Physical and natural forces through time have shaped Santa Rosa’s landscape into what we see today. These varied landscapes, the life they support, and the history and change they reflect immerses every island visitor and prompts much creative thought and expression.
Matt Beard Holy Ground (Field Shot) Acrylic on canvas 2019
“The beauty of the island’s coast is unrivaled in California, and it was heartbreaking every time I set up to paint, because it meant I had to choose one scene and pass up countless others. No shortage of inspiration out there.”
– Matt Beard
Ryan Yablow View from Bechers Bay Point Digital photo 2019
Trey Dremmond Cloud Forest Sunset Digital photo 2018
Emily Osborn Santa Rosa Sunrise Digital photo 2019
Ocean waves, blue sky
Ancient stars come out at night
We leave as family
– Molly Cook
Matt Beard Wish You Were Here (Field Shot) Acrylic on canvas 2019
Merrill McCauley National Park Rangers at Work (1) Digital photo
Ryan Yablow Skunk Point Digital photography composite 2020
Dr. Kathryn McEachern Newly Planted Lemonade Berry, Manzanita, and Coyote Brush Digital Photo 2017
Dr. Kathryn McEachern Students Making Wattle for Erosion Control Digital photo 2016
Dr. Kathryn McEachern Building a Cloud Forest on Bedrock Digital photo 2015
Dr. Kathryn McEachern Measuring Overnight Fog Drip from Fence Lined with Shade Cloth Digital photo 2015
Dr. Kathryn McEachern Cloud Forest at Dawn Digital photography composite 2018
These ‘Cloud Forest’ images and content by Dr. Kathryn McEachern are part of a larger collection. More island relevant content from these submissions can be accessed here.
Jamie McClain Fraser Point from Above Digital photo 2019 8.5" x 11"
Trey Demmond Morning Commute to Carrington Point Digital photo 2019
“The island is the research, the island is the land, the island is the flora and the surrounding ocean. The island is so much. Most of all, the island is home.”
– Marisol Villareal
Dan Lisi Skunk Point from Pier Digital photo 2019
Kenji Webb East Point from Skunk Point Digital photo 2018
Kenji Webb Bones Digital photo 2018
Elibet Muñoz Niche Bounty Digital photo 2019 1080 x 1620
“Where sand is fluid and cliffs crumble to the sea, ravens surf the wind.”
– Kenji Webb
Merrill McCauley National Park Rangers at Work (3) Digital photo
Matt Beard Beside Clear Waters (Field Shot) Acrylic on Birch Panel 2018 20” x 16”
Matt Beard The Apex of Spring (Field Shot) Acrylic on Canvas 2019 20” x 16”
Wind harsh and whistling
Lady Rosa welcomes all
The land grows anew
– Molly Cook
Christophe Bourély Oil Rig Oil on panel 2018 16" x 20"
Elibet Muñoz Gracefully Unknown Digital photo 2019 1620 x 1080
Elibet Muñoz The Difference Digital photo 2019 1620 x 1080
Thomas Davis Tom Dibblee’s Earth Patterns on Santa Rosa Island ArcMAP and Corel Draw 2020 11" x 8.5"
Merrill McCauley National Park Rangers at Work (2) Digital photo
Merrill McCauley National Park Rangers at Work (5) Digital photo
Jonathan Luna Bird Black and White Photography, 35mm Film 2020
Jaime Matera Morning Gulls Digital photo 2018
Jonathan Luna On a Desert Isle Black and White Photography, 35mm Film 2020
Elibet Muñoz Ancient Patience Digital Photo 2021
“During my trips to Santa Rosa island, I experienced small treasures that I couldn’t believe were so close to home. The air felt better, the sun felt brighter and the ground felt more real underneath me. Each time I’d have the chance to make the trip with professors and classmates, I knew I’d find something new to see and feel.”
– Roxanne Casas
Trey Demmond Santa Cruz Island from Carrington Point Digital photo 2019
Jaime Matera Recharging Digital photo 2019
