Artist: Raquel Tripp Genre: Painting Bio: Born and raised in Ecuador. After obtaining an MBA at MTSU and starting a family, I decided to pursue my long dream of becoming a portrait artist. For the last 13 years I have painted commissioned portraits and studied under world renowned portrait painters locally, in other states and in Ecuador. Currently I teach …
”Truth Be Told” by Lil Joe Parker
Artist: Lil Joe Parker Genre: Music Bio: Lil Joe Parker is a teenage Music producer an one of duval’s up and coming rappers. Lil Joe parker keeps his music clean an still be able to have your feet bumping to the beat. he also has his own company call My Flag Green also known as M.F.G Boy E.n.t. Lil Joe …
“Black Speck” by James Couch
Black Speck by James Couch The chill of an early autumn morning Ideal timing for a walk and clear my head Liquid crystal blue to all horizons Nothing spoils the sky’s perfection No, wait. One lone black speck Soaring at the limit of my vision Descends and grows larger Too big for a sparrow A buzzard drifting slow lazy circles …
“Cell Towers” – Christine Schub
Artist: Christine Schub Genre: Painting Bio: My earliest memories are of making art sitting at the kitchen table with crayons, pencils,cardboard and paper. Even then I worked with shapes , designs and patterns. I began showing my work professionally in Miami in 1976 and have earned my living selling my work in private shows, galleries and outdoor art exhibits including …
“Friendly Company” by Herd of Watts
Artist: Herd of Watts Genre: Music Bio: Herd of Watts is a northeast Florida “Junk” band – Jam & Funk – crossing somewhere between the Allman Brothers and Neville Brothers on the musical spectrum. Performing from Ferandina Beach to St. Augustine as a ‘home’ range, but touring regionally from Atlanta to Miami, the group has continued with the all the …
“Ducasse” by Thony Aiuppy
Artist: Thony Aiuppy Genre: Painting Bio: Thony Aiuppy received a BFA in Painting/Drawing at the University of North Florida in 2010 and an MFA in Painting at Savannah College of Art and Design in 2013. He is a practicing visual artist and art educator as well as a contributing writer for the blog Metro Jacksonville. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida. …
“l’horloge” by Laura Matejka
l’horloge by Laura Matejka Going swiftly moments fleeting Dragging on moments enduring Strolling by in slow motion An instant gone in a blur I watch your hand moving I watch your hand unmoving Never seeming to pass Then it has past [divider/] Artist: Laura Matejka Genre: Poetry Bio: I am a senior at the University of North Florida where I …
“Moby Dick Book Cover” by Rade Stjepanovic
Artist: Rade Stjepanovic Genre: Other Bio: I am a graphic-web designer and freelancer from Jacksonville, Florida. I graduated from University of North Florida in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts concentration in Graphic Design and Digital Media. Before that I attended Florida State College of Jacksonville where I got my Associate in Science in Graphic Design Technology. I …
“Snowy Owl” – Patricia Andrew
Artist: Patricia Andrew Genre: Painting Bio: I graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in History and a minor in Art History in 2011. I recently took and early retirement from The State of Florida. I participate in the North Beaches Art Walk to show and/or sell my watercolor paintings. I enjoy visiting antique and thrift shops, …
“Malayan Tiger Portrait: Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens” – Trey Yeoman
Artist: Trey Yeoman Genre: Photography Bio: I am a 23 year old, Jacksonville college student. I am in the last year of my BA in Social Work and Psychology. I specialize in up-close insect macros, couple, family and pet photography as well as commercial/fashion photography. I have worked with local retail companies (like flyjakt.com) to create classy, attractive commercial photos …
“The Come Back” – Henri Papineau
THE Comeback A Poem by Henri Papineau Only if you knew… How many comebacks I could throw at you. Backed up in my memory… I think of which one… The one [comeback] for this special occasion? It can be done… Even though the words you say, make me want to run away. For I will not feed your hunger, to …
“Dreamer’s Lane” by Conni Laine
Artist: Conni Laine Genre: Music Bio: I am a singer songwriter, rhythm guitarist. I was infused with the desire of music at the tender age of 5. Motown and Soul is what I really came to love. Passion. I enjoyed playing music as a solo artist for over 10 years while living in N. Ga. Love working with a group, …
“Equus Namaste” by Niki Spadaro
