Strength & Grace:
The World of Sports

John Linthurst (He/Him)

Safe or Out, You Make the Call

John Linthurst has exhibited widely in the region and has built a following who respond well to his layered collage approach to multiple subjects. Often time a wry narrative accompanies his work via direct text, or subtle clues. His works are photo based, but typically go off the wheels from there. Painting his final designs with acrylic or oils, and pasting paper pellets into them, seems an added touch to his efforts to redefine a reality. Generally speaking, the results are fun, but chaotic.

Gwen Small (She/Her)

Sunset Journey: La Jolla Cove

Inspired by classes at San Diego’s Museum of Photographic Arts, Gwen Small began exploring digital photography as a means of self-expression. While observing her surroundings through a lens, she saw the world with new eyes and growing appreciation. Her prize-winning work has been shown in galleries and art auctions.

Michael Santoro (He/Him)

Eyes of a Champion

Born in New York City, Michael Santoro attended the High School of Art and Design and graduated from Pratt Institute. His painting career started at the age of 17 when a Manhattan gallery agreed to represent his work. Mr. Santoro’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Detroit Free Press, North County Times and AutoWeek.

Alan Carter (He/Him)

(H)AIR

Alan Carter began her career as an artist in 2024 after picking up the camera in photography class and getting into sports photography.

Carole Quinn-Nylander (She/Her)

A Baseball Legend – Babe Ruth

The creation of ART has been a passion for Carole all of her life. She’s worked as a court reporter, biography writer, ephemera dealer and school teacher, but she always returns to painting. Other jobs reminded her of a need to create.

Thomasina Ferguson-howard (She/Her)

Sports Merging

Ferguson-howard was born in San Diego on a naval ship back in the 1950, into a loving family of seven. Thomasina’s mother discovered her talent while she was in elementary school. Both of her parents were artistically inclined, so they saw her interest and supported it. She was a new and up and coming artist in the early 80’s however chose to delay her career in art over marriage, at the time. Now she has gotten back into pursuing her career once again with her husband’s support. Ferguson-howard has obtained a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art and continues to showcase her talents. She hopes you will enjoy the fruits of her labor in love.

Eva Shaw (She/Her)

Racing the Wind

Eva Shaw, Ph.D., is self-taught and came to the art world after surviving breast cancer. She’s happiest when encouraging creative efforts to those who may not traditionally think that art is for them. “If my work makes someone smile or laugh, I’m honored. That’s my goal.” A mystery writer, she thrives, creates, writes and paints in Carlsbad.

Hooshang Yashar (He/Him)

Player

Yashar’s interest in art started at an early age. “As far back as I remember, I was interested in drawing and painting.” At the age of 14, Hooshang studied with a master painter for a few months where he learned the fundamentals of drawing, and values in black and white (charcoal and pencils), before being introduced to oil paints. Hooshang attended Pasadena City College and San Jose State University, earning a degree in Industrial Design. Upon graduation, he was employed by the world renowned graphic designer, Saul Bass. His medium is oil, and his subject matter ranges from landscapes to seascapes, and still life to wildlife. Throughout the years, Hooshang has entered many juried shows, and has exhibited his work in a variety of art galleries in California. “The most important masters who have influenced me greatly are Rembrendt in the classical period, and contemporary artists like Richard Schmid, Howard Terping, Clyde Aspevic, and Bill Antone. Hooshang describes his painting style as realistic/painterly. His paintings have been collected by private sector, as well as corporations.

Annette Frimtzis (She/Her)

Beats Me

Annette Frimtzis, a retired mechanical engineer, started painting in earnest about 30 years ago. She works in all art form, (oil, acrylic, pastel), including glass and clay.

Laurie Batter (She/Her)

Maillot Jaune

Laurie Batter was always creating art as a child and teenager. She had good fortune to be born into a family who encouraged her creativity, and a grade school program that exposed her to the Masters and a college degree in Art History. After a 40-year hiatus from art while she ran her boutique PR & Marketing firm, and the surprise blessing of the Pandemic, she has renewed her connection to art, creating through multiple mediums and subjects. Her home studio is chock full of colorful paints, and every art supply you could dream about. She actively explores her creativity through classes at Mira Costa College, plus several renowned workshops including Nicholas Wilton’s Art2Life Creative Visioning Program (CVP), Art2Life Spark, and Jenny Nelson. Laurie is a member of AGNC (Artist Group of North County) and the Oceanside Museum of Art Artist Alliance. Her work is collected by art lovers around the U.S. and the UK.