Contributors
David Vogin, Illustrator
In this issue: “Building Marin” (p. 54)
Does using multiple mediums make it harder
to tell a story? My work is actually all digital,
so technically I just work in one medium.
When successful, the layering of different
textures and effects in Photoshop creates a
somewhat painterly effect.
What kind of work do you like doing most?
Although I enjoy all types of assignments, I
really enjoy the more conceptual work that
makes the reader think about the art and how
it tells the story.
Where has your work appeared? Ne w York
Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, O
The Oprah Magazine and Golf World.
Heather Hardison, Illustrator
In this issue: “Best of the County” (p. 41)
What kind of vibe were you trying to emulate
in your illustrations? I was going for a vintage
postcard vibe, and I was trying to capture the
natural beauty of Marin County.
Which one did you enjoy drawing the most?
I loved drawing the surfer! Marin is home to
my favorite surf spot, so it’s near to my heart.
Where has your work appeared? My work
has appeared on Facebook, in Cooking
Light magazine, and in my own book
Homegrown: Illustrated Bites from Your
Garden to Your Table.
Calin Van Paris, Writer
In this issue: “Best of the County” (p. 41)
What’s your perfect Marin day? Coffee at
Equator in downtown Mill Valley followed by
a visit to the Mill Valley Public Library — and
to my dad’s house. Then I, my Grilly’s burrito
(with hot salsa) and whatever book I checked
out head to Point Reyes. Second coffee and a
morning bun from Bovine Bakery and I disappear into the dreamscape.
Where has your work appeared? Proud for-
mer assistant editor at Marin Magazine. You
can find me on allure.com as well as vogue.
com, where I’m a regular contributor.
WELLNESS
› Lil’ Kickers, a Seattle-based soccer development
program for kids, opens a new location in San Rafael;
lilkickers.com.
› Marin Healthcare District unveils a new Breast Health
Center in Greenbrae. The center offers state-of-the-art
technology capable of creating 3-D images of breast tissue to help identify cancer; breastcentermarin.org.
EAT AND DRINK
› Andy’s Local Market opens a new location in San
Rafael, one block away at 75 Loch Lomond Drive.
The grocery store, specializing in fresh produce, deli
items and pizza, includes an attached waterfront
cafe; andyslocalmarket.com.
› A new teahouse has set up shop inside Open Secret
Bookstore in San Rafael. See, the owner of Key Tea,
brews locally grown herbs, tonics and homemade nut
milks in a vibrant setting; keyteacart.com.
› Madcap, the long-awaited San Anselmo restaurant
by veteran chef Ron Siegel, is slated to open midsummer, featuring American and Japanese-influenced
fare; madcapmarin.com.
› After a two-month closure for renovations, Mama’s
Royal Cafe, a Mill Valley institution, reopens its
doors. The quirky cafe is a locally popular breakfast
and brunch spot; 415.388.3261.
SHOP
› The S. F. Design Center has a new showroom spe-
cializing in marble. Cosentino City, a family-owned
company from Spain, offers large-format slabs of mar-
ble and a 3-D virtual viewing program; cosentino.com.
› Seesaw, a whimsical children’s consignment boutique selling clothes, handmade goods and toys in
downtown San Anselmo, celebrates its one-year
anniversary; seesaw4kids.com.
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