Author: Laura Boberg

Dyana Hesson first visited Hawaii at age 14. During the trip, her parents introduced her to all the important historical and geographical parts of the state. An excursion to Kauai acquainted the young Hesson with the island’s lush tropical landscape.

Coverage of Brad Aldridge’s January 2011 solo show A Higher Perspective.

Planes, trains and automobiles surely have a presence in Peregrine Heathcote’s paintings. But besides these images, the real transportation comes from his ability co conjure up a romantic time and place much different than the one we are used to.

This year marks change for figurative painter Michael Carson. About eight months ago he moved from Minnesota to Phoenix, which not only represents a change in wardrobe but also a shift in color palette.

Melissa Peck’s new mixed media paintings-which incorporate unique color combinations and vintage patterns, paper and fabric-were inspired by a recent trip to Tokyo.