Arts
![Ashleigh Walters grocery store aisle paintings.](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AC_AshelighWalterFood-335x186.jpg)
Where Painting is a Pleasure
Armed with acrylic paints and canvas, artist Ashleigh Walters has been exploring a unique subject matter: grocery store aisles.
![Arts Warehouse is a place where artists and locals can come together to express themselves in Delray Beach.](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AC_ArtsWarehouse-335x186.jpg)
Arts Warehouse
Arts Warehouse is a place where artists and locals can come together to express themselves in Delray Beach.
![Iggy Pazz surfing and art.](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AC_IggyPazzbyZachGuinta3-e1700583791691-335x186.jpg)
Riding Waves of Creativity
We’d argue that surfing is something of an art form and it’s no wonder that artists of many media find inspiration from the sport.
![Local Palm Beach County artist Sarah LaPierre at her studio inside The Peach art collective in West Palm Beach.](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AC_SarahLaPierre5-scaled-e1700153140758-335x186.jpg)
Sarah LaPierre
If you’re unfamiliar with Sarah LaPierre’s art, she showcases the best parts of Florida with an impasto tecnique.
![Surge x Marlins at the Boys and Girls Club Miami in front of his freshly painted mural.](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AC_Surge2-335x186.jpeg)
Q&A with Surge
Surge calls his brand of art postgraffisim. His colorful, pop-culture inspired artwork has flourished all over South Florida.
![Sarah LaPierre and Gaby Viteri for the Pink Waves Art Exhibit.](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image_123986672-scaled-e1694615283583-335x186.jpg)
Pink Waves
Sarah LaPierre and Gaby Viteri are coming together to introduce the inaugural Pink Waves exhibit at The Peach in West Palm Beach this October.
![Photographer Tony Arruza gearing up at Kite Beach in Juno Beach, FL.](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/AtlanticCurrent_TonyArruza1-335x186.jpg)
On a Shoot with Tony Arruza
By Dustin Wright So much has changed about photography since we started the magazine nearly 10 years ago. We’re not just talking about gear and the tech that came with …
![Cover of Darin Back's book "East Coast Surfers." The cover features young surfer, Shane Konrad](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/EAST-COAST-SURF-BOOK-MOCK-UP-335x186.jpg)
Darin Back Shows Off East Coast Surfers
Cocoa Beach Photographer’s New Photo Book Portrays East Coast Surfers By: David Rolland Maybe it was because he was born in landlocked Minnesota, but photographer Darin Back has always been …
![Dennis Friel paints details on a fish mural.](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/AtlanticCurrent_DennisFriel2560_1-335x186.jpg)
Dennis Friel
All Things Connected by Water By David Rolland “Not a week goes by where I don’t get two or three texts from people saying ‘I’m on the water and I’m passing by …
![Catherine Girard shapes surfboard in Boca Raton](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/983A0692AtlanticCurrent_Catherine_Girard-335x186.jpg)
Catherine Girard
Shaping Her Future, One Board at a Time By Darien Davies It’s almost one of those stories of “who found whom?” or “who saved whom?” but this version involves the ocean, longboards …
![Surfy Birdy](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8292-335x186.jpg)
Surfy Birdy
Surfy Birdy: RETRO RIDES AND FLYING HIGH by Darien Davies If you’re Rachel Dejohn, you’re riding the ultimate wave of life. Born to parents who love art, surfing and exploring, …
![Alex Wexler](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DSC0381749-335x186.jpg)
Alex Wexler
Alex Wexler: The Art of Fishing by Nicole Danna You could say Miami-based artist, Alex Wexler, was born with a pencil in one hand and a fishing rod in the …
![Renee Phillips](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/HeadshotwithSketchBook_ReneePhillips-335x186.jpg)
Renee Phillips
Renee Phillips: The Science of Art What is art? Sure, it’s pretty, or striking, possibly frightening, amazing, life-changing, loud or even mute. It’s what you take from it, and where …
