Charles Knecht

Mr. Knecht will be participating in the Valley Artists Studio Tour on October 4 and 5 from 10am - 5pm. Contact the Valley Cultural Center at 818-704-1358 for tickets. We invite you to learn more about Knecht and his impressionist landscapes on our featured artist page.

Carolyn Sebban is a Valley Glen artist whose acrylic paintings were recently exhibited at the Studio City/Sherman Oaks Rotary Club Arts and Crafts Festival. Her works are also on display at the Rudy J. Salon in Studio City. For more about the artist and Sebban Designs, read on.

Find out about local art classes.

Ramiro Fauve/ Fauve Creations is known for mega-murals in Los Angeles, such as the Nike murals and the 400'-long LA Marathon mural. In addition, Fauve is often called upon for specialized painting projects such as photo-realistic paintings, murals and backdrops for film, television and private commissions. Please visit fauvecreations.com or call 818-755-0000 for more on this local artist!

Local artist Robin Renton specializes in wildlife and pet portraits on rock and canvas. She exhibits her work often at West Coast Artists shows. You can also visit Robin's web site at RocknArt.

By Robin Renton

Dov Gertzweig

Dov has recently completed a mural entitled "Seeds of Peace." Located in Valley Glen (near Coldwater and Vanowen), the project was funded through the Targeted Neighborhood Initiative and involved local schoolchildren. For more about Dov, click here.

Read more about long-time residents and senior artists Lois Rosett and Seymour Kaplan.

Please visit our ceramics page to learn about local ceramics artist Kristine Soleri.

Charles Knecht

• Artists: Please let us know if you have an upcoming show or exhibit.

Vanesa Martinelli is a talented painter who has held exhibitions in Spain, Argentina and the U.S. A native of Argentina, Ms. Martinelli has found many fans in the United States. For more information, please e-mail vanesamar@yahoo.com or read on.