artists

Artist Terry McMahon turns to abstract painting

Artist Terry McMahon's years as a wife and parent where spent all over the world, which sparked her interest in folk art. And while she

by Linda Hubbard
on April 13, 2020

“Kind of Shy” is theme of oil paintings on display at Portola Art Gallery in November

During the month of November, the Portola Art Gallery presents "Kind of Shy," expressive oil paintings by award-winning artist Marsha Heimbecker of San Mateo. Marsha’s

by Frances Freyberg
on November 4, 2017

M-A grad Alan Masaoka is respected glass artist with many private and public installations

Given his robost portfolio of private and public glass art, Menlo-Atherton High School alum Alan Masaoka surprised us: He didn't go to art school nor even

by Linda Hubbard
on February 10, 2017

Seventh grader Jack Barry creates new Super Hero – Masked Man

There's a new Super Hero named Masked Man in town, created right here in Menlo Park by Sacred Heart School seventh grader Jack Barry. Masked Man

by Linda Hubbard
on September 29, 2014

Esther Baran: Artist returns to her roots with opening of gallery at Allied Arts

"Of all the places to have a gallery, this is just perfect," says artist Esther Baran, sitting in the well-lit space tucked in a back

by Linda Hubbard
on December 19, 2011

Jerry Peters: From fire fighting to painting

Jerry Peters spent 30 years as a firefighter, the last 10 as a Battalion Chief for the Menlo Park Fire Protection District. His career inspired

by Linda Hubbard
on April 1, 2011

Joan McLoughlin: Gallerist makes a choice to give back

From emergency room nurse to gallery owner may seem an unlikely journey. But a middle stint with a string of successful medical device startups and

by Linda Hubbard
on March 22, 2011

Mitchell Johnson: Making sense of the world through painting

The fence sprung up unexpectedly, a splash of color along a stretch of the Alameda in Menlo Park, a piece of living art. A word

by Linda Hubbard
on November 9, 2010