Roger Durling, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Cover Story By Roger Durling | Wed May 13, 2026 | 8:00pm

The Masterpiece Life of Meredith Brooks Abbott

The reigning matriarch of Santa Barbara’s plein air painting scene has a new exhibit, “Capturing Our Time,” on view at Sullivan Goss Gallery.

SBIFF By Roger Durling | Thu Feb 05, 2026 | 1:31pm

Durling’s speech is a plea to protect the freedom of the arts at a time when it is under attack.

Cover Story By Roger Durling | Wed Jan 28, 2026 | 8:00pm

Visionary painter’s new show, “A Radiant Solitude,” comes to Sullivan Goss Gallery.

Cover Story By Roger Durling | Wed Dec 17, 2025 | 8:00pm

The multifaceted man of many mediums talks about tattooing, murals, music, and more.

Film By Roger Durling | Thu Dec 11, 2025 | 3:28pm

A&L’s favorite interviewer plays Timothée Chalamet’s nemesis in ‘Marty Supreme.’

Cover Story By Roger Durling | Wed Jul 23, 2025 | 9:00pm

Artist Derek Harrison paints “The Spirit of Fiesta.”

Cover Story By Roger Durling | Wed May 21, 2025 | 8:00pm

Meshing creativity, art, and technology, Lynda Weinman explores her newest frontiers as an artist.

Cover Story By Roger Durling | Wed Mar 12, 2025 | 8:54pm

Iconic painter takes on “The Miramar Affair” in his latest exhibit at Sullivan Goss Gallery.

Visual Arts By Roger Durling | Wed Nov 13, 2024 | 11:22am

Patricia Sullivan and Frank Goss’s legacy lives on in Nathan Vonk and his team.

Cover Story By Roger Durling | Wed Aug 07, 2024 | 9:43pm

Baret Boisson’s vibrant work paints a love letter to the universe.