On the Hunt with the Happy Thrifter
The Tampa area just may be the thrift store capital of the state. But how do you know which ones have what you need?
All art Stories
Pop Art Takes On A Whole New Meaning
Bubble wrap as pop art. Who knew? Bradley Hart has found his artistic muse in the pop-pop-pop magic of bubble wrap.
Oprah Winfrey’s Enduring Power and Inspiration
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we would be remiss not to acknowledge the power and the wisdom of Oprah Winfrey, now 67. She is a rock star in every sense.
Arts Community Steps Up To Help Each Other In Covid Crisis
We are all not in the same Covid-19 boat of challenges. Everyone, every business, has a different story of struggle to share. In the arts industry, the pain is quite profound.
Sela Ward
As she prepares to turn 60, award-winning actress Sela Ward explains why she feels more confident and fearless than ever. She explains how she tapped into those traits for her most powerful role yet: starring as the president of the United States in a major summer blockbuster.
Mariam Paré – Bonding With Bond
When actor Pierce Brosnan saw a painting of himself that’d been created by an artist who paints with her mouth he knew he had to meet her. So he invited her into his home, where they bonded over their passion for painting, particularly through life’s toughest challenges.
Mariam Paré
In an instant, Miriam Paré went from being a college art student to a gun-shot victim and quadriplegic. She thought her dreams and aspirations were dead, until she discovered the magic world of mouth painting. Now, James Bond himself is a big fan of her work. She shares her incredible story of hope and inspiration.
The Ageless Appeal of Art
There’s something special about looking at art. Who created it? Was it a man or a woman? Were they rich or poor? Young or old? Art appeals to each individual on a personal level, no matter who created it.
The Impossible Dream
Former NFL star and multiple humanitarian award winner Reggie Williams is waging a war to not only avoid amputation of his right leg but to do something he hasn’t done in over 10 years. He wants to run again. And not just anywhere.
Peter Max
If you were around in the late 1960s and ’70s, you could not go anywhere without seeing the works of Peter Max. Now in his 70s, he’s healthier and happier than ever and still creating works of art and hanging with the coolest people around.
Artist Learns to Follow Her Heart
It took her a few decades to get there, but Donna Dowless now spends every day pouring out her heart into art.
The Art of Life
Martha Jo Mahoney’s bold, abstract paintings show her gratitude for a new lease on life. She explains how she translates all of her life’s experiences, from travel to serious health illnesses, to the canvas.