A Serene Space for Experiencing Art

This article by Anca Colbert was originally published in the Ojai Valley Guide Magazine – Summer 2019 issue. Colbert is an art adviser, curator, writer, and long-time resident of Ojai. It is published here with Colbert’s permission.  ©2019 Anca Colbert – All Rights Reserved. 

People walking into canvas and paper are in for a surprise.

The approach is slow.

From the outside, one friend thought it was an art supply or a stationery store. Another, a framing shop. The name is simple and it can lead to various interpretations. Spelled in white lower-case letters on a square, grey sign, the name is clearly visible from the street.

Located on Montgomery Street a couple of blocks north of Ojai Avenue, this small California bungalow house looks renovated and appealing. Soft greys, white trims. Two large, square windows flank the entrance. A flagstone path carves its way through a sea of pea gravel, leading to the front door.

Read the rest of the story in Ojai Magazine. 

2 Replies to “A Serene Space for Experiencing Art”

  1. Wendy,

    As you are aware, I just returned from Paris and London. While there, my wife, son and I visited the Lourve, the Orsay and the National Gallery. I just finished reading Colbert’s fine article. Now, visiting “canvas and paper” is on my list!

    — Drew Mashburn

  2. Hello Drew,
    So glad you enjoyed my article! AND that you had a chance to visit these extraordinary museums on your trip to Europe.
    Now art life is on pause… but hopefully soon we will be able to experience art in person again.
    Best,
    Anca

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.