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Studios on the Park in Paso Robles will feature an art exhibition that showcases the creativity of artists working with wood and its byproducts. The show, called “A Cut Above” will be held from Aug. 30 to Oct. 29, in the Atrium Gallery.

"Not at all," says Ken... "sometimes it's just a feeling you get when you look at something, a painting, a serigraph, a sculpture that is indescribable...that makes you feel something that even you may not recognize."

"It all started with an abandoned auto parts business and a creative vision..."

Sweet Art Luncheon hosted by Studios on the Park returns to Paso Robles, this time to celebrate adventurers, founding board members, and champions of the arts, Liz and Newlin Hastings.

Sugar and vinegar don't seem like they'd go together, but obviously the Chinese were on to something when sweet and sour dishes first appeared during the Tang dynasty. That juxtaposition seems to hit our taste buds just right, and what it means to the 26 artists who turned in pieces to Studios on the Park's new exhibition, Sweet & Sour, was a matter of interpretation.

Sweet and Sour, a new group show at Studios on the Park in Paso Robles, premiered at the beginning of January and is scheduled to remain on display through the end of February. Participating artists in this exhibit were asked to submit artworks of various media, including painting, photography, and mixed media, that interpret the show's theme and title.

Think of Paso Robles as the middle child of the California wine scene. Nestled roughly halfway between the wine regions near Santa Barbara in the south and Napa to the north, it’s often overlooked. But with more than 200 wineries in the area producing a staggering 60 different varietals, it shouldn’t be.

Artists were encouraged to make a play on the dichotomy or pick a side of sweet or sour.

Christmas is quickly closing in, and if you are still searching for the perfect gift for your friends and loved ones, look no further than these local makers markets that showcase the best handmade goods in San Luis Obispo County. From hand-painted ornaments to children’s toys, these markets span the entire county and a range of unique one-of-a-kind gifts — and good news, a few of them even last beyond Christmas Day.

Nonprofit fine art gallery Studios on the Park has announced the opening of their annual Holiday Show which began Nov. 30 and runs until Jan. 3. The exhibition this year is “better than ever,” according to Studios on the Park, and will feature 20 plus California craftspeople, most of whom are locals.

Paso Robles is no stranger to fame. The Paso Robles Daily News is exploring some of the most ‘Notable Roblans’ throughout history. In this edition, we will look at the artists and writers who have called Paso Robles home or made an impact on Paso Robles.