Our Story
Crafted With Heart. Rooted in Ojai
Cercana is a boutique store in Ojai, California, offering ethically sourced art, decor, and accessories from around the world. We celebrate craftsmanship and community with every product.
Every piece we carry is handpicked to inspire connection — between maker and customer, culture and home. Whether it’s a locally poured candle, a handwoven wrap, or a hand-thrown ceramic bowl, our products are rich with purpose and beauty.
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Artists
Meet the Makers
Each piece tells a story. Get to know the artisans behind our favorite collections.
Alexi Fine is a contemporary painter celebrated for her vibrant, emotionally rich work rooted in Impressionism with a modern twist.
Wrona Gall is a contemporary painter whose luminous cloudscapes explore the emotional power of sky and atmosphere.
Santa Barbara–based artist Karen Bezuidenhout was born and raised in Stellenbosch, South Africa, where her love of nature, horses, and adventure began.
Sara Johnson brings decades of experience from working with some of the most prestigious fashion houses in Europe and the United States
Bettina Norton, raised in both Germany and California, began drawing Breyer horses at the age of six, spending hours perfecting anatomy from every angle.
Christopher Noxon writes, paints, and makes objects in Ojai, California. He began making art seriously in midlife, drawing inspiration from the landforms, colors, and patterns found in nature.
The delight of imagination and the natural world inspire Colette to paint. She approaches her
canvases with childlike abandon. All is spontaneous.
Painting offers Julie Grist a space for close observation —a way to absorb people, places, and
moments, then translate them onto canvas with emotional resonance.
Leslie Clark is a painter, jewelry designer, and founder of the Nomad Foundation. A
Third-generation Ojai native, she was raised on a cattle ranch by her father, which gave her a
deep connection to the land and a lifelong love of wide-open spaces.
Rex Kochel is an artist based in Ojai, California, where he lives with his wife and their dog, Romeo. His artistic career spans more than 39 years, beginning while he was an instructor at Ventura High School.
Thomas Hardcastle was born in Boston and raised in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. He has been a longtime resident of Ojai, California, where he paints and takes an active role in the local visual arts community.
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