Barbara Renshaw leads the popular "Sketch Walks" as a docent volunteer for the California State Parks Adventures with Nature program.
Her artwork is frequently available for purchase in the form of 6-pack gift cards in the Morro Bay Museum gift shop

Pack # 1
*Coon Creek
*Reservoir Flats Trail
 Meadows and Morros
*Shark Inlet
 Landscapes
 Alice Cushing watercolors

*Cards with the names of trails or places include flowers that are found there.

Alice Cushing: Her heart is in the art  

One of the first things Alice Cushing did when she arrived in town was join the San Luis Obispo Art Center.

Twelve years later, she is still volunteering her time. According to Karen Kile, executive director, Cushing is the heart and soul of what is a very special place for many people.

"She has a strong loyalty and love for this place. It gives the staff, the board, and other volunteers the kind of warm feeling that someone cares that much. She is here for this place."

Kile said whatever job needs to be done, Cushing does it. She helps with putting out mailings, does a multitude of tasks related to a variety of fund-raisers and festivals, closes the building at the end of the day, and is available to answer questions from artists and visitors.

"I try always to go to the openings so I know about the artist and can talk to the visitors about them," said Cushing, herself a watercolorist. "And I know a little bit about painting, so I can help if they have questions."

The San Luis Obispo resident said she originally became involved with the hope of meeting new people. "I didn’t know anyone when I first moved here, and now I have a lot of very good friends. It’s just a nice place to work and I enjoy being there. The Art Center couldn’t function if it wasn’t for the volunteers."

–Jack Beardwood