Being the principal harpist of an orchestra is my full-time job, after winning a national audition in 1999. The Florida Orchestra performs roughly 100 concerts a year in St. Petersburg,… Read More
The Principal Harpist of The Florida Orchestra
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Why You Need to Come See THIS Show
Every exhibit postcard compels you to attend, but here’s why this one is different. We all start somewhere; Beethoven had to learn scales, Einstein learned math and Van Gogh taught… Read More
The Stone Sculptor’s Creative Process- A Simplified Guide
1) Greet your stone with an air of respect for the lessons and gifts it’s about to give you. 2) Spend time with it and look for any distinguishing characteristics, unique veining… Read More
The Evolution of Abstract Precisionism
When I first embarked on my career as a painter, the path wasn’t clear to me. It would’ve been nice if someone had given me a map to tell me… Read More
My Favorite Reads of 2023 So Far: Inspiration and Admiration
For the past few years, I’ve participated in a reading challenge where I set a goal to read 52 books a year. That means I read roughly one book a… Read More
Don’t take my word for it!
Writing is great. Reading about writing can be great too. Over the years, I have amassed hours reading about how to write better and how to be a more creative… Read More
Improving solo performance
As a drummer in a pipe band, much of my time and effort is devoted to drum corps and band rehearsal. For me, the highest motivation in playing has always… Read More
Highlights from the Cleveland Museum of Art
I just got back from Cleveland, Ohio – A place I consider home so near and dear to my heart. No trip to Cleveland is complete without a trip to… Read More
Now What?
Recently, I wrote about my experiences on the night of the 2023 Emerging Artist Grant, which is fully available on Arts Coast Magazine’s website. The experience was fun and engaging… Read More
Part 1: Art, Computers and Systems
Part 2 – Art, Computers and Systems Part 3 – Art, Computers and Systems In the mid-20th century, the advent of microchips and digital systems ignited a new era in… Read More
