Hearts for the Arts | Explosion
Watercolor by Bruce Holgers. Painted plein air at the UCSC Farm and Garden.
February is the month of love in action, and for the 16th year in a row Artisans & agency is proud to host For the Love of…, an art auction benefiting the Santa Cruz County Arts Council. Featuring works that honor people, places, ideas, and the arts themselves, the auction celebrates what moves us while giving back—100% of proceeds from donated artwork are contributed to the Arts Council to support arts education across Santa Cruz County. For the love of ART, visit Artisans & agency February 1–13 to place a bid and help expand access to creative education that inspires self-expression and discovery. Join us for the First Friday Reception on February 6 from 6–8pm. Bidding closes at 5pm on Friday, February 13, with winning purchases available for pickup during store hours immediately following the auction.
Watercolor by Bruce Holgers. Painted plein air at the UCSC Farm and Garden.
Painted linoleum block print From a limited edition of x3011”x14” linoleum prints hand painted Stephen Hosmer This item has an estimated value of $...
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archival pigment by Patrick Jagger. Archival pigment framed 11×14 from “Botanical Dreams” where abstract forms shape the normally unseen. This item...
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Block Print from Ink by Joan Bogart. Two themes in my block prints are Rainbows and Arches. This is 10x10" hand carved and block printed. This ite...
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Photo Encaustic by Dawn McGinty. A subtle heart-like shape in my photo, enhanced with encaustic. My 4th year for this event. This item has an estim...
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Wool fabric- Wearable Art. Wool coat sewn with topstitched contrasting hearts interlinked in solidarity and unity made by Paula Pfotenhauer This it...
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Mixed media collage by Whitney Mitchell Wirtz. Heartening framed 6x8 (4x5 art) collage: acrylic, watercolor, typography, metallic ink & imagery...
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Painted linoleum block print From a limited edition of x3011”x14” linoleum prints hand painted Stephen Hosmer This item has an estimated value of $...
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My Strawberry paintings are made exclusively with genuine gem stones. Dimension 8x6 inches. 2025. turquoise, rhodonite, amazonite, piemontite on pa...
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Pondering the love of possibilities, the excitement of a blossoming day. 8"x10" Acrylic on Wood generously donated by Kathy Coulston Valued at $99,...
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8x8 canvas print of digital painting created by an iPad, stylus, and Procreate. It is original generously donated by Sharon Ferguson Valued at $60,...
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For the love of West Cliff. 5 x7 gouache. Painted plein air on West Cliff. It's never the same twice! Created and donated by Erika Perloff. Valued ...
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Inspired by Valentine's Day, a lovable and under-appreciated rat. 10"x15" ink on paper. Donated by Justin Francavilla Valued at $350, this item is ...
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8"x8" fused glass painting depicts moonlight over the bay, as its light dances upon the waves. Generously donated by Randie Silverstein Valued at $...
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A striking digital artwork capturing a dramatic wave day. This piece was generously contributed by Kathryn Edwards. Valued at $75, this item is ope...
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An 8.5" x 8.5" collage composition featuring varnished mixed media on board, presented in a custom wood frame. This work was graciously contributed...
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Woodcut Print on Rives Paper. Image size is 7x5 inches framed to 12x9. The image is a cat. I like cats. Generously donated by Tim Robinson sleeping...
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This sweet necklace is made entirely of 14kt gold fill and has a heart pendant. 16"-18" length. Generously donated by Lillian Hudson. Valued at $7...
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Acrylic on Repurposed wood by Diana Hartman 11.75x11.25" Combining a love of flora and fauna. Valued at $320, this item is open for bidding in ...
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Creative visible mending vintage teddy bear, crocheted hexagons, vintage cotton thread.By Robin Pool (9"x9"x7") This item has an estimated value o...
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Acrylic painting on stretched canvas by Gina Firpo6x9"
A water color by John McKinley. A depiction of an imaginary nectar drinker in watercolor. The artwork is 4"x6" in an 11x14 frame Valued at $15...
