“Todo tiene arreglo” or “everything can be fixed” is a phrase that local artist Alejandra Tobon finds herself living by whenever she is finding her way in creating a new project. It was something her mother used to remind her of in her childhood frustration when creating her art projects, and the message sticks with her to this day. Tobon was born in Cali, Colombia, … [Read more...]
The Artist: Hope in Art
Art is a way to express oneself, and there are various forms of how one might do so. There’s music, dance, photography, painting, etc. Our featured artist of the month dabbles in the latter two. Heather Nagy says every painting has a story, but so does every artist. Let’s hear hers. Heather Nagy grew up in Michigan and reminisces about her time spent there. “I remember … [Read more...]
School Update: Sun Blaze Elementary School
Sun Blaze Elementary School has been recognized as an "A" school by the Florida Department of Education since 2014 for demonstrating a high level of performance on state assessments. Last month, I received a letter of recognition from our governor, Rick Scott. The letter showcased the academic achievements the school had last year. Sun Blaze was in the top 8% among all schools … [Read more...]
The Artist: Beauty in Obscurity
“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...]