Allois Gustav is a local Malibu painter and will feature her art at the Malibu Arts Festival this weekend. Allois “employs decidedly cute characters in innocently grotesque or strange situations,” according to her bio. Themes of the mysterial resonate throughout her surreal works; one might surmise that dreams are very integral to the manifestation of her art. She will present her creatures, seascapes, posters, T-shirts and more at the Malibu Arts Festival, July 30-31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. You can find her in booth 323.