John Chappell received a degree in zoology from U. C. Davis in 1975. John then moved to the Monterey Peninsula to pursue wildlife studies. Moss Landing and Elkhorn Slough became a focal point for his interest in photographing shorebirds.

In 1980, John established his own business in ceramic and stone installation. His experience has culminated in the production of tables, lamps and curiosities in stone, steel and cement. His affinity for natural materials becomes apparent in all his works.

Artist Melissa Lofton was born in Carmel, California and is the daughter of Carmel artist Richard Lofton. Being raised in a richly creative environment gave Melissa an early familiarity with the artistic process and the use of materials. She attended Santa Catalina School in Monterey, University of California at Davis, and the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey. A long-time resident of the Big Sur area, Lofton maintains a studio at home in Big Sur as well as one in Carmel Valley.

She became a member of the Carmel Art Association in 1998. Lofton's work reflects a deep love of nature. She draws upon imagery from the Big Sur area, the Monterey Peninsula, and from her travels. Many of her images come from her meditation and dreams. A self-confessed "chromophile", Lofton paints with vibrant color and lively imagery

Dave Sellars, wildlife painter, was on his way to national notice before his thirtieth birthday, he was honored as California Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year, California Waterfowl Association Artist of the Year, Best of Show at the National Wildlife Art Show and received seven additional best of show honors at premier wildlife art shows across the country.  His greatest honor however was having his work accepted six times into the prestigious “Birds in Art” exhibit at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum of Art.  When first accepted, he was the youngest American artist to be so honored. His work has toured with the exhibit both nationally and internationally and additionally, the museum has added Dave’s work to their permanent collection.

In 1995, while traveling in Alaska and Canada, Dave began painting on location outdoors. Although he had previously done some outdoors oil painting, never had he experienced the sense of affinity for the land as he did during this period of immersion in outdoor painting. 

Currently Dave’s work is exhibited in Galleries throughout the United States.

Born in Omis, a town located to the south of Split in Croatia, watercolorist Miho Simunovic was raised and educated in Zagreb, Croatia. As a young boy, he visited many times the town of Vela Luka on the island of Korcula, where he was inspired to capture the delicate sunlight and varied shades of the spectacular Dalmatian coast. After graduating from art school in Zagreb, Simunovic first worked as a graphic designer in an advertising firm. In 1973, he moved to America and worked as a graphic designer.
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Impressions from his life and travels in the US, Sweden and Croatia are captured in much of his work. While Miho excels at interpreting the silent beauty of nature, he often turns his talent to the bustle, activity and ever-changing atmosphere of the city. Miho Simunovic has displayed his paintings in many one-man shows throughout California, Hawaii and Sweden. His work is present in numerous private and corporate collections, in galleries in California and Hawaii.