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Artist Peter Michel creates art that evokes a positive spirit and makes the viewer smile. His brightly colored, fun and zany sculptures are a delight to see. Enjoy more of his work by visiting his website .   “A Shortcut to Happiness—Dancing” Painted Wood, 14.5” x 19.5” x 6”   Back in the seventies when I lived in Boston, I heard a talk by Sister Corita Kent. What I came away with from that talk was that a wonderful role for art to play is to “bring the balloons to the party” that we are having—to create as a way of celebrating life.   “A Place of Healing” (Baystate Children’s Hospital, Springfield, MA) Painted Aluminum, 13’6” x 10’6” x 22’4”   Art can be in service for our celebration. Art—whether a display, marker, emblem, or a symbol that stands for something and tells us to take notice, helps us pay attention to an important idea that we want to remember, to honor, to appreciate or to celebrate.   “Community as Family” (Beauchamp Librar...

Inspired by her childhood, artist Kim Goldfarb paints raw, honest images of women of color, capturing their courage and determination. Visit her website to see more.   “Shadow” Mixed Media on Board, 24″ x 36″   I love to paint. I enjoy everything about it. I use mainly acrylic paint which allows me the freedom to start painting without having preparatory drawings.   “Along the Muddy River” Mixed Media on Board, 36″ x 48″   When I begin painting I have a basic idea of what I want to do, but I always allow the actual painting process to lead me where it wants to go. I prefer to be a conduit through which creativity can flow.   “In the Flow” Oil on Board, 54″ x 32″   Because acrylic paint dries so quickly, it allows me the freedom to work fast and furiously. I love it when a painting has a life of its own and takes me where it wants to go. The constant surprise keeps me in love with the act of painting.   “Family” Mixed Media on Bo...

Photographer Bar Keagy captures the iconic beauty of the California coastline, creating a sense of place and time. Visit his website to see more of his work.   “Lone Sunset” Photography, Various Sizes   I am Bart Keagy, a professional photographer. My fascination for making still pictures come alive started as a hobby when I was given a gift in the form of a camera. I enjoyed capturing photographs of the beautiful California coastline where I lived—the rest, as they say, is history.   “Emerald Wave” Photography, Various Sizes   Living in an exceptionally scenic area along the coast has enabled me to hone and develop my photographic skills by applying artistic touches of composition and light to the stark realism in my landscapes.   “Fire Sky” Photography, Various Sizes   My images blend the two to create visually appealing photographs using the stunning views I see every day along the coast. They inspire those who view them wi...