Photos by Amelia Dal Pra and Courtesy of Leigh J. McCloskey Malibu has many hidden treasures that are waiting to be found. One is the Olandar Foundation for Emerging Renaissance, which displays Leigh J. McCloskey's otherworldly artistic masterpieces in Olandar, his home in Malibu. The foundation puts on various events, which attract diverse crowds from yogis to … [Read more...] about Discover the New Dimensions of Art in Malibu
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How Steve Jobs’ Artistry Changed the World
Art by Kris HarperThe recent film starring Steve Jobs showed he was not a man about himself; he was a man about his creation. He fancied himself an artist in the highest form, and he was. Whatever arrogance Jobs displayed was not because of who he thought he was, but because of his thoughts regarding his creations. Despite passing away in 2011, his creations maintain profound … [Read more...] about How Steve Jobs’ Artistry Changed the World
Q&A with Country Music Artist and Alumna, Sandra Lynn
Photo courtesy of Kristin BarloweSandra Lynn is making a name for herself in Nashville's music scene since graduating from Pepperdine in 2007. Along with writing and recording with songwriters Jeremy Spillman, Lori McKenna and Travis Meadows, Lynn released her own musical debut in 2014 with a self-titled album. With over 100,000 hits on her music video, "You Belong," and 13,000 … [Read more...] about Q&A with Country Music Artist and Alumna, Sandra Lynn
East Coast Kid Chases West Coast Dreams
Photo by Alysha Tsuji With a mom who received a classical music degree, a dad who rocked out as the lead guitarist of a small band in the '80s and a sister who competitively excelled in the saxophone and flute, it seems fitting that 22-year-old Mike Holland strives to succeed in the music world. He picked up the guitar early in his childhood as his mother, Beth Holland, … [Read more...] about East Coast Kid Chases West Coast Dreams
Justin Ibrahim enters the scene
Photo Courtesy of Justin IbrahimPalmdale, Calif. graced the music world with All4One in the 90s, Afroman at the beginning of the millennium and now Justin Ibrahim. Ibrahim is a musician, songwriter and 2008 Pepperdine graduate. Driven by relationships and connecting with others, Ibrahim said his alternative rock style provides melodic tunes that are “accessible to the … [Read more...] about Justin Ibrahim enters the scene