Artist: Isabella Martinez Genre: Music Bio: Shark with Legs consists of david enicks, Ryan MacColl, Arden Green, and Isabella Martinez. All of our music comes from our improvised jam sessions at Ryan’s apartment. We like to experiment with all genres of music, but if we had to title our sound, we’d call it soft rock. Piece: Professor Peridot Piece Description: …
“Landon” by LaVerne Cheshire
Artist: LaVerne Cheshire Genre: Painting Bio: I am a self-taught acrylic artist living in East Palatka, FL. I have been painting for about three years now, and just love creating something on a blank canvas! Although in my seventies, I hope to be painting for many more years. Piece: Landon Piece Description: A16″x20″ acrylic on canvas, taken from a photo …
“Sunset at Marino Rocks” by Craig Shier
Artist: Craig Shier Genre: Photography Bio: I take a documentary approach to my photography selecting composition and lighting to draw the viewer to the art that is there. I minimally post-process the image, not to alter reality, but to emphasize the story I saw when I captured it. Piece: Sunset at Marino Rocks Piece Description: With a long exposure, the …
“How It’s Unmade” by Clark Ogier
Artist: Clark Ogier Genre: Poetry Bio: I graduated from UNF in 2011 and spent two years in China teaching English and injuring myself. I currently work in production at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and I like to write things. Piece: How It’s Unmade Piece Description: Ironically wrote this collection watching How It’s Made while my relationship fell apart. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ …
“Backyard Blessing” by Christina Goodell
Artist: Christina Goodell Genre: Photography Bio: Resident of beautiful Jacksonville Florida for over 20 years. Backyard gardener who enjoys tranquil moments in my Peace and Joy garden and as a bird watcher. Employed full time as a Professor of Business at FSCJ. Long-time listener and supporter of WJCT. Thank you. Christina Goodell Piece: Backyard Blessing Piece Description: Beautiful red cardinal …
“Blue Bear” by Patrice Russell
Artist: Patrice Russell Genre: Painting Bio: I have been dabbling in art since I was a young girl. I enjoy all types of arts and crafts. I do acrylic painting but I also make cards, and even do quilting. I take art classes at Reddi-Arts in Jacksonville, Florida. I am enrolled in a paralegal course at FSCJ. I have a …
“Springtime At the Lighthouse” by Jim Olson
Artist: Jim Olson Genre: Painting Bio: Art Institute of Chicago, JMU Graduate. Law, “LLM” Investment Banking, 40 years. Lifelong drawing, designing, and painting. Piece: Springtime At the Lighthouse Piece Description: 36″x36″ Acrylic on canvas. Lighthouse by the sea in Springtime with flowers blooming.
“The Model Takes His Place” by Thony Aiuppy
Artist: Thony Aiuppy Genre: Painting Bio: Thony Aiuppy holds an MFA in Painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a BFA in Painting/Drawing from the University of North Florida. He is a practicing visual artist, an art educator, and a contributing writer for the blog Metro Jacksonville. He lives in the historic Springfield neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida …
“In the Shallows” by Kim Tippin
Artist: Kim Tippin Genre: Photography Bio: I am an enthusiastic amateur photographer who loves being outdoors. Taking photos requires that I keep my eyes open and see the landscape as it is in each special moment. Piece: In the Shallows Piece Description: Ocean detail at Washington Oaks State Park. I love the interplay of light and textures.
“Eclipse” by Sam Bartlett
Artist: Sam Bartlett Genre: Other Bio: I am longtime resident of Northeast Florida, and have been creating works of art since the 1990s. I started out painting and sculpting, and am now experimenting with digital media. Piece: Eclipse Piece Description: This is a digital media piece. It reminds me of summertime.
