South Florida "dog artist" Skip Hartzell‘s passion and love of dogs is embodied in his paintings, works on paper and four-legged sculptures

Artist Skip Hartzell's inspiration comes in the form of a morning walk, accompanied by a furry friend. The canine artwork he creates of man’s best friend is figments of his artistic imagination and creative vision. Skip Hartzell creates directly from his emotions and instincts, his work is inspired by dogs of all shapes, sizes and varieties. The artist creates large paintings and works on paper that capture the essence of “dog”. He is best known for his unique sculptures recognized immediately by their distinct form and style that only Hartzell can produce.

Experience Skip Hartzell’s Dogs at CityPlace in West Palm Beach where the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County presents “The Satellite” pop-up exhibition on view through the Spring of 2019. The exhibit is called 'Reimagine' and features several selected Palm Beach artists being showcased at the WPB Collective space at CityPlace. Space includes a visitor information centre, an art and design lecture series and special events and programming from local cultural organizations, located at 701 S. Rosemary Avenue, Suite 116 in West Palm Beach, Florida (just off the main plaza).

Happy Skip Hartzell Collectors

Skip Hartzell is a longtime supporter of no-kill animal rescues and donates proceeds from the sale of his artworks to animal-rescue, no kill shelters. For sales, commissions, general inquiries or future show information, email: skipperhartzell@yahoo.com / visit www.skiphartzell.com

'Toy Four', Oil on Canvas, 60 x 48 Inches

South Florida "Dog Artist" Skip Hartzell Creates Unique Canine-Inspired Fine Art, View Works on Exhibit at CityPlace in WPB

'It's A Very Fine Day', Oil on Canvas, 48 x 60 Inches.

Experience Skip Hartzell’s Dogs at CityPlace in West Palm Beach where the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County presents “The Satellite” pop-up exhibition on view through the Spring of 2019. The exhibit is called 'Reimagine' and features several selected Palm Beach artists being showcased at the WPB Collective space at CityPlace. Space includes a visitor information centre, an art and design lecture series and special events and programming from local cultural organizations, located at 701 S. Rosemary Avenue, Suite 116 in West Palm Beach, Florida (just off the main plaza).

‘Swimmer #2’, Flashe on Canvas, 72 x 72 Inches.

South Florida "dog artist" Skip Hartzell‘s passion and love of dogs in unlimited configurations are joined in his paintings, works on paper and four-legged sculptures. His inspiration comes in the form of a morning walk, accompanied by a furry friend. The artwork he creates of man’s best friend is figments of his artistic imagination and creative vision. Hartzell creates directly from his emotions and instincts, his work is inspired by dogs of all shapes, sizes and varieties. The artist creates large paintings and works on paper that capture the essence of “dog”. He is best known for his unique sculptures recognized immediately by their distinct form and style that only Hartzell can produce.

'Partners', Resin and Graphite, 25 x 37 x 21 Inches.

Skip Hartzell is a longtime supporter of no-kill animal rescues and donates proceeds from the sale of his artworks to animal-rescue, no kill shelters. For sales, commissions, general inquiries or future show information, email: skipperhartzell@yahoo.com / visit www.skiphartzell.com

South Florida Artist Skip Hartzell Creates Fine Artwork of Man’s Best Friend

Contemporary artist Skip Hartzell is known as “the dog artist”, but Skip’s dogs are anything but ordinary. His inspiration comes in the form of a morning walk, accompanied by a furry friend. The artwork he creates of man’s best friend are figments of his artistic imagination and creative vision. 

Skip creates large paintings and works on paper that capture the essence of “dog”. He is best known for his unique sculptures recognized immediately by their distinct form and style that only Hartzell can produce. Skip recently concluded a successful show at Art Palm Beach January 16-20, 2019 and during Art Basel Week in Miami, Skip had an incredible exhibition at Aqua Art Miami December 6-9, 2018.

