Answering Questions in Quilts

By Emily Stehle. This show at Florida CraftArt, a project of SAQA’s (Studio Art Quilt Associates Inc.) Florida region, offers a unique perspective of the creation of artwork. The assumption is that every work begins with a question. And every art quilt by the 29 artists in this exhibit examines and explains their answer to this question…. Read More

Word Work

What Do The Words Mean? Some insight about the words I use in my paintings. My paintings are created layer by layer in multiple studio sessions. The works generally begin… Read More

“So What?”

I take a lot of pictures – a lot! Everywhere I go. And I always revisit each image and think about what I can do to make it better. If… Read More

Inspiration

Inspiration comes in different forms and from various places. I applied to be a part of the Metaphysical Enlightenment Fest in Sarasota, Florida. I signed up to do the healing…. Read More

Holding My Breath

Two more paintings that are now in Korea. The crate of 25 paintings shipped to South Korea arrived safely and the gallery staff are now hanging the works at the… Read More

Daily Life Through My Camera Roll

I would like to share a little bit more about my new series at the Emerging Artist Exhibition with Creative Pinellas, Camera Roll.  The Social Media Reality Every single day… Read More

Visiting the Clearwater Library’s Clyde Butcher Exhibit with Kids

By Harriet Monzon-Aguirre. I really encourage everyone to visit Clyde Butcher’s exhibition before it closes on May 31. His message is moving and important. If you are visiting the Clearwater Main Library with children, the second floor is a wonderful space. Where else can you find a boat amongst books overlooking the Clearwater Marina?
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Harmony of Passion Drives the Tampa Bay Symphony

By Kurt Loft. The all-volunteer orchestra includes 70 musicians ages 18 to 80 and serves as a platform for people who want to play part-time, but still tackle challenging works. “The beauty of our group lies in the members,” says double bass player Paul Kurtz. “It’s a beautiful blend of young, old, Black, white, brown, yellow, straight, gay – basically, come as you are. And to me that is a true reflection of community.”… Read More

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