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More about the artists in their own words:
Catmandru! (resident artist)
He loves cats. He loves to draw.
Drawing cats is his M.O.
Charlene Kelley
Creating glitter paintings in the San Francisco Bay area since 2007, Charlene Kelley has a background in fine arts and graphic design, with a BA in Media Arts and Animation from the Art Institute of California. She works primarily in the production animation field, but has also worked on a variety of TV, film, and game projects. She uses glitter to enhance her illustrations and bring a new experience to the viewer.
Fat Rabbit Farm (A Creation of Jason Ponggasam and Patty Variboa)
For over three years, creator and designers Jason Ponggasam and Patty Variboa (Los Angeles)
have instilled the passion, creativity, and personality into what Fat Rabbit Farm is today.
Now inspired by two fat bunnies, Babee and Blanket, they continue to share the adventures
and stories of the kingdom of Fat Rabbit Farm through apparel, art, and accessories.
Jerrod Maruyama
Jerrod Maruyama was found at the local dump near his parents' home in San Jose, CA. He attended San Jose State University until they asked him to leave. He received a degree in Illustration as part of the deal. He currently resides in Citrus Heights, CA where he “works” as a freelance illustrator and occasional Art Director. He is a terrible speller.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmaruyama
Joy Steuerwald
Joy Steuerwald had a pencil in her hand as long as she could grab one. Her art always lent itself to happy, friendly characters, full of color and personality so of course the childrens' market was a natural choice for her. She's worked anywhere from the childrens' "edutainment" industry, animation, product design for giftware, to childrens' book illustrations. Joy lives with her husband, miniature Dachshund and petite tuxedo cat in the Bay Area of CA
http://www.joystewy.com
Lauren Aubrey Schwartz
Lauren Aubrey Schwartz is a recent graduate from The Art Institute of California in San Francisco, where she majored in media arts and animation. She enjoys breathing life into her characters by animating them, and of course, by turning them into lovable plushies! Please visit her website at LaurenGoBoom.com to see examples of her work.
Lauryn Tom
Lauryn Tom is a full-time graphic communication major student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, part time doodler/wanna-be artist. She enjoys everything design, web, and print-related. "I ♡ kawaii. "
Mike Tyau (resident artist)
Mike Tyau has created graffiti art since 1983 during the NYC B-boy era. After taking a break from running the streets, he has returned to the art in 2007 to show the world his true love for spray can art. He was born and raised in Hawaii and his current work with Estria Miyashiro reflects their heritage. They aim to put the many cultural flavors in their murals. His art is like a Hawaiian mixed plate -- it has all the flavors and is updated with a modern hip hop twist. He is inspired by his childhood memories as well as the beauty and details found in every day objects.
Xenos
I am a freelance artist whose goals are to have his own gallery show, children’s book, vinyl toy, and animated show. Not exactly in that order. I work with kids, sell my artwork and create wares with my wife and two dogs in our quaint home in LA.
http://www.xenosmesa.com and http://www.xenosdesigns.com
Other works on display:
Cat Oshiro (resident artist)
Cat Oshiro enjoys doodling, shooting photography on the streets of San Francisco, and collecting urban designer vinyl toys. She has an addiction to befriending cute monsters and drinking lattes. Her inspiration comes from everything around her, including her Japanese heritage, and love for cartoons and food.
Digital prints by our two resident artists, Cat Oshiro and Catmandru!, can be purchased online by clicking here.
Sweet Breams is a super kid-friendly place, and therefore, we keep our art PG (no nudity, no violence, no blood + gore, etc.). If you are interested in displaying your artwork as part of future exhibitions at Sweet Breams, please email us at info@sweetbreams.com with examples from your portfolio.