Three years ago, Krista Schumacher moved to La Jolla and made the decision to pursue her art career full-time. Here is a timeline of events and exhibitions, twists and turns, and a reflection and celebration of the beginning of her art journey.
La Jolla: Art Gem of San Diego
Year 1, Sep 2017-2018
When we moved to San Diego, we fell in love with La Jolla. In many ways, La Jolla is the art gem of San Diego. It is home to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, numerous galleries, and the La Jolla Art + Wine Festival. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would end up as a full-time studio artist in La Jolla, CA. In the past three years, I've been overwhelmed with the amount of community support for my artwork. Thank you!
LA JOLLA ART + WINE FESTIVAL
Oct. 2017
Krista Schumacher's first exhibition was at the La Jolla Art + Wine Festival in 2017. In many ways, this art show was her introduction to the San Diego art scene.
Krista Schumacher's first live television interview on Oct. 2017, promoting the La Jolla Art + Wine Festival. Since this interview, Schumacher has made eight appearances on the following networks: CBS, NBC San Diego, Fox 5, and KUSI.
Krista Schumacher and her family at the LJAWF 2017. Her parents flew out from Florida to support her first art show. At this time, Schumacher was mainly focusing on animal brushwork, and only brought one palette knife abstract painting to the show (pictured right). Schumacher was not planning on bringing this painting, but her mom encouraged her. While Schumacher did abstract palette knife work on the side, and it was the type of art she personally liked, she was unsure what others may think of it. This painting, Fusion, was her first painting to sell in La Jolla and inspired her to further pursue her ultimate passion: palette knife painting.
Fusion was one of Schumacher's first palette knife paintings. Here it is pictured in a collector's home in La Jolla, CA.
ABSTRACTION
Feb. 2018
After the La Jolla Art Show, Schumacher decided to focus her time and energy in creating her first collection: ABSTRACTION. Above, is the promo video Schumacher made to promote her new works.
ABSTRACTION was release online in Feb. 2017. Schumacher created these flyers and went to over 40 businesses to introduce herself, and promote her new collection. One of the businesses she walked into was Ligne Roset La Jolla.
LIGNE ROSET LA JOLLA
July 2018
In July 2018, Ligne Roset La Jolla and Krista Schumacher decided to partner together. To this day, Schumacher is the exclusive artist for their La Jolla showroom featuring over thirty works. In Oct. 2018, Ligne Roset hosted Schumacher's collection launch.
LA PLAYA GALLERY
Summer 2018
In the summer of 2018, Krista Schumacher had a solo exhibition with La Playa Gallery in La Jolla Shores. During her exhibition, Schumacher frequently painted live outside the gallery. In turn, she met many locals, and grew her following in San Diego.
JEWEL BALL
August 2018
Krista Schumacher was the featured artist for The Jewel Ball in 2018 located at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. Above, is the promo video for the event. At this event, she painted live for the guests as they entered.
MAKING WAVES
Year 2, Sep 2018-2019
After my first year establishing myself as an artist in La Jolla, it was time to make waves. I felt so connected with my palette knife art, I was eager and excited to exhibit my work as much as possible!
RAVEAN AARON GALLERY
Oct. 2018
Krista Schumacher collaborated with local La Jolla photographer, Ravean Aaron in 2018.
ART SAN DIEGO
Launchpad Artist, Oct. 2018
Krista Schumacher was selected to be the Launchpad Artist for Art San Diego in 2018.
LJ CRAFTED WINES
Jan. 2019
In 2019, LJ Crafted Wines and Krista Schumacher started their collaboration. Schumacher is the featured artist at their local La Jolla wine tasting room. To this day, Schumacher continues to exhibit with with LJ Crafted Wines.
LIGNE ROSET COLLECTION LAUNCH #2
Nov. 2018
Ligne Roset La Jolla hosted Schumacher's second collection launch in Nov. 2018.
MISSION FEDERAL ARTWALK
Apr. 2019
Krista Schumacher exhibited at the Mission Federal Artwalk in 2019. Below, is her live television interview with NBC.
Krista Schumacher's interview with NBC San Diego in 2019.
Krista Schumacher poses with her booth at the Mission Federal Artwalk in 2019.
LIBERTY STATION ARTWALK
Aug. 2019
Krista Schumacher's booth at the Liberty Station ArtWalk in Aug. 2019.
CARS, CORONADO, AND COVID
Year 3, Sep 2019-2020
My third year in San Diego was filled with the highest of highs, and lowest of lows. The year was dedicated to celebrating my art, but this time, with my mom. It is was beyond special. My mom, Kathy, who lives in is also a palette knife artist. Our year started with our Ferrari exhibition, and unfortunately, ended with COVID. Due to COVID, all art shows and events were cancelled for the remainder of the year. With that being said, COVID has allowed me to really focus on my studio practice, and online presence.
FERRARI OF SAN DIEGO
Oct. 2019
Krista and Kathy Schumacher at their mother, daughter art opening hosted by Ferrari of San Diego.
LA JOLLA ART + WINE FESTIVAL
Oct. 2019
Krista and Kathy Schumacher on Fox 5 News promoting the La Jolla Art + Wine Festival.
Krista and Kathy Schumacher at the La Jolla Art + Wine Festival in 2019.
Krista Schumacher's art on the front cover of L'Chaim Magazine in Oct. 2019.
Krista and Kathy Schumacher on the front page of the La Jolla Light in 2019.
L&G PROJECTS CONTEMPORARY ART
Dec. 2019
Krista Schumacher exhibits with L&G Projects Contemporary Art since Dec. 2019. Pictured: Krista Schumacher and gallery owner, George "Theo" Theodorakos.
PALATE AND PALETTE FEATURED ARTISTS
Jan. 2020
Krista and Kathy Schumacher were the featured artists for Palate and Palette in Jan. 2020. Above, is a short promo video for the event.
Krista + Kathy Schumacher painting live on stage at Palate and Palette in Jan 2020.
LA JOLLA LIBRARY
Solo Exhibition, Feb. 2019
La Jolla Library hosted a mother, daughter exhibition for Krista and Kathy Schumacher in Feb. 2020.
HOTEL del CORONADO
Aug. 2020
Krista Schumacher collaborated with Hotel Del Coronado in 2020. Their gift shop carries prints of Schumacher's iconic painting, Hotel del Coronado.
Krista Schumacher paints Hotel del Coronado in 2020.
THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF MY ART.
The past three years in San Diego have truly been a wild ride. Thank you to my community and my collectors for your unwavering support and enthusiasm for my artwork. As I reflect upon the past three years, I can hardly believe how everything has unfolded. It is a dream come true.
I am proud. I am grateful.
Thank you!
Colorfully,
Krista Schumacher