Gallery 212 & Studio

This is an amazing gallery. Every time I come in here they have new art work. The staff is always friendly and willing to give you information about the artists. You always feel welcome walking into this place. They have new upcoming artists as well as more experienced, well known artists. Their prices are the best I have ever seen for real original artwork. They are always having some kind of interesting event on the weekends and gallery openings once a month. I enjoy the live painting/​sculpting when you can see the artists creating their work. A very fun and inspiring place.

Came here this evening for Christina S.‘s (and others) The Modern Tchotchkes show. What a cute gallery. So cool they had a jewelry/​vintage clothing/​craft show. I met one of the owners (Ruth?) who was so friendly and welcoming. I hope they have more events like this in the future!

I came here Thursday evening for the grand opening reception /​artist plus two guest event. The space itself is large show casing over 16 artist Ryan Clemens, Kelly Thompson, Michael Pukac and Patric Nguyen just to name a few. The long and narrow space is neatly spaced. You don’t get that feel of it being cheaply done. The owners Warren and Ruth are amazing people. I like their passion for art and the fact that Warren uses this space as his office and has also turned it into a gallery show casing up and coming local artist is to be much commended. Ruth, his wife is just as amazing and passionate.
While perusing the art I found a piece that caught my eye (pics included) by Kelly Thompson entitled «I love you, Don’t touch me». Instantly, I knew that this was so Sanchez. Something that in a sarcastic mood I could be heard uttering the same exact if not as close to of a phrase. I FELL IN LOVE WITH IT! I purchased that piece. Ruth also introduced me to the artist in which we ended up chatting forever and have now made a new friend. I love Kelly! She is such a friendly and eccentric person with an amazing personality.
The gallery is open 7 days a week. Which most galleries are closed on Monday’s they are busy here committed to their passion. The gallery is also located in what looks like «old town» It was my first time to this part of Seal Beach and I am coming back during the day when the boutiques and more of the business here are open. It’s simply a quaint and charming area. it certainly has the «old town» vibe in which reminds me a little of Old Towne Orange aka the Orange Circle.
They even had live painting here which was fun to see the artist Michael Pukac busy at work. Selling his just freshly painted pieces for $ 80. h’orderves and wine were provided as well courtesy of Main Street Wine Cellar in which we latter walked down to for a celebration dinner. (try the BUTTA cake)
At any rate come out and support this gallery. It’s has a non pretentious vibe to it. Nor is it overpriced! I also got another piece by Patrick Ngyuen.