I am very inspired by Dutch painter Adriaen Coorte, whose work often features elements on the verge of falling. His compositions are set up in a way that imply “imminent… Read More
Inspiration for a Still Life
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Bajan Broughtupsy
Broughtupsy: (noun) Diminutive of brought up. (Caribbean) good manners. What was it like growing up on a Caribbean Island? This is a bit of a loaded question. I lived… Read More
Plein Air and Why We Love It!
By Shawn Dell Joyce. Plein air painting builds community. There are many beautiful places to paint in Pinellas, but a favorite of many plein air artists is Brooker Creek Preserve in Tarpon Springs, hosting their annual plein air event Feb 23-24…. Read More
Transitioning to “I Don’t Have a Day Job!”
It’s not easy to earn a living as a full-time artist. We asked a range of visual, literary and performing artists how they made the transition to a full-time career… Read More
Carole Lyles Shaw – Modern Quilter
Through March 2 Art Center Sarasota Details here As a contemporary African American artist, I joyously live and work at the intersection of multiple worldviews and cultural legacies. In my… Read More
Outstanding Robert Rauschenberg Exhibit at USF
By Tony Wong Palms. THIS is the way to start the year! The USF Contemporary Art Museum’s “OFFSET” – celebrating Robert Rauschenberg’s long and influential creative life. … Read More
Writing in Paradise
By Ashlyn Fransen. Writers in Paradise at Eckerd College is widely renowned in the literary community. Visiting author Luis Alberto Urrea said, “There’s a palpable love in this space that you don’t find at other conferences.”… Read More
Carole Rosefelt’s Bold Abstracts
By Carole Shelton. Carole Rosefelt has been a visual artist for over 70 years. The current exhibition at St Pete ArtWorks is a slice from her artistic life – large contemporary canvases that explore geometric composition with a touch of nature… Read More
Public Poetry: “Flowers for a New Year”
On the last day of 2023, I stand in an alley with a staple gun. My artist/poet friend Keifer hands me one of the poetry collages we’ve made with our… Read More
Beginning the Third Painting of the Triptych
As promised, I am continuing to take you through the development process involved in the creation of a themed triptych of oil paintings. The theme that embraces all three works… Read More
