Partridge in a Pear Tree

Partridge in a Pear Tree

Cover | Chris Buzelli

Partridge in a Pear Tree (cover) and Flight (Gift Guide cover); both oil and paper. Chris Buzelli, a New York–based illustrator and artist, intertwines childhood memories with fantastical beasts in his moody, magical work. The result captures the feeling of a bygone era—”somewhere,” he says, “in between this world and one filled with gigantic beasts and sea creatures.” Raised in Chicago, Buzelli graduated from Rhode Island School of Design. His paintings have appeared in many publications, including Rolling Stone, Time, Playboy, The New York Times, and Entertainment Weekly. He also shows his work in galleries throughout the United States. To see more, and to purchase art and prints, visit chrisbuzelli.com.


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In the Philanthropic Swim

In the Philanthropic Swim

Rockridge residents John Bliss and Kim Thompson may live far removed the gritty flats of East and West Oakland. But this philanthropic couple see themselves as one with the citizens of Oakland, particularly those who are struggling financially, and they’re leading a campaign to get their “financially blessed” peers to invest in the community like they have by funding city programs to teach kids how to swim.