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Dr. Chinn's Vision Care finds a way to give back to the community by spreading awareness of local artists and collaborating with them!
In San Diego, father-daughter team Stephen Chinn, OD and Jennifer Chinn, OD, have found a new way to connect with their community—through art. This year, Dr. Chinn Vision Care launched a series of collaborations with local artists. As part of the collaboration, local artists design limited edition lens cloths in exchange for eyecare at the practice. The lenses, which are limited edition and change with each season, are available when a patient purchases frames at Dr. Chinn’s Vision Care...
MADE WITH LOVE AND CARE
San Diego and North Park have a history rich with culture and art that brings the city to life. We want to help keep San Diego, and North Park vibrant by supporting local artists through access to eye care. Vision allows us to dream, imagine, and gives the world hope. In exchange for eye care, local artists will help design limited edition lens cloths. We hope you love the beautiful lens cloth designs this collaborative initiative creates and learn more about the artists below!
FALL 2024
VINCENT GHOSTE
VincentGhoste is an award winning Illustrator and Muralist with a passion for positivity and plant life. Since graduating from Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, they have traveled the country and use those experiences to influence their art. Their work encapsulates magical realism, fantasy, and a unique visual language. Vincent Ghoste’s artwork has been featured in Times Square as well as museums and galleries across the United States.
For project inquiries, contact Vincent at vincentghoste@gmail.com and follow them on instagram to see more of their artwork @vincentghoste or on their website https://vincentghoste.com/
SUMMER 2024
MARY JHUN
Mary Jhun was born in Cavite, Philippines in 1989 and moved to the States in the mid-‘90s. Her struggle with English and making friends as a kid was what pushed her need to draw when she was in elementary school. “I gave a drawing of a bird to a boy when I was eight and he became my friend without me saying a word. That was when I knew I wanted to use art first and foremost as my voice.” The girls and beings that constantly carry Jhun’s work throughout the years act as a vase to all her memories and the stories of others. A result of a 18+ years of obsession of coping from traumatic experiences, the girls have been the main focus of her documentation of surviving everyday life, past and present. Interlocking our psychology to biology of plants & architecture, Jhun creates stories through our deeper emotions.
Follow her on Instagram @maryjhunart and see more of her work on https://www.maryjhun.com/
SPRING 2024
SNEHA CRAIG
With a BA in Art from San Jose State University, California native Sneha Craig creates abstract art influenced by San Diego’s natural diversity. Mainly using acrylic paint, artworks contrast meticulous details against the fluid nature of paint.
Artwork is on display in Studio 23, Spanish Village at Balboa Park.
Instagram: @SnehaCraig
WINTER 2024
DOTS
Dots is an artist born and raised in San Diego, California. Creating anything from digital art, to jewelry, acrylic paintings, collages, home décor, stickers, personalized momentous, and so much more.
Having worked with different mediums like acrylic painting, collage art, stencil making, zentangles and mandalas, handmade stickers, stitching, logo/graphic design, jewelry, printing just to name a few; Dots is truly a “Jack of all trades.”
“If I can’t do it, I’ll ’connect the dots’ to someone who can. I’m huge on connecting with my community!”
Find out more about Dots and her work on Instagram: @Dots.One
FALL 2023
ECKER DESIGN
Mike is a graphic designer and muralist that helps businesses grow by making them look amazing. Originally from Baltimore, MD, Mike learned about graphic design through skateboarding. Mike has always enjoyed making things with his hands, studying and practicing lettering, illustration and logo design techniques. In 2016, he branched out and created Ecker Design Company to help businesses enhance customer-to-brand connections through hand-crafted branding and design solutions.
Outside of being the Lead Creative at Ecker Design Company, he is a huge outdoor enthusiast and enjoys exploring and adventuring with his wife. You’ll can probably find him surfing, trail-running, skateboarding, SUPing, camping, hiking, enjoying craft beer, loving dogs, or playing guitar. Being born and raised in Maryland, he is obviously a huge Baltimore Orioles and Ravens fan.
Find out more about Mike and Ecker Design Co at https://eckerdesignco.com/
SUMMER 2023
NICHOLAS DANGER
Nicholas Danger is a graphic designer, illustrator, and muralist based in San Diego, California. Nick is known for making people laugh with imagery that playfully interprets west coast cultural icons through simple, often nostalgic figures made with markers, ink, and spray paint. You can see more of his work online here www.nickmcpherson.com or on instagram @nicholasdanger
SPRING 2023
DON'T TRIP
Don’t trip is an artist born and raised in San Diego. He was created from classroom doodles in high school and has evolved ever since. The character known as dont trip has been painted on anything and everything for about 15 years now! Whether seen in a gallery, in the street while on a walk, or inside someone’s home, this character has always been meant to make people feel good when they see him. If you haven’t caught one around town, then you can find some smaller pieces down the road at VISUAL or you can always inquire about art through his ig.
