When the sun goes down on the first Friday of every month, art comes alive in many shops and restaurants in Downtown San Luis Obispo. Some feature local artists, others simply bring something new to the Central Coast for people to enjoy. A bit of a local secret, January’s Art After Dark revealed many talented jewelry designers and painters.
Photos by Avrah Baum.
Designer: Jessica Hesse. Saltybabe Bangles.Artist: Gene Francis. “Del Monte Cafe.” Artist: Gene Francis. “Del Monte Cafe.”Artist: Gene Francis. Limited Edition Giclee PrintDesigner: Barbro Bond. Shell pendantDesigner: Barbro Bond. “The colors I’m drawn to kind of change over time. The dried kelp ornament [in the back]? I might be the only person in the world who does that,” Bond said.“The colors I’m drawn to kind of change over time. The dried kelp ornament [in the back]? I might be the only person in the world who does that,” Bond said.Tigerlilly Salon featuring artist Josh Talbott’s work. Tigerlilly Salon featuring artist Josh Talbott’s work.Artist: Josh Talbott. “You Can’t Win, Darth.” Artist: Josh Talbott. “You Can’t Win, Darth.”Artist: Dakota Pitts. “Woodchuck.” Artist: Dakota Pitts. “Woodchuck.”Designer: Barbro Bond. “As my sea glass collection grew, I started wire wrapping and then progressed to working with pearls, gemstones and lately the industrial chic look in metals,” Bond said.“As my sea glass collection grew, I started wire wrapping and then progressed to working with pearls, gemstones and lately the industrial chic look in metals,” Bond said.
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