Artist: Niki Spadaro Genre: Other Bio: I am 25 years old and have a B.S. in chemistry from UNF. I initially attended Flagler after highschool (Bolles) to obtain a degree in art but missed taking science courses so I transferred. I hope to establish a career in either cancer or local environmental research. I decided that art is more of …
“Along the Old St. Johns” by Bill Graham
Along the Old St. Johns Bill Graham ©2014 Stanza 1 I stood atop a hill, Considering the pools, Of life that teemed below, Along the Old St. Johns. And out across the beds, Of salty river marsh, I saw a treasured prize, Of matchless worth to all. Chorus Oh Florida, your gifts, Lay on your sandy shores, And spread across …
“Adaptation” by Jamie Howard
Artist: Jamie Howard Genre: Painting Bio: Jaime Howard, painter and instructor, combines her love for painting and teaching with an inclination to wander, painting wherever she travels. Jaime teaches drawing and painting classes in Jacksonville as well as workshops in the US and Europe. Howard has a Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting and is an adjunct professor in …
“Old man looking out to sea.” by Norma Weatherly
Artist: Norma Weatherly Genre: Painting Bio: I am a 76 year old house wife who paints as a hobby. I have displayed my art work at the shrimp festival and the downtown art walk. I like to copy famous artist but most of my work is original. Piece: Old man looking out to sea. Piece Description: Old man standing on …
“Black Magic” by Mark Goodman
Artist: Mark Goodman Genre: Painting Bio: I used to work in the commercial arts world designing on-line games, websites and print advertisements. Then the recession hit and I found myself out of work. I decided to stop spending my days sitting in front of a computer producing work that I didn’t care much about. Now, I am painting for fun …
“It’s You” by Frank Abong
Artist: Frank Abong Genre: Music Bio: Guitar player, composer, classically trained, classical, acoustic, electric, bass. I try to compose a new piece of music every week. My full time gig is as a programmer / analyst / developer. Music is my main creative outlet and has always been a livelihood in my my life. Piece: It’s You Piece Description: This …
“entropy” by Michelle Acker
entropy by Michelle Acker i. I am made of poetry as much as polypeptide chains. nothing is exclusive here–not mutually–we are all same and different, products of mutation, language, carbon, impulse, art– poetry claws through my veins and screeches in my throat, or else, when quieter, breathes down my neck, draws my attention to a folding shirt, the temperature of …
“Moody” by Ximena Vergara
Artist: Ximena Vergara Genre: Painting Bio: I’m a visual artist native of Colombia, I have been living and working in the USA for over 15 years. My work is mainly done in Pastels on paper but have also explore print making, traditional B & W photography, mix media as well as digital media among others. I’m inspired by nature and …
“Black Black Blood” by Katherine Archer
Artist: Katherine Archer Genre: Music Bio: I’m a lifetime musician and songwriter now residing in St. Augustine Fl. After pursuing the elusive status of “famous” rock-folk diva ( with minimal success) I realized it was time to write and sing about things that really matter- things I really care about–regardless of the success or lack thereof. My passion is the …
“A Brief Glimpse” by Gordon Meggison
Artist: Gordon Meggison Genre: Painting Bio: I was born in Tampa, Florida in 1954. I lived in Japan, Okinawa, traveled in Taiwan and Hong Kong. I studied judo, zen gardens, Shintoism, and Japanese calligraphy as a boy. I traveled around Europe in later years and produced many plein aire watercolors there, culminating in an art show in our Sisters City …
“Diana Ross” by Stephanie Glen
Artist: Stephanie Glen Genre: Painting Bio: I am a mathematician and a visual artist. I incorporate elements of math into my art such as the Traveling Salesman Problem. I am from England and have lived in Jacksonville for 14 years. Piece: Diana Ross Piece Description: 24″ x 36″. This pen and ink work is a single, continuous line that never …
“Stay Near” by Kia Mayshack
Artist: Kia Mayshack Genre: Music Bio: Kia Nicole has been sharing her gifts of soul music and poetry for many years. She began her recording career with the Spoken Word Music duo Key of G. In 2012, Kia Nicole released her first solo album entitled “Reacquainted”. With this project she strived to create music that was inspired by life and …
“Church on King St., St. Augustine” by E. Curtis