“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,” said Hartzell.

The artist has exhibited at major art fairs and has held solo shows at art galleries such as ArtHouse 429 in West Palm Beach and Paul Fisher Gallery in Palm Beach. Skip Hartzell currently has works on display at “The Satellite,” pop-up exhibition and event space at CityPlace presented by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. Located in the WPB Collective space across from the fountain, “The Satellite” features “Reimagine,” a special exhibition of solo artists and samplings of current and past main exhibitions from The Council’s Lake Worth headquarters. The exhibition runs from November 2018 through the Spring of 2019. 

Skip Hartzell creates a variety of artwork, he is a versatile artist with pieces ranging from canine charcoal drawings, oil paintings, works on paper to four-legged sculptures. The artist is a longtime supporter of no-kill animal rescues, he donates proceeds from the sale of his artworks to animal-rescue, no kill shelters. For sales, commissions, general inquiries and information, email: skipperhartzell@yahoo.com www.skiphartzell.com

Experience Skip Hartzell's Dogs at Art Palm Beach January 16-20, 2019

Renowned "Dog Artist" Skip Hartzell will be exhibiting at Art Palm Beach Booth 510, January 16-20, 2019. The artist is showcasing his beloved canine charcoal drawings, oil paintings, works on paper and four-legged sculptures for both art lovers AND dog lovers to enjoy at the 22nd Edition of Art Palm Beach during Palm Beach Art Week.

Collectors and art aficionados will take joy in Hartzell's exhibition at the 22nd Edition of Art Palm Beach at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, the premier winter art fair in South Florida. Art lovers and connoisseurs in Palm Beach will have an opportunity to experience and purchase Hartzell's work.

The unique exhibition pays special homage to the liveliness, lovability, loyalty and natural beauty of canines. The artist creates large paintings, sculptures and drawings that capture the essence of "dog", all of the work is rich with intricacies of color and technique. His painterly expression captures each dog's own personality with beautiful textures, line and brush strokes using mixed media to bring each dog to life.

Fair goers and attendees will take pleasure in Skip Hartzell's Dogs at Art Palm Beach, the premier art fair in South Florida during the height of the winter season where guests will experience Hartzell's beloved canine paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and unique wall installations — the artist's booth will be crawling with canine-based works of art.

Art Palm Beach becomes a spectacle each day, a panorama of immersive events for five days. Spectacular performances, extraordinary installations, live music, interactive experiences. Hartzell's exhibition is being curated by Noor Blazekovic of Irreversible Projects. 

Skip Hartzell is a longtime supporter of no-kill animal rescues, he donates proceeds from the sale of his artworks to animal-rescue, no kill shelters. For sales, commissions, general inquiries or show information, email the artist at: skipperhartzell@yahoo.com / visit www.skiphartzell.com to view more artwork and learn more about the artist.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month enjoy an upcoming event at the Michelle Farmer Boutique in Palm Beach with Best-Selling Author & Speaker Christine Handy

This October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, survivor, best-selling author, model and motivational speaker Christine Handy has traveled across South Florida, Dallas and other parts of the country participating in events to raise awareness and support for Breast Cancer through sharing her experiences with cancer, illness, the power of friendship, prayer, and hope. 

Handy authored the novel Walk Beside Me, a fictional depiction of her illness and her long road to recovery. Christine was at CosBar in Dallas, Texas on October 10th for ‘A Journey of Hope’, where guests enjoyed an intimate discussion and a portion of the proceeds are being donated to the Cattle Baron's Ball in Dallas benefiting the American Cancer Society. Then Christine was in Coral Gables, Florida on October 18th at the Filomena Fernandez Boutique for an exciting event.

