Art Center of South Florida- Miami Florida

This art co-op on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach was outstanding. It's a grouping of art studios available for inexpensive rent on the most fashionable of streets.
It's a wonderful place for artists to network and gain traction in their work, careers, and vision. There's an exhibition space for rent.. and even an "in house" art supply store! How cool is that??

A jewelry lab, a photo studio, sculpture... and classes. It was so wonderful to see.

I would love to jury into this to gain an introduction to the art community here.

I went to see the other art co-op -- the BAKEHOUSE in the Wynwood District of Miami. This co-op is even larger -- with 70 artists studios, two exhibition spaces, outdoor foundry, off street parking.. and much more

What a terrific way for artists to work side by side-- network and gain traction in a community professionally.

I was most impressed with the quality of work and the surrounding facilities of both.

This may be a good way to integrate into the area professionally!

Tom Seghi Studio- Miami Beach

My visit today... to Tom Seghi's studio was awesome. He was a St. Louis artist- who left the Midwest to come to Miami Beach 20 years ago. He's highly successful and exhibits and sells internationally. I was so impressed with his studio and home -- and accomplishments. I knew him back in the 80's when we were both early career artists. His web site: http://:www.seghi.com will give you a brilliant overview of his work.

He was very helpful in giving me a practical guide to integrating into the Miami art community.

Thank you TOM!

Individual Acrylic Worshop!

Took some time in Titusville last week...to teach fellow painter Dawna my technique in acrylic. We had a raucous time.... painting in her kitchen.... and swapping stories from our lives.

She's a great artist and good friend. I hope she continues to assimilate the techniques shared.... and sends me jpegs of her beloved Merritt Island Refuge~

Go Dawna!


I'm going today... to Miami Beach -- to meet with a former St. Louis artist-- Tom Seghi. He moved down to Florida over 20 years ago... and has a wonderful career. I'll post photos if i can. His website is: http://www.seghi.com.

check it out!

Ft Lauderdale

Tons of art galleries in Ft. Lauderdale --- mostly on Las Olas Blvd -- but others sprinkled through the town.

Sam [my brother] and I found a lot of people willing to talk and share ideas about the art in the area. For the most part... as you would expect -- sales are down and the economy is hurting them.... but there seems to be an air of perseverance -- and I found the spirit refreshing.

There is NO loss for people on the streets-- the area is crawling with northerners and tourists. It's wonderful to see all the cars, people, enthusiasum..... it's so different that St Louis!

End of day RAINBOW

isn't this the coolest???? as we were driving home.... saw this rainbow and had to take a photo!

more EVERGLADES!

just a few more photos to delight your eye...........;-))

Everglades!

sam and i went to the everglades today.. my friend-- carla also came with us. we had an amazing day! perfect weather -- and cool breeze. it was clear, crisp, sunshiney, and warm.

every hammock we walked in to -- offered more chance to relax and feel the presence of the everglades. peaceful, calm, tranquil, and teeming with life. we saw cormorants, gators, great blue herons, roseate spoonbills, cranes, cattle birds, ospreys, anhingas, and much more.

it was magical. it was one of those days that will remain in memory.