Artist: E. Curtis Genre: Painting Bio: Eugene Curtis is a trained artist living in Palatka, FL. He paints oils typically depicting ocean scenes but not always. His works include various beach scenes. He has painted scenes of St. Augustine and other places he and his wife have traveled to. People remark that his paintings are beautiful, relaxing and they like …
“El Cid” by William Meyer
Artist: William Meyer Genre: Painting Bio: Born in Panama, William Meyer has a diverse range of painting styles that range from Landscapes, Portraits, and Contemporary Abstracts. Meyer’s use of layering, brush strokes, and textures have been greatly influenced by old Masters such as Vermeer, Dali, Van Gogh, Rembrandt. Many of Meyer’s paintings are an attempt to balance his German analytical …
“Oriole at Sunrise” by Paula Willits
Artist: Paula Willits Genre: Painting Bio: I moved to Ponte Vedra two years ago. On Dec. 31, 2013, I retired from my position as executive editor at John Wiley & Sons. Now I’m thrilled to have the time and energy to paint. I loved all kinds of art as a child, but never found time for it as I climbed …
“They Were Loved” by Ulysses Salett
Artist: Ulysses Salett Genre: Music Bio: Ulysses Salett was born and raised in Cleveland Ohio and became a songwriter, vocalist and producer while serving ten on 20 years in Fla Prison for felony burglary. Released in 1990, Ulysses has only returned with his band to encourage the inmates every year. Ulysses writes all types of music. His music is heartfelt …
“Manatee” by Jolie Schlieper
Artist: Jolie Schlieper Genre: Photography Bio: Jolie Schlieper is a local environmental educator who recently survived a diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She hopes to inspire people by showing her unique perspective of the world. She currently lives in Jacksonville, Florida. Piece: Manatee Piece Description: Taken at Blue Springs, Florida. Jolie Schlieper Web: Jolie Schlieper – Facebook Kaytee Esser – Flickr
“over the top” by Jimmy Shover
Artist: Jimmy Shover Genre: Photography Bio: I am a graduate of the University of North Florida. Jacksonville native and my photography has been published and I have won local and national awards. I love photography both film and digital. I am currently employed as a security officer and while working at the bank of america tower down town I did …
“movement 1” by Shellie Thies
Artist: Shellie Thies Genre: Painting Bio: Shellie Thies was born and raised in Neptune Beach, Florida. She discovered her love of art at an early age and has been painting for over 10 years. She matriculated at the School of Visual Arts in New York and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2003 from the University of North Florida. …
“Fallen” by Danny Davis
Artist: Danny Davis Genre: Painting Bio: I am a 43 year old painter who has been painting since I was a teenager. I have been mostly self taught along with some formal education. I was born and have lived in Jacksonville most of my life. I use oils on canvas for my traditional representational works and acrylics on canvas for …
“Polar Bear Rock Santa” by Darlene Miller
Artist: Darlene Miller Genre: Sculpture Bio: I am a self-taught artist and have been painting since childhood. Art has always been my joy. My husband and I had a gravel pit that I would walk to find shapes to paint. Recently retired, I have more time to explore and be creative. Piece: Polar Bear Rock Santa Piece Description: Rock found …
“Yesterday” by Vernon Harper
Artist: Vernon Harper Genre: Poetry Bio: Grew up on a small tobacco farm in North Carolina. Attended BYU (BS) and Central Michigan University (MS). Became a Navy Flight Officer and School Teacher. Retired. Since retirement, I have written a few songs, some poetry, and enjoy making videos. Two of the songs I have written have a video and are on …
“Great Egret in Best Sunday Plumage.” by Anthony Whiting
Artist: Anthony Whiting Genre: Painting Bio: Anthony Whiting, has lived in Latin America, North Africa, Asia, Italy, Sweden and England as well as the U.S. He has a B.Arch. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He practiced architecture internationally for 21 years. In Jacksonville Anthony works as a professional artist and painting instructor. He was the proud recipient of the brAIDS …
“Autumn” by Bill Misenheimer
Artist: Bill Misenheimer Genre: Painting Bio: I am from Illinois, moved to Jacksonville some 30 years ago. Retired from W.W. Gay Mechanical in 1993. My hobby of art is mostly self taught, I did graduate from Art Institute correspondence and studied art at a Jr. College in Springfield, Illinois. My work consists mainly of landscapes, I have experimented somewhat with …