I was wondering why there weren't more photos for the gallery at Marina Square! I arrived at a…read morefriend's show the other day and the first thing I noticed was a sign that said "No Photographs inside the gallery," so that explained it My friend's paintings were being featured this month. It was prominently displayed with two beautiful seascapes on the way in. She has a very lovely light style and it made me feel just like I was out at sea. I asked her about it and she said that she did spend quite a bit of time on kayaks out in the ocean, so that was where she really got the feeling of light and air that showed in the painting We also walked around and looked at a lot of the other art. There are many many artists represented here, and each artist has their own small wall space and sometimes a shelf as well for their art. There's all kinds of art; watercolors, oil painting, acrylic paintings, and also some jewelry and pottery. I liked a lot of the earrings that were displayed in the window with the light behind them which made all the colors sparkle and gleam. There was were also some nice wheel-throne coffee mugs that had a nice subtle ombre effect. We wandered around and really enjoyed the show and chatting with our artist friend.

Nice collection of stores, galleries, and the estuary center. It was easy to bounce from place to…read moreplace. The estuary center was informative. Great views from the building.

We were directed over to Mission Gallery from Ephraim Gallery, since we do like Arts and Crafts…read morework, and the owner said this had a similar sensibility We lucked into a gallery opening, featuring one of the printmakers from the gallery, who was giving a fascinating demonstration of her linoleum block prints. She chatted with the patrons during the lively demonstration, as she made the prints come to life. The wall behind her was filled with colorful interpretations of her view of the natural world. The display of the art is thoughtful, and work by the each artist is displayed together. There is also a variety of colorful scarves, tablecloths, and textile handbags available to brighten up any room. I also responded to the intensely colored prints and ceramics which graced the walls. The art glass animals shimmered in the afternoon light, inviting me to take one home, where it could become part of my menagerie. We will return to enjoy this display again!

We love the Mission Gallery. Wonderful artwork. Wonderful owners. Just the best place to find…read moresomething very nice for your home or as a gift. Lots of items to choose from. Beautiful candles, blown glass pieces, handbags, greeting cards, table linens, to fine art. It's always a treat to visit the Mission Gallery when in Cambria.

As an art lover, I think Studios on the Park is a MUST VISIT if you're ever in Paso Robles!…read more This is a large space in the downtown area, right in the main park. It is a brightly-lit, high ceiling building that has a collection of artwork (for sale!) from multiple local talents of various mediums. I went in to look, but walked out with 2 multi-media oil painting-newspaper pieces from an artist named Holly whom I even got to meet! It was incredible to get to chat with her about what inspired her to create this kind of work. Then at checkout, my eyeballs deceived me by wandering to some cool glass-blown plant stick decorations that were made from the last Disney glass blower. So, I, of course, *had* to buy a couple of those delightful beauties! Everyone I met there was friendly and welcoming; there is much to look at and much to do there; it is also a place that has many giftable items if you have a birthday or holiday coming up or need some walls to fill. If I had more time, I would have stayed and participated in the self-paced $10 watercolor painting project that was setup in the middle of the hall. Heck, I could be here all day!

I almost missed this place. Once you enter one realizes how large it is. There are several spaces…read morethat different artists or collectives of artists occupy. A great range of beautiful paintings, sculptures, and mixed media. Also some jewelry and decor. Also lots of spaces dedicated to children's and young adults' art works.

I did a paint night and I'm actually really happy with the art we created. They chose a good…read moresubject and we had excellent support in our course. I wanted to go a bit darker in colors and was helped to create something impressive considering I'm no artist. I love the art in their gallery, the vivid colors and the mystical subjects they choose. I highly recommend checking them out to purchase something to brighten up your home or to take an evening paint class.

fabulous local gallery with beautiful original and print pieces of local art. Great owner tooread more

Continuing our clay and succulent adventures, we drove out to Morro Bay to visit Rowe Clayworks!…read more In a small industrial space off Quintana Road, we spotted Richard Rowe's combination studio and display room. The lovely planted ceramic pots out front were just a sample of the fine pottery within. I loved the pairing of plants with the forms of the pots, and picked up a succulent I had been looking for on the way in from the carts outside. Inside the colors and selection of the pottery was enchanting, with beautiful blues, greens, and multi-colored pots. I especially loved the seaside colored lamp, and the black and turquoise matte glaze vases that will be featured in the upcoming Succulent Plant and Pottery Sale called Spring Fling. The sale will be at 2016 9th street in Los Osos, and features four local succulent dealers, along with Richard's pottery. I chatted awhile with Richard, who is friendly and personable He kindly gave me a card for the show when I explained that my succulent garden was part of the Covid "get out of the house and do something fun in the afternoons plan." We have visited many local purveyers of succulents on our trips, and this next step is finding beautiful containers for them. I was happy getting a small pot with earth colors that looked like geological layers! Richard's stylish and elegant pots combine to show off the forms and colors of the plants without overwhelming them! Can't wait to add more to my collection!

We have a collection of Richard Rowe's work, spanning 35 years of his career in pottery. His work…read moreis gorgeous -- love the more recent addition of combining his wonderful planters with interesting succulents. And, he's a sincerely nice guy, happy to share his craft with interested folks. This studio is a bit out of the main drag, but well worth turning on the GPS. It's a combination of showroom and workshop, so more interesting than the mainly touristy places you're going to find in Morro Bay.

We loved walking into this shop (though I sure kept my arms at my sides). Luckily nothing crashed…read moreto the floor. Great place to find gifts. Vases, windchimes, earrings, necklaces, ornaments, bowls, and more. We were lost in the wonder of their creative pieces. Glass artist, Nate Nix created a piece while we were there. He was super friendly and very informative. It was enthralling to watch as he calmly sculpted the glass into different designs and glided seamlessly between the different equipment and tools. Classes also are available. We bought earrings and some postcards. Items were fairly priced for handcrafted items. Worth stopping in to see their shop.

Beautiful artwork handmade by the artists running the shop. You'll be admiring something and the…read moreemployee will proudly mention they made it. They've got all price points with everything from drinking glasses to large art pieces. They make everything onsite so you can watch the magic happen in their open studio. Check it out!

Love this pottery shop. We come here on every visit to Cambria. Last time we bought three beautiful…read moretiles depicting scenes from Cambria and Morro Bay. This time, we got a lovely blue dragonfly vase. The woman helping us was so friendly. She explained that our vase was created by 3 artists - the designer Potter and the Glazer and all of their initials are on the vase. Very cool; definitely recommend!

We were excited to visit this store with every intention of buying pottery to add to our home…read morecollection, but when we did midday on the last Saturday of March, the woman behind the desk ignored us completely. We browsed politely and left without a purchase. Why patronize a business that doesn't treat customers well? To the artists represented by that salesperson, she does a disservice to your beautiful work. We don't recommend this gallery - poor customer service.

You cannot rate this place less than 5. You cannot possibly have anything less than an amazing…read moreexperience here. Light boxes, dioramas, meticulously created artworks that cannot be seen, literally, ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD. The Eastern Front is big time cool. Stop in and be amazed. WWII era art pieces that will blow your mind. You can even purchase some of the items. IF they're not already sold. Extra points for playing Steely Dan's music the entire time I was there... Yeah, let's DO IT AGAIN!

This place is awesome! After a bit of Cambria's mind-numbing antique shopping, I stumbled across…read morethis lovely place. An oasis to refresh a dude's spirit.