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Bright Lights, Covid City: Broadway in the Dark

By Dan Lane Williams

Bright Lights, Covid City: Broadway in the Dark By Dan Lane Williams. Photograph of a corner of broadway at night by Dan Lane WIlliams.

An ode to the city that (almost) never sleeps; a photographer turns his lens on New York City’s majestic theatre district during COVID — ‘Broadway in the Dark’ is an ode to the artists, theatres, industry and the city I call home — the one that has been put on hold during … [Read more...] about Bright Lights, Covid City: Broadway in the Dark

Following The Doodle: An Artist’s Journey Of Reclaiming A Long-Forgotten Passion

By Barbara Laurie

Following The Doodle: An Artist’s Journey Of Reclaiming A Long-Forgotten Passion by Barbara Laurie. Photograph of a drawing of Barbara's doodle person, described in the article

How a doodle reconnects an artist to her past and her present and unleashes a body of work. — As far back as I can remember, I have been obsessed with doodling. In fact, I doodled all the time. Any blank surface was an open invitation to scribble, create and daydream — … [Read more...] about Following The Doodle: An Artist’s Journey Of Reclaiming A Long-Forgotten Passion

Color & Creativity: An Artist Rejuvenates and Redefines Her Craft

By Salli Swindell

An artist’s plight to stay inspired through cold, dark isolated winter months uncovers a passion project that keeps the creative (and soul) juices flowing — I’m a freelance illustrator living just outside of Cleveland, Ohio where we have lots of gray, rainy, snowy, damp and … [Read more...] about Color & Creativity: An Artist Rejuvenates and Redefines Her Craft

The Family Jewels: Transforming trinkets into treasures of lasting meaning

By Lucia Reale

A box of family costume jewelry provides an opportunity for reimagining keepsakes and memories _____ A dear friend approached me this past holiday season with an inquiry about making some special gifts for her family from her parent’s costume jewelry. After some discussion, … [Read more...] about The Family Jewels: Transforming trinkets into treasures of lasting meaning

Body of Art: A Celebration of Life In Motion

By Cristen Barker and Kimberly Hise

A celebration of movement and mindfulness — identical twin sisters share connection, motherhood, yoga, career and life musings  — We came into this world together 44 years ago, identical twins who share everything — even our DNA.  We are yogis, mothers, wives, … [Read more...] about Body of Art: A Celebration of Life In Motion

Falling in Love (Again): A Photographer’s Connection to a Lost Art Form

By Justin Borucki

Photograph of Brookly Bridge by Justin Borucki

A photographer rekindles his love for his city and his craft after discovering the lost art form of tintype photography — I discovered photography, almost accidentally, when I had to fill a course requirement for my high school Art Regents program. Up until that point, … [Read more...] about Falling in Love (Again): A Photographer’s Connection to a Lost Art Form

Messages In The Making: Inspiring A Movement, One Badass Cross Stitch at a Time

By Kristen Noel

Badass cross stitch by Shannon Downey

Artist Shannon Downey melds cross stitch with activism, formulating a new form of craftivism one stitch at a time — Where there is voice, there is power.Shannon Downey This is not your Grandmother’s cross stitch. Nope. What happens when old school meets activism in … [Read more...] about Messages In The Making: Inspiring A Movement, One Badass Cross Stitch at a Time

Ammunition 4 Good: An Artist’s Creative Stand to End Gun Violence

By Gina Raphaela

Gina Raphaela's Unity Ring

Gina Raphaela grew up in a family of secrets and suppressed self-expression, and set herself free via her mission driven art to end gun violence — Born Italian American, raised in New York, the middle child of six, with a father who was a member of the Genovese Crime Family … [Read more...] about Ammunition 4 Good: An Artist’s Creative Stand to End Gun Violence

In The Service of Art: Christie Chandler

By Christie Chandler

Artwork by Christie Chandler

Creating art and spiritual growth dovetail beautifully into a process of self-exploration, creating an ‘in-between’ space to discover one’s true self — Being an artist hasn’t come naturally for me. As a matter of fact, becoming an artist has often been a painful process … [Read more...] about In The Service of Art: Christie Chandler

The Kids: A Photographic Study of Children of Gay Parents

By Gabriela Herman

Photograph by Gabriela Herman

Photographer Gabriela Herman, a child of a gay mother, turns her lens on other children of gay parents, revealing shared and poignant challenges — My mom is gay. But it took me a long time to say those words out loud. She came out over 20 years ago when I was in high school. My … [Read more...] about The Kids: A Photographic Study of Children of Gay Parents

Cause. Collaboration. Color. | Riley Johndonnell Spreads Optimism Through Color

By Kristen Noel

Riley Johndonnell, artist

Artist Riley Johndonnell is creating art with a cause — bridging the gap between ‘me’ and ‘we’ — shining an optimistic light on the world, one brush stroke at a time — Conceptual artist, art-preneur, social activist and uber-optimist G. Riley Johndonnell, also know as Uncle … [Read more...] about Cause. Collaboration. Color. | Riley Johndonnell Spreads Optimism Through Color

Decorating Nature | A Portfolio From Artist Norm Magnusson

By Norm Magnusson

For artist and founder of the 'funism' movement Norm Magnusson, painting leaves, rocks, and other natural artifacts is a celebration of their beauty — This project began in 2008 when my family and I were touring the southern state of Kerala in India.  It was three memorable … [Read more...] about Decorating Nature | A Portfolio From Artist Norm Magnusson

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