DAVID MICHAEL VAUGHN

Tortuga Laguna - Seaside Coffee Table

Come meet David on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 at the Taste Of Laguna on the Festival Of The Arts grounds. See the newest artwork from his studio and new Laguna Beach showroom gallery! See the event description HERE at the Taste Of Laguna 2025 website. Check out David's Instagram HERE for updates on the art he will be unveiling at the Taste Of Laguna as well as all the exciting news from one of Laguna Beach's most recognized artists. The event is sure to be the party of the season!


Tortuga Laguna - Seaside Coffee Table

David Michael Vaughn's "Tortuga Laguna" Viewclee artwork. The Viewclee is David's new artwork line which is a hybrid of the well known Giclee print art format joined with David's visionary technique using transparencies, wood, resin and illumination. The Viewclee lights up and can be enjoyed on a stand or hung on the wall. See the full product description HERE.




Tortuga Laguna - Seaside Coffee Table

David Michael Vaughn's Laguna turtle "Tortuga Laguna" merchandise is NOW available in select retail stores in Laguna Beach! Get your Laguna turtle T-Shirt, coffee mug and beach towel. Each product is an officially licensed artist reproduction of the artwork that's become an iconic image in the artistic town. We will be announcing the stores via David's Instagram. They will also be available on this website and at our new showroom gallery! This product launch showcases the creative efforts of David and his wife, Jennifer, who are well known for their devotion to the community of Laguna Beach and their love of the artistic seaside city they call home.


Tortuga Laguna - Seaside Coffee Table

Multi-Sensory Fine Artist: mixed media art with exotic woods, resin, painting, precious metal leaf, lights and music

David Michael Vaughn's art, including custom pieces, size variations, and commissioned creations can be purchased directly from the artist at his new Laguna Beach showroom gallery and delivered locally or shipped to you. Please use the contact form on this site to get started. David looks forward to meeting you at one of the artist's events.

Tortuga Laguna - Viewclee

Tortuga Laguna - Viewclee
8" round

The artwork is 8 inches in diameter featuring a round wood burned frame encircling a resin coated mixed media print of David's iconic Laguna Turtle artwork named "Tortuga Laguna". The Viewclee is David's new artwork line which is a hybrid of the well known Giclee print art format joined with David's visionary technique using transparencies, wood, resin and illumination.

The Viewclee is charged via a USB connector and comes with a remote control to change the color of the art. The piece can also be enjoyed in sunlight like a traditional Giclee reproduction and can be displayed on a plate stand or easily hung on the wall using the provided magnetic mounting system.

The artwork is a tribute to beautiful Laguna Beach and the magical allure of the sea turtle. Painting the sunset vista of Laguna’s Main Beach in the shape of a turtle shell has been David’s dream and vision. It’s a tribute to the city he and his wife, Jennifer, call home, and a city many people have come to know as one of the most magical, romantic spots on earth! The sea turtle with the Laguna Beach painted shell has already become an iconic art piece and is featured in various forms of merchandise that are available throughout the artistic seaside city. This is your chance to own an officially licensed version of this artwork.

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Venetian Violin - Luchae

Venetian Violin - Luchae
24" x 36"

I imagined a story with a violin shaped gondola sailing down the Venetian Grand Canal in Italy. I decided to paint this "violin gondola" the way it would appear if you were looking down from the Rialto Bridge in Venice! Of course, it's complete with the iconic gondolier. The narrative of this work captures the beauty of a Venetian twilight evening that lets the viewer fall into the piece and reveals details over time. Just like the love stories that are kindled in this famed location, the work captures different moods at different times of the day and evokes romance, melody and enjoyment over the years.

This artwork is presented as a "Luchae", a new way of presenting this exclusive edition series in an illuminated light box frame, with a remote control, that can be set to the lighting level you desire or enjoyed in sunlight as you would a fine art giclee. David Michael Vaughn is the 1st mixed media artist to utilize this format to present his imaginative and evocative master works. It is available in several sizes to accommodate your space and budget. Signed by the artist.