![Meet Boca Raton's Own Dark Knight Artist, AKA J. Brisbee](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Meet-Boca-Ratons-Own-Dark-Knight-Artist-AKA-J.-Brisbee-335x186.jpg)
Meet Boca Raton’s Dark Knight Artist, AKA J. Brisbee
The Dark Knight Artist: History Gets a Splash of Comic Culture By Nile Fortner For years, comic art has crossed boundaries to enter multiple forms of mediums. Fans watch …
![Bulk Styles](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Bulk-Styles-335x186.jpg)
Behind The Piece: Bulk Styles
The story behind the art. By Darien Davies Mark Rupprecht, aka Bulk Styles, grew up in his mother’s art gallery. His world was immersed with different forms of art …
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Conquering COVID: Local Creatives Think Outside the Box
Down with COVID, Up with Creatives by Darien Davies It’s easy to see the effect that the coronavirus had on local restaurants and service-oriented businesses, as anyone with a …
![Palm Beach County Nature Photography](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/How-I-Got-the-Shot-With-Kyle-Soto-335x186.jpg)
How I Got the Shot: Kyle Soto
Growing up along Florida’s delicate and diverse coastline struck a passion for conservation in Kyle Soto. As an underwater photographer based in Boca Raton, Kyle’s life along the beach showed …
![Greg Panas' photo of the Juno Beach Pier](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/190917_Panas-0743-335x186.jpg)
The Photo Issue: Eye in the Sky
Two local photographers bring us a different perspective on some of the area’s most known locations. Learn more about Greg Panas here and Pierce …
![John Garza](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DSC_8057-Edit-335x186.jpg)
The Photo Issue: Bahamian Beauty
Three Local Photographers Capturing the Beauty of the Bahamas “Being based in South Florida, I feel pretty lucky to be a hop and a skip away from the Bahamas. I’ve …
![Pierce Gainey Drone Photo of Stingrays](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/How-I-Got-the-Shot-335x186.jpg)
How I Got The Shot w/ Pierce Gainey
My name is Pierce Gainey, a.k.a the Florida Drone Dude! I am a drone pilot, photographer, aquaholic and devoted vinyl collector. I currently reside in sunny South Florida, where …
![Pineapple Grove in Delray Beach](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DSC_7125-Pano_web-335x186.png)
Rise Weekend
Changing the Climate on Climate Change Through Art Delray Beach has always been the artsy city with a small-town vibe filled with people who simply care. That is why it’s …
![Jenny Kiker of Living Pattern painting artwork](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/LP7.23.18_243-335x186.jpg)
Jenny Kiker of Living Pattern
The Natural Artist By Darien Davies Photos by Coviello Photo There’s a good chance that when people are checking out their environment, they notice a tree, a leaf, a dog …
![Peter Agardy Art](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AQ4I4605AgardyJune2019-335x186.jpg)
Peter Agardy
Bringing Art Large Scale By Darien Davies Picture a teenager in school making pages of fish doodles during class instead of actually taking notes. Teacher yells, kid scoffs, notebook closes, …
![Carly Mejeur Marine Art](https://theatlanticcurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AQ4I4346CarlyMJune2019-335x186.jpg)
Carly Mejeur
Makes The Ocean Her Canvas By David Rolland Photos by Ben Hicks Growing up in South Florida, the ocean was always on Carly Mejeur’s mind. The longtime surfer and one-time …
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How I Got The Shot W/ Carly Cristello
My name is Carly Cristello of Snappin Necks Photography. I am originally from Philadelphia and have been living in South Florida for the last six years. I have been a …
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Interview with Shaye Babb
How did you first start shooting? Ever since I was a little girl I loved drawing, painting, dancing, and acting. If it involved being creative, I was in! I started …
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Off The Rails Movie Premiere
Be Sure to Catch Off the Rails at the Miami Film Festival This Year By Stella Alves Every year the Miami International Film Festival exposes new films and budding production …