OPUS 2019 Event Booklet

OPUS19
A FREE FINE ART EXHIBITION FOR ARTISTS AND FOR THE COMMUNITY

ALEISHA PRATHER
@AleishaPratherArt
www.aleishaprather.com
OPUS
2019
Aleisha is a sculpture artist specializing in
fantasy works inspired by nature and the
alluring history of fairies. She is 32 from
the mountains of Arkansas relocating
to Saint Petersburg 11 years ago. She
received her Associates in Art Education
at St. Petersburg College in 2013, and a
Bachelor’s at USF in 2017, graduating both
with high honors. Most recently she was
featured in the Dolls and Where They Live
show at the Florida Craft Gallery, placing
Best of Show in environmental work and
People’s Choice. As well as featured as an
emerging artist at The Dali Dozen show
and Ringling Museum. In addition, her
sculpture installations have been featured at
Orange Blossom Jamboree and Suwannee
Halloween 2018 music festivals. Currently
she is working under the artist Mark Aeling
at MGA Sculpture Studio gaining real world
experiences of creating public sculpture and
continuing to grow.
ARTISTS

APATX LATORRE
facebook.com/apatx.latorre
CHAYCE HALLEY
@chaycehalley
My name is Jose Apatx Latorre. I am a selftaught
artist born in the Island of Puerto
Rico. At age 26 I left the mountains of my
homeland on my own and began a trip
through 21 countries and five continents
that lasted ten years and brought me to
India and back! This traveling background
and the spiritual experiences that I had
during those years are reflected in all my
artwork. I try to convey beauty and the inner,
spiritual landscapes in my paintings by
using the female body to create images
that are dramatically beautiful, eye catching
and that will enhance the aesthetics of any
room where they might be shown. My art
is a mix of traditional styles and modern
techniques using oil pigments and metallic
powders. In a world where the ugly and
the ordinary are thrown to our faces daily,
I strive to bring beauty to the homes of my
customers!
Chayce Halley is a figurative artist who works
primarily with watercolor and charcoal. The
subject of his work can be conceptual or
motivated by a simple reverence for the
beauty of the human form.
The figures in his paintings and drawings
are often portrayed with a mix of realism and
gestural abstraction. The elements created
by color choices and abstract forms add a
surreal or psychological quality to the subject
of his pieces. The intention being to show
movement and emotion or to create an
atmosphere surrounding what is shown
in the piece.
He continues to be inspired by the balance
of control and spontaneity that is possible
in both watercolor painting and charcoal
drawing. Chayce Halley is self-taught and
began painting in 2016.

DIEGO PEREZ
@dieg0_perez
Diego Perez is a college undergrad currently
studying neuroscience. His passion in the
arts and sciences led him to create a portfolio
of pieces titled “Human Abnormalities” that
focused on the physical abnormalities as
features of beauty and artwork. Diego spent
the formative years of his art career asking
what the purpose of his artwork was, if it
was to paint as realistically as possible or to
create a message. This led to an emphasis on
realism as well as a striving to find statement
that engages with the world.
Diego practiced art in high school classes
and has taken two art courses at the Hong
Kong campus of the Savannah College of
Art and Design. One can currently find him
in New York, working towards a career in
neuroscience while currently seeking outlets
for his artwork. Questions on quantum
physics, the nature of being, the relationship
between art and society, and where to find
the best dim sum place in New York rattle
his mind on the daily.
EMILY VICTORY
@emvictorystudio
www.emvictorystudio.com
Emily Lynch Victory is a painter enthusiastic
about pattern and mathematics. Emily has
degrees in both mathematics and fine
art, and loves combining the two. In this
work, Emily uses acrylic paint on wooden
panels to play with color and depth within
quilt-like geometries. Originally from
Minnesota, Victory currently lives in
Westchase with her husband and three
young, energetic, art-loving boys.

