April-June, 2018.
Determining Value
PJ from Carpinteria says, during the tragedies of the last few months, she “lost control” of her household. “I’m now feeling like I need a check list on how to …
Illegible Signature on a Possible Valuable Painting
J.S. writes that she found an original oil on hardboard at a vintage shop: she asks if I might help identify its near-illegible signature. What follows is how I narrow …