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Tortuga Laguna - Turtle Coffee Table

Tortuga Laguna - Turtle Coffee Table
56" x 30" x 20"

Mixed media wall artwork: Tortuga Laguna is the 1st turtle themed coffee table by Laguna artist David Michael Vaughn. The artwork is a combined tribute to beautiful Laguna Beach and the magical allure of the ever-popular sea turtle. Painting the sunset vista of the Main Beach curvature of Laguna in the shape of a turtle shell has been David's dream and vision. It's an homage to the city he & his wife call home, and a city many people have come to know as one of the most magical and romantic spots on earth!

The artwork is completely handcrafted by the artist in every detail. Hand finished "Infinity Edge" design encapsulates the multiple mixed mediums of art combined into this master work. Click to view product, details and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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freedom guitar

FREEDOM Guitar
44" x 30"

Mixed media wall artwork: This artwork is an unconditional tribute to the attainment of Freedom. Long live the Republic of Rock n Roll! A black leather canvas with epoxy resin poured on top, a USA flag guitar and guitar picks, painted angel with diamond dust wings, Republic of Rock n Roll constitution on burned parchment paper, a large wooden matchstick with wood burned pyrography match head, wood carved corners, the fretboard of the guitar is inserted into the lips painted on the leather canvas. The outer edge of the canvas is covered in crystals. The same crystals are featured on each of the corners. The entire artwork is backlit with LED lighting that can be changed in color The artwork is completely handcrafted by the artist in every detail. Hand finished "Infinity Edge" design encapsulates the multiple mixed mediums of art combined into this ultra-dimensional master work. Listen to the accompanying original music compositions by the artist to complete the multi-sensory experience. Click to view product, details, and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Marvelous Hummingbird

Marvelous Hummingbird
13" x 25"

Mixed media wall artwork: This artwork is dedicated to the amazing natural beauty and the conservation of the Marvelous Spatuletail Hummingbird. This hummingbird lives in Peru and is an endangered species numbering around 400. Many people have never seen their incredible dual paddle "spatula" tail feathers. I wanted to paint a hummingbird and the rainforest scene for a multi-dimensional tribute to one of my favorite wildlife habitats. We will be donating a portion of the sale of this art to helping these marvelous little birds and exploring ways to bring awareness to conservation efforts. My wife and I look forward to touring their habitat in Peru.

Featuring: A piece of olive wood as the central canvas with naturally occurring moss sealed in resin. A wooden carved hummingbird painted with foil accents and gold leaf gilding. Diamond dust in the waterfall and sun rays. Multiple layers of epoxy and pigments. Peruvian lilies and rainforest frogs are additional featured elements. Mounted in a permanent frame that floats the entire artwork. The artwork is completely handcrafted by the artist in every detail. A final coat of resin encapsulates the multiple mixed mediums of art combined into this ultra-dimensional master work. Signed by the artist.

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Beauty Of Sky and Sea

Beauty Of Sky and Sea
60" x 30"

Mixed media wall artwork: This artwork is an original commission piece created for wonderful collectors from Palos Verdes, California. It is a great example of the collectors working with the artist to achieve their combined vision. They wanted the art to complement their fabulous home and had some specific ideas as to some of the painted elements of the artwork. The piece features Austrian Mappa Burlwood as the central canvas, a central peacock, peacock feathers with diamond dust, crushed foil accents, 24 K gold leaf disc, painted fish, and a 24 K gold painted Sea fan. The entire artwork is backlit with LED lighting that can be changed in color and controlled with a remote. The artwork is completely handcrafted by the artist in every detail. Hand finished "Infinity Edge" design encapsulates the multiple mixed mediums of art combined into this master work. Click to view product, details and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Siren Symphony

Siren Symphony
48" x 24"