EMMA SIMS
@emmasims
www.maryemmasims.com
Mary Emma Sims is a third generation artist
with an unquenchable thirst for the magic
of art. From a very early age, Emma took
the unsophisticated mediums of her art bin
and began drawing; mostly dogs, horses
and people. She has since refined her skill
through extensive training with master painter
Ann Manry Kenyon, her primary teacher and
grandmother. Emma has also attended several
virtuoso workshops and trained under the
instruction of Judith Carducci, Kerry Vosler
and Andrew Manry Kenyon. Using her classical
drawing knowledge, Emma taught as an
Assistant Instructor at the Vosler Young Artists’
Studio, a classical art school for children.
Emma makes her living painting portraits.
With her sensitive interpretation of each
subject, she is able to capture the individual’s
essence with such a soulful accuracy most
clients are brought to tears upon unveiling.
Emma believes the immortalization of
loved ones through art is something both
irreplaceable and eternal, making her job
the most heartwarming of them all.
FAITH MCLAUGHLIN
@meimeimclaugh
facebook.com/meimeimclaughlin
Faith McLaughlin, known artistically as Mei
Mei, is a 22 year old artist based in Tampa,
FL. She is has earned a BA in Studio Art from
the University of South Florida along with
a Certificate in Art History. Adopted from
China as an infant into an Irish-American
family, she has struggled to identify with
eastern and western culture because of the
cultural and physical dissonance. Due to
this struggle, she feels highly influenced by
western culture, but tries to connect with her
Chinese background despite the American
veil placed over her. She states, “over the
past decade, my work has continued
to develop and explore the concepts
of tradition, identity, and symbolism.
Maintaining a balance between realism
and painterly qualities allows the viewer
to see my work as it is—a painting. I strive
to initiate a conversation about perception
and identification by creating self-reflective
works through traditional compositions.”

FLORY DESROSIERS
@floryfineart
www.floryartgallery.com
Since early childhood, Florence has had a
profound interest in the world around her. She was
a very artistic child who always had a paintbrush
in her hand. Her hunger for advanced training in
this field continued to grow. This led her to seek
workshops at the Centre d’Art Haitien and other
Haitian art venues. While attending the center,
Florence met Frank Louissaint, a hyper-realism
artist, who supported her throughout her creative
journey. Afterward, she gained recognition for
her artistic excellence when one of her paintings
was included in an exhibition at the Musee
d’Art Haitien du College St Pierre. Florence also
participated in multiple art contests such as the
UNICEF Child Fund where she won first place. After
moving to the United States, Florence continues
to draw and paint in her spare time. Although
her professional career as a Pediatrician is very
demanding, Florence proves it is possible to
balance the time commitment of being a doctor
and another hobby or passion. With the support
of her children, the undeniable encouragement
from her husband, and the feedback from family,
and friends, Florence continues to paint, to create,
to dream.
“ if something is still missing in your life, you
should pursue it, after all, you have one shot
on earth.”
JAKOB SUTHERLAND
@jakob_sutherland
Jakob Q. Sutherland is a 15 year-old
homeschooled,Tampa native. He is one of
6 children and has been homeschooled
all his life. His love of photography began
when he took an online photography course
through Florida Virtual School. It was at that
time that he discovered the art of black and
white photography and began snapping
photos throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Much to his surprise his photos were liked
by many and not just his family members.
Although he has taken many different types
of photos his main concentration is Street
Photography. He enjoys taking photos
of people and objects in their every day
environment and then transforms them
into black and white. His goal is to become
a famous photographer, traveling the world
taking photos and enjoying life.

