Love coming to see the art everytime im in big bear. Its been a long time since ive been to one of…read moremy many homes, big bear being one of them but i always come and see the beautiful art here

Amazing gallery. Plenty of art/photos to choose from. Walked away with an amazing photo by John…read moreWorthman and a couple cards by Susan Angelo. The gallery was recommended by a gift shop employee at a near by store. It's was truly appreciated. Will definitely visit again when in Big Bear.

Mostly I came by to see Luna the husky/wolf, but the art is nice too. And the lady gave me a lovely…read morelittle serpentinite stone for free!

It was my partner and I's first time in Idyllwild and we visited Julianna's store. She greeted us…read moreso well and made us feel very welcomed. Her art is unbelievable as well as the other unique art displayed in the store.

Wonderful art work. Wonderful people to work with at a great location. Go visit and treat yourself…read moreto a great experience.

James, the gallery owner and artist, is fantastically talented and super nice. The strong majority…read moreof the photographic art is male erotic oriented, but it's all shot with film and beautiful to look at. We purchased a coffee table book to which James graciously offered to autograph. The gallery is tucked in a corner of a small arcade of shops of the main drag, but I strongly suggest going in.

The D Gallery has some very incredible artwork, lots of crosses, hearts with chains a lounge bed…read morehanging from the ceiling. Daniel has created his own line of essential oil sprays which are great, the women love it. Come by and say hello to Daniel, take a peak at his artwork and maybe have a glass of wine while there. :-)

El Paseo gallery owner accused of not paying artists for paintings…read more Tom TuckerDecember 2, 2019 Money MGN_1280x720_90405B00-TQVCR The three women who say they're owed money met up on El Paseo in Palm Desert Monday to share their stories, just blocks away from the D Gallery, where they say gallery owner Ruth Dresser, also known as Ruth Hererra, has ripped them off. "She is very personable. She comes across as if she's going to do the best for you and your artists," said Palm Desert art dealer Deanna Miller. Miller represents artists Mardi de Veuve Alexis of Indio and Katherine Keane of Los Angeles. Altogether, the three women say the gallery owner owes them about $8,000 from the sales of two paintings. That is the amount of money a judge in indio says the women are owed after ruling in their favor in small claims court. "It takes a lot of work, a lot of effort and it's exciting when it sells, and disappointing to find out you won't get paid," said Kean. The two artists say they each had a painting sold at D Gallery last spring. Mardi de Veuve Alexis valued hers at $5,200 and Kean valued her piece at $5,900. Their say their agreement with Ruth Dresser at the gallery was that the artists would get half of whatever the pieces sold for. Miller would recieve a commission. "I'm dependent on selling my paintings. So, I'm pretty angry that somebody can get away with this kind of behavior," said de Veuve Alexis. Even after winning their small claims cases against D Gallery, Dresser is refusing to pay them and ignoring their repeated phone calls and emails. Getting nowhere, the women asked News Channel 3 to get involved. After speaking with the women and hearing their side of the story, we stopped by D Gallery, where the business was closed with chains on the front door. We also rang the door bell, but no one answered. Calling the phone number on the front door, we discoverd the number is disconnected. On the gallery's website we found a different number which we called, and Dresser answered the phone. She quickly hung up when we asked her to respond to the claims against her. "She doesn't deserve to have a business when she is not honest with her artists," said Miller. The women tell us the sheriff's department won't help them because their claims are "civil cases". After Ruth Dresser hung up on us, we called back and left a detailed message, telling her the story was airing Monday night, and we again requested a comment. Dresser did not return that call. Miller and de Veuve Alexis say they plan on picketing the D Gallery during business hours Saturday night. News / News Headlines / Top Stories

