Comics, Character Design and Creativity with Cathy Le
Witness CSULB alumni, illustrator and character designer Cathy Le’s artistic journey unfold inside the pages of iconic comics.
David Dent’s Escape Room Art
David Dent, owner of LB’s PanIQ Escape Room chain, designed all four of the rooms and built many of the puzzles. Here’s a look into the processes of finding this niche art.
Small Jewelry Businesses Make Big Moves in Sustainability
Saving the environment one necklace at a time.
Bailey Geyer: Crochet Phenomenon
Long-time crochet expert Bailey Geyer gives insight into the rise of the crochet phenomenon, and how she found success in her passion hobby.
Crochet Madness
Crochet has made a comeback in the generation of technology. Is it here to stay? Or just another trend that would fade in five years?
Return to the Basics: Youth Embrace Film Photography
Despite the widespread access to cell phones and by extension, to cameras, some young people prefer film photography as it makes their photography more intentional.
Voices Through Visuals: The Impact of Activism Art
Art has been a form of activism used throughout history, but does it actually create social change?
World of Colors
Color symbolism is the meaning people attach to colors. But how do these meanings change across different locations, cultures, time periods and individual experiences?
Joan Taylor and a Lifetime of Art
Local artist and former CSULB student Joan Taylor has seen the world transform around her, but her passion for art has remained a constant for decades.
Artificially Intelligent or Sufficiently Fraudulent?
Art has always been subjective, and the use of Artificial Intelligence continues to be a debate as well.
The Art of Dave Van Patten
You can find CSULB alumni and Grammy award-winner Dave Van Patten’s murals around Long Beach, Huntington Beach, and Seal Beach. Here’s a look into the man behind the art.
Local Nail Artists Takeover
Some of the most fabulous nail art that we often see on social media comes from the upcoming wave of self-taught artists who have changed the nail-game forever.
Loren Kane: A Glimpse into the Female Experience
CSULB graduate Loren Kane explores femininity and the body with her art.
Is It Really Out with the Old, In with the New?
A generational look into why we love museums so much.
Original Artwork Displayed at Long Beach Antique Market
The Long Beach antique market displayed original artwork from Mexican heritage.
Unleash Your Inner Artist
Long Beach is home to many businesses that offer hands-on art classes to encourage individuals of all ages to express themselves, focusing on creativity and not perfection.
Chasing Childhood Dreams
Digital artist and student Cheska Odulio talks about memories of passion, hobby-made careers and the risk of hating what is loved.
Culture and Identity: The Art of Emma Hughes
Emma Hughes explores themes of culture, identity and gender in her artwork, which was recently showcased in CSULB’s Marylin Werby Gallery.
Serenity in Ceramics
The story behind Clay Wood, Long Beach artist and entrepreneur, whose love for art led to a ceramics business.