Almost every artist I know works from photos at some time or other. Most artists shoot photos that wind up being paintings, and some use photos culled from social media… Read More
Working from other people’s photos and copyright law
Genre: Grantee Story
The Artist and Her Symbols (Part 2)
Since I created the “Freebird” window sculpture in 2005, the bird has been a recurring symbol in my three-dimensional work. In 2012 while I was working full time as a… Read More
Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation
A few weeks ago the Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation held their Annual General Meeting to report on the past year’s activity to the local membership. I have been the president… Read More
Water, Women and Wu Wei
That’s a lot of W’s” but what these words also have in common is that they are what’s inspiring my latest work. Inspiration is what propels a work into existence,… Read More
Weekend Workshop: Immersive Flash Fiction Lab
The weekend before last, I had the pleasure of participating in a 3-day weekend virtual writing workshop called “Weekend Immersive Flash Lab” led by Kathy Fish. A wonderful way to… Read More
Beyond the Exhibition: The Artistic Journey Continues
As the Emerging Artist 2023 exhibition draws to a close, I find myself eagerly looking forward to what lies ahead in my artistic journey. This transformative experience has provided me… Read More
Navigating the Artistic Path: A Guide for Emerging Artists
As an artist who has walked the path of emergence, I understand the excitement, passion, and uncertainty that comes with beginning a career in the art world. Many newer artists… Read More
Embracing Growth: My Journey as an Emerging Artist in 2023
As I reflect on my journey as an emerging artist in 2023, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of excitement and gratitude upon receiving the prestigious grant. This… Read More
A Visual Artist’s Journey of Inspiration
![The Lady of Shalott is a painting of 1888 by the English painter John William Waterhouse. It is a representation of the ending of Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 1832 poem of the same name.[1] Waterhouse painted three versions of this character, in 1888, 1894 and 1915. It is one of his most famous works](https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screen-Shot-2023-07-27-at-2.03.05-PM-760x430.png)
As a young girl, my journey as a visual artist began with a profound fascination for the Romanticism period of art. The use of symbolism and metaphors in the masterpieces… Read More
How to take care of your body when you are a musician
Playing an instrument is very physically demanding and uses both large and small muscle groups, and sometimes it is hard to remember to stay relaxed and loose during long hours… Read More
