This abstract fish was made by Encinitas artist Rodrigo.
By Tom Gordon
We have noticed many cruise passengers don’t even bother to get off the ship in Avalon, Catalina. They have been to Avalon and done that.
But mixed in among the souvenir shops selling “Catalina Lifeguard” sweatshirts is a little gallery called Afishinados.
They bill their merchandise as “Original Folk and Fine American Fish and Design.” The store is packed with original art and prices range from $10 for a glass Garibaldi fish necklace to thousands for a large work of original art. Most of the works of art fall into the affordable category. The cool thing: they are unique and different.
A halibut birdhouse made by artist Rick Riley from the San Diego area. Part of the proceeds go to fight Parkinson’s disease and Wounded Warriors.
It’s one of those stores where everything sold has a little story behind. Most of the pieces created by Southern California artists.
Afishinados is the beachfront walkway at 203 Crescent. For more information: www.afishinadosgalley.com or 310-510-2440.