One thing I found out recently: Sarah is obsessed with the moon. She jokes that she’s a lunatic, because the word comes from the Latin “lunaticus” meaning “moonstruck.” And she has the tattoos to prove it, too. Her latest series is called BASALTIC, which is an homage to the so-called Lunar Seas, basaltic craters that 17th century astronomers thought were actual oceans. These romantic paintings have Sarah’s signature serene abstract style and, a true Sunset artist, she’s connected the moon and ocean by incorporating sand and saltwater into her acrylic paint.

Sarah’s first solo show in Los Angeles, Mare Lunatica, will open on September 22nd at NeueHouse Venice Beach. You can RSVP here for the opening reception.

Like many Bay Area founding stories, Sunset Roasters began in a garage. Phill Roliz, who is a firefighter with San Francisco Fire, was roasting coffee from his garage in the Outer Sunset. Phill and his wife Sara sold small batches, mostly to their friends. When more friends started asking for more, he and Sara officially formed Sunset Roasters. Read our interview to learn more about this company and the couple behind it.

In our interview, you’ll meet Alissa Anderson. Alissa is an artist, photographer, and musician — and she is the owner of Foggy Notion, a shop on Clement Street curating the most beautiful things for your skin, body, and home. Her shop is a beautiful and exciting adventure and I hope you enjoy getting to know Alissa as much as I have.

When I met Krystal Lauk for the first time, I knew I was in the presence of someone very creative. Krystal lives in San Francisco with her husband, Ben Metcalfe who is also a very interesting human, and their toddler. In our interview, we talk about what drew Krystal to illustration and technology, why she believes we’re living in the most exciting era for illustration, why she believes San Francisco matters as much as it ever did, and her favorite things to do on the westside.