JANE HARRIS
@jtharrisart
www.jtharrisfineart.com
Jane Harris is a printmaker & painter who lives
and works in Sarasota Florida. She is a prolific
instructor teaching all range of media from adults
to children alike. Her formal education came from
Herron School of Art majoring in Fine Arts with a
minor in Art History she has also studied abroad
in Pont-Aven France, Painting & Sculpture, and
London, Art History.
Jane’s primary passion in creating prints is to work
with shape and color. Her subject matter is the
subtropical landscape around her and, while she
makes observational drawings and photograph in
the landscape, the design drawings that result in
prints are very much her own creation in the studio.
She is not particularly interested in producing an
accurate reproduction of a specific site, but more
to evoke the emotion found within. Currently you
can find her exploring her interest in patterns,
tessellations from nature, lines, contours and
topographic elevations.
As a painter Jane uses layers of texture and color
from her environment. The gritty textures and bright
colors give the work an urban feel. Also layering
images and verbiage to reflect the happenings of
the times. She has a passion for manipulating the
techniques and specific art media to suit the images.
Her intent is to create in a new fresh manner each
and every time.
IMPERIOUS IMAGES
JEMAAR GRAHAM
@imperious_images
www.imperiousimages.com
Imperious Images is the creative expression
brand of J.L.Graham.
My personal work is mostly in the genre of
staged portraiture. My work seeks to present
the viewer with a balance of compelling visual
aesthetic and social inquiry. I seek to appeal
to a culturally astute audience that would
immediately recognize the use of certain motifs
and icons from Africana and Americana culture as
a visual language. At the same time it’s important
for my work to spark enough interest to catch the
short attention spans of a younger, less informed
layperson who might easily scroll past if some
level of basic visual appeal were not present.
Most often I utilize found and/or vintage objects
to bring a sense of timelessness and obscurity to
the images. One of the most compelling aspects
of photography as a medium is its ability to
inform and distort the perception of time and
place. I find myself drawn to view and create
images that could have been made generations
ago with a hope to remind a contemporary
audience of the connections we have with our
past.

JESSICA MCCORMICK
@jessica.j.mccormick
www.jessicajmccormick.com
My process works as a way to find personal
alignment in a helter-skelter world. Even when
everything seems turbulent, I turn to the canvas
to re-exert some control over my life.
In my two-dimensional work, I often pair acrylic and
tape to create crisp, perfect lines. Other times, I’ll
focus on a detailed background that allows me to
dig deep into the process and find my peace there.
When it comes to my three-dimensional work, I
revel in the repetitive motion of ripping paper that
helps me to find a meditative moment in the first
step of creation. After that, I get to exert my sense
of control once more by deliberately applying the
paper to fulfill a vision.
Some people might be confused that art that
embraces such rigidity comes from a female artist,
as straight lines and hard corners tend to be seen
as “masculine.” But the traditionally “masculine”
aesthetic is perfect for me. I grew up as a bit of a
tomboy and rejected much of anything traditionally
“feminine” for a very long time. To me, the act
of finding order within myself goes beyond my
gender -- it’s about embracing what I need, not
what I “should” need as a woman.
In the end, I take the chaos of the world around
me, channel it, and transform it into something
intentional, meticulous, and balanced.
JONATHAN JAMES
@jonathanmjames
facebook.com/jonathan.j.73
With my work I seek to create creepy cute
imagery, that I try to subvert a typical object
into it’s truer form abstracted and picked
apart, or by separating that imagery to an
isolated background - giving a stage, a place
to view that thing. This sense of isolation also
speaks to me on a personal level given our
current world of typical social interactions.
All this culminates to my thematic final
delivery of 2d art. Naked, alone, and on a
stage. Either intentionally or unintentionally
we all throw ourselves out there. And
hopefully the feeling resonates. A new
job, that sense of imposter syndrome - A
new partner, expressing your feelings for
the first time. All these moments where we
strip away all of that social armor so we can
grow into the weird misshapen lobster we
were always meant to be.

