https://www.horstphorst.com/

Horst P. Horst was a German-born American fashion photographer considered one of the masters of the medium. Best known for his glamorous images of women and fashion, Horst meticulously posed his models in elaborate, sophisticated tableaus. His unique aesthetic can be described as a mixture of Surrealism and Neoclassicism with its reverence for ancient Greek ideals and focus on form and mystery, creating a vibrant sensuality that set his work apart. Born Horst Paul Albert Bohrmann on August 14, 1906 in Weienfels-an-der-Saale, Germany, he went on to study architecture in Paris with Le Corbusier in 1930. Horst began working for Vogue magazine in 1931, and moved to New York in 1937 where he met Coco Chanel, with whom he would collaborate for over three decades. Horst's photographs have since been featured in many books including Horst, His Work and His World, Form/ Horst, and Horst: Photographer of Style. In 1989, Horst received the Lifetime Achievement Award of The Council of Fashion Designers of America, and, in 1996, the Master of Photography Award from the International Center for Photography. He died on November 18, 1999 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

http://chadmize.com/

www.gascot.com

Latin American/Caribbean artist John Gascot spent the first twelve years of his life in Puerto Rico, to this he attributes his love of bold color. While he creates in a variety of styles, Latin Pop paintings are his signature. He coined the style "Latin Pop" after years of development. The series combines elements of Pop, Cubism and Folk and is flavored with a Latin/Global sensibility.
The figures in John's works are often large and curvaceous. Their mass speaks more about strength and presence than actual size. He strives to create art that is accessible and promotes diversity while simultaneously celebrating and challenging social and gender roles dictated by various cultures.

http://mauricestudio3.com/

Limited edition signed giclee of original pastel professionally framed. https://www.artbyrothstein.com/

Barry Rothstein, a native of New York City, has made St. Petersburg his home for the past 30 years. He has studied Drawing, Art, Illustration and Design at City University of New York, The Parsons School of Art and Design, School of Visual Arts, and The Fashion Institute of Technology (all in New York City), and locally, at the Arts Center of St. Petersburg.

Rothstein was accepted as a juried member of the Pastel Society of America May 2012. His Associate Member status in this elite group of artists is a huge honor.

Vegas Sky received Merit Award February 13, 2015, at Pastel Society of Tampa Bay juried show in Dunedin, FL.

https://www.artbykaravoorheesreynolds.com/

Kara Voorhees Reynolds is a self-taught watercolorist with a penchant for mermaids. She shows her work in the Tampa Bay Area. Prints and originals sold in store at ARTpool Gallery and One Amazing Find.

https://www.lesinfin.com/

https://www.markwilliams.gallery/

I work primarily in acrylics because it allows me to express my creativity quickly with many layers and techniques within short periods of time.I also like to create digital art using Photoshop, Painter and Procreate. Some of my paintings even provide the basis for many of my digital art pieces - and some digital pieces become the foundation for my acrylic works.

Some pieces are born without planning but are created from the blank canvas - a journey to simply create based on mood and music. There are times when I am inspired by life events or subjects that merit a series as well.In the process of creating most of my work, I strive to create an excitement with the space and color - that the viewer will take part in a whimsical and colorful engagement.

My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.

https://www.markwilliams.gallery/

I work primarily in acrylics because it allows me to express my creativity quickly with many layers and techniques within short periods of time.I also like to create digital art using Photoshop, Painter and Procreate. Some of my paintings even provide the basis for many of my digital art pieces - and some digital pieces become the foundation for my acrylic works.

Some pieces are born without planning but are created from the blank canvas - a journey to simply create based on mood and music. There are times when I am inspired by life events or subjects that merit a series as well.In the process of creating most of my work, I strive to create an excitement with the space and color - that the viewer will take part in a whimsical and colorful engagement.

My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.

https://www.markwilliams.gallery/

I work primarily in acrylics because it allows me to express my creativity quickly with many layers and techniques within short periods of time.I also like to create digital art using Photoshop, Painter and Procreate. Some of my paintings even provide the basis for many of my digital art pieces - and some digital pieces become the foundation for my acrylic works.

Some pieces are born without planning but are created from the blank canvas - a journey to simply create based on mood and music. There are times when I am inspired by life events or subjects that merit a series as well.In the process of creating most of my work, I strive to create an excitement with the space and color - that the viewer will take part in a whimsical and colorful engagement.

