Erin Blankenship is the Curator of Exhibitions & Collections at the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg. The Museum is more special than most people realize – it’s a historical… Read More
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Entries for the Arts Coast Magazine
In conversation
This week I had the chance to get together with my cohort for a panel at the Creative Pinellas facility. It was my first time hearing about many of my… Read More
Genius Loci
Hello and Welcome Back! While studying architecture at Virginia Tech I was introduced to the idea of Genius Loci or the spirit of place, a space where meaning is composed… Read More
Bringing It All Together
Bringing It All Together Thank you for sticking with me as I describe the myriad of inspirational ideas that give direction and ultimately a cohesive meaning to the sculpture… Read More
Where is the best seat in the house?
Here’s a little challenge for you. Where do you think the best seat in the house is? Click on the pic then tag yourself exactly where you’d prefer to sit:… Read More
Perseverance and Patience
Perseverance and Patience What does it take to successfully achieve goals related to your craft? Perhaps the greatest characteristic is perseverance followed closely by patience. I am a classically trained… Read More
Post Numerus Quinque: Vermont LOVE
Post Numerus Quinque: Vermont LOVE I had the extreme pleasure of traveling home to Vermont last week. If you have not been, July is the ideal time to visit if… Read More
The power of mentorship
Gianna Russo and I spend a lot of time talking about hurricanes. It wasn’t intended to be this way, I’m sure, when Creative Pinellas matched us as mentor and mentee…. Read More
Tools of the Trade
Hi everybody, I am often asked about the tools that use in my practice, so I will summarize the main tools and techniques in this post. Surface For ala-prima… Read More
Seeing Through My Eyes
Seeing Through My Eyes In my last blog I wrote about the Three Graces and their inspiring mythological presence influencing the sculptures that I am creating for Creative Pinellas… Read More


