Inspired by the Land: Art in Parks

Jose Martinez is a Napa Valley artist who has been painting for over a decade. His work is expressed through diverse forms including painting, drawing, and photography as he captures the beauty and intricate nature of the human experience. Through the use of light, shadows and hues, he reveals a story, highlights an emotion, or captures a moment suspended in time. His portfolio includes a dynamic array of mediums including oil paints, push-pins, watercolor, charcoal and pencil, as well as a diverse set of techniques which he actively seeks to expand upon. Join the Painting Workshop with Jose at 2 PM in the Grove along Redwood Trail (sign-up in advance to secure your spot).

Dr. Rhea Komarek, D.C. is a Somatic Movement Therapist and Certified Tamalpa Practitioner who helps people reclaim their innate creativity in service of healing and transformation.  Her work is deeply threaded with the creative wisdom of physiology and Nature, of which we are inextricably woven.

Her unique form of Somatic Movement Therapy is primarily a weaving of the Tamalpa Life/Art Process with Polyvagal Theory- along with several decades of Mind & Body influences.

Explore the Self-guided walk on Redwood Trail or Join her community art workshop and poetry readings at the event.

Gina Teichert is a painter based in Pope Valley, California, or as she likes to call it, the country side of wine country. Known for painting horses, pinup cowgirls, and the landscapes she calls home, Teichert has exhibited at de Young Museum, Turtle Bay Museum, Springville Museum, and the Cowboy Arts and Gear Museum. She is a nominee for the Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas, and her work Outerlands is currently on view at San Francisco’s Union Square. Teichert studied painting at the Academy of Art San Francisco and worked at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art before moving to Napa County.

Art Revolution by Tannia creates botanical art and jewelry through handcrafted pieces that beautifully preserve and showcase real flowers and plant elements. . The designs celebrate the elegance of nature, blending artisanal craftsmanship with a timeless, earthy aesthetic—perfect for nature lovers and those seeking unique, wearable art. What started as botanical jewelery has grown into a wider practice—one that brings together paint, pressed plants, and found natural elements. Tannia create art that preserves, transforms, and reinterprets the textures of the natural world.

Michael McLaughlin is a lifelong multimedia artist who reconnected with ceramics after fifty years. He will be demonstrating his craft live on a pottery wheel, sharing the process behind his functional and artistic clay works.

Valerie Calzada-Martinez of Heart N Soul Galleries works in acrylic and watercolor, drawn to their non-toxic nature. Since being diagnosed with a rare neurological disease in 2015, art has remained a vital part of her journey, supported by an amazing medical team that helps her live her best life.

M & M Artworks showcases an eclectic mix of acrylic and watercolor paintings inspired by the natural world. A self-taught artist, who combines acrylics, pens, and ink to create vibrant, expressive pieces.

As a lifelong woodworker and passionate rock collector, I create sculptures that blend natural wood and stone. I personally source wood from the Marin/Sonoma Coast and collect rocks on my travels combining both to celebrate the beauty of nature.

Teresa Cull creates mandala dot art with colors and words of encouragement to brighten your day.

As subtle as the wind, as deep as the earth. Art and connection with nature.

Mariam Buhler turns old cans and jars into eco-friendly decor.

Samantha creates affordable handmade fiber art: wearables, accessories, and 2D art.

Lily creates nature prints, buttons, keychains, stickers, and custom portraits.

AniMari Gallery showcasing a curated collection of original, fine art featuring oils and watercolors by California en plein air artist, Jane Coulombe

Melissa Elliott recycles crayons into playful, custom shapes and letters, and also hand-sews felt play food. Her creations are both colorful and imaginative.

Your Spirit Rocks! offers hand-painted gift rocks, each with a unique design that makes it a one-of-a-kind, treasured collectible. Whether used as a paperweight, windowsill ornament, or whimsical doorstop, these glowing keepsakes spark creativity and are especially loved by kids.

Stuck on You Permanent Jewelry offers custom-fit, clasp-free jewelry designed to be worn every day and built to last. Crafted by esthetician and artist Jen Freutel, each piece is welded on for a seamless, minimalist look—perfect for marking a special moment or simply elevating your personal style.

I grew up in the East Bay where I developed an appreciation for the outdoors. After high school I majored in Design at UC Davis, with a focus on graphics and textile design. After college I was living in Berkeley and working in the design field when I first got into foraging wild mushrooms via an interest in cooking. It was around this time I began developing the first of my wild mushroom designs, the golden chanterelle. Today, my goods can be found at Bay Area farmers markets, mushroom fairs and online at Etsy.

Inspired by the philosophy of Kintsugi, my work explores beauty found in imperfection, resilience, and transformation. I am drawn to the stories carried by objects, materials, and people—especially the marks left by time, experience, and repair. Through my art, I celebrate the idea that what has been broken is not diminished, but enriched by its history.

Using a blend of texture, color, and found elements, I create pieces that honor both fragility and strength. Each work reflects a belief that flaws, scars, and changes are not something to hide, but something to embrace as part of a unique and evolving story.

My art invites viewers to see value in the imperfect, recognize beauty in the unexpected, and appreciate the ways in which healing and transformation can create something even more meaningful than what existed before.

Light-infused, vibrant, dynamic, unique pieces created in the heart of the Napa Valley! Inspired by working and living in Italy, as well as by my rock-hounding adventures, my mosaic creations feature stained glass, dichroic glass, crystals, semi precious stones, and abalone.