Artists by the Sea is a new contemporary art gallery and absolutely worth a visit…more than once. There is lots to be excited about this new art offering fromMichelle Hovis and Anne Latham, jewelry artists in their own right – a small area of the shop is set aside for their business, Bling Girls. When you stop by you very well may meet one or both and can watch them work on their wonderful creations.

In addition to a broad range of artist works in many mediums – oil, watercolor, paper, glass, wood -  with paintings, sculpture, blown glass, music, mixed media, photography and unique gifts, Artists by the Sea offers numerous classes in their small Creative Arts Room that can be rented by the hour by artists wishing to teach. There is a working artist studio as well next to Bling Girls for artist-in-residence John Mosely, who also teaches. In December (Dec. 22 – Jan 2) the gallery will be offering an art camp for children ($40 per day including all supplies).

Artists by the Sea will be offering gallery receptions for their new shows throughout the year, and the featured artists will change to provide a continuing mix of art appealing to a broad audience.  Current works range from several hundred dollars up to $8,000. Most works are original but some prints are available.

When in Cardiff (San Diego’s North County area) stop by the Artists by the Sea website for more information and photos, but better yet stop by the gallery in person to better appreciate the beauty of original works of art by the artists by the sea.  

Cardiff, more formally known as Cardiff by the Sea, is a charming beach town just north of Solana Beach in San Diego’s North County.  Known for years as a surfing town, this small community’s history is evident with several surf shops, the surfing statue on the Coast Road, and folks along the coast road and walking through town with surf boards under their arms.

Cardiff is growing and changing, fortunately not too quickly, and the small town charm appeals to residents living on the adjacent ocean-view hills and attracts many visitors, who enjoy the beaches, ocean-front dining, the ever-popular Pipes (perhaps THE best breakfast place around), the Seaside Market, and other small retail establishments.