Arts

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 …

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
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
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
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
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
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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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
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
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
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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Dwyane Wade Mural Project
Wynwood Mural Pays Tribute to 3-Time Champion Dwyane Wade By Stella Alves What started as a local project has developed into a community effort to recognize and honor Dwyane Wade …

How I Got The Shot W/ Chase Dickinson
Chase was born and raised in south Florida and currently lives in Delray Beach. He is a published photographer and has his landscape work displayed in several local businesses in …

David Lavernia
Ocean Ties and Cleanly Drawn Lines by David Rolland After years of hard work David Lavernia is starting to think he might have made it as artist. “I just flew …

How I Got the Shot w/ Chelsea Erwin
My name is Chelsea Erwin and I am a destination wedding, fashion and underwater photographer. I’m lucky enough to travel all over the world to photograph in love couples! I am based in …

Libby Volgyes
The Real Foodie Photographer by Darien Davies Photos: Libby Volgyes You might think that being a food photographer is all glamour. Who wouldn’t? You’re surrounded by food all day. But, …

Delray Locals Put Their Stamp On Art Basel
Trackside at Art Basel: Local Artists Given the Exposure of a Lifetime by Savannah Sheehan Viva la Miami! A city renowned for its quick progression in culture, dining, entertainment, and …