By Ketsy Ruiz A Little Musical Inspiration . . . Listening to music while I paint – even while I brainstorm about painting – is the only way I function…. Read More
A Little Musical Inspiration
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Entries for the Arts Coast Magazine
Ugly Little Purple and Pink Mug
I believe I’ve always been an artist! I’ve always loved working with my hands, getting messy, and creating in some way or another. My mother still has some of the… Read More
Taking Shape – Abstraction from the Arab World
By Tony Wong Palms . . . Through January 16 Tampa Museum of Art Details here . . . The exhibition, Taking Shape – Abstraction from the Arab World, 1950s-1980s… Read More
TiBi
Environmentalism is a cornerstone of the Dimple Book Series. The books showcase ways to introduce children to the facts surrounding climate change, while providing coping skills for an intimidating reality,… Read More
Art is for Everyone
You could argue that art is the defining trait that sets us apart from other species. At the very least it’s one of them. Every human has art in their… Read More
New Sensation
Todd Ramquist, Kiaralinda, & Heather Richardson founded the Safety Harbor Arts and Music Center (SHAMc). Notably, the dynamic and colorful mecca offers concerts, classes, poetry readings, umbrella parades, and more,… Read More
Hear from the Artists at First Night St Pete
Hear from the Artists at First Night St Pete . . . First Night St Petersburg is the largest family-friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration of the Arts in Florida, offering… Read More
Learning From The Contemporary Masters
Inspired by wonderful artists such as Jenna Gribbon, David Hockey and Sarah McEneaney, in 2020, I have finally found my way of making art. My only desire was to make images beautiful and near perfect, but now I have understood what I love painting and what I dislike. … Read More
Catching a Wave
Time to devote to your craft is a beautiful thing. As a newly commissioned artist I took my camera down to the beach. I took pictures from every angle I… Read More
All that Glitters…
By Heather Rippert All that Glitters… . . . There is a lot to be grateful for during the holiday season. Meanwhile, sleep deprivation coupled with a rigorous schedule, can… Read More
