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Our Artist Directory highlights hundreds of local artists who are 18 years of age or older and reside in Tallahassee and/or the Big Bend Region (within a 100 mile radius of Tallahassee) working in visual arts, music, theatre, literature, filmmaking and more. Contact information is included so that visitors can not only see the wide variety of talent in our community, they can also purchase artwork or hire professional services from artists and performers of all disciplines. Check back often as listings are added regularly.

Laura E A Powers

Multi Arts; Performing Arts: Dance; Teaching Artist/Instructor; Visual Arts: Mixed Media, Painting, Performance Art

I have passion for creativity, language, learning, and health. I hope to find the intersection of these values within the field of social and adaptive circus. I am an interdisciplinary artist, with specialization in aerial circus arts and representational oil painting. Using dream imagery, attention to process, and personal narrative, I explore the relationships between fear and wonder, body and soul, and multiple disciplinary spheres. Operating from the assumption that beauty, truth, and meaning exist, I create from a posture of awe. My greatest influences have been Salvador Dalí, Julie Heffernan, JMW Turner, Ryan Heffington, Marina Abramovic, Trisha Brown, and Yoann Bourgeois. My work draws heavily from contemporary dance, literature, and poetic language. In addition to my personal work, I perform with the FSU Flying High Circus, and I coach with Gym Force Aerial. I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art (minor in Anthropology) this past spring, Cum Laude. I am certified by the American Council on Exercise as a personal trainer, pursuing specialization in fitness nutrition. I am now studying Special Education (MS), with a focus on severe disabilities. I am interested in education of the whole person, which includes traditional academics, inquiry and creativity, physical health, life skills, and social development. I am interested in how the arts, particularly circus, can provide an environment conducive to human growth in all facets. As more research emerges on this topic, circus arts appear more clearly to have substantial value for persons with disabilities. Circus arts can provide beneficial sensory input and function as a communicative outlet, similarly to visual art therapy. I intend to work with individuals with ASD, SPD, and other disabilities, utilizing this unique artform to promote their cognitive, emotional, and physical development, in conjunction with their traditional education and therapies.

Brittany Anderson

Visual Arts: Graphic Arts, Illustration

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Natalia Andreeva

Teaching Artist/Instructor: Multi-Day Artist Residency for Schools/Classrooms, Private Lessons for Adults, Private Lessons for Kids, Workshop Presenter for Schools/Classrooms; Visual Arts: Graphic Arts, Illustration, Painting, Visual Arts Instructor, Works on paper

Natalia Andreeva emerged as an artist from the rich and fertile artistic climate of Novosibirsk, in Siberia after graduating from it’s most prestigious art college. During her classical education in the canons of European art she was greatly influenced by eastern philosophy. Consequentially, Natalia’s work is a harmonious marriage between spontaneous expressions and classical realism. Among Natalia’s favorite themes are exquisite landscapes, depicting the subtlety of nature, still life, where vibrant shapes and internal dynamics are shown in contrast to the commonplace subjects, and finally, figures and portraits brimming with humanity, and giving testament to the beauty and harmony of the human condition.

Nina Benitez

Visual Arts: Graphic Arts, Painting

I am a figurative painter from Miami, Florida but currently studying art at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. My art contains three breasted human/alien women from a mushroom infested planet I created. These women I paint are all parts of me but are all relatable to everyone.

Amanda Boekhout

Teaching Artist/Instructor; Visual Arts: Mixed Media, Murals, Painting, Performance Art, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textiles, Works on paper

My name is Amanda Boekhout and I am an artist and mama living in Tallahassee, Florida. My partner, two children, cat, pup, and I live in a cozy home in the beautiful northern Florida Capitol city. Surrounded by giant live oaks and pines, swaying moss, singing birds, and chattery squirrels; the days are bright and breezy and the nights are warm and humid. Inspired by my time living in Florida and North Carolina as well as extensive travel across North America and Europe, I am in awe of the immense beauty of this planet and the creatures and creativity that encompass it. Being raised by a hard working moon worshiping mama and a cabinet making craftsman father, I learned to appreciate the magic of nature, the importance of learning and excelling at your craft, working efficiently, and relaxing and traveling often. I received my MFA from Florida State and also teach visual art as an adjunct instructor there. I spend much of my time rearing my two young children. I thrive in the art studio and truly appreciate the time I get to create is solace. My work in some form or another is an offering for the divine feminine. I strive to experience balance of masculine and feminine in the world. My artwork is my contribution to this goal. I hope you enjoy and thank you for viewing my work.

