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
How to take care of your body when you are a musician
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Entries for the Arts Coast Magazine
The Expanding World of Digital Artists
By Mikhail Mansion. Algorithm art, an artmaking technique with roots stretching back to the Islamic golden age, took on fresh meaning with the advent of computers in the mid-20th century. Computers provided artists with a novel framework to give shape to abstract visual systems … Read More
Transcendentalism, symbols and meanings in my paintings
What does your art mean? Ever see the light filtering through the trees and it leaves you gobsmacked-mouth agape in wonder, eyes wide with awe? Then you have experienced Transcendentalism…. Read More
Murals in Mind
By Gabrielle Reeder. Twelve murals throughout St. Pete have correlating virtual artistic performances attached to inspire, uplift and enlighten the community – and showcase artists in our area. … Read More
My Teaching Philosophy
I believe that every person is creative. We are born that way. Art comes from our souls; it is sacred and therefore there are no “mistakes.” I encourage my students… Read More
The Show Is Over
The Art show at Creative Pinellas is over. The paintings I created for the show are down and neatly packed into my small studio. Now I’m pondering the question, “Where… Read More
Imagine Nation
Imagination is the motherland of all knowledge and the precursor to all spirituality. While creating for my ghetto gods showcase I came across the word imagination but instead of leaving… Read More
Trustpassing
Within the veil of original darkness I share with you not only my light but I share the very ground our hands are being trusted to hold. Trust passing was… Read More
The power of silence
Often times my peers will Mistake my silence for me not caring but that could not be further from the truth. For my silence is me showing how much I… Read More
Reedr of Hearts Bearer of Watts
Mystic Arts When it comes to creation nature is always the first and last inspiration. With this piece I was walking back to my studio from my family’s house. As… Read More
