MAR VENICE CREATIVE COLLECTIVE

This project is a work in progress portal of visual artists in the Venice and surrounding communities.

Feel free to contact them directly by clicking their link.

ERICA MAE ALLEN

Erica is a commercial photographer specializing in fun and colorful food lifestyle photography.

GARY ADLER

Gary serves as a creative director in the entertainment industry, and recently started a sports league in the Cannabis market. 

BRIAN AVERILL

Brian Averill is a photographer and film director based in Venice, CA. His work has been exhibited in NYC, LA, Chicago, Austin and Paris.

KELLY BONSACK

Kelly is a Los Angeles–based photographer known for her landscape and macro work. 

YVES BRIGHT

Yves is a LA-based photographer specializing in editorial, commercial, lifestyle, and fine art imagery.

KEVIN BUTLER

Kevin makes ads for the likes of Airbnb, Apple and Google. Draws rad cars with rad boards, Mr. Surfy and the Peace and Shaka series.

STEVE CHRISTENSEN

Steve is a Technology Business Consultant, freelance photographer and volunteer for Life Rolls On and the LA Strong Foundation.

LON DAVIS

Lon makes ads to make a living, and believes there’s room for creativity in everything we do. Except this bio.

ERIK DRAGESET

Erik is a Character Modeler in the video game industry, and is a prolific dog portrait painter. And sometimes humans.

CRAIG FERRE

Craig is a consummate craftsman. A retired commercial photographer, he now creates art, exploring myriad types of materials and mediums.

TODD FRANCIS

Todd’s work combines often-bleak humor with environmental and political themes. He has partnered with major brands and exhibits worldwide.

ONA GAUTHIER

Ona’s art on silk scarves features the original vibrant colors of her paintings, expressing environmental consciousness coupled with a strong and ironic sense of humor.

KEVIN HAHN

Kevin prefers an up-close and personal take with his subjects. He himself on the other hand, is an enigma.

LARRY HAMMERNESS

Larry is a photographer, a custom bike frame maker, and a prolific welder of whimsical sculptures. 

DAWN HOFFMAN

Dawn is a commercial producer, photographer, and active curator of Venice artwork for galleries and art popups.

CHRIS HOOTEN

Chris is an animation color designer and surf/skate photographer based in Venice.

JOSH “BAGEL” KLASSMAN

Bagel works in the live music production industry and is a documentary-style photographer based in Venice.

AIMEE NELSON

Although Aimee built a career in finance, her love of the natural world draws her to capture the magic of sweeping landscapes and night skies.

BOBBY RIVERO

Bobby is a therapist working with children and adults on the autism spectrum. He specializes in concert, street and sports photography.

BART SARIC

Bart is a multimedia artist, filmmaker and LA native. He has worked for brands such as MTV, Fox, Sony, Fuel TV, Quiksilver, Dogtown, and Puma.

BARBARA SCHWAN

Barbara works in painting, drawing and ceramics. She often contributes art to non-profit auctions, and is represented by Asher Gray Gallery.

ROBERT SCHWAN

Robert uses his photography to stitch together fantastical narratives that reflect his subconscious experience.

PAUL STRONG

Paul specializes in site-specific projects using earth material as an art medium on building sites. Works on paper and canvas are mixed media.

MICHAEL TEMPLE

Original founder of world beat band The Bonedaddys, Michael has exhibited his expressive paintings nationally.

VERONICA VELASQUEZ

A professional UX/UI designer, Veronica’s work often highlights women, minorities and conservation with vibrant compositions.

JOSHUA ENOCH WILLIAMS

Joshua is a longtime Venice Lifeguard and fine-art photographer whose work centers on the people and stories that shape his community.

MARTIN WOLFE

When he is not helping his massage clients feel their best, he explores the world through his camera lens, blending his love for healing with his passion for photography.

MAO WONG

Working across acrylic, oil, gouache, mixed media, and digital illustration, Mao blends bold energy with intimate detail.

ILSA GLANZBERG

Ilsa’s creative process often combines wheel thrown pieces with hand building,  clay and other earthly elements.

SCOTT SNYDER

Scott creates murals and hand painted artwork made from 100% recycled materials.