Genre: Grantee Story

I am forever longing to capture the ungraspable. I suppose that is what the majority of visual artists, musicians and poets are constantly occupied with- to leave their distinct voice… Read More

Art is everywhere in the cities across the UK. It’s taken for granted as it takes up a monumental amount of space. Edinburgh Castle dominates the city and within its… Read More

I had actually applied for the Creative Pinellas grant a couple of years ago and was denied. I received a very low score from one of the grant judges because… Read More

After returning from my first indoor wholesale show in Philadelphia I proceeded to fulfill all the gallery orders I received there. The work and income was rewarding, but after all… Read More

I had five months to prepare for my first wholesale show in Philadelphia, taking place from August 2nd – 4th, 2008. There was a lot to learn about pipe &… Read More

It’s 2008, I’m recently married and I’m working locally as a sign salesman…that was until, the economy slumped and I was laid off. I tried to make a go of… Read More

It’s 2000, and I believe that combining centrifugal force and reverse-painting on glass was a good idea. But how? There were no classes at any school in the world teaching… Read More

Beth Gelman, Senior Director of Arts and Cultural Programing at Creative Pinellas interviews me at the gallery. We touch on the influence of the Gulf Coast and my art making… Read More

When we first arrived to the Gulf Coast over a decade ago, I was absolutely stunned driving down Bayside Boulevard. St. Joseph’s Sound, lined with tall palms, glistened to my… Read More

As I stare down the end of the grant period I am pondering the “up to 15 blog requirement” and struggle to find more to say now that I have… Read More