Saint Barbara:: Funk Zone Mural

After a long flight home from Bali, I woke up a day later to my favorite weekend in Santa Barbara, Summer Solstice. I was excited to get back into the swing of things here in SB and delighted that I had a second opportunity to paint in the Funk Zone. Laura Inks, the program director for the Funk Zone Community Art Project approached me for a weekend of painting during the Solstice festivities. Between hanging out with the other artists while we worked and the parade, it was an offer I couldn't refuse. My piece is a traditional homage to my town and all my friends who call them selves locals. Special thank you to Laura Inks, Danny Meza for helping me with the Saint Barbara lettering, and Gabe Marquez from 400 Media for getting this shoot organized. Learn more about Saint Barbara here, or Santa Barbara in Spanish if you prefer.

Photo by Ryan Calderon

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Photos by Ryan Calderon and Mishan Warnakulasuriya

After a long flight home from Bali, I woke up a day later to my favorite weekend in Santa Barbara, Summer Solstice. I was excited to get back into the swing of things here in SB and delighted that I had a second opportunity to paint in the Funk Zone. Laura Inks, the program director for the Funk Zone Community Art Project approached me for a weekend of painting during the Solstice festivities. Between hanging out with the other artists while we worked and the parade, it was an offer I couldn't refuse. My piece is a traditional homage to my town and all my friends who call them selves locals. Special thank you to Laura Inks, Danny Meza for helping me with the Saint Barbara lettering, and Gabe Marquez from 400 Media for getting this shoot organized. Learn more about Saint Barbara here, or Santa Barbara in Spanish if you prefer.

Photo by Ryan Calderon

Follow me @kittycaterina on Instagram and Twitter

Photos by Ryan Calderon and Mishan Warnakulasuriya

Figueroa Mountain, California

When it snows in Santa Barbara, it is a strange occurrence. It is unusual and perhaps a happens once a year if temperatures will allow. Here are a couple of sunset photos taken by Kilian and I during our trip to see the last little bit of mettled snow far this year...

When it snows in Santa Barbara, it is a strange occurrence. It is unusual and perhaps a happens once a year if temperatures will allow. Here are a couple of sunset photos taken by Kilian and I during our trip to see the last little bit of mettled snow far this year...

Fuel TV Guide: Santa Barbara with Ben Hyman

Ben Hyman is the best local Halibut fisherman in SB and rips at skating! Check out his interview with Chris Pastras on Fuel TV's The Guide. I have tried to go fishin' on Ben's boat for a long time, as Halibut is my absolute favorite fish to eat, all buttery! and white, but he is stern that girls bring bad luck on deck. Sounds like an old tale from the sea, and gives you a little hind sight on the above Siren that they still put on the front of boats. Greek Mythplogy has it that sailors who sailed near a Siren were compelled by the Sirens' enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast.

Ben Hyman is the best local Halibut fisherman in SB and rips at skating! Check out his interview with Chris Pastras on Fuel TV's The Guide. I have tried to go fishin' on Ben's boat for a long time, as Halibut is my absolute favorite fish to eat, all buttery! and white, but he is stern that girls bring bad luck on deck. Sounds like an old tale from the sea, and gives you a little hind sight on the above Siren that they still put on the front of boats. Greek Mythplogy has it that sailors who sailed near a Siren were compelled by the Sirens' enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast.