Artist's Corner

Mitch's latest book, Time Eternal, is a mystery/thriller novel set in the world of high-end timepieces.

Born and raised in South Africa, Toni's art tells the stories of the plight of women and children living in the shanty towns and rural villages of South Africa. Toni's artwork is part of the 2026 African American History Cultural Arts Celebration at the Laguna Art Museum on February 27, which will also include African Praise Music and dance with Rose Wanjiku Mwangi and Friends, Laguna Tunes, Laguna Beach High School Jazz Band and more.

Nearly three years ago, Andrew Myers, the talent behind the unique genre called Screw Art, decided to open a gallery to bring art to Laguna that is completely different and creative to what you usually find in town. Now, Andrew has announced he is closing his gallery, moving forward to new adventures.

On Wednesday, January 14, Tom Bagley and Missy Alcazar take the stage for their Blazing Pianos of California Dueling Piano Show. Tom chats with Ed about what makes this interactive show an unbelievably great time. Get tickets to the show at thecoachhouse.com!

In celebration of the centennial of America's most iconic highway, Route 66, Joan Gladstone's exhibit of 18 oil paintings that capture the nostalgia and spirit of the 2,400-mile "Mother Road" and its legendary, colorful signage is on display at the Hilbert Museum through May 30, 2026. She talks to Ed about her inspiration in creating the paintings, and efforts to preserve the highway's history.

From her personal life (and near-death) experiences, Esther reveals how being undermined by parents, teachers, partners, society, or even ourselves can either break us or awaken the tiger within.

Narinder Kahlon is a multidisciplinary artist from India whose work focuses on acrylic on canvas, textured surfaces, and mixed media. November 8 & 9, 2–6 PM, her solo exhibition "Aesthete at Laguna" will be on display at GGLB gallery at 347 S. Coast Hwy.

A relevant and interesting conversation with fine art photographer John Santoni, as his first summer participating in an art festival comes to a close.

Looking towards their grand opening event on Saturday, September 6, 2025, Summer and Louis talk to Ed about their focus on sustainability and balancing minimalism with richness and architecture with nature.

Josh explains how Gallery Sonder is committed to curating exhibitions that illuminate the artist’s perspective. The current exhibition, Lensing Water by Lachlan Turczan, uses vibration to shape liquid surfaces, revealing shifting patterns of refracted light, and Josh talks to Ed about upcoming exhibitions, each singularly unique.

Painter, sculptor, and mixed media artist Roark Gourley, and Laguna Beach local, provides insights into the history of the arts in Laguna Beach, and his personal journey.

Artist Griff Cowan debuts his newest body of work with a solo exhibition at [seven-degrees], which will run through August 9. Ed talks to him about his work, and his other artistic endeavors, including music.

Ed chats with Debby about how her paintings push beyond realistic imagery to enchant the viewer and stir imagination.

Mitch Katz is a watch obsessive who decided to chronicle his watch collecting history, detailing various encounters and observations along the way, in his book aptly named “Time on My Hands: A Collector's Journey in the World of Watches”

The Elephant Parade raises awareness of the plight of the Asian Elephant, and encourages conservation efforts. U.S.A Chairman of the Elephant Parade Dana Yarger continues to work in conservation, and as an avid supporter of animal causes, Laura Seeley is a natural complement with her neighboring gallery and their collaborative projects.

The Laguna Art International Foundation supports local middle and high school students by providing mentorship, education, and real-world exhibition opportunities at Laguna Art-A-Fair. Laura and Maribeth talk about the importance of the Foundation, and the new season for the Art-A-Fair.

Andrew Myers of Andrew Myers Art gallery and world-renowned artist, best known for the screw art he invented, steps into the Artist Corner to chat about his newest series.

Jeff Peters focuses his artwork on beauty, and challenges pre-conceived notions of beauty. He talks to Ed about what led him to his work as an artist and the variety of mediums he uses

Heidi Zuckerman, CEO and director of the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA), talks about OCMA’s collections, exhibitions, and programs, the benefits of museum membership, and her own plans for the future, as she has announced her departure in December to focus on her art-focused podcast.

Anneliese School collaborated with Andrew Myers Gallery to provide an opportunity for students to experience showing their art in a gallery. Also, a sneak peak into Andrew's next exhibit.

WonderCon in Anaheim March 28-30 features 900+ exhibitors showing comics, original art, toys, and merchandise from many popular artists, publishers, and retailers. April invites you to see her latest originals, prints, books and more in the Artist Alley section.

Christiana opens up about being in the foster system, and finally adopted at age 5, growing up with abuse, as well as being a victim of trafficking as a young adult. She also shares about a lifetime of alcohol abuse, and her amazing recovery, and how her entire life has influenced her art.

Art comes in many forms, and Natalie talks about how movement art especially speaks to her.

Ed talks with Jerome about his latest book “The Art of Creating You,” his current exhibition Finding Light at seven-degrees, and how work combines perceptions and observations that explore and comment upon our society.

Blair steps into the studio to talk about her new 80-page photo essay book of Laguna Beach, "Laguna Beachwalk." And Ed also chats with Blair about her many other important endeavors, including her position as Chief Strategy Officer for BeWell OC, whose mobile unit has been serving Laguna Beach for nearly two years.

