Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery

03/15/2026

Places of the Heart

through summer 2026

This new exhibition visits the special locations the artists find in their memories, their heart and their love of the land,
all is reflected in their art.

“When I was a young boy my mother’s father , Jack Livingston, worked as a carpenter at Devereaux school in the 50’s. On numerous occasions I was able to go there and play in the surrounding grounds. I remember summer afternoons playing hide and seek in a large wooden boat lodged deep into the sand dunes covered over by trees that had been converted into a “pirate’s ship” for kids. The area is now under the protection of UCSB. I believe this was before the wetlands were filled in to create the golf course that is now restored as the North Campus Open Space. This painting is a late summer view with the tide out and looking back towards where I remember the school stood. My companion piece to this painting is of the NCOS trailhead. It will be included in the soon to open exhibition at the Cheatle Center Library Gallery Both paintings are offered exclusively by SBFA Gallery. ”

- Artist, John Wullbrandt

Painting by
John Wullbrandt
Summer at Devereux
36 x 18
Acrylic on canvas

01/02/2026

Happy New Year!

Wishing you and yours an exceptional 2026! Filled with love, joy, happiness, good health and.. breathtaking art!💜

Painting by
Kelly Hine
Morning Glow
6 X 8
pastel
Available

11/05/2025

John Comer
Yellowbanks
Santa Cruz Island
18 X 42
oil on canvas

In the 70s this was a favorite place to anchor along with Smuggler’s to the east after swordfishing for the day. There could be a whole fleet of older wooden fishing boats there. I was on Santa Lucia, built in 1917. This spot feels very calm after crossing windy lane in the channel. It was part of the Gherini Ranch, now National Park”

10/16/2025

Enjoy this beautiful interview with John Comer about his show,
“Paintings from Across the Channel”

Santa Barbara Fine Art is honored to present: Paintings from Across the Channel | by John Comer | Opening: Thursday October 2nd, 2025 through February 28, 20...

09/30/2025

09/30/2025

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09/23/2025

Santa Barbara Fine Art is beyond excited and incredibly proud and honored to present:

“ Paintings From Across The Channel”

by John Comer

Opening Thursday October 2th 2025
5pm - 8pm
at
Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery
1321 State Street
(Attached to the Arlington Theater)
Located in Santa Barbara’s Historic Theater and Art District

John Comer is an American landscape and coastal marine painter born in 1948 in Washington, D.C.. He’s known for his depictions of both natural and urban landscapes in California, including beaches, forests, freeways, and skyscrapers.
Comer’s work is influenced by his connection to the land and sea, particularly the coastlines of California and Baja California Sur. He spent years sailing and fishing, which he believes helped him understand the importance of atmosphere in painting. Comer also credits landscape painter Ray Strong with teaching him about color, value, and drawing. His style is considered part of the tradition of Plein-air painters who depicted early California.

Painting by

John Comer
Dawn Coches Prietos
24 X 36
oil on canvas

09/17/2025

Santa Barbara Fine Art is beyond excited and incredibly proud and honored to present:

“ Paintings From Across The Channel”

by John Comer

Opening Thursday October 2th 2025
5pm - 8pm
at
Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery
1321 State Street
(Attached to the Arlington Theater)
Located in Santa Barbara’s Historic Theater and Art District

John Comer is an American landscape and coastal marine painter born in 1948 in Washington, D.C.. He’s known for his depictions of both natural and urban landscapes in California, including beaches, forests, freeways, and skyscrapers.
Comer’s work is influenced by his connection to the land and sea, particularly the coastlines of California and Baja California Sur. He spent years sailing and fishing, which he believes helped him understand the importance of atmosphere in painting. Comer also credits landscape painter Ray Strong with teaching him about color, value, and drawing. His style is considered part of the tradition of Plein-air painters who depicted early California.

Painting by

John Comer
Bowen Point View From Willows
20x48
oil on canvas

Bowen Point View From Willows

Looking east. Late afternoon cascading cliffs and shadows. “The shadows reveal the forms.” Ray Strong

09/15/2025

Santa Barbara Fine Art is beyond excited and incredibly proud and honored to present:

“ Paintings From Across The Channel”

by John Comer

Opening Thursday October 2th 2025
5pm - 8pm
at
Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery
1321 State Street
(Attached to the Arlington Theater)
Located in Santa Barbara’s Historic Theater and Art District

John Comer is an American landscape and coastal marine painter born in 1948 in Washington, D.C.. He’s known for his depictions of both natural and urban landscapes in California, including beaches, forests, freeways, and skyscrapers.
Comer’s work is influenced by his connection to the land and sea, particularly the coastlines of California and Baja California Sur. He spent years sailing and fishing, which he believes helped him understand the importance of atmosphere in painting. Comer also credits landscape painter Ray Strong with teaching him about color, value, and drawing. His style is considered part of the tradition of Plein-air painters who depicted early California.

Painting by

John Comer
Willows
24 x 48
oil on canvas

(The Chumash name for Willows on Santa Cruz Island is p’qawwaqaw which means willows.

“Willows is one of the places we anchor on the south side of Santa Cruz. Was a Chumash village there and later a fishing camp.”

Paintings from across the channel

09/15/2025

17 days until..

Paintings From Across the Channel
by
John Comer
Opening on October 2
5 to 8 PM
at
Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery
1321 State Street
next to the Arlington Theater
In Santa Barbara’s Historic Theatre and Art District

09/14/2025

Paintings from Across the Channel
by
John Comer
at Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery
1321 State Street
(Located in Santa Barbara historic theater and art District)

John Comer
Scorpion to Pedro Point
Crossing the channel,
12 x 48
Oil on Panel

I sail into “windy lane”.
Wind is stronger along the coast having been funneled down from Point Conception.

09/13/2025

19 days until…

Paintings From Across the Channel

by John Comer

Opening October 2nd
at
Santa Barbara fine Art Gallery
1321 State Street
Located in Santa Barbara‘s Historic Theatre and Art District

painting by
John Comer
Little Scorpion
12 X 36
oil on panel
This anchorage is just east of Big Scorpion which originally was the offloading pier for the Gherini Ranch. Now part of the National Park, it is used by campers brought over with Island Packers. Pelicans and other sea birds are prevalent here.