Katie Clark

Literary Arts; Visual Arts: Photography

Dreamer, Writer, Doer.

Angela Dowdy

Literary Arts; Performing Arts: Music, Vocal; Visual Arts: Crafts, Mixed Media, Murals, Painting

See a few examples of my visual art at Etsy …shop name is OddAngelWay. My first love was writing poetry and prose, followed closely by piano and vocals. Over the decades my portfolio expanded to include crafts, photography, acrylics, and mixed media. If it looks like excitement and adventure, then I will certainly give it a try.

Charles Erskine

Visual Arts: Crafts, Painting

I was born in Tallahassee, Florida been here my whole life, I’ve always loved art. At a young age I started drawing pictures like most children do, then as i became an adult i took to canvas and oil paint. There was about a 10 year period where I didnt pick up a paint brush except to paint houses at my previous job, then just recently I got the fever again so here I am again, and I must say it’s great to be back at doing something I enjoy and brings inner peace and fulfillment by capturing beautiful images and scenery that almost makes time stand still.

Thomas Friedman

Visual Arts: Mixed Media, Painting, Works on paper

Tom has been painting and drawing for over 40 years. Much of his recent work is an eclectic blending of contemporary form with a bit of the surrealistic which he believes is representative of the present state of America.

Jaliah Gilcrease

Visual Arts: Crafts, Illustration, Painting, Printmaking, Visual Arts Instructor, Works on paper

I have always been a creative individual, but what started as a creative outlet and way for me to provide loved ones with gifts for special occasions has recently blossomed into a new business venture that I never would have imagined. I studied biology in undergrad because it was “safe”, but now I’m focusing on going after what I love, which is painting! I am at the point now in my artistic ability where I just have to do and go for what feels good and not worry about the judgement of others in my artwork. I have even expanded to offering paint and sip classes periodically.

Channing Gray

Visual Arts: Illustration, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Works on paper; drawing, installation

The work I make is about a state of internal between where it’s referenced to the external experience. To express this concept, I use cosmic and atmospheric forms to create a boundless landscape that is vast and occupied by individuals. My focus is drawing but I also use other forms of material to expand and curate spaces for subjects to be enmeshed within the psychological plain. I find the intent of my practice to be this sense of longing, to find connections with others through a semblance of memory. In my youth, I experienced living in a split home where I felt that I was two separate existences so I use this sense duality to give viewers a look into the state of a vacillating mind. For such lives are vastly different and yet specific experiences are what could connect individuals together. -Channing Gray, b.1994 lives in central Florida and has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from the University of Central Florida in 2017. She is currently obtaining a Masters of Fine Art in Studio Art in 2020 at the Florida State University.

Amy Hollen

Graphic Arts; Teaching Artist/Instructor: Guest Speaker for Schools/Classrooms, Private Lessons for Adults, Private Lessons for Kids, Workshop Presenter for Schools/Classrooms; Visual Arts: Crafts, Functional and/or Decorative, Graphic Arts, Illustration, Media and Visual Communications, New Media/Technology, Printmaking, Works on paper; Web design

BFA Graphic Design Florida State University MS Integrated Marketing Communications Florida State University Portfolio: https://amyhollen.com graphic design illustration digital art interactive web animation

Gregory Jackson

Graphic Arts; Visual Arts: Illustration, Painting, Works on paper

Gregory Jackson is a native of Wakulla County, Florida, and veteran of the United States Military. Mr. Jackson has toured the world over and produced artwork in varying mediums throughout the Country. Mr. Jackson’s primary focus is on 3D art. The art ranges from real-life portraits to wildlife to rolling sunsets and mountainous views. His unique 3d handcrafted design provides a special flavor to anyone’s collection.

