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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.

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.

Alina Bachmann

Graphic Arts; Multi Arts; Visual Arts: Ceramics, Graphic Arts, Illustration, Media and Visual Communications, Mixed Media, New Media/Technology, Painting, Sculpture, Works on paper

Alina is an award-winning artist and designer skilled in a variety of media. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art and has over a decade of professional experience in the graphic design field. Sharing a passion for art with a love of nature, many of her creative endeavors promote conservation and other environmental awareness. In 2016, she had the honor of designing the official seal to commemorate the national mammal of the United States. As an artist, her work has been exhibited extensively across the U.S. and in Hong Kong. Her graphic work has been featured on such noteworthy outlets as Nickelodeon, PBS, The Colbert Report, New York Daily News, The Guardian, among others.

Charlotte Cantrell

Visual Arts: Crafts, Functional and/or Decorative, Illustration, Mixed Media, Painting

I started painting when I was 7 with oils, I later went over to acrylics. I have been painting and selling my art for many years. I also do wood burning.

Lisa Comingore

Visual Arts: Functional and/or Decorative, Illustration, Mixed Media, Painting, Works on paper; Decorative window painting

Lisa is a self-taught hand letterer, illustrator, and window painter working under the name of Curious Ollie Art. Curious Ollie (Oliver) is one of her sweet and, of course, curious kitties.

Serena Corson

Graphic Arts; Literary Arts; Multi Arts; Teaching Artist/Instructor: Guest Speaker for Schools/Classrooms, Private Lessons for Adults, Private Lessons for Kids; Visual Arts: Illustration, Painting, Photography

I was born in North Carolina and have been drawing and painting since I was 5 years old. I’ve lived in Arizona, Virginia, Maryland and Texas before Florida. I am now a Studio Art major at Florida State University.

Elizabeth Davis

Graphic Arts; Literary Arts; Multi Arts; Visual Arts: Graphic Arts, Illustration, Painting, Photography

Photographer, writer, illustrator & graphic designer. INFJ. Loves coffee, books, and all things outdoorsy.

Ivy Frankenfield

Visual Arts: Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Visual Arts Instructor

I am a self-proclaimed “potter-for-life” that also likes to dabble in other mediums such as watercolor and printmaking. A majority of my artwork is inspired by nature and my surroundings and is sometimes laced with deeper meanings not always apparent to the viewer’s eye.

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.

Rachel Elspeth Gross

Literary Arts; Multi Arts; Visual Arts: Constructions/Collage, Crafts, Film, Functional and/or Decorative, Illustration, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Textiles

I love patterns. Patterns inspire systems of sequence and classification, and if there is anything that nears equal to my love of patterns it would be my desire to design systems of organization that can be visually attractive when actualized. Drawing fabrics, hair, jewelry or just patterns is exactly that; an elegantly structured arrangement at best, or at least an ordered assembly. I find the entirety of this process to be terribly stimulating, and that excitement is what drives me forward. Some days I even fall in love with my work. Those are really good days. Other days I can look at a project and know that I have destroyed it, or am getting perilously close to ruining something precious. This second experience is less amorous than the first, but even when I have thoroughly discouraged myself or proved inept at translating my internal vision into a tangible form of visual expression, I always return prepared to work a problem again from a different angle. I know I am meant to be an artist because no matter what happens I am always pulled back to my creative process. No matter what, I know that I will always draw, paint, and sew. Anthropology is another point of fascination, especially when there is a structured model involved, like the Hierarchy of Needs or a Hero with a Thousand Faces. I would think it fair to say that a common theme across all my projects (regardless of medium or series) would be the resonance of archetype in cross-cultural storytelling. The more history I absorb, the more similarity and overlap I recognize. Celebrating the details that humanity agrees on has always seemed a worthy focus for my efforts. Especially when comparing the conceptual storytelling models we as western culture choose to perpetuate verses the stories we try to bury, and how this compares with the ideals of the rest of the globe. Fascinating stuff. As to media, I like markers and inks right now. I was into oil paints and graphite last winter and the spring before that was all-colored-pencil-all-the-time. Some artists like to work with only one or two mediums and I applaud their dedication. But for myself, I like to be able to feel reasonably competent in as many stylistic forms as possible. This stems from my personal belief that it is important for me to keep up a well rounded skill set. I enjoy usable skills, and work to cultivate them. Moreover, I believe that there is an invaluable spiritualism that comes with hands on creation, and I want to be able to express that feeling in as many was as I can.

