Escape from Alcatraz by Josh Brunet (Class of 2011)

In his research for this assignment, Josh discovered that the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Prison, and Al Capone all co-existed in San Francisco between 1937 and 1939. Learn more about the process of making this piece on his blog (see month of May, 2011).

My Souvenir from the Pier by Magge Gagliardi (Class of 2012)

Magge was inspired by all the little kids at the pier watching the sea lions and saying "I want one!" 

Ursula Roma (Class of 2011)

An earthquake and tsunami struck Japan during Ursula's stay in SF, leading to an evacuation and a hectic start to her trip. She still managed to get in lots of sight-seeing via public transportation. She particularly loved the Victorian painted ladies, individual forms of expression within a large anonymous city which seem to echo the diversity that the city is so well-known for.

The Ghost of Shark Fin by Ryan Maguire (Class of 2012)

Ryan donated the original of this illustration to Sink or Swim, an art exhibition benefiting sharks and oceans sponsored by a Japanese non-profit organization. He also used it to create an animated short.

Golden Gate Bridge by Tom Galmarini (Class of 2011)

Tom created this digital painting using Corel Painter.

Ansel Adams by Tom Galmarini (Class of 2011)

James Balkovek (Class of 2012)

Ryan O'Rourke (Class of 2012)

Vivienne Flesher by Peg Nocciolino (Class of 2011)

Peg says, "I was enchanted by meeting and listening to San Francisco based artist, Vivienne Flesher. There was an ethereal quality about her and her work which for me was very inspiring."

Fortune Teller by Eric Wieringa (Class of 2011)

Eric stumbled on an old penny arcade at Fisherman's wharf in SF. Most of the machines were of an Art Nouveau style, restored from the early 20th century. After playing one of the classic fortune telling games he was inspired to make this image, illustrating the fortune that he received that day. This is Eric's tribute to the class of 2011 and all their future successes! 

Kristian Olson (Class of 2011)

Maureen O'Brien (Class of 2012)

Maureen says that there is a story behind this illustration– but she'd rather that people invent their own!

Jack Tom (Class of 2011)

This building in Chinatown is one of the few remaining great historical buildings. It's a bank now, with a new name and owner, but when Jack was a kid growing up in Chinatown it was the telephone company, and he would go there with his dad to pay the phone bill.

Suzy Gerhart (Class of 2012)

Inga Poslitur (Class of 2012)

Stuart Fjellanger (Class of 2012)

Amy DeVoogd (Class of 2012)

Ferry Building Farmer's Market

Sally Govan (Class of 2011)

Bay Bridge from the Ferry Building, Farmer's Market