My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.

https://www.creativeclay.org/

Visit Moonstar Glass and Sun Mosaics at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064711207059

https://www.facebook.com/Studio521.4GatsGallery

Randy Colbath offers Fine Art Wood Sculpture including figure hollow forms, vases, bowls, boats and various abstractions.

https://luciwest.com/

Luci Westphal is a visual non-fiction storyteller, writer and social artist with a focus on biophilic art projects to enhance people's well-being by connecting with nature through art.

In her work as a documentary filmmaker, she aims to help people and non-profits tell their stories and express their ideas and passions - for an informed, connected, and better tomorrow.

She grew up in the beautiful landscape of the Haseldorfer Marsch near Hamburg, Germany. After film school in Florida, she lived mostly in Brooklyn, then in Berlin, and eventually in Colorado. The latest move brought Luci to St. Petersburg, on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida, where she gets easily distracted by birds.

The third installment of her decades-long documentary project All's Well and Fair is currently in post-production.

In 2022, she received a St. Pete Arts Alliance Individual Artist Grant for her visual / social / biophilic art project "St. Pete Moving Still" - which had its first public exhibition in November at Westminster Suncoast - after concluding its first round of social interaction at the Nursing Center and an invitation-only event for residents, families, and staff.

Luci Westphal currently serves as the chairperson of the Historic Kenwood Artist Enclave.

https://www.jpdicarloart.com/

Hey there! I'm a self taught artist based out of Tampa, FL. As you can see, I most definitely love to bring the color! I am a total fanboy at heart and love to incorporate that fun, and whimsical illustrative style into my art. From beautiful beach sunsets, to fine nude art and even rad pop culture pieces, there's really no limit to my inspiration. If you imagine it, I can bring it to life!!

My process may look chaotic, but it is very well planned out. Starting with sketching my layout directly on the canvas, then to color blocking my flat colors, next hitting it with paint markers,and lastly, and my most favorite phase, the splattering of that oh so important layer of paint.

The goal of my work is to bring joy to everyone who sees it, and keep those eyes looking just a little bit longer then they thought they would.

https://www.facebook.com/DwaynesPaintings

Like most painters, I am inspired by the beauty of nature and exploring variations of color and light. Photography can reproduce details; I aim to express emotion and feeling through the impressions of brushstrokes.

As a Florida resident, I am in awe of the tropical beauty that surrounds us! My inspirations are not only artists like Monet and Van Gogh, but also my art students, family and friends. As a Visual Art Teacher, I am passionate about sharing my love for the Visual Arts with young creative minds. As an Artist, I love to escape to that 'Artist Zone' and forget reality and the problems of life and get lost in the color! I hope to continue growing, learning and evolving with love and feeling through visual expression.

https://www.douglasthonen.com/

My name is Doug Thonen, and I have a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art from the University of South Florida. I am a painter, and work in styles varying from Realism to abstract. I love painting murals, portraits, and landscapes. I have painted many murals and always welcome the opportunity to paint more.

https://jsarchivegallery. blogspot.com/

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https://www.askart.com/artist/

My art explores the human condition and draws inspiration from all of the arts, from remote antiquity to the present day.
My work seeks to synthesize themes of explorations into psychological aspects of the spiritual nature of man and the potential for self-actualization.

Most of my offerings are works on paper and oil paintings. For a copy of my resume and links to past gallery affiliations and other related material please contact me at jaffseijas@hotmail.com

https://jsarchivegallery. blogspot.com/

and

https://www.askart.com/artist/

My art explores the human condition and draws inspiration from all of the arts, from remote antiquity to the present day.
My work seeks to synthesize themes of explorations into psychological aspects of the spiritual nature of man and the potential for self-actualization.

Most of my offerings are works on paper and oil paintings. For a copy of my resume and links to past gallery affiliations and other related material please contact me at jaffseijas@hotmail.com

https://www.aligori.com

Fine artist, graphic designer, illustrator, presentation specialist and animator based in St. Petersburg, FL.

https://www.aligori.com

Fine artist, graphic designer, illustrator, presentation specialist and animator based in St. Petersburg, FL.

https://www.aligori.com

Fine artist, graphic designer, illustrator, presentation specialist and animator based in St. Petersburg, FL.

https://www.aligori.com

Fine artist, graphic designer, illustrator, presentation specialist and animator based in St. Petersburg, FL.

https://michaelgodard.com/

Michael Godard is known as the explosive "Rockstar of the Art World" and global top selling artist!

His world of art invites us to see his lighthearted perspective, surrounding us with animated olives, grapes, and dancing strawberries. His unique portrayal of fun is an exciting combination of imagination and subtle humor, evoking the creative side in "Olive" us. He has redefined art as we know it and, of course, given it a punch line.

His paintings are thought provoking and full of enigmatic illusion. They show pain, love, conflict, and success, making people smile, laugh, reminisce, and exclaim, "Oh My God..ard!"

Godard's work is highly collected by young and old from all walks of life including movie stars, rock stars and private collectors. "We both love to see people respond to our art and it's probably why we've been given a gift to create and entertain. Get ready to go crazy over the artwork of Michael Godard" -Ozzy Osbourne. Godard's imaginative world of art is seen by millions of people each month, worldwide through cruise lines, galleries, hotels, television, magazines and countless merchandising kiosks and stores. His paintings even adorn the walls of the Officer's Lounge in the Pentagon.

Michael Godard has dedicated himself to philanthropic causes through his art. "The funds I help raise save lives and at the end of the day, it's the most important thing I do," declares Godard. In 2006, his 16 yr. old daughter passed away after her battle with brain cancer. "All the money in the world can not bring her back, but the funds I help raise for a cure will help save another child," said Godard.

Godard works very closely with St Jude's, Make a Wish, Nevada Cancer Institute and The Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Foundation "You're not only buying something that is a work of art but that money is going to save somebody's life" -Sharon Osbourne.

His continuing effort has driven him far beyond the canvas, bringing him closer to his goal of raising money to help win the war against cancer. Current projects are in the works making this achievement happen. Godard says, "The world is small - you can truly make an impact on everyone you meet."

In early 2014, Michael Godard's Vodka hit the top shelves of major liquor stores across the nation. Other projects include painting a grand piano as part of a permanent art collection, exclusive guitar designs for lead guitarist of Guns n' Roses, Godard's Rockin Olives and Monster Boogie are slot machines played in many countries throughout the world, book covers, album covers, sculptures for St. Jude's, and art that hangs in the officers lounge in the Pentagon as well as every US Navy Aircraft Carrier.

He has appeared on numerous news programs and television shows which include A&E's Criss Angel's Mind Freak, the Biography Channel, CTV,MTV,HBO and featured on covers of magazines across the nation. A documentary on Godard's life has won numerous awards. His Book, "Don't Drink and Draw", the art and life of Michael Godard, received numerous awards including "Art Book of the Year". Who knows what's next? So sit back, relax, and enjoy an intoxicating look at the unique images of Michael Godard.

https://www.rootmanart.com/

I have been painting and drawing for more than 30 years. I grew up in a small North Florida town called Hampton and began drawing at a very young age. I remember being in elementary school wanting to be the next Leonardo da Vinci. My teachers supported my efforts as I practiced copying the great artist's work. My older brother bought me my first paint set.

Over the years I experimented with many artistic genres and styles. I am largely self-taught, except for some art classes in school and a few college courses. I am also grateful to several incredible artist friends who shared their expertise with me along the way.

It wasn't until my mid-thirties that I decided to stop giving away my art and become a serious, professional artist. Initially, I concentrated on still life, landscapes, and African portraits. Then my work began to evolve in a more abstract way and I began combining different styles and techniques.

In high school, I played defensive tackle on the football team and earned the nickname "Rootman." I would get really low and my teammates would say: "Looks like you are rooting in the ground." The name stuck, but now it is much more about my deep spiritual connection with the energy of the earth, the trees and nature.

My art reflects this connection with spirit - it evokes a kind of soulfulness and emotion that has grown deeper with my own personal spiritual growth. I add my energy to each piece of art. I like telling a story and sharing that vision on canvas.

https://www.facebook.com/thehappiestrabbit

Emily Lee Stehle is a Clearwater, FL-based mixed media artist specializing in fiber art who strives to make beautiful things out of discards. An ever-evolving creative basket maker, she began weaving traditional baskets more than 20 years ago learning from books and local weavers. She also took workshops with nationally recognized artists such as Flo Hoppe, Jerry Bleem, Kari Lonning, Marilyn Moore, Jo Stealey and Vladmir Yarish.

Through time, the traditional reed supplies have been switched over to include Florida naturals, trash and other discarded objects. Emily upcycles the unconventional materials with naturals combining traditional weaving techniques to create flat forms, baskets and sculptures. She strives to create beautiful things out of trash, first to show that creating art can cost nothing. Second, it's an opportunity to show how much waste and pollution result from our consumerism.

