Artist: Kimberly Hanna-Wallis Genre: Other Bio: Kimberly Hanna Wallis currently lives in Amelia Island, Florida. She was honored as a 2016 Emerging Artist from the Tampa Gasparilla Festival of the Arts and has apprenticed in Portland, OR and on Guernsey in the UK Channel Islands. She focuses on being an ethical and sustainable artist and runs a zero-waste studio; La …
“Phoenix” by Katie Plank
Artist: Katie Plank Genre: Other Bio: I am a music teacher and a pianist who is obsessed with classical music and Harry Potter. I am a self-taught doodler but would like to learn more mediums and techniques. Piece: Phoenix Piece Description: This piece was inspired by Stravinsky and J.K. Rowling. Web: Katie Plank – Instagram
“Sky Fire Performs Victory of Life” by Tom Baggs
Artist: Tom Baggs Genre: Other Bio: I am a virtual reality artist who performs and exhibits on-line in the Second Life social media environment. I have been an inter- media artist since 1975. Currently I am interested in providing a new art viewing experience where the audience can choose to view the art event from any seat or location in …
“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.
“Atlantic Sailfish” by “Doc” (John) Fabiano
Artist: “Doc” (John) Fabiano Genre: Other Bio: Doc Fabiano, has been a Jacksonville resident since 1978 and an artist, writer, cook, fisherman, and sailor most of his life. Growing up in a maritime community and settling in the lower latitudes, Doc has caught, consumed, or released most of his subjects. The present work is a progression that began while he …
“Warmth” by Lauren Wheeler
Artist: Lauren Wheeler Genre: Other Bio: I am a student studying visual arts in Jacksonville. Inspired by my teachers, peers, and surroundings. Piece: Warmth Piece Description: An experiment with scanned traditional collages and digital manipulation. Web: Lauren Wheeler – Facebook
“Catharsis II” by Shirley MacGregor
Artist: Shirley MacGregor Genre: Other Bio: While living over seas for 18 years in many countries, I discovered the beautiful manhole covers, which inspired two books, Quilting with Manhole Covers and Treasures Underfoot. A move to Seoul, Korea, a third book Quilting in the Morning Calm came about. Returning home with memories, photos and fabrics I set off in new …
“Underwater Tears” by Tiffany Michelle Harrison
Artist: Tiffany Michelle Harrison Genre: Other Bio: I’m a 20 year old student, independent artist. I sell my cartoon/anime influenced art on a website called Deviantart for pocket change. I would one day like to become a character designer/cartoonist for 2D animated works and games. Piece: Underwater Tears Piece Description: A representation of sadness unseen/unnoticed. Web: Tiffany Michelle Harrison – …
“Lapis Scrub Jay” by Jared Heeren
Artist: Jared Heeren Genre: Other Bio: My favorite thing to do is spend time in the national forests of our country. I double majored in communications and theater arts and literature at Eastern Michigan University. I have done just about anything you can think of that has to do with theater. I have written several plays and short stories. Currently …
“Untitled” by Diana Horton
Artist: Diana Horton Genre: Other Bio: I’m a self taught artist, currently trying to sell my work online. Piece: Untitled Piece Description: A little fish design I liked, done in marker and gel ink pens. Web: Diana Horton – Etsy
“silver top vase” by Rick Levy
Artist: Rick Levy Genre: Other Bio: Actually touring musician, manager, songwriter..but SUBMITTING POTTERY, as I am also a ceramic potter. I have combined my love of music and art to expand my horizons. I perform over 125 shows a year musically, but LOVE making and selling and gifting my pottery. I still take lessons at Dixie POttery Gallery in ST …
“Bird of Paradise” by Ann Lentz
Artist: Ann Lentz Genre: Other Bio: I was born and raised in Jax., graduated from Du Pont in 1964, my dad was Rabbi Sidney M, Lefkowitz, went to FL Southern College, worked at Reddi Arts in the 70’s, had kids. and have been doing glass for the last 15 years. The story of how I got in to the stained …
“Free the Robots” by Jack Spellman
Artist: Jack Spellman Genre: Other Bio: I love telling stories with pictures. I specialize in illustration for kids, but I enjoy drawing anything that makes people smile. When I’m not hard at work in my studio or watching Bill Murray movies, you can find me in the backyard with a very energetic and needy dog named Gus. Piece: Free the …
“Shy Little Meg” by Nicole Nicewonger
Artist: Nicole Nicewonger Genre: Other Bio: I am a collage student currently going for my AA so I can get a transfer into an Art collage. From there I’d like to refine my style and learn to make 3D models so I can finally take the characters and stories in my head make them into video games. Piece: Shy Little …
“The Great Inventor” by Tom Lewis
Artist: Tom Lewis Genre: Other Bio: I have been drawing since I could hold a crayon, and I began making portraits from post-it notes during my senior year of high school because of a dare. A Memphis, TN native, I recently moved to the San Marco to serve as a youth minister at Deermeadows Baptist Church. Piece: The Great Inventor …
“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 …