When we think of art, we often think of the end product; the painting hanging on the wall, the performance, the piece of music. Art is also the production-the process-the… Read More
The Power of Plein Air
Genre: Grantee Story
Volterra, Italy – Going To The Source Of Alabaster
Walking the medieval, cobblestone streets of Volterra on my recent trip to Tuscany felt surreal! Besides the historic splendor I was met with upon approaching the towering walls of this… Read More
What is Flash Fiction? A Deeper Look
In my last blog post, I mentioned the term “flash fiction” when describing the genre I write. I gave a quick definition of flash fiction: “a very short story.” But… Read More
My Home Town
Since I was a young child, I have always been drawn to the music of the bagpipes. I love the sound of the instrument and the way it has always… Read More
The Seven Basic Plots: A Video
Teaching creative writing is one of my favorite things to do. Unfortunately, there’s also a lot of confusion of what a story is and how it actually needs to be… Read More
Who’s Who: Introducing my Actor
Lance Felton is excited to be completing his first year of working as a professional actor and artist. He most recently performed as Dasher in WHEN THE RIGHTEOUS TRIUMPH at… Read More
Grids in Nature, Design and Generative Art
Grids have been used for centuries to transform ideas into tangible designs. They offer a simple, but effective framework, for organizing space and breaking down information into quantified units that… Read More
Intro to my studio
This clip is an introduction to my studio at St. Pete Artworks, 2604 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL. Thirty-one members of the co-op show their work. There are four working… Read More
Who is Elizabeth Barenis?
Now before you start thinking that Creative Pinellas is giving Professional Artist Grants to children, please note that this photo of me was taken about 37 years ago! I’m not… Read More
A promised paradise: my newest still lifes
Hi everyone! I’ve been so busy getting everything ready for the exhibition that is now two weeks away! It’s interesting how much my practice is starting to transform. I’m starting… Read More