KAREN SCHREMMER
@karenschremmerart
Originally from Illinois, Karen moved to Florida,
a place she considers full of beauty, and
inspiration. She received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts
from University of South Florida, with a focus in
painting. After working in the art field for a few
years, life circumstances required her to briefly
take a different career path. Vigorously renewing
her focus on the visual arts, Karen’s assemblages
ignore the traditional boundaries between the
digital and analog. Her blended technique
exemplifies the combining of seemingly unrelated
existences into vibrant, beautiful collectives.
Starting with an iconic photograph, I collage
this together with a selection of photographs,
including my original photography. After painting
digitally with a stylus, I print the digital image
onto archival quality canvas. Then, I hand-finish
the image with traditional paint and brush-strokes.
I later add other textural elements to give an extra
sense of energy.
My finished artworks are designed to first
be appreciated quickly as energetic, colorful
celebrations. More careful inspection reveals
hidden intricacies. Repeated viewings create a
nuanced understanding and positive emotion
within the viewer. The extravagant, optimistic,
energized, celebratory nature of my artworks are
intended to spark joy and invoke delight. I can
think of no better purpose for the creation of art.
KAREN TULLO
@karen_tullo
www.karentullo.com
A lifelong resident of Pinellas County Florida.
She is a career graphic designer working in
both traditional and digital formats with a
primary concentration on photography, photo
editing and color correction. She is a selftaught
fine artist and photographer. She is a
multi-generational visual artist, with a great,
great uncle who was a fine art lithographer
and a son who is a local muralist and fine
artist. She works in acrylics, mixed media
and digital mediums. Her current focus is on
abstract and mixed media works using vintage
advertising materials. She is inspired by the
pop art movement, collage, de-collage, graffiti
and street art. Influences include; Mimmo
Rotella, Jasper Johns, Roy Lictenstien, Robert
Rauschberg, James Rosenquist, Andy Warhol.
She is attracted to and draws inspirations
from graffiti and public art which represents
passion, immediacy, bold imagery and
personal statements.

KAYLA MOON
@kaylamoonart
LENNY CABANERO-HARVEY
@hassafassadesigns
Believing that colors invoke emotions, Tampa
Bay Artist, Kayla Moon loves to incorporate color
and texture into her work.
Inspired by nature (galaxies, geodes, natural
stones) , Moon likes to create a unique experience
for viewers through her art. From far away her
paintings may look like a mashup of colors.
But when one comes closer, they can see the
beauty in the details as the colors intertwine to
create patterns and bold pops of metallic gold
create a texture one could imagine touching. This
intimate experience between the eye and the
art reflects the notion that to fully understand
anything, we must come closer to take in even
the smallest of details.
She enjoys the versatility of acrylics and spray
paint on traditional canvas. She’s created both
larger and small pieces and works with a diverse
clientele on various projects and custom art
designs. Her work has been featured at Mize
Gallery, Florida Women Magazine, The Henao
Contemporary Center, and the Old Hyde Park
Art Gallery.
As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner and art
enthusiast, Moon is also proud to be an advocate
for the arts and creativity.
My story begins in a neighborhood by Cleveland,
Ohio in 1981 where a little Filipino-American girl
was told a job in art was not considered reputable
or lucrative. After many, many years of denying
this part of my soul, I STILL ended up with a career
in the arts. As an art educator, mother and artist, I
have dedicated my life to teaching the importance
of communicating through the visual arts. I am a
graduate of Kent State University in art education
and I have worked under the talented wings
of Kirk Mangus and Eva Kwong in pottery and
ceramic sculpture. .
My current work focuses on concentration and what
drives us. When I began this series, I was studying
Buddhism and meditation and it profoundly
changed the way I look at the world around me.
The work shows a depiction of each character in
their own headspace, which is constantly moving,
shifting, and changing. Each figure also carries
a depression and an object at the core of their
bodies, some located by their heart or some in
the pit of their stomach. This is their motivation.
People can be motivated by tragedy, some by
just the potential of an idea, and sometimes it’s
the absences if distracting thought, much like
meditation. I would eventually like to research,
interview others and find ways to depict these
ideas visually.

