ARTISTS IN CABO AND SAN JOSE DEL CABO



Chris MacClure
www.goldencactusgallery.com

As a romantic painter Chris captures the essence of timelessness in nature. This love is expressed in living colors and the hues and tones of his paintings give applause to the on-going miracle. They are an invitation to others to feel the same peace and harmony, which only this rapport with nature can give. Fascinated by the subtleties of nature, Chris’ paintings are an expression of his romantic view of life and usually reflect the environment he is in. From scenes of the Hotel California, in Todos Santos, Baja, a monk arranging flowers in a monastery in Hong Kong, a classical pianist or a vintage clothing shop, Chris’ engaging style is evident in his perfected usage of the illusive color changes and natural compositions. Using landscapes as a language, Chris incorporates imagery and symbolism in his art to reflect his own unique expression.

Born into an artistic family on the east coast of Canada, Chris was surrounded by the arts from a young age. “My father was a jazz musician and mother was a playwright. My grandfather was also an illustrator, so it never occurred to me that I couldn’t do it. I assumed everyone was an artist.” This sense of inner confidence has taken Chris to places and studios around the world for more than 30 years, giving him a wide range of opportunities to hone his skills and mediums. During his travels, he attended Sir George Williams’ University in Montreal and the Emily Carr School of Design in Vancouver, B.C. His works have been exhibited across Canada, the U.S., Mexico and Hong Kong and his paintings can be found in numerous private and corporate collections worldwide. Some collectors include, John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, James Whitmore, Bill Clinton, Boris Yeltsin, Pepsi Co., and the Ford Motor Corp. who had, for the first time, licensed an artist to publish limited edition art pieces. This series, by Chris, is officially titled The Ford Collection.

He was first published in 1981 and since that time, has had numerous sold-out limited edition prints. Chris also has had many solo and group exhibitions over the last thirty years. “Art, I believe, is high creative play... a combination of wisdom, experience and innocence. By this, all people have the ability to express themselves. The extent of that inspired expression will be according to each ones’ awareness. To be an artist is to be a pioneer. While education gives you the direction, living the life of an artist gives you the inspiration. Chris currently paints and resides in Cabo San Lucas, Baja, Mexico, when not on personal tour.

Brent Heighton
www.brentheighton.com

Brent Heighton has been painting fulltime for over 20 years. After college Brent began a brief career in the commercial art field. Not satisfied with the deadlines, the rush jobs, and working out other peoples ideas as to how they wanted things to look, he realized that as difficult as working in the fine arts was, becoming a painter of what you want and not what someone else wants, was the most important and satisfying. He has never looked back on or regretted taking that chance.

Working as a fulltime artist has allowed Brent to travel all over the world in search of ideas and things to paint. Brent has traveled with his family to Europe, spending time in France, Holland, Belgium, and as far south as Greece. All the time with paints and brushes in hand, always looking for that inspiration just around the corner. The difference of light in a place like Greece compared to Cornwall, England is very exciting says Brent. During the last few years Brent has traveled to Mexico numerous times. The architecture, the people, and the light is what keeps enticing Brent back, “I find Mexico helps my creative juices start to flow when I’m there and I love the color of the light,” says Brent.

Brent’s watercolors and oils have been well received by many corporate and private collectors in over 25 countries. Brent has had exhibitions in New York, Tokyo, Germany, Belgium, Holland, many parts of the U.S. and most recently Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Paul Ygartua
www.ygartua.com

Paul Ygartua, N.D.D., is an excellent artist and designer, but most of all, this international artist is an original creator producing remarkable work. Ygartua was born in a town near Liverpool, England, his father Basque from Northern Spain and his mother British. He studied at the famous Liverpool Art College with John Lennon in the early 60´s and listened to the Beatles at the Cavern every lunch hour. He has a degree in Industrial Design and is a qualified gold and silversmith. During the 80´s his interpretations of the peoples of the world were a rewarding success as evidenced by his North American Native Heritage Series and his monumental murals Native Heritage, Chemainus, BC and the United Nations Pavilion at Expo´86 in Vancouver, Canada. These murals have received international acclaim.

In his paintings he seeks to interpret the fundamental values of the nomadic peoples of the world and also in his more intimate work to illustrate the workings of the mind and soul. During his travels abroad his family accompanies him and together they have traveled to the far corners of the earth from Copacabana to Jerusalem and from Hawaii to Europe. They share with him the beauties of the countries visited and especially the people who live there. Since the 90´s Paul has worked on many important projects including two large murals - Salute to the Legends of the 20th Century, Vancouver, Canada (300´x30´) and United by Our Children, Ely, Nevada, USA (30´x110´).

