Jennifer Perlmutter Modern Art Gallery In Carmel By The Sea CA

Artist owned and operated gallery and studio in beautiful downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Featuring the work of Jennifer Perlmutter.

Artist owned and operated gallery and studio in beautiful downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Featuring the work of Jennifer Perlmutter.

I believe that art changes us and can lead to a deeper understanding of our selves.

~ Jennifer

MEET THE ARTIST

I believe that art changes us and can lead to a deeper understanding of our selves.

~ Jennifer

MEET THE ARTIST

View the collections.

Bloom_48x36

figurative

Painting from a Carmel by the sea art gallery

a place in mind

Colorful large art collage painting

collage stories

Perlmutter_JumpInaLake_48x36

texture of time

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Wharf II 36" x 48" framed Monterey Wharf and Plaz

Wharf II
36" x 48" framed

Monterey Wharf and Plaza has this laid-back yet vibrant energy — with the ocean and seals, mossy rocks, moored sailboats, and street vendors.

In our first month here in 2022, we would walk down from our house and attend street festivals, farmer's markets, or just stroll.

The following week in my studio, the vibrancy of the ocean, buildings painted in lively colors, and the smell of popcorn and fish and chips was still with me!

These life experiences were the fodder for this painting. Translating the raw emotions of this experience into color and brushstrokes is the process that created Wharf II.

Available in my Carmel gallery on Dolores between 5th and 6th
@Seemonterey
@visitcarmel
@montereywharf

#monterey #CarmelArt #MontereyWharf #OceanVibes #SeasideArt #VibrantColors #JenniferPerlmutterGallery #VisitCarmel

Dana Goforth @danagoforthartist joined me last nig

Dana Goforth @danagoforthartist joined me last night to open her ceramics exhibit featuring The Portal Series. Thank you for joining us. These forms felt right at home with my paintings. A few went home with our guests. DM for inquiries.

#sculpture #clay #ceramic #portals #lighting #design
@carmel.chamber

Come see us! Culture and art bring us all closer t

Come see us! Culture and art bring us all closer to what we have in common- our shared humanity.
#carmelbythesea
@carmelarttours
@visitcarmel @seemonterey @carmelchamber

When people ask "How do you know when it's done?"

When people ask "How do you know when it's done?" One of the many ways to know is, if I have not gone through an ugly middle, it ain't done! I want to be challenged and brought to the edge of my comfort zone. Read more in my blog on website. Link in bio

The Ugly Middle is always a good sign that we are getting somewhere...

📌 The Ugly Middle: 5 Ways to Push Through When Your Work Feels Stuck

🎨 Acknowledge the Ugly Middle

🌀 It’s Part of the Process
That messy, uncertain stage isn’t failure—it’s where transformation happens. Every painting (and every creative journey) has an ugly middle. Recognize it, expect it, and keep going.

Step Back & Shift Your Perspective
👀 Pause, Breathe, Observe

Instead of reacting with frustration, step away for a moment. Look at your work from a distance, flip it upside down, or take a photo. A fresh perspective can reveal the next move.

Make a Bold Move
🎨 Shake Things Up
When stuck, do something unexpected:
Use a bigger brush ️
Introduce a surprising color 🎭
Add texture or scrape something away 🔄
Sometimes, disruption leads to discovery.
Get Closer to What You Hate

🔥 Face the Challenge, Don’t Avoid It
Instead of covering up the “problem areas,” lean into them.
Ask: Why does this feel off?
What’s emerging here?
Tension often leads to the most exciting breakthroughs.
Stay Curious & Keep Moving

🚀 Trust the Process
The ugly middle is just that—a middle. It’s not the end. Keep layering, refining, and exploring. What’s on the other side might surprise you.

💡 Have you faced the ugly middle in your creative process? Drop a 🎨 in the comments if you’ve been there! Let’s talk about it. 👇

#CreativeJourney #UglyMiddle #ArtTransformation #TrustTheProcess #JenniferPerlmutterGallery #ArtisticBreakthrough

From the studio yesterday, into the window today a

From the studio yesterday, into the window today and onto the wall tomorrow (almost- still needs framing) thank you to this family that was pulled off the street by the bright happy colors.

Art changes us, and has a profound link to our mental well being.

#carmelbythesea @visitcarmel #flowersmakemehappy #abstract

Pines 84"x48" Tall and mighty. I look up to you.

Pines 84"x48"
Tall and mighty. I look up to you.

Available for you in my Carmel gallery.

#monterey #pines #abstractpainting #carmel

Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery

Studio 2 Millard Building • Dolores between 5th and 6th • Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

831.204.1484 • email

Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery

Studio 2 Millard Building

Dolores between 5th and 6th

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

831.204.1484 • email