Author Archives: Crys

Production IS Art

I had a conversation recently with someone who was aghast that I created both watercolor paintings and production art. She seemed to feel like “real” artists don’t “sully” themselves with purpose-made visuals, and that because I do, my fine art … Continue reading

Mushroom T-Shirt

I’m missing fall mushroom hunting from when I was a kid in the midwest (don’t ask about the 90+ days coming up out here). You wouldn’t want to eat these toadstools but they remind me of being out in the … Continue reading

Art Is Community, Ink and Watercolor Painting Work in Progress Time Lapse

Time lapse of the ink and watercolor painting Art Is Community, which debuted in the Concord Art Association’s “Concord Art Community” show in April 2025. I was inspired by the theme to create a knotwork representation of Todos Santos Plaza, … Continue reading

Now Showing: Into the Wild

I have one painting in the show Into The Wild, presented by the Concord Art Association at Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Rd, Concord, California, Jul 14-Oct 9. You should stop in and check out all the great art!

Now Showing: Caught In The Moment

I have one painting in the show Caught In The Moment, hosted by the Concord Art Association at Visit Concord, 2151 Salvio St., Ste T, Concord, California, Jul 2-Sept 30, Mon-Fri 10-4. You should stop in and check out all … Continue reading