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Anastasiya Bachmonova unveils her latest collection at the Pacific Grove Art Center to a packed house By Neal Kearney July 10, 2025 Opening photos by Courtney Musser Article was originally published on www.scvibesmagazine.com Sometimes, life can get rough. From health problems, financial concerns, interpersonal drama, to unexplainable bouts of the blues, no one, myself included, is immune to having a bad day from time to time. With that being said, one great way of shifting one’s attention from the inescapable pitfalls of the human condition is to practice the art of being grateful. One of the things that I’m confronted with...

This art exhibition, Beneath Pacific Skies, offers a glimpse into the many moods of our treasured Central Coast seascapes. It’s the culmination of many years striving to perfect the ever-changing, and ever-inspiring essence of my adopted seaside home. From vibrant cliffside poppies straddling idyllic North Coast nooks, to moody sand dune vistas, this collection presents the viewer with an assortment of enchanting perspectives to inspire and uplift. July 4 - August 28, 2025 at the Pacific Grove Art Center, Pacific Grove, California

Water: dynamic, ever-changing, endlessly inspiring. Living near the sea in Santa Cruz, I follow the tides, the weather, and the seasons. As a passionate surfer for the past 13 years, I have an intimate appreciation for the variety of forms and patterns on the sea in constantly changing conditions. The difference between no wind and a ten mph breeze. Or an idyllic summer day contrasting with this past January's massive storms and swells. And how a wave might break when the tide is full on the shore or a perfectly surfable barrel. This summer I was honored to participate in...

My favorite year-end activity is looking back on the year that passed. When you are in the day to day grind, you have small accomplishments every day. It is easy to forget about the larger mountains scaled. Taking a moment to reflect reveals that your hard work pays off, and you are chipping away at goals. It can also highlight shortcomings that become objectives for the new year. Here are some of my top accomplishments of 2019!

I will be showing my art at the Capitola Wine Bar in July! Come out to the opening reception for a fun evening of art, wine, and ocean love! FREE event! The show will feature a combination of my original paintings from the last few years, along with some of the new techniques I have been experimenting with this last year. The paintings feature ocean, beach, and marine life subjects, created in my bright and cheerful style.   Opening Reception: July 5, 5-7pm Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA