Artist Skip Hartzell pictured with two of his wall installations

Port Saint Lucie “Dog Artist” Skip Hartzell Creates Art Inspired By Man’s Best Friend Renowned "dog artist" Skip Hartzell creates large oil paintings, works on paper and four-legged sculptures inspired by man's best friend that tug at the heartstrings of both art collectors and dog lovers alike. He is a longtime supporter of no-kill animal rescues and donates proceeds from the sale of his artworks to animal-rescue, no kill shelters.   'Swimmer #2', Flashe on Canvas, 72 x 72 Inches His inspiration comes in the form of a morning walk, accompanied by a furry friend. The canine-inspired artworks that he creates are figments of his artistic imagination and creative vision. "Dogs are always in the moment. Although nothing in life has held my attention longer or has been more fascinating to me than dogs, my work is about much more than that. It is about form, movement, color and texture. The dogs are a recognizable common denominator that allows me to communicate my joy of living, passions and sentiments," explained Hartzell.   Sculpture 16 x 16 x 12 Inches, and 'The Muse Returns' (2018) Mixed Media on Paper, 53 x 48 Inches "When you walk into Skip Hartzell's studio you are greeted by hundreds of dogs in all shapes, sizes, textures and colors. There are dogs on the wall that create an intriguing color field installation. There are medium size dogs standing or sitting and hanging all over the place. And his large dogs just ask to be hugged," said Rickie Leiter, Publisher of The Rickie Report.   Wall Display of (4) Oil and Graphite Paintings on Canvas, each 20×16 Inches The artist has held numerous solo exhibitions at notable art galleries and prestigious art fairs such as Art Palm Beach, A.E. Backus Museum, ArtHouse 429, Paul Fisher Gallery, Aqua Art Fair during Art Basel Miami Beach and many more. "If you love dogs, you are going to love Skip Hartzell's soulful pieces. His work is representative of caricature features of dogs," said J. Marshall Adams, the executive director of the A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce.   'Dog No.130', Papercrete and Resin, 15 x 12 Inches   For more information about this fascinating artist, for sales, commissions, general inquiries or future show info, email: skipperhartzell@yahoo.com and visit https://www.skiphartzell.com/

Property Appraiser Board Offices Public Art Call to Artist

DEADLINE: May 08, 2020

 

The Broward Cultural Division’s Public Art & Design Program is seeking to commission one or more artists to transform new County offices located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The selected artist(s) will design unique artwork(s) that will contribute to the identity of the facility, create a sense of place, celebrate the unique qualities of Broward County, and engage visitors to the building. A three-story office building located at 1801 NW 49th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL will be renovated for use by the Property Appraiser’s Office, the Value Adjustment Board and any other County agencies with compatible programming space. This property is situated on 5.97 acres in central Broward County and can be accessed via Commercial Boulevard from I-95 to the east and the Florida Turnpike to the west. The Property Appraiser’s Office is open to the public and receives up to 100 visitors daily.

Interior artwork opportunities exist in the highly trafficked public reception area and will enhance standard necessities such as floors, wall treatments, functional and decorative lighting, noise mitigation, or seating. The selected artist will collaborate with the design team to determine the most appropriate location for the artwork.

Project Budget

The total budget established for this project shall not exceed $130,000. The budget must include Artist’s design fee, presentation expenses, artwork fabrication, delivery, and installation, any proposed lighting, insurance, travel, Artist’s contingency, and all applicable taxes. The budget shall also include the cost to hire a Florida licensed general contractor, Florida licensed structural and electrical engineers, and engineer(s), or others, required to prepare the permit drawings. Permit fees, and all construction costs required to complete the artwork will also be the responsibility of the artist.

Applicants Eligibility

This Call to Artists is open to professional artists, eighteen years of age or older; residing in the United States. Applicants should demonstrate through their submission materials that they have the skills and experience to successfully complete the project. The application process requires artists to review and accept the terms of the Broward County Standard Agreement before applying to the Call to Artists. Please refer to the Agreement:

http://broward.org/Arts/Documents/2019-02-26_CommissionedArtworkorArtisticServicesAgreement.pdf

Application Process and Selection Criteria

The Broward Cultural Division manages the application process. An Artist Selection Panel (Panel) reviews the applications to this Call to Artists. This Panel includes a member of the Public Art & Design Committee, arts professionals, and agency and community representatives. The Panel shortlists applicants on the basis of the excellence of past work of similar scope, as demonstrated by the visuals and other submission materials. The Panel also considers the versatility and appropriateness of the media in which the applicants have demonstrated proficiency, as it relates to the scope of the project.

Shortlisted Artists will be invited to develop conceptual design proposals to present in person to the Artist Selection Panel. They will receive information about the project and have a minimum of one (1) month to prepare the conceptual design proposal. Shortlisted artists will be paid an honorarium for the proposal, the presentation, and approved travel expenses. Proposals must include a written narrative, visual materials (optional models) necessary to convey the initial concept or approach to the project, estimated project budget, schematic project schedule, and future maintenance schedule. Proposals, including models/maquettes, become property of Broward County and will not be returned. Shortlisted artists must submit digital files of their full presentation five (5) business days prior to the scheduled date of the interview. The County reserves the right to re-issue this Call to Artists, to reject any and all responses to this Call to Artists, and to negotiate with any qualified Artist selected for this project.

Application Requirements

Applications must be submitted via the Submittable website: https://browardcountyculturaldivision.submittable.com/submit and must include:

Professional Résumé
Electronic Images – Submit 10 digital images of relevant work. Artists are encouraged to submit work samples that best illustrate their qualifications for this opportunity. All images must be saved using a file name and number that corresponds to the Annotated Image List (see below). Each digital image must feature a single work.
Annotated Image List – Include name of Artist, title of work, year, media, size, and location of artwork and/or project, project budget, image number and any other relevant information.

The Soulful Work Of Apia Art

‘Paradise’, Abstract Floral Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 20″H x 16″W

Experience the Soulful Work of Apia Art Chilean artist Carolina García is known in the art world as Apia. Based in South Florida, Apia works mainly with acrylics, although she does not shy away from utilizing a wide range of techniques, some of which she has developed herself. Through her art, it is Apia’s goal to showcase the metaphysical transformation that occurs when you are able to see light in a dark place. Her work is primarily an abstract-expressionist style with overtones of flora and fauna, however, she is not relegated to one particular genre and is equally known for her figurative works, landscapes, nature-inspired pieces and abstract florals.   ‘Fairy Garden’, Mixed Media on Canvas, 20″H x 16″W Apia was born in Chile and moved to the States in 2006. She has always cultivated her artistic side growing up, in fact her first oil painting is from when she was 3-years-old and it does not look like it was done by a child. In high school she completed murals for her class, and her art teacher didn’t want to limit her creativity, so she was allowed to create freely anything she desired. Apia studied Engineering and dedicated herself fully to her career as an Engineer until she made the decision to care for her son full time. This was a long thought-out decision for Apia, but she chose to improve her son’s chances in life as he battled several conditions and was also diagnosed with Autism. It was during her years caring for her son that she discovered she could communicate with him through paintings and drawings, and from that moment on, her artistic essence resurfaced.   Miniature Painting (inspired by an origami horse created by David Brill), 0.95″H x 0.87″W Apia is a true multimedia artist whose versatility encompasses acrylic paintings and mixed media on canvas, ink drawings and works on paper, watercolors, wall installations, and origami kusudama pieces. Her scope of work ranges from murals, down to her exquisite “miniature” paintings that are essentially tiny, thumbnail works of art, less than 1 x 1 inch in size.   Acrylic Study for Apia's new Finding Light series, Acrylic on Paper, 9"H x 12"W Apia’s work has been shown in private Pop-Ups in Chile and France and most recently her art was showcased at Art Palm Beach with AC Contemporary Art Gallery. Her plans for 2020 include exhibiting her work at MUNAT museum in Mexico, Seattle Art Fair July 23-26, a Duo Show in the Chilean Consulate in DC, and exhibiting her work at Context Art Miami in December during Art Basel Miami Beach. Context is the sister fair of Art Miami, dedicated to the development and reinforcement of emerging and mid-career artists.   ‘Two Wise Men and a Sailor’, Acrylic on Canvas, 16″H x 20″W To learn more about this fascinating artist, for sales, commissions, general inquires or future show information, email apia.artist@gmail.com and visit https://www.instagram.com/apia_art/. Also check out our exclusive Q&A with Apia at http://www.themiamiartscene.com/the-soulful-work-of-apia-art/

The Pictorial Universe of Pierre-Paul Marchini

Pierre-Paul Marchini, ‘Fonds Marins’ (Seabed), 90″ x 70″

French artist Pierre-Paul Marchini is known for his large oil paintings expressing vivid color and light. His masterful work becomes a visual beacon of light and hope, emanating a brilliance and an illumination that invoke obscure reflections and imaginary landscapes. Marchini’s work can be found in numerous galleries, museums and private collections worldwide. His art is recognized immediately by his unique style, using oil paints and a palette knife to create a pictorial universe bursting with energy, color, and luminosity.

Artist Pierre-Paul Marchini

The artist lives and works in Ajaccio, the capital city on the French island of Corsica located in the Mediterranean Sea. Due to Corsica’s historical ties with the Italian peninsula, the island retains many Italian cultural elements. The unique light that shines on the island offers him an extraordinary palette of colors. Marchini has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Pierre-Paul Marchini, ‘Lumière du Soir’ (Evening Light), 80″ x 60″

As a leader in the field, artist Pierre-Paul Marchini is affiliated with numerous professional organizations. A member of the Academy of Fine Arts of Rome, his work has been featured in shows around the world, including at the New York Art Expo in 2015. A self taught artist, Marchini has completed coursework in secondary education, and he is a veteran of the French Navy. Marchini is recognized as an Academic Master. “These are the landscapes that do not necessarily exist, scraps of memories that have been recorded and then recreated. On the other hand, it is never a work accomplished from photographs or precise models. I mainly paint from feeling,” explained the artist.

Pierre-Paul Marchini, ‘Orage’ (Thunderstorm), 90″ x 70″

Marchini’s application with a palette knife allows him to build and structure larger surface areas. The artist’s emotion and focus on inner energy, and sometimes contemplation, create expressive, lyrical and thoughtful qualities in his paintings. Throughout his career, Pierre-Paul Marchini has been recognized for his contributions to the art world. His pieces evoke natural beauty, contrasts and extremes, and his use of color is regarded as bold and striking. Evoking historical and contemporary issues, his work is noted for leaving the impression of movement and action.

Pierre-Paul Marchini, ‘La Folle Symponie’ (The Crazy Symphony), 80″ x 60″

The core aspect of Marchini’s work is the vivid light and illumination that radiate from the canvas, he has a skillful way of capturing the luster and brilliance of light within his work. “Oil paint is my favorite material,” said Marchini. “It is a substance which makes it possible to best express what one feels. Especially since we can try certain tests before obtaining the desired result, an impossible exercise with acrylic in particular, which dries too quickly,” confides the artist.

Pierre-Paul Marchini, ‘Les Arbres Du Futur’ (The Trees of the Future), 80″ x 80″

To learn more about this fascinating artist, for sales information, commissions or general inquires, email marchinipp@gmail.com and visit www.marchini.dictionnairedesartistescotes.com