His work is now moving towards a new direction - abstract expression – vibrant and passionate, colorful and bold, and this is particularly captured in his new Jazz studies where he portrays the unforgettable Jazz Musicians of the past and present. His paintings are in public and private collections worldwide and are treasured for their intrinsic and real value.



Jonn  Einerssen
www.einerssen.com

A force and beauty distinguishes Jonn Einerssen’s paintings which reflects the artist’s own powerful vision and a philosophical, spiritual approach to his art. “Skies, the prairies and the ocean all provide an unlimited scope for communicating what I feel.” Einerssen says. “In these subjects, the power of nature rules.” The big skies are always dominant providing a challenging diversion from seascapes. “I see these natural elements as abstracts which cannot be controlled by man. Man can simply become a participant, adapting to their seasons and rhythms.”

Jonn Einerssen works almost exclusively in oils, layering glazes to create a translucent and harmonious play of light and color. While each painting is a bold, realistic interpretation, it begins with an impressionistic approach. The artist blocks in a painting from a feeling, a process that may take form several hours to a day. He then works other blockins until the feelings subside, progressing to a technical approach which puts the” feeling” into an intense, recognizable form.

Remarkably, Einerssen, born in 1949, did not begin painting or even sketching until he was 21. Both privately and self taught, he quickly became a flourishing, self-sustaining artist, capturing the attention of private and corporate collectors. He conducts workshops throughout the year, passing on this disciplined approach to aspiring artists while demonstrating his masterful style and technique.

Lovers Moon by Chris MacClure

ART GALLERIES IN CABO SAN LUCAS

GOLDEN CACTUS GALLERY
Chris MacClure and Marilyn Hurst put this gallery together and it has become the most popular gallery in Cabo with perhaps the largest assemblage of art in town. Chris and Marilyn have created a collaborative society of local and international artists with the requirement that the artists that take part in the gallery must have Baja or Cabo related art included as part of their portfolios. The result, an eclectic mix of art in a cozy gallery right in downtown Cabo. One of Chris's pieces appears at the top of the this column, Lovers Moon.

Guerrero & Madero Sts.
Cabo San Lucas
011 52 624 14 363 99
Samples of the art available appear below.

Resting Matador by Jordan Bent

Blue Door by Enrique Ortega

WINDSONG GALLERY
Windsong Gallery showcases local artists exhibiting watercolor, pastel, acrylic and oil paintings, all with vibrant expressions of Mexico. Artist/Gallery owner, Patricia Ana McLean Eslinger, specializes in watercolors as well as acrylics and pastels.

The gallery is located halfway between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo at KM 17.5 on the corridor, behind the Glass Factory/Arts & Crafts Center
011 52 (624) 144-0560

GALERIA DE KAKI BASSI
Morelos S/N Col Juarez
Cabo San Lucas
011 52 624 143 3510



SAN JOSE DEL CABO ART GALLERIES

GALERIA DE IDA VICTORIA
Galeria de Ida Victoria is a beautiful tri-level art gallery located in the heart of San José del Cabo's historic district. It is a spectacular building that stays true to the Mexican colonial style of the neighborhood on the facade, but the interior is a grand and modern space with state of the art lighting and hanging systems.

The gallery is also equipped with a state of the art projection system for weekly lectures on the history of Mexican art and special programs on artists and periods of art history.



OLD TOWN GALLERY
The Old Town Gallery is a romantic fine art gallery featuring original works of many prominent Mexican and International artists. All of our artists either live here in Mexico or come to Los Cabos frequently to paint and feel the romance of this unique area of desert and mountains surrounded by the Sea of Cortez.

PEZ GORDO GALLERY
2 Locations in Los Cabos
19 Alvaro Obregon
San Jose del Cabo
Tienda de Palmilla
Carrertara Transpeninsular Km. 7.5
011 52 (624) 142 5788

FOPS ART GALLERY
Finger oil paintings and classes in old town.
Morelos St. Centro
San Jose del Cabo
011 52 (624) 142 2120



CORSICA GALERIA DE ARTE
Sculpture is the main draw here. Jorge Marin’s bronze sculptures have garnered worldwide attention and acclaim and a visit to this San Jose del Cabo art gallery is a must.
Alvaro Obregon 15
San Jose del Cabo
011 52 (624) 146 9177



JULIAN GARCIA FORCELLEDO
Julian Garcia Forcelledo was born in Mexico City in 1950. He worked in Spanish painter Virgilio Ruiz' shop for 7 years. An autodidactic sculptor for more than 18 years, Julian currently resides in San Jose del Cabo.
Morelos and  Comonfort
San Jose del Cabo
011 52 624 142 3566

EL AMARIO (Original Mexican Art)
A well-rounded collection of unique Mexican art and gift items.
Morelos and Alvaro Obregon
San Jose del Cabo
011 52 (624) 105 2989