Golden State Art Blog

Jean Manale is a photographer based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has captured the culture and vibrancy of New Orleans through her photography for the past 15 years. Read more about Jean in this Artist Spotlight!

Leonardo Ruggieri is an artist born in Italy and immigrated to the United States at an early age. He has been creating art for over 50 years, and captures “real to life” urban scenes through his work. Read more about Leonardo in this Artist Spotlight!

Christina Keith is a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has been creating art since she was a child and began teaching and building her art business for the past ten years. Read more about Christina in this Artist Spotlight!

Julian Jolliffe is a photographer based in Riverside, California. He captures landscapes, cityscapes, architecture and is also a photography workshop instructor. Read more about Julian in this Artist Spotlight!

Max Morel is a photographer and first responder based in Jacksonville, Florida. He captures many natural subjects from flowers to landscapes. Read more about Max in this Artist Spotlight!

Brian Reagan is an artist based in Maumee, Ohio. He works with his wife to create unique patent artwork. Read more about Brian in this Artist Spotlight!

Chelsea Amato is a collage artist based in Austin, Texas. She has been an artist for four years creating artwork inspired by nature and the human experience. Read more about Chelsea in this Artist Spotlight!

Palacio de los Santos is a visual artist based in the Bay Area. She launched her photography business in 2021 specializing in travel and global mood art. Read more about Palacio in this Artist Spotlight!

Christina Ivanna is an artist based in Rochester, New York. In addition to creating art, she also enjoys playing the harp and is a harp and color vibrational healer at a wellness center in Rochester. Read more about Christina in this Artist Spotlight.

Kei Ito is a visual artist based in Baltimore, Maryland. He creates beautiful installation art focusing on social issues and has been featured in exhibitions all over the country. Read more about Kei in this Artist Spotlight!