Her work has been exhibited in shows throughout Florida including Gasparilla Festival of the Arts Emerging Artist 2018 and Florida CraftArt Emerging Artist 2017. She has won numerous awards at the Florida State Fair and grants from Creative Pinellas, National Basketry Organization (NBO) and Fiber Art Network (FAN). She is a member of both NBO and FAN.

Emily's latest project is teaching recycling to make art for a group of disabled artists at the MacDonald Training Center in Tampa. She hopes her recycling practice will inspire others to imagine creating artwork out of cardboard boxes, leftover paint, bottle caps and other "found" and harvested trash.

Now "retired," Emily received her BA in Journalism from Northeastern Unversity in Boston. In her spare time, she freelances as a writer for Creative Pinellas Arts Coast online magazine, plays ukulele in her band (2 Happy Ukers), teaches beginner ukulele, leads jams and directs a one-day music festival at the Florida State Fair.

http://mriasmezzanine.com/

M'ria Swire is a Visual Artist, working out of her home-based studio in Plant City, Florida. She graduated with a BFA from The University of South Florida in 2013. Having been a visual artist all her life, the birth of her two children questioned her identity, leaving her uncertain as to whether pursuing her calling was even fathomable. Realizing that she could not abandon her work, she has spent the last six years embracing, evolving and strengthening her work and practice, through new challenges and opportunities no matter how unconventional they may seem.

Primarily working in acrylic and raw pigment, her work has since leapt from canvas on to wood, skin, fiber and even large scale mural projects. Her work exemplifies heavy, saturated vibrant colors, layered with metallic, translucent and opaque detailing. Abstracted forms whose movements call the viewer to look further, experience more than just a mere glance. M'ria also enjoys experimenting with new mediums and techniques that change both the texture and application of pigment, often resulting in unexpected, yet highly desirable outcomes.

Artist Statement

My Work synthesizes emotion, energy and movement through abstract visions of the female form. Encapsulating expression through abstract forms, mediums, color, and texture.

Movement plays a critical role within my work, harnessing physically visual elements, conjoining them to expose the visceral components of emotion, energy and existence.

Using this vehicle as a means by which to exasperate emotion in a very literal and felt reality.

https://kenwoodartistenclave.org/enclave-member/richard-pollin/

I'm a 70 year old transplant to Florida, who came to St Pete in 2006 via Key West. I'm a photographer with specific interests in natural and urban landscapes, flora and fauna and the human body.

http://denicemarieeyre.com/

I reside and work in my home based dance, floral design, and art studio in Saint Petersburg Florida. This is where I paint, write, and practice for multi-cultural dance performances in styles such as Salsa and Middle East Folkloric Dance. My visual artwork is strongly rooted in dance movement as well the principles of design I learned from my floral design education and 25 years in the practice. It is my desire to convey movement, vibrance, and emotion in my work. My themes revolve around the malleable nature of reality, consciousness, and connectivity. The children's book I wrote and illustrated titled Rabbit in the Water was written to encourage and empower children. Rabbit in the Water is available on Amazon.

https://www.kenwagnerimages.com

My name is Ken Wagner, and I am a passionate landscape and nature photographer. For as long as I can remember, I have had a deep appreciation for the natural world and the incredible diversity of life that surrounds us. Through my photography, I aim to capture the beauty and complexity of the natural world and share it with others. I specialize in capturing images of animals in their natural habitats, from majestic predators like bears and eagles to tiny, delicate insects. I believe that every creature, no matter how small, has its own unique story to tell, and I strive to capture these stories in my images. In addition to my work as a photographer, I am also deeply committed to conservation and protecting the natural world for future generations. I believe that photography can be a powerful tool for inspiring others to care about the environment and take action to preserve it. When I'm not behind the lens, you can often find me exploring the great outdoors, observing wildlife and soaking up the beauty of nature. I am constantly inspired by the world around me and feel incredibly fortunate to be able to share that inspiration through my photography. However the journey is never done! The road still calls... As I continue to expand my horizons and learn new insights I will bring you more stunning images of the world that surrounds us all.

