Kaisley Alvarez picked up a pencil to draw when she was just two years old. In some ways, she never put it down. When she was in high school, she was always excited to get to art class. She enjoyed being able to "wind down" and experiment with different styles of art there. Kaisley has been a resident of the Lake Nona area for about 10 years. She loves the sense of community … [Read more...]
Isle of Pines Man Creates a Multitude of Art Forms, Personally & Professionally: Nonahood Artist of the Month, Lance Wagner
Choosing a profession can be a difficult task. There are many factors to consider. For many, the amount of monetary compensation can be a key factor. Taking it a step further, choosing an actual job or position with a company can be even more difficult. Extended benefits, commute to work, vacation time, number of hours required, travel and stress all typically weigh heavily on … [Read more...]
Young Man Begins Voyage of Becoming A Professional Artist: July Nonahood News Artist Clyde Johnson
Anyone who can identify themselves has a journey to share about how they arrived and became who they are. Whether they are a doctor, lawyer, salesman or mechanic, there is a unique story to tell. Many times, the stories are filled with struggles to overcome as well as celebratory events that result in positive memories. This month’s Nonahood Artist is Clyde Johnson, who as a … [Read more...]
Women’s Resolve a Living Portrait of Using Art as Therapy – Nonahood Artist of the Month, June
Many of us have no idea who we want to be when we grow up. However, this beautiful woman knew exactly what she wanted to do and how she wanted to share it with the world. This month’s artist is Laureate Park resident Linda DeGrado. Her story is an inspiring journey of trials and tribulations resulting in the ultimate representation of her passion and purpose. Linda grew up … [Read more...]
Slow Down and Enjoy the Art of This Mother and Missionary – Nonahood Artist
The history of an individual’s life can be very interesting. Everyone has their own specific story to tell about how they have arrived in their own place in existence. This month’s artist, Isle of Pines resident, Phyllis Thomas, has quite an interesting path that translates in a very special way through her paintings. As a child and student, Phyllis created … [Read more...]