Wayne Jiang - all around great artist
Several years ago I bought a small portrait by a relatively unknown artist, tucked away in a small combination cafe, wine store and gallery.
His name is Wayne Jiang and he has great stuff. See his site for a wide range of work. His portraits are warm, rich and insightful. His sketchbooks are terrific - eclectic, playful, strong. Aside from that he is also a graphic designer and ukulele player.
He currently shows at Solomon Dubnick Gallery in the Sacramento area.