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(Free-Press-Release.com) April 30, 2009 -- The Solana Beach Art Association is proud to present the premiere Arts In Bloom artist and author artwalk. This free event, with over 40 artistes who comprise a colorful palette of home- grown talent, is paired with the unique shopping experience provided by Flower Hill’s quality merchants and fine restaurateurs.

Stroll through the Promenade and meet and greet local authors, fine artists, sculptors, photographers, jewelry artists and more. Hear about the creative process behind their work and learn how to support arts in education. Enjoy food, wine and cheese tastings, free drawings for luxury gift baskets, and an afternoon’s line up of events and activities that promise to provide fun for the whole family.

A fine art fan?
Fine artist Heather Roddy will

demonstrate her colorful oil painting techniques, and mosaic artist Amber Irwin will share the magic of her cut glass design technique. Tony Peters, Wade Koniakowsky, and Carol Beth Rodriguez will be present their unique colorful canvasses, Joe Chiodo acclaimed comics artist will present his latest designs, and veteran cartoonist Jim Whiting will demonstrate the skill behind his award winning work. The latest location of Morrison Hotel Gallery will debut offering a chance for fine art music photography fans to relish in the work of icons like Robert Whitaker and Timothy White.

Have creative kids?
Children can break tiles and create a colorful floral design inspired by the children’s book “The Tiny Seed”. Acclaimed artist Christie Beniston will coordinate the creation

of this permanent Flower Hill mosaic tile mural. Meet students of The Children’s School in La Jolla, and hear their stories of the Great Masters’ work recreated in their own exhibition of mini masterpieces. And kids can pet the cutest pooch on the planet when they meet Baxter, the lovable therapy dog.

Bonkers about books?
Book Works presents several interactive author panels:
“Gardening for the Southern California Climate”, with Nan Sterman; “Swimming With the Big Fish”– Journalist Barbara Davenport will moderate a discussion with three local authors: Lisa Fugard, Jincy Willet and Laurel Corona; and “Cooking With All Things Trader Joe’s” by Deana Gunn.

Enjoy music, dance, merriment and more. For specific times of book events log onto Book Works website at www.book-works.com For more information on Arts In Bloom call 858 481 7131 or log onto www.flowerhill.com

Flower Hill Promenade is located at 2720 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014