Ray Evans calls himself a Visionary Artist, and that he is. He sees life as a place where spirituality and nature merge into a surrealistic creation of beauty. He works with pens, pencils, inks, dyes and batik. With these materials he creates his vision of the moment. Once his art is set on fabric he...Read More

Black on white – SMBLS art is stripped down human communication with no artifice and no hidden message. The future/past inspired art by OWEN creates a dynamic that inspires the viewer with messaging as direct as the primitive ocher imprint of a hand on a prehistoric cave wall. Each work is titled with a one-word...Read More

As we continue to move forward with our new adventure, Living with Art has become a reality! We are excited to share with you our new art gallery. It is just around the corner from our old location and next to Cafe Sparrow. This beautiful venue with its high walls and beautiful natural light is...Read More

” A wall hung with pictures is a wall hung with thoughts.”  Quote from Joshua Reynolds We find that a thoughtful gift of art is the perfect way to say, “I’m thinking of you.” Here, in our Mulberry Gallery Aptos location, we are excited about our selection of matted art prints. These offer a variety...Read More

Giving a piece of art to a dear friend is one of the most thoughtful ways of saying: “I love you and was thinking about what would make you happy.” When you find just the right image, something that you know will warm their heart, it makes the connection between the two of you so...Read More

One of my favorite quotes comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The earth laughs in flowers.” He is so right! I find myself ever in awe of the miracles displayed in the blooming of a flower. They bud. They flower. They shine in their glory. They fade and say good bye. And then, they shed their...Read More

One of the most frequently asked questions about wall design and picture selection is, “How does one begin the process”? Blank walls can be intimidating as a mistake means patching the holes. I suggest using the analogy of the theater stage as a starting point. On the stage, the star has the most lines, is...Read More

  As the days get shorter, we, at Mulberry Gallery, find ourselves celebrating a new season of the changing colors of Fall, new artistic expressions and the advent of Autumn and Winter Family connection. Despite the constrictions of new health demands our families need, routines and expectations have not changed. I recently photographed two families...Read More

One of the reasons for the enduring popularity of abstract art in home and business wall design is its ability to create a mood or feeling in a room that affects each viewer in a unique way. Although an abstract may have its starting point as a depiction of an actual object, the artist’s final...Read More

What is it about an empty frame that is so appealing? Perhaps it’s the mystery, the possibility of an untold story awaiting the home of a new frame. Filling an empty frame with a reflection  of a personal story or memory becomes an opportunity for self expression. Leaving an empty frame empty also serves as an...Read More