I painted a little bit in high school, mostly watercolor. My art teacher at Huntington Beach High, Eddie Droan, was a surfer and got me into it. Then I started doing airbrush during the 1980s when I ...

Ever seen a watercolor painting and thought, “I could never do that”? You can! Watercolors are fun and easy to learn with the right tips. In this blog, you will find basic techniques, like washes and ...

Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish – it’s necessary. People who genuinely love themselves understand that daily habits create the foundation for a happy, balanced life. These aren’t complicated ...

The Redondo Beach Pier stands as both literal and figurative centerpiece of the waterfront – a wooden structure whose horseshoe shape creates a unique architectural footprint unlike the straight piers ...

Black Hill offers the most accessible climb with the biggest payoff – a moderate hike that rewards you with panoramic views of the entire coastline. From the summit, Morro Bay spreads out below like a ...

It’s nearly impossible not to run your fingers through the waves on first sight. But, fair warning: the more you touch, the ...

Christina Simms wouldn’t call herself an artist. The Howard University ­student was a budding scientist visiting to do research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in the United States.

This weekend has everything from playoff Brewers baseball to Oktoberfest celebrations, and a whole lot of typewriters at ...

You may think you've tried every hobby in the world — but have you heard of a sticker-by-number book?