06/13/2026
OCEANS & COASTLINES
Through Summer!
10% of proceeds from all sales in the gallery will benefit Heal the Ocean.
Santa Barbara Fine Art
Is beyond excited and proud to introduce
Justin Carroll to the gallery.
A Texas-born artist, Justin Carroll is an avid fisherman, kayaker, and outdoorsman whose deep connection to the ocean and the natural world informs his work. After relocating to Santa Barbara in 2005, he developed a lasting fascination with the Channel Islands and the region’s extraordinary coastal landscape — subjects that continue to inspire his paintings.
Carroll began his creative career as a commercial illustrator before co-founding the Los Angeles-based graphic design firm Hamagami/Carroll, Inc. in 1989, with offices in Los Angeles and Dallas. He has also taught at both Otis Art Institute and Art Center College of Design in Southern California.
A self-taught painter, Carroll captures the places and pursuits that bring him the greatest joy: fishing along the islands and local surf, exploring Lake Cachuma, and immersing himself in the quiet beauty of California’s wild spaces. He and his wife, Noessa, enjoy the rare privilege of waking each morning to a view of Santa Cruz Island — a constant source of inspiration in both life and art.
On a personal note from Santa Barbara Fine Art:
Justin, has been living in Santa Barbara for over 21 years, a soft spoken southern Gentleman.
is not only an undiscovered talent, he brings, southern charm, manners and kindness.
Zero ego. He still doesn’t quite get how talented he is, luckily we do and are beyond excited to have him here now in the gallery and to looking forward to see what he brings in next! You will be amazed as well!
Like a breath of fresh air! Ocean air!
