Jeff Crank - The Man Behind the Signs

A few places to spot Jeff Crank’s large-scale, colorful and exciting murals are Gene’s Drive-In, Lighthouse Fish-n-Chips and all three of Redding’s Burrito Banditos. Jeff participated in ARTsMART 2009 in the Mt. Shasta Mall, the first time to show his…

Jessica and Gary Ostrander Bring Art to Life

Jessica and Gary Ostrander’s performance as Living Statues was an audience favorite at ARTsMART 2009. They entertain and amaze by “coming alive.”

The couple trained in Southern California, earning their bachelor’s degrees in physical theater from Living Word Bible College after…

Aaron Sangenitto, Mike Morgan Create Artist Fusion

The first ARTsMART “Artist of the Month” isn’t one, but two.  Together, they create a unique art concept: Artist Fusion.

Aaron Sangenitto from Tattooz Ink and Mike Morgan owner of Morgan Designs became friends five years ago when Mike was designing…

Spreading Joy with Art

From across the room you hear an infectious laugh and you know you have come to the right place. Sandi Palmer has been teaching art classes from her Cottonwood studio for more than 20 years and sharing her love and…

Raette Meredith’s Cottonwood Mural

Raette Meredith is a Redding, Calif., mother of three, artist, website developer and Americorps Vista volunteer for the Shasta County Arts Council.

The mural she’s painting (daily updates on anewscafe.com homepage) is in historic downtown Cottonwood, Calif., on the corner of…

Ancient Art of Porcelain Painting

Porcelain painting originated in China in the 1400s, but mass-produced dinnerware, vases and trinket boxes have virtually snuffed out the demand for hand-painted porcelain. My first impression was that porcelain painting was for hobbyists. This impression changed dramatically when I…

June ArtHop ‘Arts Marketplace’ Features Four Artists

“We’re only limited by our own imagination.”

That is the mantra by which Greg Mann, GMS Mann Custom Jewelers’ owner, does business.

He creates custom jewelry based on the customer’s request, from the most simple to the most grandiose. And this Saturday…