What are the names of two artists that lived in California?

1. Wayne Thiebaud (1920-2021) was a prominent American painter, known for his colorful still life and landscape paintings. He was born in Arizona but spent most of his life in California, where he studied and taught at the University of California, Davis. Thiebaud's works often featured everyday objects, such as pies, cakes, and toys, depicted with a sense of nostalgia and humor.

2. Ed Ruscha (born 1937) is a contemporary American artist, known for his paintings, prints, drawings, and photographs. He is closely associated with the West Coast, particularly California, where he has lived and worked for most of his career. Ruscha's art often explores themes related to urban landscapes, highways, gas stations, and popular culture. His iconic works include the "Standard" gas station series and the word paintings that depict various phrases or words.