LINDA REYNOLDS
@lindareynoldsart
www.lindareynoldsart.com
Linda’s artwork has been described as depicting
“the true wonderment of nature combined with
a sense of grace”.
With a competing passion for the beauty of
both art and science, Linda studied drawing
as a child but ultimately pursued a degree in
nursing. Throughout her years as a nurse and
then busy mother of four, she could not ignore
her love for art but continued in a limited fashion,
expanding the time as her nest emptied. She
explored ways to express her love for the beauty
of the human face and all of creation, with oil
becoming her primary medium.
She has had the privilege to study under many
great artists, including modern-day masters
Daniel Greene, Daniel Keys, Joseph McGurl
and Kenn Backhaus. Her highest artistic honor
was to have one of her paintings selected in
the Oil Painters of America’s 2015 Salon Show.
A Floridian by birth, affection and activity, Linda
is incredibly blessed to be married for nearly 40
years to her high school sweetheart, and have
five wonderful grandchildren.
MICHAEL KNAPP
@michaelknappartist
facebook.com/michaelknappartist
There is beauty everywhere...if you look for it.
Many of the everyday things we pass by in our
busy lives go unobserved. I see my job as an artist
to bring them to the forefront, to make us see
what we have previously missed. To appreciate
the unappreciated.
I paint industrial and mechanical items and mix
them in various ways with organic materials,
often times everyday food items. I explore the
common elements that are shared by the objects
while introducing tension with my choice of
colors and textures. My work could be defined
as “INDUSTRIAL POP ART”.
Someone once asked me...”Why don’t you
paint trees? Trees are lovely and would sell”. I
replied with a question of my own... “Have you
ever seen a beautiful painting of a tree?” The
answer was a resounding “Of course!”, to which I
replied...”That’s why I don’t need to paint them”.
My objective is to meld myself with my subject
matter. I want those who see the objects I paint
to immediately think of my art. Once a viewer
begins to see large pipes, or mechanical and
industrial objects in everyday life and thinks...
that reminds me of Michael Knapp’s art...then
I have been successful as an artist.

MICHELE YOUNG
@micheleyoungart
www.micheleyoungart.com
Michele Young is a colored pencil artist
in Tampa, Florida. She was influenced by
many artistic family members and wanted
to major in Art Education in college. Her first
art professor said her style was too realistic
and that she wouldn’t make it as an artist, so
she changed her major to Special Education.
She has had a successful teaching career for
26 years. Although teaching is rewarding it
can also be stressful, so in 2016 she began
drawing again for enjoyment. Since then she
has created a variety of photo-realistic colored
pencil paintings with a range of textures,
colors and themes. Her representational art
is the way she conveys attention, observance,
concentration and a desire for order in a chaotic
world. She also enjoys capturing details with
colored pencils and is a member of the Colored
Pencil Society of America. Her work has been
shown in small businesses and art exhibitions
throughout Tampa. She hopes that her art
inspires curiosity in the creative process and
an appreciation for colored pencil as a fine
art medium.
PATRICIA KLUWEDERDERIAN
@patikd.art
http://patikd.com
I am a Brazilian and Italian citizen living in the US
since 2015 with my husband and our little boy.
I’ve always loved to draw, even the smell of my
uncle’s colored pencils inspired me to major in
architecture (since art was not an option in the
little city where I was raised).
Before coming to the USA, I worked as an
architect where I used my art to express my
projects and ideas. It also became my way of
thinking...
In my work, first I draw freely and loosely the
subject of my paintings. After that, I let my
feelings guide me while I put color inside
the lines, one after the other without any real
commitment with reality. Just letting the energy
flow and the painting tell me what it wants to be.
The real subject for me is the people that are
there very loosely represented by little dots and
forms, but that are the real creators of the place.
Without people, our cities, monuments, and
buildings are cold and lifeless. It’s the energy
of the place that I try to paint.

PATRICIA MCMANUS
@pm_fine_art
www.fineartamerica.com/profiles/
1-Patricia-McManus.html
I am a former foreign attorney who followed
my passion for art and decided to start this
wonderful journey as a fine artist located in
Tampa, FL. Since a very young age, I have
been creative, designing homes and my own
dresses. Although, I didn’t originally pursue
my dream of becoming a fine artist, about
one year ago I watched a video on social
media which impacted me significantly; it
encouraged people to pursue what they are
passionate about and sharing their talents.
Since that moment, my spare time has been
spent creating numerous wonderful abstract
pieces inspired by nature, textures and
interior design, utilizing but not limited,
acrylics, chalk paint, gold leaf and oil pastels.
I love meeting clients and am so honored for
the opportunity to enhance their beautiful
home with my artwork!
PATRICIA SHAMBURGER
@triciasham
https://triciasham.wordpress.com
I was born in Cape Coral, Florida in 1999, but I
moved to Tampa to pursue Studio Art at USF. My
mediums of interest consist of Oil and Colored
Pencil. However, I use additional mediums
depending on my intentions for the piece. I
often use colored paper to make certain parts
stand out more and I recently discovered the
technique of metal leafing. My inspirations
for my works often come from nature. Also, at
the moment, I am representing the Asian race.
In general, I portray people because human
emotions are the focus of my work. It gives the
viewers something to relate the feelings to. Thus,
I am very passionate about conveying pieces
full of thought-provoking emotion.
My artwork simply stems from my raw emotions
of a certain point in time. I let my feelings carry
me through the art-making process. There is
an abundance of movement in my work. This
movement comes from my rigid and soft marks
used throughout. The contrast of lines creates
a sense of calmness because there ironically
becomes a balance within each piece. My
variability between acute attention to detail
and gestural marks is what makes my body of
work unique.

