Explore San Diego Artists From The Old Town Art & Craft Show 2014

The Old Town Art & Craft Show took place in historical San Diego over the weekend of October 4^th and 5^th. Crafts, jewelry, food, and sculpture all helped to transform Old Town into an arts and crafts festival for the ages. Local restaurants helped to feed the crowds, as they enjoyed fine wine, beer gardens, face painting, tequila, libations, and entertainment. San Diego Avenue was alive with hundreds of artists displaying their contemporary pieces to art enthusiasts everywhere.

This free event catered to the masses with a flavor for acquiring a work of art that will last longer than the life span of any given time period. Wood, painting, photography, and jewelry all incorporated the roster of artists showcasing their work. Artists and travelers from all over the world shared different mediums and skill sets in a broad range of self-expression.

Featured Art Jeweler, Casey Sharpe, incorporates a fusion of humanism and natural influence, with her artistic vision. Sharpe’s designs are uniquely her own, with an education and background in craft aesthetics. Her earthy and raw materials can be mixed and matched with any outfit or look.

Beyond The Shores We Know - Necklace - Casey Sharpe

Elisabeth Sullivan, painter and muralist started exhibiting her murals at the age of seventeen. With a fine art palette, Sullivan began her career in Texas art and crafts shows. Her designs have grown to include clothing and ceramics, far reaching even the depths of pediatric offices, home décor, and acrylic on canvas.

"Tower 30 Morning Patrol" - Mural - Elisabeth Sullivan 

John Ha, a Vietnam-born print designer, exhibited his work at the Old Town Art & Craft Show. His art features Koi images, vivid color, and strong symbolism to bring recognition and empowerment to the Asian culture. Ha’s Feng Shui influence helps to create peace of mind in its design, and an overall sense of clarity and prosperity.

John Ha - Print - Koi Fish Representation

Alex Chitura, a local artist residing in San Diego, has been creating masterpieces for the last thirty years. His images can be seen heavily in African theme, including elephants and animal type landscapes. Chitura’s method of madness is not solely dependent upon one textile versus another, as he incorporates woodwork, metal, and stone for his pieces.  A lot of Chitura’s work is drawn upon his Zimbabwe upbringing, with sculptures of wildlife big and small.

Protector - Wood - Alex Chitura

Dean Mayo specializes in golf course-themed photography. A professional in the golf world for twenty years, Mayo has turned his passion for the sport into a creative endeavor. Although his landscapes are not limited to golf courses especially, Mayo is also fond of foregrounds of people and life as it appears in nature. Just as he likes to hit the perfect ball, he also likes to take the most inspirational and creative shots behind the photo lens.

Karen Bruning recycles old wine and liquor bottles, in order to turn them into sustainable and environment conscious works of art. The glass is free of any harmful radicals, as it is hand designed and molded into something uniquely different and artistic. Perfect for hosting dinner parties and social gatherings, Bruning’s work is as functional as it is creative and she is truly a master of her craft.

Karen Burning -  Recycled Glass 

Art knows no bounds when it comes to culture, and vision. Old Town Art & Craft Show was the perfect escape, to bring to life artists most treasured and sacred creative outlets. Not limited to just the art itself, Old Town’s whimsy feel accommodates even the most diverse and varied palettes.