Artist: Mary McAllister Genre: Painting Bio: A recent transplant to Jacksonville, Mary McAllister was born in Baltimore and attended the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and art shows in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Her paintings and silkscreens are an exploration of patterns, whether in nature or in man-made constructions, and the way light …
when we fall by Clark Ogier when trees die of old age, after years and years of trying to touch the sky, they buckle under their own weight. they split and fall to earth. when they can no longer escape the pull of earth’s gravity, they snap and shake the earth in one last cry for heaven. when we humans …
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Artist: Sharon Scholl Genre: Poetry Bio: Professor emerita from Jacksonville University where I taught Humanities and classes on Japan and Africa. I’m a working musician who gives away choral music on a free download website. I direct the choir for my Unitarian-Universalist Church and serve on the boards of several arts and education organizations. Otherwise, I’m your regulation Mom and …
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Artist: Jami Childers Genre: Painting Bio: I am a Jacksonville Florida artist. I Own & operate two businesses. I just opened 44 Monroe Art Studio & Gallery where I work full time painting portrait commissions. I also manage the gallery where we host a new guest artist during Downtown Art Walk. I am happy in my new position, I have …
Artist: Leilani Leo Genre: Painting Bio: Finding my talent later in life than the norm, I passionately follow my goal of creating beautiful paintings of strong women, supporting the local arts, and continuing to grow and learn as much as possible about oil painting. Piece: Ophelia Piece Description: A piece from my recent carnival-themed art show with June Foret titled, …
Artist: Rob Middleton Genre: Painting Bio: Rob Middleton began abstract painting while studying psychology at Princeton University. His long commitment to abstraction without pattern encourages the mind to rest and experience a free flow of thoughts and emotions unconstrained by objective reality. He hopes that others will find their own meaning in his art. Attempting to avoid the linearity of …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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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, …
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 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 …
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, …
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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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 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 …
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 …