Cosby Hayes

Visual Arts: Mixed Media, Murals, Painting

My work employs recognizable imagery from multiple eras spanning centuries, woven together as a personal narrative. I reference historical imagery from movements and cultures that never encountered one another, yet through them, a common thread is found. Using architecture and symbolism through a lens that references the aggressive and sometimes audacious nature of graffiti. I explore the need to enshrine one’s existence as it fosters creativity, individualism, and the attempt at immortality. There is a desire to be noticed or remembered through an idolized infamy, which leads many to vandalize and destroy in the name of one’s altar ego. My work aims to harness this vandalistic mentality in an attempt to explore the innumerable styles and techniques used throughout time to make one’s mark on the world. I aim to provoke the viewer to search for some resolution within my work when comparing current and past cultural phenomena. The figures I paint initiate a visual dialogue with regards to Man’s primeval struggle and search for an existence beyond his physical limitations, no matter the cost. A declaration: “I was Here.” Cosby Hayes 850.933.0651 5430 Lawton Ct. Tallahassee, Florida. 32317 cosbyhayes@gmail.com Education________________________________________________________ Florida State University: Tallahassee, Florida, May 2014 Bachelor of Fine Art in Studio Art Relevant Experience_______________________________________________ iGrow Community Garden: Tallahassee, FL Artist, April 2014 Collaborated with local residents of Tallahassee’s lower income community to design and paint a mural with children from the surrounding neighborhoods during a spring gardening festival KCCI 2017 Catalyst Member: Tallahassee, FL Exhibitions_______________________________________________________ 2012 Stuart Riordan Retrospective, TCC Fine Art Gallery, Tallahassee, FL (featured guest artist) 2012 It’s Political, Art Center Sarasota, Sarasota, FL (juried exhibition) 2013 25th Art in Gadsden, Gadsden Art Center, Quincy FL (juried exhibition) 2014 BFA Thesis Exhibition, Museum of Fine Arts at Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 2014 Shift: Emerging Artists from Florida State University, Thomas Dean Fine Art, Atlanta, GA (pop-up group Exhibition) 2015 Views From The Otherside, 621 Gallery, Tallahassee, FL, Solo Exhibition. 2015 Average Joe Group Exhibition, Concrete Beach Brewery, Miami Florida, Currated by Yo-Miami. 2016 5TH Annual Paint Me Miami, Bakehouse Art Complex, Miami Florida, Juried Group Exhibition 2016 2ND Biannual Perez Art Museum Miami Staff Art Exhibit, University of Miami Gallery, Miami Florida 2016 [NON] Organico (Mural Exhibition), ‘ACE Gallery, Buenos Aires, Argentina Curated Exhibitions_______________________________________________ 2012 Gutter Lords, Renditions Gallery, Tallahassee, FL (collaborative/group Exhibition showcasing local graffiti artists’ shift into the Fine Art World) 2015 Works by Cosby Hayes and Kemeys Goethe at One Spark 2015, Burrito Gallery, Jacksonville, FL Residency______________________________________________________ 2016 Resident Artist at Yo Space Galley and Artist Studio, Miami Florida 2016 Proyecto ‘ACE, Artist in Residence Program, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

Caroline Jackson

Visual Arts: Painting

Artist, wife, mother. A Georgia-born, Mississippi-matured, Florida resident, Caroline is deeply influenced by the landscapes of the south. In recent years, she has produced dozens of pencil + watercolor home portraits. She is also adept at acrylic land- and sky- scapes.

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.