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A banana slug & a Monterey Dorid embracing. Where the seas kiss the tress. by LaBria TarPitz 14.5x11.25"
Photographic scanography, collaged & painted with acrylic, graphite, crayon, on board by Eileen Begley12x12"
Acrylic on birch panel heart w/ billowing clouds, ocean waves, golden sun & California poppies by Ercilia Medeiros 9 x 8.5"
Mosaic with stained glass, Mexican Smalti, millefiori by Barbara Gerry 14 x 11"
Acrylic Painting by Leah RoseA couple is depicted walking on the beach towards the sunset.
Gouache on a 4x4" wooden coaster, held in a 6x6" frame by Jessica Scoppettone
Hippy Hoops by Mary WeeksEach post earring has 3 concentric circles of different thickness with a textured connector This item has an estimated val...
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Photographic Print on Metal Panel by Kevin Lohman A polar bear cub and its mother in Churchill, Canada. 12x18 Photographic Print on Metal Panel Thi...
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6”x6” watercolor/ink on wood cradle by Melinda Vahradian Valued at $55, this item is open for bidding in person or by phone at 831-423-8183 from Fe...
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Thrown and sculpted stoneware mug by Dan & Laurie Hennig64”H X 8”W. T Valued at $150, this item is open for bidding in person or by phone at 83...
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Photo Collage by Nanda Currant. Both pieces are photomontage 8" x 10 on Heart of Nature. Valued at $35, this item is open for bidding in person or...
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Wood. 18" long spoon suspended through a heart. Generously donated by Andy Orsini. Heart is made of madrone and spoon is olive wood. Value at $380...
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Stone Sculpture by Jeff Arnett. Portuguese rosa marble on hardwood base. 11" x 4" x 4" Valued at $125, this item is open for bidding in person or b...
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Generously donated by Martine 831, this block print of sailing boats majestic beauty with the wind blowing in their flamboyant spinnakers. 9"x11"wi...
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By Michael Bashista--Carving, a relationship between carver and stone; ends with a sculpture wanting a new relationship. Valued at $150, this item ...
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Watercolor and Ink Print 8" x 8" by Sarah Bot. Nature inspired watercolor illustrations like this little Stag Beetle. Valued at $60, this item is ...
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Nature Photography by award-winning Nature Photographer Sylvia Valentine. The Perfect Rose, 11" x 14 photo on metal. Valued at $125, this item is ...
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Generously donated by Susan Tannehill, this piece is a whimsical watercolor of a cat reaching for the string of a balloon. 10" by 12" Valued at $50...
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Watercolor. Floral watercolor on a wood cradle, protected by acrylic spray and cold wax. Generously donated by Jane Ferguson local artist. Valued ...
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Glass piece made Luz Estrella who is a stained glass artist inspired by the nature of Santa Cruz. 4" x 3.5". Valued at $80, this item is open for ...
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Generously donated by artist Tina Seppalainen. Acrylic on paper. Abstracted wave study (acrylic) rooted in light and motion that chase in the artis...
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atercolor collage. Watercolor birds along with sheet music and collage to old book covers. 10"H x 8"W. Valued at $150, this item is open for biddi...
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Where 20th century fashion and Wild Style graffiti meet! by Jenee Gill Framed final piece 10"x12" Valued at $125, this item is open for biddi...
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Giclée print of a watercolor painting by Jeri AndersonLocal artist since 1998 Love nocturnes and donation is a framed Giclée print with mat9x11 inc...
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Encaustic painting by Susan Chilcote-WadeI love sunflowers, this encaustic painting is enhanced with oil bar to bring out depth, 10"x10"
Gesso, charcoal, watercolor, rubber stamps, stickers, pressed dry flower.by Dee Hooker8x10 inches Valued at $400, this item is open for bidding in ...
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