Kim Hannan - Artist

Back east, the Magnolia grandiflora has a presence that Southern California simply can't replicate. Photographing one in full bloom brought back a lifetime of memories — and led me to a story about this flower I hadn't expected to find.

The gondolier's stripe takes years to earn. The light that glows off Venice's canals has no equal. The story behind the art — and the piece is available to bring home.

We're embracing the beloved "sip and paint" concept in El Cajon, but with our own twist — hosting the event at a coffee shop and art gallery, where the art on the walls (from both hobbyists and professionals) surrounds and inspires us, the aroma of fresh coffees and teas fills the air, and the beverages themselves aren't just for sipping. They're part of the palette. That's right — we'll be creating pieces using both traditional pigments and actual coffee and teas.