Mixed media wall artwork: Imported exotic South American Red Heart Wood as the inner "canvas". A vintage violin instrument is an additional piece of wood used in this remarkable composition. Pigmented resin, hand embellished canvas Giclee, copper leaf gilding, and painted elements all combine to tell the tale of the Siren Symphony. The artwork is completely handcrafted by the artist in every detail. Hand finished "Infinity Edge" design encapsulates the multiple mixed mediums of art combined into this master work. Listen to the accompanying original music compositions by the artist to complete the multi-sensory experience. Click to view product, details and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Guitar Way To Heaven

Guitar Way To Heaven - Les Paul version
44" x 30"

Mixed media wall artwork: Imported exotic South American Purple Heart Wood as the inner "canvas". A Les Paul guitar body is an additional piece of wood used in this remarkable composition. The guitar fretboard is cut into stairs that merge into the painting. Pigmented resin, hand embellished painted and wood surfaces, painted transparencies simulating stained glass in an allegory, all combine to show the life journey of Guitar Way To Heaven. The artwork is completely handcrafted by the artist in every detail. Hand finished "Infinity Edge" design encapsulates the multiple mixed mediums of art combined into this ultra-dimensional master work. Listen to the accompanying original music compositions by the artist to complete the multi-sensory experience. Click to view product, details, and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Dragon

Dragon - Protector Of Dreams
40" x 24"

Mixed media wall artwork: This artwork is my tribute to The Year Of The Dragon 2024. This Dragon is a fierce, yet, positive energy Dragon. He is loyal and sticks by your side. He is the Protector Of Dreams: Your dreams and those people you care about. Imported exotic South American Purple Heart Wood as the inner "canvas". Hand painted Dragon with gold edges. Scale miniature Chinese Guzheng musical instrument. Dimensional painted Lotus Flower, Jade stones, diamond dust, wooden carved planet with wood burned continents, gold leaf gilding, half round Mabe pearls, epoxy, and crystals. A final coat of resin encapsulates the multiple mixed mediums of art combined into this master work. Listen to the accompanying original music compositions by the artist to complete the multi-sensory experience. Click to view product, details, and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Venetian Violin

Venetian Violin
34" x 24"

Mixed media wall artwork: Italian Olive Wood, painted canvas on a wood panel, and multi-dimensional resin artwork. A gondola in the shape of a violin floats on the Venetian Grand Canal. A view from the famed Rialto Bridge looks upon an acrylic painted canvas which has been divided into 3-dimensional sections to create the depth. The main water area features multiple layers of hand pigmented epoxy, diamond dust and flowing resin work. The violin is hand made by the artist out of wood. Gold leaf gilding, wood burning techniques and ultra-violet glowing powder added to paint pigments complete the inner artwork materials. The outer frame was lovingly restored and retouched by the artist and was chosen as a perfect complement to the narrative of the Venetian Violin. A final coat of resin encapsulates the multiple mixed mediums of art combined into this master work. Listen to the accompanying original music compositions by the artist to complete the multi-sensory experience. Click to view product, details, and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Star and Sea Coffee Table

Star and Sea Fine Art Coffee Table
48" x 29" x 20"

Mixed media fine art furniture piece: Imported Austrian Burlwood exotic woodwork, hand painting in various mediums, 24 K gold leaf gilding, remote control lighting (also sound activated), crushed diamond dust, epoxy, iron legs with pine wood brace and accompanying musical compositions. One-of-a-kind original artwork signed by the artist. Click to view product, details and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Doll Dreams

Doll Dreams
36" x 36"

Mixed media wall artwork: This piece is a tribute to the allure and power of the feminine spirit. It was inspired in part by the artist seeing the "Barbie" movie last summer. The work features a hand embellished collage of multiple acrylic paintings by the artist as the central "canvas". Mother Of Pearl inlay border framing the entire central canvas. 3-dimensional relief sculpture elements of women's torsos, resin, gold leaf gilding, and acrylic painting. A final coat of resin encapsulates the multiple mixed mediums of art combined into this master work. Listen to the accompanying original music compositions by the artist to complete the multi-sensory experience. Click to view product, details and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Wine's Embrace

