Art Gallery Walking Tour of Carmel

Jody Vandergriff

Since the turn of the century, Carmel as been a haven for artists and a refuge for writers and intellectuals who shaped this unique artist colony. Whether you're an art enthusiast or admirer, Carmel is an exploration of nearly 100 art galleries within one-square mile, featuring the works of world-renowned artists and one-of-a-kind finds.

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  • Tamara G Gallery and Fine Art in Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States

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      It starts with a dedicated founder, Tamara Gear. Possessing the gift of eye and instinct for the great Stella, Paoli and Martini. Andrea Stella - Widely acknowledged as the most exciting abstract expressionist in Europe. Living a prolific life from a converted monastery, with his wife. His work flows from the fires of molten earth - rising and cooling in the skies of poetry connecting both, like the words of a monk spoke after years of silence. True yesterday~ today ~ forever Bruno Paoli, inspired to paint his impression of this vibrant, bluegrass founder, the last of the great post-era impressionists six years passed is the find of our time. His work deepens, ferments, matures, in the cellars of consciousness waiting to be visually and emotionally tasted and celebrated by the many in the grand halls of Modigliani and Van Gogh. Tamara provides the opportunity; the invitation is extended to step into. Do not be one that says, "I wish I had of, I was there, why didn't I?" We knew Martini when he was Dapper, Impeccable, Brilliant and Wild. We saw people reduced to water when a rage was directed at them. An Opera singer-choir-boy-blasphemous painter. No technique to speak of - but he could toss mud at a canvas, and it would live and breathe. A force that is probably still rising from the grave.

  • Light & Shadow Fine Art in Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States

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      Light+Shadow Fine Art is an artist owned and operated Fine Art Gallery located in the beautiful Monterey, California Peninsula. Our Fine Art Gallery is situated in the art district of the world celebrated vacation destination, in the charming and historic town of Carmel by the Sea, California.

  • Kathy Sharpe Studio & Gallery in Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States

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      Original Fine Art, cards, scarves, needlepoint canvases, private lessons in oil, watercolor and pastel

  • Jim Miller Gallery in Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States

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      The water looks wet. Lights glow, the air seems gentle, and the flowers are almost fragrant. On canvas. To experience a Jim Miller oil painting is to venture into the setting, to get some on you, to know that you have been there—where he was—in creating it. To Miller, art is life expressed—reproduced, represented, revealed—by one who not only sees it for what it is, but can manifest it. He is an artist who knows what it is about the beauty of nature that moves him and then recreates it on canvas. Jim MillerMiller is at times an impressionist, a realist, a naturalist, a pointillist—mostly because his ability has surpassed technique to grant him the facility to utilize whichever style of medium best suits the image and convey the emotion that motivates him to paint such beautiful paintings. Miller received his bachelor's degree in art from California State University in Los Angeles, before going on to achieve a second art degree from the Art Center College of Design, then also located in Los Angeles. Though he immediately entered the world of commercial art, he knew it was his destiny to some day paint fine art. Upon his move to Carmel, Miller eased into the art community through Zantman Galleries. Yet within six months, he had opened his own namesake atelier—a combination studio and gallery where the artist is able to produce his work and interact with the public in the purveying of his art. The Jim Miller Gallery is located on Ocean Avenue and Dolores Street in Carmel, California, where you will likely find the artist engaging in art. ….. By Lisa Crawford Watson. Miller has developed a painting style which gives a sharp, yet atmospheric quality that is both realistic and dimensional….. by Terri Vandercook. The Jim Miller Gallery has been exclusively showing the work of Jim Miller for over 30 years. Mr. Miller has been honing his craft for over 45 years and feels honored that his work has been purchased over the years by a multitude of diverse clients and organizations from around the world.

  • Galerie Plein Aire in Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States

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      Carmel art galleries are amongst the finest in California, just a short drive from the famous Big Sur and the prestigious Pebble Beach. Carmel's art community and network of art galleries is truly a hidden gem amongst the vast California coast line. Carmel features numerous collectible and sought after artists and is considered to art dealers and collectors a must see location. One of many, Galerie Plein Aire has carved out a very distinct niche in the Carmel art community with its gargantuan original impressionistic landscape paintings of the surrounding local area. Carmel art gallery: Galerie Plein Aire features fine art by long time staples of the carmel art community Cyndra Bradford, Jeff Daniel Smith, and Laurent Davidson who focus on Plein Air style impressionistic oil paintings, large impressionistic studio pieces and functional display sculptures. 40+ years of local experience and 20 years of art gallery ownership make our artists apart of the eclectic bohemian art scene of Carmel-by-the-sea. Husband and wife team Jeff Daniel Smith and Cyndra Bradford are well established artists in California. With art extending 40 years into the past, Jeff and Cyndra's art is suitable for anyone interested in art collecting. Hundreds of pieces are in existence all around the world and are unique in their own way being represented in large incredibly identifiable sizes and painting techniques. Our artists are native born Californians raised in Big Sur, Pacific Grove, and Carmel CA. We are an artist family owned gallery, while only representing a few family members in Galerie Plein Aire, our family spans Carmel's art scene in multiple Carmel art galleries including "Delia" owned by Delia Bradford and the Carmel Art Association. Our artists have been long time members, former board members and featured exhibitionists at the Carmel Art Association and continue to be proactive in the organization. Other examples of the family include Fine-Art Photography by Brock Bradford, paintings by Tal Bradford and historic abstract art and silk screen prints by the late Howard Bradford. We recently relocated to a beautiful space just steps away from Ocean Ave. that we had renovated to provide our customers with an optimal display presence.

  • Gallery 1000 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States

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      Gallery 1000 presents a distinctive selection of traditional and modern impressionistic oil paintings, sculptures and bas-relief in bronze, and drypoint engravings.

  • Art WeMe Contemporary Gallery in Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States

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  • Oficino Uno Private Fine Photography Dealer LLC in Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States

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      Located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea on Ocean Ave in the 1920's adobe 'Las Tiendas'. Oficino Uno offers world-class investments in fine art photography. Established in 2010 by Alli Wood; a well-established, reputable art consultant with years of experience. Oficino Uno is here to assist you with collecting and selling cherished photographic investments. Art appraisals and portfolio reviews offered on appointment basis.