See It The “Shared Visions International Art Exhibit” runs through mid-August at the Southern California College of Optometry, 2575 Yorba Linda Blvd., Fullerton, 714-992-7865, sccoeyecare.com/sharedvisions. BackgroundIn 2005, Vaughn earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from East Carolina University—and learned she had a degenerative eye condition, retinitis pigmentosa. “I’m still in the early stages of vision loss. For now I want to make as much meaningful art as possible with as much vision as I still have.” She also offers artist coaching and consulting services. Creation Vaughn’s latest works are mixed-media, combining digital and traditional techniques. She manipulates images in ... Read more

See ItMilton’s work will be part of the Laguna Art Museum’s annual Art Auction on Feb. 4, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949-494-8971, lagunaartmuseum.org. To see more, visit davidmiltonstudio.com. BackgroundMilton, who has painted since he was 14, started working in his photorealistic style while at San Jose State University. His interest in Americana goes back to a childhood surrounded by ’40s and ’50s architecture. Inspired by a remote lot where Vegas casino signs, such as the one made for the Silver Slipper, go to die, he began working on the “Neon Boneyard” series six years ago. CreationMilton photographs ... Read more

See ItTakizawa’s work is displayed through Jan. 15 at Grand Central Art Center, 125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 714-567-7233, grandcentralartcenter.com.  BackgroundWhile taking a glass-blowing class at Santa Ana College, Takizawa discovered her medium of choice. The artist—who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Cal State Fullerton, plus an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University—is fascinated by the visual phenomena that occur when light is reflected on or refracted through glass.  CreationFor this installation, Takizawa made about 700 bubbles in her glass-blowing studio, then cut them into half-spheres and polished them. She suspended blue neon tubes shaped like an airplane ... Read more

See It“The Queen’s Gallery” runs through Jan. 8 at the Muzeo, 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714-956-8936, muzeo.org.  BackgroundAs a boy, Howard collected stamps and coins. Since then he has expanded to antique books, match safes, hand-painted cheroot (small cigar) cases, Torah pointers (yads), and sheet music, among other objects. While Howard, a radiologist, builds the collections, wife Linda, an interior designer, finds the right place for them in their home. About 500 pieces are displayed at the Muzeo. CreationThe couple had bought small works, but it wasn’t until after they had moved into their current home, Fox ... Read more

See ItGrimstad is at Winter Fantasy, which takes place Nov. 19 through Dec. 11 at the Sawdust Art Festival, 949-494-3030, sawdustartfestival.org.  BackgroundGrimstad creates three-dimensional art from recycled materials, works in paint and pen-and-ink, and crafts “holiday angels” from old greeting cards. He uses the same ethos to make succulent arrangements and small landscapes. He also reviews opera and classical music, backpacks, swims, cycles, runs, and dances.  Creation“I usually walk the dog twice a day, and if I see something in the street, I’m not too proud to collect it.” As a result, Grimstad has 12 large boxes ... Read more