ROBERT KING
@juliankingsdad
facebook.com/robert.king.965
“First you draw what you know, then you draw
what you see, then you see what you draw”
these words have echoed in my head ever
since my mentor first uttered them to me as a
young art student looking for a positive outlet.
I was living in Puerto Rico escaping from a very
long dark chapter in my life. My instructor
helped me expand my abilities by introducing
me to human figure and automatic drawing
techniques. When I was 19, I experienced my
first psychotic episode. I moved back to the
U.S and was eventually given the diagnosis
of schizoaffective disorder. The effects of the
diagnosis along with the heavy medications
I was given, inspires my pieces. It is my goal
to create a discussion about these topics and
the stigma associated with them. I want to
give a feeling of solidarity to the viewer, so
they know that there are people who “get it”,
who understand what it feels like to have to
battle yourself on a day to day basis. I feel by
doing this I can help tear down the taboo of
expressing mental health problems through
a platform of artistic expression.
SARAH MANDIS
@sarahmandisart
www.sarahmandisart.com
Sarah Mandis is twenty one years old and
currently in her junior year of undergrad
education. She was born and raised in the
small beach town of the Outer Banks, North
Carolina, growing up with her mother, father,
younger brother and sister. She currently
attends the University of Tampa in Tampa
Florida pursing double degrees in Fine
Arts and Museum Studies, as well as an Art
Therapy minor. Moving to the city of Tampa,
Florida, where there is art and culture around
every corner, was a refreshing and inspiring
change for Sarah, compared to the isolated
beach town she grew up in. Over the past
couple years, Sarah’s passion for art has only
become stronger, and her skills have grown
immensely. Delving deeper into her own
creativity by constantly seeking and learning
new facets of art every day, her love of art
(and denim), along with her need to learn
more and share it with those around her, is
what drives this young artist’s dedication.

SARAH SISCO
@artbysfsisco
Sarah Sisco was born and raised in Northern
California, which gave her a love for rugged
coastlines, picturesque vineyards, and classic cars.
She received private art instruction throughout her
high school years, during which time she honed her
skill with graphite. In 2000, Sisco received attention
for her ability to capture an athlete’s emotions in
the moment. Her original drawings of the league’s
top players earned her an official licensing contract
from the National Basketball Association. Prints of
her NBA drawings were sold nationwide and one
of her drawings even appeared in the Bernie Mac/
Zoe Saldana movie, “Guess Who?”
This storytelling style she continues to develop
in new ways has been highly influenced by two
of the greats: Norman Rockwell and Walt Disney.
After completing her work for the NBA, Sarah
pursued Interior Design, where she worked for
the prestigious Seattle architecture and design
firm Garret Cord Werner, LLC.
Now settled in Tampa, Florida, Sarah is wife to a Navy
Commander and mom to three children. She owns
Sisco Innovation and Design, an interior REdesign
company, and accepts fine art commissions.
SHAY KENT
@shaymichellestudios
www.shaymichelle.com
Shay Michelle is an emerging artist who
began her artist journey at eight years old
winning a ribbon in the Texas State fair
for her drawing of a sea horse. She held
a consistent art practice until she had her
three children when she set it aside for
twenty years. As the years progressed, she
was stirred to turn inward, searching for selfexpression.
Making and teaching art is the
greatest rediscovery of her life. Her work is
shown in the Tampa Bay area. She also leads
workshops helping people find peace and
centering through the art making process.
Shay Michelle creates both small and large,
in books and on canvas. Her work is layered
and nuanced, pulling the viewer in to take a
deeper look, stepping closer to explore and
excavate all that it offers. The use of words,
textures, bold color choices, varied brush
strokes and mark making are hallmarks of
her work.She incorporates risks, desiring
the feeling of freedom instead of safety.