https://www.shortridgefineart.com/

Art Brokerage: Stephen Shortridge American Artist: b. 1951. Born 1951 in Iowa, Stephen Shortridge grew up in Southern California. Stephen Charles Shortridge is a romantic impressionist who is experiencing much success with his vibrant brush strokes and his hand-enhanced giclees. Shortridge, the artist, may be more familiar to you as an actor. Theatrically he has starred as a series regular in "Welcome Back Kotter" as the southern sweathog 'Beau' and co-starred with Debbie Reynolds on the ABC show, "Aloha Paradise". He spent the year of 1987 playing the role of David Reed as part of the original cast on the CBS daytime soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful". It was after this role that Stephen set his priorities toward business and finally to pursue his love of art. Stephen enjoyed acting but found painting much more creatively satisfying and explains, "...the feeling of being totally free to create as an artist is exciting to me. In acting a large part of the creative process had taken place by the time I was involved. The writer, director, and producer had already made many decisions about the character I would play. In contrast, painting gives me complete control. I may race along in a painting and have a disaster on my hands or something I'm proud of...but, I make the choices and accept the consequences, good or bad. That's freedom...it's precious and the most fulfilling part of being an artist to me."

https://wild4art.com/

About Tricia

I am a Florida resident where I practiced as a Registered Nurse in healthcare administration - improving the quality of healthcare for the patients we served. I graduated from the University of South Florida, receiving a master's degree in nursing with a specialization in adult education. I grew up loving art, but also service to others. My passion for wildlife was recognized through birding expeditions including the jungles of Peru and Costa Rica. I find immense inspiration photographing wildlife, habitats and the many interesting people who represent the various cultures around the world. Many of my photographs become the subject of my artwork. As a teacher, I share stories of my travels and teach not only oil technique, but also express my profound sense of wonder about the subjects being painted and their importance to the planet.

https://pergamopapergoods.com/

Gianna creates collage paintings of animals dressed in vintage clothing as well as some awesome mermaids. They are available here as prints, cards, stickers, magnets, ornaments, earrings, totes, and more!

Gianna Pergamo creates all of her images by hand. They are a combination of acrylic painting and collage techniques on canvas or board. The only digital elements are the text on the cards. Gianna's animal illustrations are loved by many adults and children, and make great decor for yourself or gifts for others.

https://azucenaverde.wordpress.com/

Small treasures from around the world assembled with restless imagination by Paola Nesmith of Azucena Verde. These individually handcrafted necklaces and other small items from fibers and fabrics, charms and amulets, semiprecious stones, glass and metals, reflect a world from tribal chic to whimsical elegance.

For years, Paola Nesmith has been collecting jewels, stones and materials from around the world, but waited for the proper inspiration to begin crafting with them.

When her daughter worked in Iraq in 2006 and asked her to make her some earrings, it launched what would eventually become Azucena Verde. She uses her craft to stifle her worried mind and her unbounding nervous energy. Once Paola started, she couldn't stop.

Originally from Rome, Italy, Paola moved to the U.S. in 1969, then spent 22 years in Puerto Rico before returning to the States to join her daughter in St. Petersburg in 2017 after Hurricane Maria devastated the island.

The name Azucena Verde or Green Azucena derives from the wonderfully aromatic azucena flower prominent in Puerto Rico. The Green represents new endeavors and how life affords people the opportunity to constantly reinvent themselves.

You can visit Paola on Second Saturday Art Walks at her studio (112) in the ArtsxChange in the Warehouse Art District, or by appointment.

https://kenwoodartistenclave.org/enclave-member/sallie-hackett-brown/

Early on in life, I developed a unique way of looking and seeing, hearing and listening with a sensitivity to the challenges of everyday life. I call my process "Reconstruction," as I reconstruct and verbalize my observations and familial and societal situations through the vitality of pre-tooled wood and metal components. The process of finding these beautifully tooled, abandoned pieces and putting them together is a reconstruction of how I see people constructing their life situations. Many years of working on craft development in developing countries, heightened my need to convey a clear message of the pain and pathos of everyday life through my work.

https://www.facebook.com/ArtistKimMoore/

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Miami artist Kim Moore paints large-scale ethereal still life in oil on canvas.

https://ekekogallery.business.site/

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https://www.scopellitiphotography.com/

The primary focus of Terry Scopelliti has been to capture the surreal points in the physical world, with its multiplicities and mysterious complexities, and bring them into his art. His eye for detail, composition, light, shape and design enable him to create extraordinary images. Using vintage, traditional and modern photographic techniques, his objective is to accomplish this aesthetic vision.

