Entries for the Arts Coast Magazine
By Harriet Monzon-Aguirre. My kids and I squeezed in a visit to ARTours Clearwater, a journey through downtown Clearwater’s murals with augmented reality. On our technology-dependent tour, the tech gods were not with me – but you can enjoy the art regardless…. Read More
For me receiving the emerging artist grant has been a validation of my artistic voice and vision. It has given me the confidence to break down the barriers of self-doubt… Read More
Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to give a talk about my latest series of oil paintings, “Transcendence,” which was created as part of the Creative Pinellas Emerging Artist Grantee… Read More
Do artists stay inspired all the time? Maybe some do. But my process resembles more of an ebb and flow. I have periods of great productivity followed by periods of… Read More
Ok putting my own advice to the test… set an intention and set out to do the work. The scrolls are a launching pad to do more, to articulate the… Read More
By Shawn Dell Joyce In the studio, my technique is more relaxed. I start out with a value sketch, and color study, often done days ahead of time to plan… Read More
Last week, over 75 band members from the City of Dunedin Pipe Band traveled to Chicago, IL to compete at the largest pipe band competition in the USA. This year,… Read More
Ideas and Issues Presented in My Work I paint so many farms because I grew up as a citrus farmer in Brownsville, Texas, and fully expected to be a farmer… Read More
By Laura Kepner. “The theme of The Island Sisters is shining a light on different ways a woman can be abused,” says author Micki Berthelot Morency. “They are not just random people, they are our daughters, our cousins, our neighbors, our acquaintances… The story is about the strength of women’s friendship.”… Read More
I am beginning a new sculpture with a beautiful 150 lb piece of Bardiglio marble. After spending months in the finishing stages of my last sculpture, I am abruptly reminded… Read More