- Ig: donttrip1904
- Bigcartel: https://
donttripart.bigcartel.com/
WINTER 2023
BLUE FUNK
I’m a San Diego native that goes by the artist name Blue funk. I’m exceptionally colorblind and try to use this to my artwork’s advantage! Putting wild and funky colors together to create something the average eye may not expect. I like to spend my days painting murals, creating illustrations, and making mixed media artwork. If you stroll around North Park, you’re sure to find some of my work as well! You can find more of my artwork on instagram @bluefunkcollective , TikTok @bluefunk_ , Or on Etsy @ bluefunkcollective.etsy.com
FALL 2022
ASH
Meet Ash aka sincerelysunshinecat, filipina artist and streamer based in San Diego, California! She loves to bring smiles into the world through her art and enjoys the challenge of bringing her doodie characters to life in many ways. Doodie has turned into paintings, digital art, 3d printed art, merch, stickers, pins and more! Ash is very grateful for her art community that is filled with so much love and spans the entire globe. Feel free to check out her shop at sincerelysunshinecat.com and connect with her on these platforms:
- Instagram: instagram.com/
sincerelysunshinecat - Facebook: facebook.com/
sincerelysunshinecat - Twitch (live streams): twitch.tv/
sincerelysunshinecat - Twitter: twitter.com/
sncsunshinecat - Tiktok: bit.ly/2SDuY68
- Youtube: bit.ly/2R3JZ0B
- Discord: bit.ly/36GZ2Sd
SUMMER 2022
MILAN FINNIE
Milan Finnie was raised in Imperial Beach, San Diego. She is an artist who intertwines studio art with graphic design. Her inspiration comes from cultures all over the world, ancient patterns, and connection with the earth. She has recently been inspired by the vivid colors in nature and the organic flow of watercolor. Milan has channelled her love for animation to create playful compositions that are bright and colorful. To see more of Milan’s work, visit her website at milanfinnie.art and follow her on Instagram: @milan.finnie
SPRING 2022
LULU YUEMIN QU
Lulu Yueming Qu is a professional artist and art teacher with the US Arts Education Center in San Diego. She moved from Beijing to New York in 2014 and relocated to San Diego in 2018, and founded her LLC “LULU.LIVE ART” in 2019. She has a Master’s degree in traditional Chinese painting at Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing and a second Master’s in Illustration at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York; granting her a unique artistic style. Her clients Include magazines, restaurants, fashion studios and education programs, such as GoodWill NYNJ, Eurostar, China National Radio, Joe’s Pizza, Angelika Film Center, FIT Foundation, MILK x HongKong Magazine, Institute of Culinary Education, Edible Magazine, ArtReach, SDG&E, Serena & Lily …
You can view Lulu’s portfolio at her personal website: lululiveart.com
Follow her on instagram: @qululululu.
WINTER 2022
CHANNIN FULTON
Channin Fulton is an artist and designer from San Diego, California. She runs a studio business specializing in branding and illustration. Aside from Beyoncé and chocolate chip cookies, a huge inspiration for Channin is the environment around her, bringing a “California vibe” into her work through bold shape and vibrant color. Think: graphic equivalent of a smile or a hug.
See more of her work at channinfulton.com and follow her on instagram @channinfulton.
FALL 2021
SHIRISH VILLASENOR
Shirish Villasenor is a local San Diego artist that specializes in surreal portraits but loves the idea of just creating something new. She dedicates her time as a muralist and loves adding color and dimensions to walls to redefine an area, to recreate the narrative of a surrounding neighborhood.
SUMMER 2021
SANDRA ESCOBAR
“My artistic inspiration derives from my Latin American roots, nourished by vibrant aspects, from the particularities of everyday life, the connection with my inner child, and the ability to create something from nothing without judgment” – Sandra R. Escobar
Born in Colombia, based in California. Her art is the hybrid of evolving cultures, and a mind that does not cease to create. Her work has become her autobiography, speaking volumes about who she is, what she has seen and where she has been.
Exploring the coexistence of the unseen and the observed and an ever-growing curiosity about all the things that the world had to offer. Escobar’s work is the result of years spent immersed in the urban scene practicing aggressive in-line skate, downhill, and riding motorcycles. Escobar’s diversity as a visual artist flows into vibrant canvases to murals and hand made rugs. Her creations are characterized by its sheer busyness: it’s packed with strange symbols, odd characters and complex scenes, inviting viewers to be immersed and decipher them more. Sandra’s art communicates freedom and passion.
Each work is infused with the devotion to conceive vibrant and unique pieces of modern art full of liveliness. She won her first international art competition in 2014, and since then, she has exhibited her pieces in Laguna Beach, USA – Santa Ana, USA – Friedrichshafen, Germany – Amsterdam, Holland and Antwerp, Belgium.
You can find more of her work on her website: www.SandraRescobar.com
And be sure to follow her on Instagram @SandraREscobar
SPRING 2021
SARAH ANN
Sarah Ann is the multi-faceted local San Diego artist behind Sarah Ann Artwork. She works with all types of mediums such as drawing, painting, tattoo design and graphic design. She believes art and creation is a form of self love and healing. She has been a freelance artist and graphic designer for 6 years now and absolutely loves being able to create art. She loves incorporating the feelings of love and positive energy in hopes that the viewer will feel happiness when viewing her art. You can see more of her artwork on Instagram, @sa.s.art or by using the link: www.instagram.com/sa.s.art. If you would like to contact her directly please email her at sarah.ann.artwork@gmail.com.
WINTER 2020
ERIN BOWMAN
Erin Bowman is the local illustrator and muralist behind Soul Flow Creations, living in North Park, San Diego. Her biggest inspirations are love, nature, and magic. She makes art with the intention of bringing light and color to the world. Her hope is that her art brings a bright spot to your day! You can check out her work and artwork for sale at www.soulflowcreations.com and on instagram @soulflowcreations.