The Fresno County Historical Society are starting something different and fun next week with their Mural Walking Tour. We chatted recently with the Historical Society’s Director of Tourism & Strategic Initiatives Candice Hill to learn more. She is the one who will be leading the tour.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, education encompasses more than just traditional subjects like math and science. It is vital to foster a diverse learning environment where creative skills are nurtured alongside academic ones. The arts play a crucial role in shaping a well-rounded lifestyle, equipping students with unique perspectives and problem-solving skills that are essential in a complex society.
It’s almost time for Ani-Me Con in Fresno again and I can hardly wait! It is a fun weekend of cosplayers, voice actors, special guests, music, food trucks, and a ton of booths filled with art, anime merchandise, and more! This year’s Con will be taking place at the Fresno Fairgrounds on March 15 and 16. Each year we interview one of the local artists with a booth at the current year’s Ani-Me Con and this year it is Fresno artist Christopher Cayco. Also, we have been covering the Rogue Festival this past week and Christopher designed one of the past Muse's.
“Good art arrives through an organic process of inspiration and emotion.” These are the words of Central Valley mixed media artist Arien Reed. With a style that is colorful, powerful and celebratory, Arien (he/they) is using his “hella gay art” to raise awareness about gender diversity and encourage love and unity.
When you hear the word, “crochet,” what comes to mind? Is it lacy doilies on your grandmother’s dresser? If you’re of a certain age, it could be a colorful vest made from granny squares or a toilet paper cover in the form of a poodle. Baby booties, anyone?
As winter approaches and temperatures drop in the Valley, Kings Canyon Unified School District (KCUSD) is bringing warmth and vibrancy to the community through its Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) programs. From elementary schools to high schools, the district's commitment to fostering creativity and artistic expression is evident in the diverse offerings that make up the VAPA umbrella.
This week I am thrilled to be interviewing the wonderful Thomas B. Sawyer about his new book The Art of The Real Tom Sawyer. Many mystery fans know Tom from his work on Murder She Wrote and his mystery novels, but did you know he was also an artist/illustrator? He even worked with Stan Lee! I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did!
Art is not meant to be purely visual; it should engage all of your senses. At least, this is the mission of Fresno artist, Ann Leedy.
Ann has always been an admirer of beautiful things, but didn’t truly understand her passion for art until adulthood. As a child, she enjoyed reading, writing, and drawing, and attended the California Guild of Arts and Crafts.
The Fresno Ani-Me Con is happening again on March 18 and 19. We attended last year and it was so much fun! Recently we chatted with one of the local artists who will have a booth there, Ziang Her, about her art and where to find her booth for Ziang Her Art at this year’s Ani-Me Con.
One can lead to the other—at least in the hands of a mystery writer. In my novel set in the seventeenth century, The Gallery of Beauties, an artist’s commission to paint the portraits of the most beautiful women in Venice stirs dangerous passions and leads to murder.
