When the streaming- and social-networking service SoundCloud decided to instate their royalty payment system in March 2021, longtime users of the site and the new wave of the music industry leaned in to listen. Prior to this pay upgrade for music artists, SoundCloud paid contributors through pooling revenues from the platform’s collected streams, or overall and accumulated plays by listeners …
“Moon Feels” by Ether Chambles
2016 Collection 2: 1st Place Winner – Ether Chambles Local singer/songwriter and 1st Place Winner of The Square, Ether Chambles, performs her song, “Downtime”. [divider/] Artist: Ether Chambles Genre: Music Bio: Chantalle Johnson, who performs as Ether Chambles, is a Jacksonville, FL, native and producer-vocalist who integrates hazy synths and heavy beats to create backdrops for lyrics inspired by poetry …
“Faith” by Ursula Joseph
2016 Collection 1: 2nd Place Winner – Ursula Joseph Local sculptor and 2nd Place Winner of The Square,Ursula Joseph, sculpts realistic dolls using polymer clay. [divider/ ] Artist: Ursula Joseph Genre: Sculpture Bio: My name is Ursula, I live in Flagler County, i work as a Mechanical Engineer and professional doll sculptor. I also paint and currently published my first …
“untitled” by David Hill
Artist: David Hill Genre: Painting Bio: I’m 58 years old I am been painting for 18 months I am self-taught and make my own canvases and frames. Piece: untitled Piece Description: It’s a scene with a mama wolf and her three pups. Dened up in a forest scene in the winter.
“Tree of Life” by Emily Blue
Artist: Emily Blue Genre: Painting Bio: Recent transplant from ATL, loving living in the thriving art community on Amelia Island. Hoping to further my career and one day thrive as an artist in the north Florida community. Former pigeon wrangler & whitewater photographer extraordinaire, I have held more jobs than boyfriends, always searching for my next inspiration… Piece: Tree of …
“Sunrise at St George Island” by Gary Mahan
Artist: Gary Mahan Genre: Painting Bio: A retired architect, now full time artist painting in watercolor, acrylics and oils. Piece: Sunrise at St George Island Piece Description: Acrylic on streched canvas- 16″ x 20″
“The Verdict” by Moliere Dimanche
Artist: Moliere Dimanche Genre: Painting Bio: After serving 8 1/2 years in Florida State prisons, mostly in confinement, I am now a student at Florida School of the Arts on a full scholarship. My work submitted to you represents my time spent incarcerated, making the most of a bad situation. I draw things that have meaning to me with humor …
“Blue Shutter and Bananas” by Wendy Tatter
Artist: Wendy Tatter Genre: Painting Bio: I am an artist from Saint Augustine, Florida. I work with wax and dyes to create my paintings. Using layer after layer of beeswax and paraffin , alternating with cold water dyes, my paintings emerge. I was a gallery owner downtown in Saint Augustine for 7 years, then on Saint Augustine Beach for 2 …
“At Butchart Gardens” by Frank Martinez
Artist: Frank Martinez Genre: Other Bio: I have been a visual artist for many years. Seeking to avoid falling in a specific style I try to create ever different compositions. I often incorporate elements of different areas of study and exploration that may interest me at the time. Piece: At Butchart Gardens Piece Description: Deconstruction of a panorama while at …
“Easter” by Roselynn Imbleau
Artist: Roselynn Imbleau Genre: Painting Bio: Heart driven artist. I work in oil, work from emotion and memory, and from small moments distilled from life. Currently, I am a VAMFA candidate at JU, and I live in Ponte Vedra. My work has been exhibited in North & South Carolina and recently at Alexander Brest Gallery in Jacksonville, Florida. Piece: Easter …