Jayne explains how her unique artwork acts as a voice for narration of her story.

Courtney Fielder of Coco Artworks shares how her work as an artist blends with her passion for helping clients achieve creative success.

The Honarkar Foundation for Arts & Culture presents an exhibition featuring 25 iconic works by 11 of the movement’s foremost figures. Genevieve explains how this exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to experience firsthand how these groundbreaking artists redefined minimalism and abstraction, not only as visual concepts but as immersive experiences.

Hundreds of artists have recorded Kristofferson’s songs. Ed honors that legacy in playing many of his songs during this Artist Corner.

Randy Bader and Charles Michael Murray step into the Artist Corner to talk about the documentary “The Art of the Tree Whisperer” produced by Murray that gives an up close and personal look into Bader’s 44-year journey of furniture mastery. There will be a special screening of the documentary at the Rivian Laguna Beach South Coast Theater on September 14 at 6pm

Andrew Myers has gained significant recognition for his pioneering use of screws as a primary medium; however, the current exhibition of his work at the Honarkar Foundation gallery presents a comprehensive survey, chronicling over two decades of his artistic journey. It is the most extensive presentation of his work to date, celebrating his commitment to pushing artistic boundaries. In this interview, Ed also talks to Andrew about the current art climate in Laguna Beach, and the uncertain future of its artists.

Renown film producer Denise Di Novi steps into the Artist Corner to talk about revealing another side of herself when she unveils Portal, an exhibit of her paintings, beginning August 10 at the Honarkar Foundation for Arts and Culture gallery at 298 Broadway.

As part of the Honarkar Foundation's commitment to supporting local artists, a dual exhibition will be open in August featuring two prominent figures from Laguna Beach: established artist Andrew Myers and emerging talent Denise Di Novi. Peter talks about the talented work of these two artists, and the growing concern about the lack of affordable housing for artists in Laguna Beach.

An oil painter trained in the classical realist tradition, Elizabeth McGhee has exhibited at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach since 2010. Her work has been displayed in museums and universities across the country, and she is both nationally and internationally collected.

The incredibly talented Rowan Foley somehow managed to up her game with her magnificent new black and white drawings, with details that seem almost touchable. She and Ed talk about her current work, past projects, and future goals, such as learning how to carve marble!

As the Joe Goode exhibition wraps up, Genevieve announces what the Honarkar Foundation for Arts & Culture has planned next.

It's easy to recognize Heather Reichard's uniquely whimsical art. Ed chat's with her about how she creates her art out of "the ordinary and forgotten.”

Ireen and Kate are busy helping other artists in many different ways, from showcasing their work in their gallery, to providing essential training for those that need assistance on the business side of the art world. Listen in to hear what they're currently working on!

Tatyana's amazing portraits on our studio wall grab everyone's attention, but she doesn't seek attention herself ... hear from this talented artist as she talks about the many facets of her art.

Michaell Magrutsche steps into the Artist's Corner for an all-encompassing conversation about art and humanity. His work is about discovering natural human-centric living versus a system-relevant life and the values that art offers for humanity.

Jason chats with Ed about his background and his thoughts about the relationships between artists and galleries and the role an responsibility of the City.

Andrew Myers, the inventor of Screw Art, created an artistic space with his gallery at 224 Forest Ave, that is welcoming to everyone.

Festival of Arts exhibitor Susan Leonhard draws inspiration from the beautiful water off the coast of Kauai for her series of contemporary underwater paintings depicting the beauty, transparency and light of tropic waters and has an extensive portfolio that also includes landscapes and semi-abstract landscapes.

Curator Genevieve Williams steps back in studio to talk about the Tony DeLap exhibit, pioneer of West Coast Minimalism, currently at the Honarkar Foundation for Arts & Culture, and what she's working on next.

There are new kids on the [gallery] block, and founder Ireen Brock of this new exciting space aimed at empowering up-and-coming talent steps in to invite you to their opening and launch party, and explain the vision of Solo Show Co.

Local artist for over 30 years, Diana Garreau describes how her art is shaped by the cultures and travel she has experienced, being born in Madagascar, raised by her mother who was born in England and lived in Paris and her father who was born in India but grew up in a French household living the first 30 years of her life in Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Australia, and Europe.

Matt steps into the Artist's Corner to talk about the mural he is painting at the Laguna Beach County Water District, thanks to the Laguna Beach Garden Club, and the important project that mural is part of.

Gerard Basil's new exhibit, "Innocence Lost, Freedom Fading: America's Wake Up Call" opened at The Honarkar Foundation on February 10, and will be displayed through February 18. Gerard discusses with Ed how his exhibition stands as a wake-up call to the trajectory of our nation, how it’s imperative to preserving not only our past but, more crucially, safeguarding the exceptional qualities that define America for future generations.

April's meticulous creature designs are mostly inspired by her understanding of anatomy, animals, plants, and other organic textures. This observational approach lends to the believability within her work known as “fantastic realism.”

Rowan blends together classical narratives and contemporary themes, bridging past and present while exploring the universal struggles and complexities of the human experience, fittingly capturing Laguna’s greeter Michael in her portfolio of incredible art. In this Artist's Corner episode, Rowan talks about her work and her intentions when she creates art.