Hey everyone, I put together a short video on my writing studio and some items in it that help keep me inspired. I’m so excited to write more this year… Read More
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Entries for the Arts Coast Magazine
A Pinellas Airport Full of Art
By Tom Winchester. The exhibition of artworks at the St Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is similar to how European public spaces showcase local masterpieces. The hallways, security check, baggage claim areas and the terminals all have museum-quality exhibitions on view. It’s just a taste of what’s here on the Arts Coast…. Read More
Travels with Becca
By Margo Hammond. Becca McCoy didn’t plan to take a trip every month for a year. When she finished that year of travel, she didn’t plan to turn those adventures into a book. After the book was published, she didn’t plan to turn the book into a one-woman play. But as every traveler knows, the best part of any trip is the unexpected…. Read More
A Blossom Born of Cloud
Over the past several months, I’ve been creating a new series of paintings that have emerged by letting go of expectations and tuning in to a deep space of tenderness…. Read More
Explorations
Visual artist Ruth Philipon says, “Creating with paper creates a more spontaneous impact. One move begets another, until the work really flows, dances or sings. It is truly a wondrous metamorphosis. Sometimes I feel like a magician, or shaman, or choreographer — a pictorial storyteller.” Through December 31 at the Morean… Read More
Gio Swaby’s “Fresh Up” is a Lovefest for all Women
By Emily Lee Stehle. Before COVID-19, museum visits and art shows were something I did with friends. I missed that, so I decided to invite a bunch of friends to come to a “girls’ night out” on a Thursday when the MFA has extended hours. My quest – take photos of them next to their favorite Gio Swaby “pose.” Later we’d hang out and share our thoughts about this exhibit of what is typically considered women’s work. … Read More
Before and After
Before I met up with my mentor Jason Hackenworth I had a few paintings I needed to revisit and review, they were not making any sense to me. If they aren’t… Read More
Holiday Concerts in Clearwater
By Melissa Brown. There are plenty of local community orchestras for string players to participate in – but what about folks who are returning to their string instrument after years away, or just picking one up for the first time? This season, the Dunedin Music Society has formed an ensemble specifically for those players, and family-friendly concerts are … Read More
“Never Stop Talking It”: My Creative Why
“You should be angry. You must not be bitter. Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. It doesn’t do anything to the object of its displeasure. So use… Read More
Veterans Sharing Their Voices Through Art
Veterans face many challenges and it can be difficult to find words to articulate thoughts and feelings which escape everyday language. The USF Contemporary Art Museum’s Breaking Barriers program offers an opportunity to communicate visually and develop an individual voice through artmaking. This online exhibit … Read More
