The Local Artistry

Happy 2019, Locals! How's your year starting off? Some of you may have made resolutions that include going back to school after a long break, hitting the gym for your "JLo" summer bod, or even paying your phone bill on time every month. Whatever your goal may be, each one requires a form of inspo, and TLA's been hit with some recent bout of motivation! Around this time a few months ago, Bakersfield rap artist, J Spoolz sent over an audio of his latest single, "Fallin'" to my

Hey, Locals! We've finally got another blog post for you! It's hard to find you hidden jewels! However, we were able to spot a gem this past February at Bakersfield's prominent coffee shop, Dagney's. Jeremy Bridgman, drummer of the band, Art and the Resistance, had his first ever book signing event for, Darci the Drummer Takes Drum Lessons. This children's book is great for parents to read to their children because it takes on gender roles in a perspective that we don't usual

Long time, no blog! It's been a while since our last official blog post, but like they say "move in silence". So, The Local Artistry was given the opportunity to set up for First Friday a couple of weeks ago at local art gallery, Moderngigi. We were also fortunate to be surrounded by not only the artwork of Johnny Ramos, but also the creativity of Jeremy White and the ethereal vibes from musician, Crimson Skye. This mixture created a scene that is rare for 18th street conside

Happy New Year, Locals! It's 2017, and The Local Artistry is excited to bring you another blog post! As you may know, we're always looking for new faces to cover and by chance we spotted up-and-coming fashion line, Ray Darten! Ray Darten is a clothing line from Bakersfield, California that embodies what it is to be classy and afrocentric! Checking out their Instagram wasn't enough, so we got to ask the fashion designer, Yetunde Olukoya, some questions about the struggles of r

It's August. summer is almost over. However, in this summer alone, The Local Artistry has caught sight of some very talented artists! One of the many faces that caught our eye is 24-year-old, Andrew Rodriguez (a.k.a. 1st.apostle). This local photographer is making big moves; within less than a year, he has mastered the camera in ways that would take other new photographers multiple years to acquire! It has landed him collaborations with local clothing brands, fashion bloggers

We’ve all heard the phrase “A picture is worth a thousand words”; something with meaning, that can tell a story without even saying a word. Well, when it comes to Kevin Gardner and his breathtaking artwork, we believe that a drawing is worth even more! So does his 2K+ Instagram followers! This Bakersfield native has the term, “success”, right between his fingers… #drawing #talent #interview

© Alina Mendoza When one thinks of a city of talent, they might think of New York, Los Angeles, or San Francisco. However, Delano, CA native Berlin is making strides to make her town one of recognition. As a student, future physical anthropologist, and current model, 23-year-old Berlin proves that even a girl from a small town can make her mark as a person of influence. thelocalartistry: How did your modeling career start? berlin: "Three years ago I met someone (in the Kern [