Northlake Park resident, artist Jefre Manuel, who works under the name JEFRË, is a relative newcomer to public art. Three years ago, at the age of 35, the practicing designer had a heart attack and triple bypass. The experience convinced him to retire from architecture/landscape architecture and return to his artistic practice (among other places, he studied at the School of … [Read more...]
Traveled Photographer Lays Roots in Lake Nona
Tyler Fortune’s interest in photography began when he was a young child. His grandmother gave him a 35mm camera. “It was green and see through,” he said. Tyler began skateboarding and wanted to catch his friends in midair using his camera. He would set himself up and have his friends do the tricks. Later on, he would have his mom take him to Walmart to have the film developed. … [Read more...]
Local Artist Kaisley Alvarez Dreams to Draw
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...]