Grebniew Kaz

Visual Arts: Architectural Illustration, Earthworks, Mixed Media, New Media/Technology, Painting, Sculpture; Machine Fabrication

Grebniew Kaz (Zak Weinberg) is an emerging artist coming out of the BFA program at the Florida State University, with a certificate in Public Art/Architectural Installation. Currently focusing on machine fabricated, sculptural works, using laser cutter and cnc machines. Kaz also has various experience in other sculptural media, ranging from mold making and casting, ceramics, glass, concrete/cement, and traditional woodworking. Along with sculptural craftsmanship, Kaz also works in traditional oil painting using old masters techniques, freelance graphic design, and earthworks installations.

Powell Kay Kreis

Multi Arts; Teaching Artist/Instructor: Guest Speaker for Schools/Classrooms, Workshop Presenter for Schools/Classrooms; Visual Arts: Crafts, Functional and/or Decorative, Glasswork, Illustration, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Murals, Painting, Printmaking

My BFA is in Fine Arts – Painting, Drawing & Print Making from the University of North Florida. For the last 6 years I have been working in the corporate world as a jewelry and accessory designer for Chico’s FAS and recently did some freelance work for a company in India, called Metalma Mode. After 10 years, I am finally back in Tallahassee! I am looking for a new opportunity to broaden my skills and help me get more involved in the local community. I have a strong work ethic and have learned how to manage large workloads, hit deadlines, meet budget parameters, solve problems creatively, and work collaboratively with all types of people. An opportunity to have a career that nurtures both my creative passions and practical sensibilities would be a dream come true.

Sarah Painter

Teaching Artist/Instructor: Guest Speaker for Schools/Classrooms, Workshop Presenter for Schools/Classrooms; Visual Arts: Illustration, Mixed Media, Murals, Painting, Visual Arts Instructor

Sarah Painter is a Tallahassee native, currently attending Florida State University in the BFA program. Her works vary anywhere from oil paintings to large scale mural works, but all share the common goal of inspiring a thought provoking reaction from the viewer. Sarah uses her art to help communicate her unique perspective and wants her works to hold a significance that has an impact on today’s society as well as for future generations to come.

Peter Render

Graphic Arts; Media; Multi Arts; Visual Arts: Crafts, Film, Graphic Arts, Illustration, Media and Visual Communications, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography

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Jacoub Reyes

Graphic Arts; Teaching Artist/Instructor: Guest Speaker for Schools/Classrooms, Private Lessons for Adults, Private Lessons for Kids, Workshop Presenter for Schools/Classrooms; Visual Arts: Graphic Arts, Printmaking, Visual Arts Instructor, Works on paper

A classically trained artist whom continuously crashes heads with established notions of what art and artists should be; he stresses the importance of artists using their lives and creativity as a platform from which they can create positive change. Jacoub works primarily as a printmaker. His work is most often put together from salvaged materials as he painstakingly searches for discarded matter he can use to create his highly technical and majestic imagery. For Jacoub the art is living in the process and moving forward from a waste driven society.

Monica Rios

Visual Arts: Painting; Art Curator

Monica Rios is a self-taught artist from Florida, who has exhibited her work for more than 20 years. Her work has been exhibited from Montreal, Canada, to the US Virgin Islands. She has been a Tallahassee resident for over 35 years. You may have seen her work in Tallahassee at the Artport Gallery, FSU Ballroom, or LeMoyne Art Foundation. Rios’ art is a combination of dream- inspired and realistic imagery. Her style is known for being colorful, with a flowing composition. Currently, her work is being exhibited on an ongoing basis at Au Peche Mignon French Pastry Shop in Market Square, 1415 Timberlane Rd, Tallahassee Florida, a space that she is also curates for other artists.

Diana Robertson

Multi Arts; Performing Arts: Storytelling; Visual Arts: Film, Illustration, Mixed Media, Performance Art, Sculpture; Puppetry

Diana Robertson is a self-taught artist based in the North Florida region. Her mediums include, but are not limited to: puppetry, illustration, sculpture, and film. And the focus of her work is storytelling and using it to help others.