Wine's Embrace
36" x 18"

Mixed media wall artwork: Imported exotic South American Red Heart Wood as the inner "canvas". 3-dimensional epoxy sculpture elements, pigmented resin, painted film transparencies, gold leaf gilding, and acrylic painted elements all combine to tell the story of the Wine's Embrace. The artwork is completely handcrafted by the artist in every detail. Hand finished "Infinity Edge" design encapsulates the multiple mixed mediums of art combined into this master work. Listen to the accompanying original music compositions by the artist to complete the multi-sensory experience. Click to view product, details and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Dolphins Odyssey

Dolphins Odyssey
16" x 19"

Mixed media wall artwork: Wood, hand embellished stretched canvas Giclee covered in epoxy. Diamond dust, small crystals, and glitter enhancements. 3-dimensional epoxy sculpted crystal, resin, and acrylic painting. Ash Burlwood (real wood) veneer. The art is 16 x 19 inches. The artwork is completely handcrafted by the artist in every detail. Resin encapsulates the multiple mixed mediums of art combined into this master work. Listen to the accompanying original music compositions by the artist to complete the multi-sensory experience. Click to view product, details and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Don Quixote mixed media version

Don Quixote and the Main Beach Windmill   52" x 31"

Mixed media wall artwork: Imported African Zebra wood, hand painted acrylic on canvas covered in resin and mounted in a golden wooden frame. Gold leaf gilding and gold crystals also adorn this artwork. The Hero's Journey of Don Quixote as imagined by the artist as set in Laguna Beach. It is an homage to the artist's journey in Laguna Beach and the steadfast commitment to fighting for what one sees in their imagination and believes the world can be: A world of beauty, nature, art, and demons battled. The artist has worked on this large edition of this artwork for over a year and this mixed media version is the culmination of an actual artistic journey in materials and vision as well as the journey portrayed in the narrative. Includes accompanying music composed by the artist. Open edition original artwork signed by the artist. Click to view product, details, and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Star and Sea Coffee Table - Tidepool edition

Star and Sea Fine Art Coffee Table - Tidepool Table
48" x 30" x 20"

Mixed media fine art furniture piece: This table is the second original artwork in this series. The naturally occurring tidepool area of the wood became the inspiration for the art and the additional name "Tidepool Table". Imported Austrian Burlwood exotic woodwork, hand painting in various mediums, 24 K gold leaf gilding, remote control lighting (also sound activated), crushed diamond dust, epoxy, iron legs with pine wood brace and accompanying musical compositions. One-of-a-kind original artwork signed by the artist. Click to view product, details and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Turtles Heart Art

In All The Ocean, I Found You
11" x 11"

Mixed media wall artwork: Featuring painted turtles on a paulownia wood heart. Also features gold leaf, diamond dust, resin and an engraved reverse side that can be personalized upon request. The piece is a tender tribute to love wherever it may find you. The back is engraved with the title and signature. This artwork is in my series of heartfelt duos. Open edition original artwork signed by the artist. Click to view product, details, and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Cardinals Birds Heart Art

Birds Of A Feather, In Any Weather
11" x 11"

Mixed media wall artwork: Featuring painted cardinals on a paulownia wood heart. Also features gold leaf, diamond dust, resin and an engraved reverse side that can be personalized upon request. The piece is a tender tribute to love wherever it may find you. The back is engraved with the title and signature. This artwork is in my series of heartfelt duos. Open edition original artwork signed by the artist. Click to view product, details, and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Sea Island Lady at Crystal Cove

Sea Island Lady at Crystal Cove
16" x 12"

Mixed media wall artwork: An acrylic painted hand embellished canvas Giclee mounted on live edge wood. Epoxy resin. The art is 16 x 12 inches. The artwork is completely handcrafted by the artist in every detail. Hand finished "Live Edge" design encapsulates the multiple mixed mediums of art combined into this master work. Click to view product, details and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Catalina Queen

Catalina Reina / Queen  
16" x 12"

