Art, Rhythm, and Wine Overtakes Carlsbad Forum

Art, Rhythm and Wine Festival 

For those of you who were not able to attend the Art & Rhythm Wine Festival this past weekend at the Carlsbad Forum, the event was a lively and creative experience for all. From the wine, beer garden, and premium cocktails, the 5 Gourmet Restaurants and Caterers, the live music by Otto Pilot and live performances by DJ Manny, to the Silent Auctions to benefit US 4 Warriors. The Art & Rhythm Wine Festival was a huge success and great way to spend the weekend here is sunny San Diego. If you were not able to enjoy the experience and missed the awesome artists here is a recap on a few of the artists that attended the festival.  

Welzie Art

Welzie is an artist from Oahu, Hawaii, who specializes in resin art. His colorful and playful creations are combinations of abstract experiences. While walking up to Welzie’s artwork there is a blast of color which makes one feel peaceful and cheerful instantly. His freestyle approach is drawn from his passion for the ocean and his love for surfing on the Oahu’s North Shore. Welzie Art brings happiness to any viewer, you can truly feel the tropical paradise in his work.

https://www.welzie-art.com

Jewelry By Wendy Lea

Wendy Lea and her life partner Robert Oliver create special and unique pieces for people who are looking for one of a kind statement jewelry. Jewelry by Wendy Lea is a family owned business form Camarillo, California. Wendy Lea and Robert combined jewelry artistry experience spans over 50 years. Materials they use to fabricate these special statement pieces range from semi-precious gemstones, bamboo, leather, silk, wood and precious metals. Their high-quality gemstones are hand-cut combined with semi-precious metals such as fine silver, sterling silver, bronze, copper, brass, gold, gold filled, titanium and nickel. Wendy Lea and Roberts artistically designed jewelry are inspired by life, nature and their partnership.

https://jewelrybywendylea.com

Abstract Portraiture

WB Taylor has developed his techniques as an abstract realism or color juxtaposition artist. This artist's priority is to bring the viewer into the painting. Playing with colors and shapes captures the viewer's subconscious and conscious mind. By using this technique the viewer recognizes the image by deconstructing and reconstructing the artworks fragments and colors. WB Taylor’s paintings are interpreted differently through each eye which makes his artwork a unique experience for every individual.

http://abstractportraiture.net

Roy Kerckhoffs Art

Roy Kerckhoffs idiosyncratic approach will draw in any viewer with curiosity. Using bold textures to symbolize days that have passed. His pieces of art represent a story of a place with a history. Focusing his subject on black and white photography, industrial objects, and ghost towns. By hand coloring his black and white photography with an oil-based paint, Roy uses similar techniques in the earlier days of photography, bringing an authentic feel to his work. Roy incorporates unique frames with each of his work of art, tying in the subject matter which finalizes the piece as a whole. 

http://roykart.com

Art & Rhythm Wine Festival 201

[updated ]On October 22nd, FINE Magazine and The Carlsbad Forum hosted the 2nd Annual Art, Rhythm & Wine Festival, a yearly art show where some of the community’s best painters, sculptors, jewelry designers, photographers, mixed media and living artists come together to present their works of art. Guests enjoyed live music, dancing, gourmet food tastings, and wine and beer tastings. A portion of the proceeds went to Us 4 Warriors charity. 

The Art, Rhythm, and Wine event at The Carlsbad Forum kicked off at 1 pm with an Art Walk that featured the work of over 25 different artists. DJ Manny played some classic rock favorites throughout the afternoon. Many of these artists competed in a juried art competition. The winner of the juried art competition was Roy Kerckhoffs; Suzanne Britt came in second, and Matthew Hoag came in third. A complete list of the artists whom participated in the Art, Rhythm, and Wine event is available at the bottom of the page.

Many of the artists also donated pieces for a silent auction, in which the proceeds went to Us4Warriors, a local charity dedicated to helping veterans live stronger lives. The silent auction began at 5 pm, when the ticketed event began. 

Guests of the ticketed portion of the Art, Rhythm, and Wine event were treated to food and wine from a myriad of different vendors, including Deanna’s Gluten Free Bakery, Casa de Bandini, Tooth and Nail Winery, and Spunky Makings. A full list of the San Diego food and wine vendors who participated in the event is available down below.

Artists: Jason Humphrey, Helen Schultes, Mitzi Howard, Sally Todter, JM Studio, Matthew Hoag, Suzanne Britt, Darrel McPherson, Virginia Holt, Mona Ray, Matthew Mcgee, Roy Kerckhoffs Art, Armando Gonzales, Christina Scannapiego, Katie Havlin, Dawn Sebaugh, Saideh Shemirani, Kyle Trudelle, Sohel Bahjat, and Bill Dorscher.

Food Vendors: Ara Lebanese Grill, Casa de Bandini, Deanna’s Gluten Free Bakery, Bucca di Beppo, Crispy Fruit, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Panera Bread, Spunky Makings, Urban Plates, Which Wich, Gaslamp Popcorn, and InVok Energy.

Alcohol Vendors: Mediterraneo Taste, Dos Desperados Brewery, Tooth and Nail Winery, and Koo Koo liquer.

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