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Wayne Thiebaud: Cakes, Colors, and the Art of Appropriation

Wayne Thiebaud at the Legion on Honor, gallery view 2

Wayne Thiebaud’s Art and the Question of Appropriation When you first see a Wayne Thiebaud painting, it’s impossible not to grin. Rows of frosted cakes, slices of pie, and gumball machines pop in thick, buttery brushstrokes, glowing like treasures behind a bakery window. At first glance, they’re just sweet treats—but look closer, and you’ll find […]

VanBo: Sausalito Artist and Musician

VanBo, photo from Facebook page

On June 19, 2017, Sausalito lost one of its most visible artists. Robert Conley Jr., aka VanBo, was a fixture in the community for the 16 years that I’ve lived here. Becoming a Painter Around 2004 VanBo was  a musician playing at local parties around town. Then he got interested in becoming a painter. Soon […]

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