09/03/2026
Six more talented artists to add to your Open Studios list. 👇
We’re continuing our look at the artists opening their studios this year. Get to know this next group, then come see their work in person:
Harold Francis Harold Francis 📍 #3
A former animal trainer, Harold’s work grows from a deep connection to the natural world. His textured paintings, grown sculptures, and knapped obsidian knives explore nature, outer space, and psychic space.
Robert Frank Robert Frank | Artist 📍 #22
Robert’s representational oil paintings capture the quiet beauty of Northern California, with layered color, expressive brushwork, and atmospheric light bringing each landscape to life.
Kent Franklin Kent Franklin 📍 #31
Kent transforms photographs of San Francisco’s lights, shadows, and details into expressive oil paintings inspired by the city he loves.
Marcia Garcia 📍 #29
Working under Common Threads, Marcia creates beautiful handwoven baskets, bringing traditional craft and natural materials together in her work.
Nancy Gates 📍 #34
Nancy has been painting full-time for nearly 15 years, creating work inspired by the people, places, and experiences that surround her in the Napa Valley.
David Gates David Gates 📍 41
After more than 40 years as a landscape architect, David brings an architect’s eye to his paintings, using light, shape, and color to distill the essence of a place.
Save this post for your Open Studios weekend plans, and come meet these artists and experience their work in person September 19–20 and 26–27. ✨
