“There is beauty in obscurity,” said artist Samantha Shumaker in our email interview, which was also obvious in the time I spent leafing through her website and portfolio observing the intricacy she maintains in each and every one of her pieces. Shumaker lives in the greater Orlando area, and she holds Lake Nona near and dear to her heart as a place for not only inspiration but … [Read more...]
Art of the Heart: Carlos Alberto Quintero
Whether you’re from his home country of Colombia or the United States, if you’ve seen a piece of Carlos Alberto Quintero’s artwork, you know it’s impossible not to be captivated. Quintero’s use of color and pattern, along with the intermixing of realism and the abstract, make for graphic designs illuminated with color and rich with texture, adding vibrance to the real world and … [Read more...]
Art After Dark
For those of you interested in the arts, you now have a local event to attend every Friday night from 7-10 p.m., rain or shine. Located in the Lake Nona Town Center between Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen and Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, the Art After Dark event showcases local artists and their art displays, live demonstrations, special exhibitions and music. Those who attend the … [Read more...]
The Artist: Juanita Granados
“Find beauty in everything.” That’s one of the mottos Juanita Granados has lived by in her quest to create her art pieces – unique and intricate pieces of jewelry, with no two the same. Juanita’s craftsmanship is evident in each one of her pendants or bracelets, bringing together a variety of organic and inorganic materials, such as flowers, rolled paper, beads, wood, or … [Read more...]
Canvas Market Pop-Up: Claire Wiley Art
Come shop with Claire Wiley Art on Sunday, October 22 from 11 AM - 3 PM at the market. Check out what's popping up here: http://www.clairewileyart.com/ … [Read more...]