Carmel has a way of slowing you down. Sometimes against your will. The fog drifts in like it owns the place, the light bends through it, and even the colors on your jacket look different by noon.

Nineteen years. That’s how long Casella Creative has been in business. We started in 2006 in San Diego, moved north to Carmel-by-the-Sea, and somewhere along the way… forgot to update our website. The last proper refresh was 2017. Back when people were still arguing about fidget spinners.

Discover the untold story of when renowned painter David Ligare, as a teenager, met surrealist legend Salvador Dalí. From a chance encounter to a lifelong inspiration, learn how this rare moment shaped Ligare’s artistic vision and journey.