Jim Russell

Literary Arts; Visual Arts: Graphic Arts, Illustration, Mixed Media, Painting

I have been an artist my entire life and received formal training at FSU beginning my education as a fine arts major. Halfway through my time at college, I changed majors to criminology and entered the career of law enforcement. I continued my artwork with focus in oils, watercolor, and acrylic. My pieces were and still are often centered in seeking to capture emotional and mental states of mind. I also work in aviation art, landscapes, and city scenes. My 25 year career in law enforcement has provided me with a wealth of artistic inspiration through my interactions with people of all sorts and their experiences. Also, I draw strongly upon my personal advocacy for mental illness awareness and my love of bicycling. My subjects vary widely based upon my interests, from airplanes, figures, to landscapes, and everything in between. At the core of my work, I strive to connect to the viewer and pull them into the work, connecting with them through the piece.

Eric Sapronetti

Graphic Arts; Media; Teaching Artist/Instructor: Guest Speaker for Schools/Classrooms, Private Lessons for Adults, Workshop Presenter for Schools/Classrooms; Visual Arts: Graphic Arts, Illustration, Media and Visual Communications, Mixed Media, Murals, New Media/Technology, Painting, Photography, Visual Arts Instructor, Works on paper

Eric Sapronetti is originally from Ohio, but moved to Florida over 30 years ago. He is a graduate of Florida State University, with a BA in Art Education. As a Christian, Eric derives great inspiration from God’s Creation. He considers God to be the Ultimate Artist. Eric enjoys painting landscapes/seascapes and portraits. He especially loves paintings with Historic relevance. He does most of his work on commission, but also on inspiration! His artistic talents first received recognition in the early 80s in the area of photography. Today he is also recognized for his paintings. He currently has two paintings showing in the 30th Annual Gadsden regional art show in downtown Quincy. Lately, he and his wife have been commissioned for mural work. They both completed a nice mural for Autowise, a car dealer in Tallahassee, and worked on a group mural for the Tobacco Barn museum in Havana, FL. Their current work in murals include one in downtown Havana, which is already completed and another for a school library that is currently in process.

Kristen Summers

Hey there! My name is Kristen Summers & I am the artist behind Bourbon & Birdies. I am excited to share my story & my art with you. I grew up in the suburbs of Miami. My mom is a science teacher & my dad is an animal-whisperer, so I naturally grew up caring about the environment around me & the critters that called it home. We often went on family field trips to the Florida Everglades where my parents would point out the different birds to me & the rangers would talk about things like “natural flow” & “urban development.” The concept that humans are having a significant & detrimental impact on natural environments was therefore ingrained in me a very young age. Fast-forward a couple decades, & you’ve got a recent law school grad looking to change the world. I was optimistic & eager to one day pursue a career in environmental advocacy. At the time I was starting a new job & looking for some creative outlets to cope with the pressures of litigation. I had always been “artsy” & creative, but had never really dabbled much in watercolor. Through a fortunate series of events, in January 2015, I painted the first of my birds, a California quail. That’s when everything started to click. I kept creating birds, honing in on the birds of my childhood, & just few months later, I launched Bourbon & Birdies. From the beginning, I wanted Bourbon & Birdies to be more than just an art business. That’s why so much of what I do is focused on educating the public & supporting environmental organizations. Since I began Bourbon & Birdies, I have been able to use a portion of my profits to contribute to organizations committed to protecting the environment and caring for wildlife. This is something that I hope to develop into real partnerships with Florida-focused organizations.

Mary Liz Tippin-Moody

Graphic Arts; Teaching Artist/Instructor: Private Lessons for Adults, Private Lessons for Kids; Visual Arts: Graphic Arts, Illustration, Media and Visual Communications, Murals, Painting, Visual Arts Instructor, Works on paper; Class teacher / guide at Tallahassee Senior Center

I am a Tallahassee native and FSU graduate. Employed for over three decades in the graphic design and advertising agency world, I now enjoy a freelance career creating illustrations, design projects and writing content for a variety of regional professionals. Most of the fine art images I now show were created in my “spare time,” for the joy of the process itself. Since my days back at Kate Sullivan Elementary, I have always loved drawing “from my head” to engage and amuse those around me. I welcome commissions of all kinds and have created custom portraits and one-of-a-kind greeting cards for friends of their pets, themselves, their houses, and cherished local landmarks, rendered with a whimsical touch.

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