Mixed media artwork: Acrylic and digital pigment ink with gold leaf gilding on canvas mounted in a floating glass frame. Also includes accompanying music composed by the artist. Open edition hand embellished original artwork signed by the artist. Click to view product, details and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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Seagulls Together As One

Seagulls Together As One 
44" x 40" 4 panel quadriptych

4 Panel Mixed media artwork: Acrylic and digital pigment ink with acrylic medium, copper leaf gilding, resin and pyrography on hand crafted wood elements. All on stretched canvas panels. 1 panel is 40 x 30 inches. 3 panels are 12 x 12 inches each. Also includes accompanying music composed by the artist. Open edition hand embellished original artwork signed by the artist. Click to view product, details and the story behind the art in the artist's own words.

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David Michael Vaughn biography photo
David Michael Vaughn is a Laguna Beach artist who creates in an innovative new style called "Multi-Sensory Fine Art". He makes mixed media artwork with added dimension both physically and conceptually. He also writes and records original musical compositions that sometimes accompany the artwork. These combined art forms have captivating depth and arouse multiple senses.

David explores various passions and artistic skills, reminiscent of a contemporary renaissance man. Inspired by the nature, beauty, and artistic lore of Laguna Beach, he often chooses exotic wood as a central "canvas" that begins the artwork's story. Then, working outwards, David assembles layers of resin which encompass hand painted elements, musical instruments, precious metal leaf, diamond dust accents, wood carved elements, painted film transparencies and lighting.

David is deeply inspired by the artistic community that thrives in Laguna Beach. He creates works with narratives that come from his imagination, his perspectives on the world around us and themes that show the beauty of both romantic love and a love of life. The light and dark balance inherent in the artist's path and viewpoint are central in his artworks' narratives. David's art is visually rich in its combination of mediums. It is initially fascinating and then details evolve to be discovered and enjoyed over time, yielding timeless compositions.

David's wife, Jennifer Vaughn, is his muse, often a model, and always an inspiration in that they share a combined creative passion for the arts and each other. She helps David with the business of their showroom gallery and his art. Together they embrace the Laguna community that they both treasure and that recognizes them for the exceptional and kind couple they are. Thank you so much for joining us on our artistic adventures!

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"It is an honor to create these works for you. Each day my passion guides me to make something that can both bring enjoyment and also open a window to the truth hiding in the marvelous and complex life we all share."
~ David Michael Vaughn

Artist Commissions

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Custom Art

Patrons and Collectors can have custom artwork created for them by David Michael Vaughn. David is happy to make a unique piece for you or for someone special as a gift, and loves to include the inspiration that comes from working directly with you.

David can create made to order, entirely new artwork compositions, as well as size variations or copies of the pieces you see in this showroom or on his website. The art will be an original version custom made for you that can have your color and subject matter preferences worked into his master work artistic concepts. Unleash your imagination and work with David on a custom piece of art!

The button below will take you to our customer inquiry and contact form where you can begin the process with a description of what you want and imagine. David is excited to hear from you and is truly appreciative of your requests and patronage.

Custom Artwork Inquiry
"I want to share with you some of the 'Inspirational Thoughts' that have reminded me to never give up on my dreams and passion for art, and my belief in kindness and magical things."
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David Michael Vaughn
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Truth and love

"When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There may have been tyrants for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fail. Think of it - always!"

Mahatma Gandhi
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An artist

"He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist."

Louis Nizer - Memoir from the life of Roger Sloan
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Taking risks for art

"With any sort of art you have to take risks."

Francis Ford Coppola
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Art is risk

"Sometimes the risk in the art is the risk of the struggle the artist took to make the art itself. Art of great beauty may have been created from enduring hardships."

Mary LaRusso
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Moment of decision

"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.."

Theodore Roosevelt 
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Together as one

"When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty."

John Muir

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DAVID MICHAEL VAUGHN

Laguna Beach, California  USA  92651


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David's artwork is available at his Laguna Beach Showroom Gallery & Artist's Studio.

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