A Cultural Gem in the High Desert…read more Tucked between the desert sky and the creative soul of Yucca Valley, Hi-Desert Artists is the kind of place you accidentally wander into--and then spend the next hour wishing you had more wall space and a bigger art budget. I stopped in on a whim one Saturday, just planning to "browse." (Famous last words.) What I found instead was a cozy, vibrant gallery bursting with the kind of talent that can only come from locals who live and breathe the desert--every piece seemed to carry a little grit, a little magic, and a whole lot of soul. Their rotating exhibits mean no two visits are the same. One month, you might find expressive oils of stormy Joshua Trees; the next, serene watercolors of coyotes under a star-filled sky. The current show featured a mix of pottery, paintings (from abstract to impressionistic), and sculpture, and I left with a renewed appreciation for how diverse and talented our local art scene really is. But here's where things got dangerous: The gift shop. If you're someone who likes mass-produced kitsch, keep moving. But if you're into one-of-a-kind jewelry, ceramics, quirky cards, handmade ornaments, prints, bags, and a half-dozen other forms of functional art--you're going to want to bring a tote bag (and maybe a budget). What really impressed me, though, was the community energy. They offer classes and lectures for all ages and levels--from beginning bookmaking to urban sketching to printmaking workshops, and even youth classes. It's the kind of place where your kid can learn to paint while you talk to an artist who is currently hanging in the gallary. Everyone I met was welcoming, warm, and genuinely excited to talk art--whether you were buying or just appreciating. If you're a visitor, Hi-Desert Artists is an authentic peek into the creative pulse of this wild, wonderful area. If you're a local, it's a place to belong. Either way, don't miss it.

This is the sweetest art gallery in Big Bear and the owner, Cheryl Bryan is extremely talented and…read moreencourages anyone who would like to paint to do so! Cheryl's friendly personality and her ability to explain and show her work without intimidating us got us to sign my wife up to go to her painting party recently. Paint and take class/party is not only FUN, you walk out with knowledge and ability to actually paint on your own and with your artwork ready to frame and hang. My wife's first painting is hanging in our cabin and came out quite nice! Looking forward to the next paint and take parties we both will be attending - "The Eagle is Landing", "Lone Wolf", "Road Home" and "The Bear" all of these parties are in coming days/weeks of winter such a nice time to be inside this sweet gallery painting. If you are looking for paintings for your fine home or your charming cabin or for memorable gifts, please go see Cheryl's beautiful work at Silver Fox Gallery you will not be dissappointed. Her work is also now shown and selling in the Village of Big Bear Lake at Artisans 2 where a variety of talented local artists work is displayed. She specializes in animals too, particularly pure bred dogs. With proper time allowed you may request your pet to be painted by Cheryl. Please don't wait as long as we did to discover this fine gallery and artist! You will enjoy meeting Cheryl Bryan the artist and seeing her work in person. You will not be disappointed!

Michael Weems is an extremely talented artist and should be the poster child if you looked up the…read moredefinition of the hashtag #supportlocalartists. HE IS AWESOME! His work showcases a powerhouse of design, humor, elegance and edginess that you rarely get to see displayed in local galleries. Ive gone in there so many times and I have never come out empty handed. It's the perfect place to shop for that odd friend you'd like to push the envelope with and find an ornate gift that you will talk about for decades. This is your destination! Over the past year, i've bought everything from custom made vanity plates, tree ornaments to decorative journals. His humor is broadcast in his work and it's refreshing to see daring quotes, photos and hand sculpted items! There are two sides to the gallery, one is smaller with a more gifty/retail vibe and the second side is larger slightly more robust with the full on slam glam experience of his artistry. Just walk in, he'll introduce himself, you'll laugh a little and when you go to leave, i'm sure you won't forget his name! It's a safe bet you will even pic up a little something even if it's inappropriate guest room vanity plate! He is an artist that will stand out for decades!

Can't speak highly enough about this great art shop! Just come here! Michael is a wonderful artist…read moreand welcoming proprietor. His partner, Rigo, is a ceramics teacher so of course he does the ceramics here. We loved the tshirt and Mod plates. It's a contemporary take on Americana--old car parts, Route 66 signs and some cool pieces based on vintage nudes and otherwise. And nope, we ain't taking Bieber with us even if the front sign says so. Love the bright dead baby heads and colourful powder coated silver serving trays, too. Can't wait to return to buy more. The tshirts are def. a cool find especially for those on a budget. *note* - They have a shop in Wimbledon, too, but they need one in Yvr! They certainly boast the catchiest signage in town, too.

A wonderfully inspiring place to visit nestled in a charming old town of Banning where local…read moretalented artists display their art. It's a charming place for aspiring artists, young and old. There are group art classes available on Saturday mornings and monthly free receptions to meet artists and browse the art work and merchandise. Fun Place!

Great place to look for affordable art and one of a kind gifts. So many unique items, many under…read more$30!