As an artist, Scopelliti has been creating photographs for over 45 years. After receiving his degree in photography from The Art Institute of Atlanta, he relocated to New York City, where he worked as an assistant for top fashion and still life photographers. He now resides in Saint Petersburg, FL as of January 2019 he continues his exploration of the photographic medium in commercial, portrait and fine art work.

Terry's photography has been exhibited in solo and group shows throughout the United States. In 2022 he received his Fourteenth Award from the internationally acclaimed American Art Awards.

www.juliehauraart.com

BEHIND THE PAINTBRUSH

I am a curious + creative person, actively seeking to make the world a more interesting place-one idea at a time.

I'm an artist, mom, triathlete, and way over educated ex-computer scientist and spend most of my time in crisis-mode. I live in St. Pete Beach (that's the short answer) and enjoy staying up late at night to paint in bad lighting, only to see how daylight brings it to life in the morning.

Most of the painting work is black/white, because I like the mystery it creates and how it forces the viewer to decide what the true colors would be otherwise.

I enjoy bringing out sensual and provocative emotions in my artwork and hopes that viewers can connect their own feelings to what they see on the canvas.

My graphic + web designs are more "mainstream", and I like how it allows me to connect to the spectrum of my creative brain. It brings me to my happy place, directly. Do not pass go.

https://www.jannakennedy.com/

About Janna Kennedy, multi-media artist
Florida-born, Brooklyn bred, Janna Kennedy brings her love of art and collecting together with her one-of-a-kind art assemblies using antique findings and her imagination. Janna began her career in art as an airbrush artist on the Florida Panhandle as a teen and moved to Brooklyn for a career in the fashion industry where she designed accessories for the Disney Stores and Parks. Janna currently calls the heavy arts-embedded city of St. Petersburgh, Florida her home.

With a passion to create art that is inspired by her surroundings, discoveries, and world events, Janna started her newly found multi-media art style with her unmistakable and over-the-top "3-D masks" which won her awards and notoriety in the art world of her local St. Petersburg, Florida.

• Her "At the Opera" mask won Best in Show at the Charlie Crist Mask Contest in May of 2020, with her mask purchased by none other than Bette Midler.
• Also in 2020, Janna's "Notorious RBG" Mask won Best in Show at the Viera Avant Garde Gallery mask contest.
• In the spring of 2021 Janna's 3-D Masks "Magritte" and "Van Gogh" were selected to be in the permanent collection of The NY Public Library in New York City.

Past work includes costume and scenic design:

• Five-time winner of Brooklyn's Coney Island Mermaid Parade (assorted categories 2007-2016) Costume design photos here.
• Creator of the Halloween313.com and Brooklyn neighborhood musical Halloween show in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn (1990-2015) Photos here.

https://artafacts.wixsite.com/artafacts-pottery-an

Jake & Alicia Loomis

Alicia and Jake are a husband and wife team creating pottery and more for the heart and home. Both are in education and spend days helping to enrich the next generation with creativity and kindness.

The arts are an integral part of daily life for both. Alicia spends her day teaching ceramics and both spend nights and weekends creating in the studio. Art is a way for us to connect with self and others, whether it is making or selling at local markets around town. It is our hope to bring a sense of whimsy and happiness into your heart and home!

https://www.saumitrac.com/

Bio
Born 1990 in Mumbai India, Saumitra Chandratreya is a Fiber-Installation artist who lives in St. Petersburg, FL and Chicago, IL. Bengaluru, India is his other home. He graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2017 with a Master of Design in Fashion, Body and Garment. He has a BFA in Textile Design from the Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology in Bengaluru, India.

Chandratreya was awarded one of the Individual Artist Grants from St. Petersburg Arts Alliance in 2020, Emerging Artist Grants from Creative Pinellas in 2018 and he was one of the emerging artists at the 2019 Gasparilla Festival of Arts in Tampa, FL. Chandratreya was one of the selected artists for Inaugural Qinfolk Festival in Ithaca, NY in 2019. He was one of the Finalists who exhibited at the Union League Club of Chicago for Luminarts Cultural Foundation Visual Arts Fellowship Show. Chandratreya was awarded the Shapiro Graduate research fellowship at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and was nominated by his department for the James Nelson Raymond Fellowship while studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His works have been collected nationally and internationally and his art has been written about extensively in the local media. Chandratreya has shown in group and solo shows in Canada, Germany, India, Japan and United states

