Please join me for the opening of the Modern Marvel Art Show! I am so thrilled that my Black Panther-inspired painting – “Long Live the King!” – is included in this show. Anyone who consistently reads this blog knows, I am a huge fan of the MCU, so this feels like quite the honor. I […]
Read more "Modern Marvel Art Show"The art world lost an innovative creator last week with the passing of Robert Indiana. Probably best-known for his LOVE sculptures (with the trademark tilted “o”), Indiana’s work blurs the lines between art, signage, pop culture, industrial construction and counter-culture symbolism. This version – AMOR – is on display in the Sculpture Garden of the […]
Read more "Robert Indiana (1928 – 2018)"Another Fringe has come and gone and so begins the post-Fringe sads. I saw incredible shows this year, full of innovation, comedy, drama, insight and heart. I lucked out on a few free parking spots and enjoyed cloudy, cool and breezy weather thanks to Subtropical Storm Alberto. Visual Fringe broke new records in art sales […]
Read more "Post-Fringe Wrap Up"The next show at The Barefoot Spa is dedicated to all things animals! Please join me in celebrating furry, feathery and fun fauna as seen through the eyes of 31 Central Floridian artists. The opening is on Saturday, June 16th from 6:00 – 9:00pm and refreshments will be served. I will have two Miyazaki-inspired paintings […]
Read more "All Things Animals!"It’s almost time for the Art Lovers Book Club! Saturday, June 9th kicks off the first ever summer book club hosted by the Winter Garden Art Association. I hope you’ll join me for a rousing discussion of the book Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier. Through the eyes of Chevalier’s protagonist, Griet, we […]
Read more "Summer Book Club"The second week of the Orlando Fringe is well underway and, despite constant rain for nine days straight, spirits are still high. In fact, multiple shows are already selling out! I am also pleased to report that this year’s Visual Fringe features the work of 60 local artists which amounts to 140+ pieces of artwork. […]
Read more "United We Fringe"While visiting the Windy City, we took a boat tour of the Chicago River dedicated to showcasing the city’s rich architectural history. The tours were provided by Chicago’s First Lady and the guides were volunteers from the Chicago Architecture Foundation. This was easily one of the best tours I have ever experienced and since I […]
Read more "Chicago Architecture Foundation"If you are one of the few who has not yet seen the Disney Pixar film “Coco,” then you are missing out on one of the most hilarious “cameos” in a recent film. “Coco” is the story of a young boy who is transported to The Land of the Dead on Dia de los Muertos. […]
Read more "Frida Kahlo in “Coco”"Have you ever heard of Berthe Morisot? Morisot was a highly acclaimed French Impressionist who was admired and respected by her peers. Her hero was Camille Corot and her brother-in-law was Edouard Manet. Her work appeared in every Impressionist show, but one – that year she was pregnant. One can view this painting by Morisot, […]
Read more "Berthe Morisot"The Orlando Fringe officially kicks off tonight with a very special teaser show and ribbon cutting ceremony. In its 27th year, the Orlando Fringe is headed full-speed into the future of theatre with no sign of slowing down. The Orlando Fringe also features a visual art component called Visual Fringe. Visual Fringe celebrates the talents […]
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