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Bonzai Caruso — This month of celebration recognizes artists from various disciplines, including painters, sculptors, photographers, musicians, writers, poets, and performers. American art has influenced artistic movements worldwide and challenged traditional modes of expression.
In celebration of American Artist Appreciation Month, I am sharing the art and backstory of an old dear friend, Stephen Michael Barnes, known professionally as Stephen Michael, or simply, esem.
American Artist Appreciation Month is celebrated in August to honor American artists and their contributions to the art world. The month recognizes artists from various disciplines, including painters, sculptors, photographers, musicians, writers, poets, and performers. American art has influenced artistic movements worldwide and challenged traditional modes of expression.
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Hot Days and Cold Beer
It’s hot in Las Vegas, but the beer is delicious. It’s hot in Vegas, but the beer is delicious. What’s Pouring in August – The 3rd annual First Friday Beer Festival, Brews & Blues, and more.
The title of a painting can be an incredibly powerful tool in the hands of a skilled artist. It offers a tantalizing glimpse into the artist’s unique vision and the very essence of their work. A title can be an extension of a painting, like a bridge between the artist’s
Steve Soffa timepieces express my creative passion perfectly. Their design, craftsmanship and impressive weight make his pieces stand out from all others. Steve’s watches are truly Artisty in Time.
I’m excited to share that my Corvette art, MOMENTUM, which features CREATION and EVOLUTION, was seen in the New York Times as part of a feature article on America’s Sports Car titled “Corvette Bucked a Sports Cars Decline. Can It Thrive in an E.V. Era?” Also featured is my AMERICA
There’s something about the professional atmosphere and the focus on networking that sets LinkedIn apart from other social media sites.
Through its systematic approach, The Artist’s Way encourages readers to develop their creative potential through self-discovery, mindfulness, and spiritual connection. Ultimately, the book teaches us that creativity is not just a skill set but a way of life.
Beauty in the Abstract: A.D Cook and Hyper-Realism Art — magazine interview by Robert Maxhimer, Director of Cultural Affairs & Education at the National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, Kentucky.
I knew I wanted to be an artist at a very young age. So, as a kid, I was consumed by art books and enjoyed them every chance I could, mainly the Renaissance artists and realism art. While in eighth grade, I discovered an artist who would change my world
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