Tia Loren Marie

Graphic Arts; Literary Arts; Multi Arts; Visual Arts: Architectural Illustration, Illustration, Mixed Media, Murals, Painting, Photography, Works on paper

Tia Loren Marie Haynes or “thefairchild” is no stranger to the Tallahassee area. She moved to Tallahassee in the 5th grade attending FAMU Developmental Research School until graduating in 2009. Staying true to her rattler roots, she attended Florida A&M University School of Architecture, where she graduated with her bachelors degree. As she neared her graduation in 2013, she began to dissect what it means to be an “architect”, to influence space, to create dialogue, to solve problems, and bring something beautiful with long lasting effects to fruition. So she dived deep into the art world, becoming the Photo Editor of Journey Magazine the student driven magazine at Florida A&M University. Where she had her first published work. She had her first art exhibition with Alien Astronauts 1st Annual Waffles & Brews on the same day as her graduation, initiating herself into the art world, coming out as an Artist to family and friends. After graduation, she as participated in several exhibitions locally. She has helped complete the new Presidents Mural on FAMU campus in the Rattler’s Den. She has designed album covers and logos as well as dabbled in photography. She recently been commissioned to paint a Mural of Connectivity “Gallie Alley: at 109 E. College Ave. here in Tallahassee next to Jasmine Cafe, where she is currently an employee. Her work focuses on bringing social issues of undeserved communities to light. Empathetic and knowledgable about “architectural structures” from city planning, urban garden design, interior design and public art, she strives to heal communities everywhere one art piece, mural, garden at a time.

Carrie Martin

Literary Arts; Media; Visual Arts: Ceramics, Crafts, Functional and/or Decorative, Illustration, Mixed Media, Sculpture

I’m a Tallahassee native who loves pottery and painting. My main love is Corduroy Clay, my pottery business which officially started in 2010. I create functional pottery, as well as handmade tiles and nature inspired wall decor (flowers and insects mostly). I generally sell on Etsy.com, but have also set up at local shows and the Downtown Market on occasion. In 2017 I wrote and illustrated 5 children’s books, and a corresponding coloring book, for two characters that invaded my heart that January; Evie & Lizzie. I never sought out to be a children’s book writer or illustrator, but this was a project of mine which I couldn’t rest from until it was out there in the world. You can find those on Amazon.com by searching Evie & Lizzie.

Richard McDonald

Performing Arts: Music; Visual Arts: Illustration, Mixed Media, Works on paper

Using traditional graphite pencil, I strive to capture a moment, an emotion, or a representation of the subject that is meaningful. In addition, I enjoy creating music to couple with my artwork offering a multi-sensory experience.

Pavel Melecky

Graphic Arts; Visual Arts: Architectural Illustration, Graphic Arts, Illustration, Painting

My Bio is in my website: http://www.melecky.com

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.

Indira Prieto

Graphic Arts; Teaching Artist/Instructor: Private Lessons for Adults; Visual Arts: Illustration, Media and Visual Communications, New Media/Technology, Visual Arts Instructor, Works on paper

I am an Art Director, Graphic Designer and Hand-Letterer. I have developed and deployed corporate identities, designed information architecture and user interface for web. In my 10 years of professional career, I was able to address communication goals of the companies I worked with through advertising, web design, marketing and illustration. My previous experiences have allowed me to work in a number of creative and corporate environments including advertising agencies, publishing and packaging producers.

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.

Parker Robinson

Graphic Arts; Visual Arts: Illustration, Mixed Media, Murals, Painting, Works on paper

Freelance Illustration/Mixed Media/Murals. Member of Street Art Tallahassee.

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.

Dorrie Sanders-Duarte

Visual Arts: Ceramics

I began my pottery career in 2000 at a small production studio in Massachusetts. We made everything from slabs of clay; fired, painted and glazed the pieces in house. After 9 years, I moved across the country and began taking residencies and internships with other potters and organizations. One more move across the country, a marriage, and a baby later, I’ve started my own studio. Myakka Clayworks creates hand crafted ceramic pieces that are decorative and functional. I strive to add a bit of uniqueness, charm, and overall oh-shoot-I-want-that! qualities to my pieces. The process for each piece made involves either rolling out slabs with earthenware clay or throwing directly on the wheel; sometimes, a combination of the two. Most of my inspiration comes from my daily life and I like to depict this on my functional pieces of pottery. You’ll find city-scapes, rain clouds, vegetables, bird houses, etc, with a very high contrast, graphic feel. I try to add humor, lightness and whimsy to my illustrations. My work is intentionally rough around the edges. By using black underglaze, I am highlighting the marks that occur during the making process which make each piece unique.

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.

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