When did your journey into art begin? One of my earliest memories was getting in trouble for trying to draw bees all over the inside of a book about pirates. I think I would have been around 3 at the time. Who is someone local that has given you great advice? I saw a rather…
How do we make Tallahassee an oasis for the arts? This is my hometown and I feel incredibly lucky to live in a community with so many talented and innovative people. The Big Bend region is an arts mecca and almost everyone you speak to is either a practicing artist, of one discipline or another,…
If you could create one album cover… What band and what album would you pick? Cyndi Lauper – True Colors How would you describe your style? My Style would be a mixture of modern timeless era of Traditional and Digital Breed being of Down to Earth open Styles that welcomes Originality. I work with layers…
We’re making Artopia 2015 our best ever! Our partners at 7Hills Communications are producing several videos featuring some of the artists that support Big Bend Cares and Artopia. Artist Kenneth Reshard is the next talent in our Featured Artist Series for Artopia 2015. We hope you’ll enjoy learning more about Ken’s story and his personal…
How can Tallahassee continue to foster our growing art community? Tallahassee is lucky to have many talented artists in our community who enrich our lives with their inspiring work. We can foster our growing arts and culture community by working together to create collaborative projects which draw on a variety of talented people. We can…
Tell us about Wonluv Entertainment. Wonluv Entertainment Group presents innovative boutique events for the advancement of good solid enjoyment, live music, charity and networking. We are sincerely committed to being an active contributor to the community that we serve by partnering with emerging professionals (caterers, musicians, etc.) and donating to various organizations (FSU Center for…
We’re making Artopia 2015 our best ever! Our partners at 7Hills Communications are producing several videos featuring some of the artists that support Big Bend Cares and Artopia. Painter Ron Yrabedra is the next talent in our Featured Artist Series for Artopia 2015. We hope you’ll enjoy learning more about Ron’s life and how it’s…
We’re making Artopia 2015 our best ever! Our partners at 7Hills Communications are producing several videos featuring some of the artists that support Big Bend Cares and Artopia. Sculptor and painter Mark Dickson is the first in our Featured Artist Series for Artopia 2015. We hope you’ll enjoy learning more about Mark’s approach to art.
What or who inspired you to start painting? The Great Masters and the Impressionists have always inspired me, but my daily inspiration comes from nature and human lives and culture. I began painting after my professional careers when I could immerse myself in my personal renaissance. If you could pair a song with your style…
Tell us about growing up in Ukraine? I was born and raised in Ukraine. My parents did not share my dream to be artist and my painting class had to be postponed for many years. I went to Russia for study in College of Art and later. Finished Institute of Culture and getting an education…