Artist Statement
I explore my identity as a queer, non-binary, immigrant person in the United States through my work. I extrapolate images from my neighborhood and South Asian art, architecture and craft. Natural/botanical forms attract me. I am interested in exploring the signs of human life invading nature. I am working through a series of work that investigates my gaze about my own body. It is a celebration of my body. Body dysmorphia and low self esteem have caused a lot of harm to my mental wellness. I have found a way to find bliss through my work and therapy. I use Silk Screening, Weaving, Hand Drawing, Hand Embroidery and Cyanotype to create my work. I use everyday objects and substrates like textiles and archival paper to make abstract, suggestive and ornamental work that has layered meaning. I make pieces that use beauty as a device to frame subversive thoughts and everyday banal experiences. I am a person of routines, I enjoy tracking my routines visually. I use imagery derived from these routines in my work.

The process of making is organic for me and it linear or non linear. Since I was a child I remember making and the pleasure I derive from it. Art is my way of making sense of the world and translating it . Sometimes I use design strategies to plan my pieces and sometimes I think through making. My studio is a sacred space and I feel most connected to my spiritual self when I am making.

The objective of my art is to inform and to have a discussion by making apparent what isn't. Contemporary art enables me to weave in various mediums to achieve a goal or to embark on an exploratory journey. I believe in the power of art and it's ability to impact popular opinion and bring about social change. I think about contemporary art in the context of everyday and I want my art to reach across barriers, tactile and covert.

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Jeneca Luckey was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri. She has had a passion for art since she was a child and picked up her first crayon. Her love of art eventually led her to enroll at Columbia College where she studied Graphic Design and Silversmithing. It was there she learned that she would much rather get her hands dirty making wearable pieces of art, than sit behind a desk at a computer making art. This experience, coupled with a move to Florida in 2015, introduced her to a world of new opportunities and ideas. She fused her passion of mixed media art and jewelry making, with her love of the beach, and created her own wearable piece of art - a Seashell Crown.

In August of 2016, she opened her own business named Jeneca's FantaSEA. Since then, she has sold hundreds of Seashell Crowns all across the United States. She makes them for beach brides, mermaid costumes, birthday crowns, pageants, gifts, and more. Every Crown is handmade by her, and one of a kind. Making each one as special and unique as the person who wears it!

www.lovefromdawn.com

An Idea is Born

In the spring of 2013 I began Love From Dawn posts. I was going through some tough times and started creating my own affirmations and inspirations on photographs that I had taken. I just wanted to share my "love"... Now just over 5 years later I decided to take it further.

My Dream

Since I was a child I have wanted to "heal" people. It didn't take me long to realize that I wouldn't do this in the traditional way - nope, I can't handle blood! So I soon realized that making people happy was also a form of healing - ok, I can do this!! Then in my early thirties I discovered that I was really really good at massage (which I did for 6 years) - yes, this was another form of healing others. Then I found Louise Hay and then my passion for leading workshops began!! I could "heal" many people at once - how much better can it get?! So now, at 48 years young, I am passionate about leading workshops and one on one coaching based on the works of Louise Hay, Law of Attraction and plenty of life experiences! Over the past 14 years I have been coaching and guiding individuals to create better lives for themselves, teaching them to set tangible goals - break them down & achieve them. Sometimes just helping them with "seeing the forest for the trees" - It's all about perception.

www.lovefromdawn.com

An Idea is Born

In the spring of 2013 I began Love From Dawn posts. I was going through some tough times and started creating my own affirmations and inspirations on photographs that I had taken. I just wanted to share my "love"... Now just over 5 years later I decided to take it further.

My Dream

Since I was a child I have wanted to "heal" people. It didn't take me long to realize that I wouldn't do this in the traditional way - nope, I can't handle blood! So I soon realized that making people happy was also a form of healing - ok, I can do this!! Then in my early thirties I discovered that I was really really good at massage (which I did for 6 years) - yes, this was another form of healing others. Then I found Louise Hay and then my passion for leading workshops began!! I could "heal" many people at once - how much better can it get?! So now, at 48 years young, I am passionate about leading workshops and one on one coaching based on the works of Louise Hay, Law of Attraction and plenty of life experiences! Over the past 14 years I have been coaching and guiding individuals to create better lives for themselves, teaching them to set tangible goals - break them down & achieve them. Sometimes just helping them with "seeing the forest for the trees" - It's all about perception.

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