Photos Courtesy of Michael Willard Writing the novel The Book of Farleigh, a Hollywood Tale only scrapes the surface of the accomplishments of our April artist, Michael Willard. A Lake Nona resident, Willard has penned 18 books in total over his lifetime while maintaining a career in journalism and international marketing. Get to know him more in the interview … [Read more...]
The Artist: The Don Rimx Style
Photos Courtesy of Don Rimx The first time we met Don Rimx was in 2019, when we got to know more about his background as an artist, his larger-than-life mural creations, and how he arrived in the Lake Nona area. Three years later, Don Rimx is far from slowing down and just completed yet another mural in Orlando at the EA Sports Building located downtown. Let’s dive into his … [Read more...]
The Knife Artist
You may know Philip Long as the writer of our recurring comedy column “Sunny Side Up.” This month, we get to see him in a totally different, unexpected spotlight – as the one and only Knife Artist! Take a look. Nonahood News: Tell me a little about how you got your start in woodcraft/woodwork. Philip Long: About four years ago, while I was a journalist, I was writing with … [Read more...]
The Artist: Connected to the Cosmos
Meet Vanessa Crespi, a Brazilian-born artist who calls Lake Nona home. In an artist statement, Crespi expressed: “As a traveler between the earth and the galaxy, I am connected to the cosmos – no longer tethered to the planet – and feel connection to the universe that others fail to understand. Everything is interconnected in a constantly-expanding world driven by our energy … [Read more...]
The Artist: Amor
Meet Milena Borges, who recently became a part of our Nonahood as not only a resident but a local florist and artist. Borges’ current speciality are beautifully handmade bottles and jars personalized with a special painted message and filled with dried flower arrangements. Her creations put out a warm feeling of gratitude and love, perfect for the season of thanks. Take a … [Read more...]