TANNER DIBERARDINO
@tan_dino_photo
Tanner DiBerardino is a photographer whose
work spans from street to landscape, but
focuses mainly on the interaction of the
natural and the human made through
documentary and landscape photography.
He is currently studying Political Science and
Environmental Policy at the University of
South Florida, both of which have a profound
impact on his work. While photography has
been a hobby of his for over a decade it is
only within the past year that he has begun
to take a more serious look at his work and
hone his artistic practice. A 35mm camera
gifted to him last year re-sparked his interest
in photography and after joining the Focus
Group at USF he was launched into serious
conversations about photography with some
of the best photographers at the school. The
first public showing of his work took place
in March of this year at the Centre Gallery
at USF with selected images from his series
“Cloud Machines”.
ZOE PAPAS
@zoepapasart
www.zoepapasart.com
I am very passionate about capturing the human
form on paper. It is a timeless and versatile subject
that I love to explore. In my work, I aim to create an
interesting composition that captures the beauty
of the human person. I also like to incorporate
geometric and natural elements into my work
that reveal something about the person’s internal
thoughts. My process begins with a drawing
down from life on newsprint. I figure out my
composition using thumbnail sketches. I then
scale up and transfer my newsprint drawing
onto a heavy archival paper. I use the original
life drawing as well as various other photos and
reference materials to create the finished artwork.
The media I typically use are charcoal, chalk, and
ink wash, but I have also added watercolor and
even coffee wash for some color and variety.
Zoe Papas lives in Clearwater, Florida and has her
BFA in Drawing and Illustration from the University
of Central Florida. She creates drawings of the
figure using charcoal, chalk, and various other
materials on heavy paper. In the past few years,
Zoe has begun participating in local outdoor art
shows and has won several awards. She loves
sharing her passion and techniques with others
as a figure drawing instructor at the Dunedin
Fine Arts Center.

OPUS 2019
JUDGES

CRISTINA FORD
Cristina Ford is a Richmond, VA-based artist and writer.
Trained in both traditional and conceptual art, she
completed her BFA at The College of New Jersey in 2012
— graduating not just with a degree, but her own medium.
Cristina’s primary body of work is “Reflections of Eternity,”
a series of award-winning celestial mirror and glass
pieces. Cristina currently runs a full-time studio practice
in Richmond, VA.
KYLE WOLF
Kyle has been teaching High School Art History and Digital
Art for 8 years now. His concentration was Photography at
the University of Florida. Photography has always sparked
his desire to travel but when he’s home he has embraced
creating abstract wood designs.
TERESA NAVAJO
Teresa Navajo is a working artist who resides in St.
Petersburg Florida. Using various mediums and
techniques, Teresa most often creates using acrylics as
well as ink and watercolor. In 2016 Teresa left her office
job behind to chase after the dream of being a full time
creative and has since developed relationships with food
and beverage brands who use her work as their packaging,
has completed logo and design work for private clients
and continues to show and sell work regularly in local
businesses, art shows/markets and galleries all of which
allow her to live her “dream come true” life. You may
recognize Teresa’s artwork as many of the designs used as
labels for Untitled Art Brewing’s craft beer line or you may
have seen her painting(s) on view at the Tampa Museum
of Art or MOSI.

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COMING THIS SUMMER:
OPUS Inside is a comfortable evening of getting to know some of
our favorite artists. Three local artists will bring images of their work
and share stories behind them, and answer YOUR questions! Join
us for an intimate night of art along with coffee and conversation.
FEATURED ARTISTS:
NOLAND ANDERSON
DAN DEW
STEPHANIE ONG