Paint the Town

September 5, 2022

Paint the Town

The Sketchbooks of Jimmy Thompson

Raised in Conejo Valley and based in L.A., artist Jimmy Thompson visits this area regularly. "I feel far away, even though it's relatively close," he says. "There's something in the air, I guess, that makes me feel relaxed—and I think it shows in the pieces." 3

July 4, 2022

Paint the Town

The Sandscripts of John Edward Heaton

Carpinteria artist John Edward Heaton makes whimsical, elegant drawings on the beach, only to see them erased by time and tide. "The magic is in its creation—not its permanence," he explains. 1

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