Another very special Breast Cancer Awareness event will be taking place, 'Empowering Women', on October 30th at the Michelle Farmer Boutique in Palm Beach, Florida. To RSVP, submit an inquiry, arrange a book-signing event, request an interview or book a public speaking engagement with Christine Handy, please email: theproperpress@gmail.com 
www.christinehandy.com

Best Selling Author Christine Handy’s “Walk Beside Me” To Be Adapted Into Feature Film Titled “WILLOW”

Best Selling Author Christine Handy’s “Walk Beside Me” To Be Adapted Into Feature Film Titled “WILLOW” Christine Handy is a bestselling author, mother and breast cancer survivor living in Miami, Florida. Her novel “Walk Beside Me” is a story that centers on a breast cancer survivor’s journey to health and wholeness. It is a fictional interpretation of Christine’s actual illness and long road to recovery. “Walk Beside Me” was recently signed for film production by Ziad Hamzeh, and will be titled “Willow”.

The new movie creation will be formally announced during breast cancer awareness month, to create a further dialogue on the devastating disease that affects one in eight US women (about 12.4%) over the course of her lifetime. Award winning actress, Sheena Colette will play the lead character, Willow Adair.

“Walk Beside Me” weaves a heartfelt path of hope, prayer and friendship as a woman fights her illness. It is a story of miracles and survival. The book was a national best seller in 2016. As of January 2018, there are more than 3.1 million women with a history of breast cancer in the U.S. This includes women currently being treated and women who have finished treatment.

About 40,920 women in the U.S. are expected to die in 2018 from breast cancer, though death rates have been decreasing since 1989. Women under 50 have experienced larger decreases. These decreases are thought to be the result of treatment advances, earlier detection through screening, and increased awareness.

Christine’s personal story has been featured in prestigious magazines like American Volkssport Association, Edge, Inner Realm, The Art of Healing; Kindred Spirit, Outreach, and more. Christine has also been featured as a breast cancer advocate and expert on Fox News Radio. Production for the movie is anticipated to begin in 2019.

Learn more by visiting https://www.willowthefilm.com

Best-Selling Author, Cancer Survivor And Public Speaker Christine Handy Takes On Breast Cancer Awareness Month In Miami, Palm Beach And Dallas Raising Awareness and Support

Public speaker and author of the best-selling novel, ‘Walk Beside Me’, model Christine Handy is empowering audiences this October at a string of events during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Handy is sharing her awe-inspiring story about illness, recovery, inner-beauty and the strength of the human spirit, bringing attention to Breast Cancer Awareness and raising support for cancer organizations.

As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, survivor, best-selling author, model and motivational speaker Christine Handy is traveling across South Florida, Dallas and other parts of the country participating in events to raise awareness and support for Breast Cancer through sharing her experiences with cancer, illness, the power of friendship, prayer, and hope. Handy authored the novel Walk Beside Me, a fictional depiction of her illness and her long road to recovery. The book was released on May 1, 2016, and immediately became a national best-seller launching Christine into a new career as a public speaker and successful author. “A heart-felt story that makes you believe in miracles,” said Michael Levin, New York Times Best Selling Author, of Christine’s book Walk Beside Me.

This October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Christine will be speaking at Cos Bar in Dallas, Texas on October 10th for ‘A Journey of Hope’, where guests will enjoy an intimate discussion and a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Cattle Baron's Ball in Dallas benefiting the AmericanCancer Society. Then in Coral Gables, Florida on October 18th at the Filomena Fernandez Boutique, another very special Breast Cancer Awareness event will be taking place, as well as 'Empowering Women' on Tuesday, October 30th at the Michelle Farmer Boutique in Palm Beach, Florida. The Palm Beach event will feature Christine Handy, along with two other guest speakers, Michelle Stallone, RT (R) (M) a Patient Care Coordinator, and Margarita Kahn, Survivor and Owner of MRK Intimates, Co-Owner of Ellipse Lingerie.

"We all have the power to co-create the lives that we actually want," said Handy, whose book ‘Walk Beside Me’ is a tale of sickness and triumph, of being comfortable in your own skin, of valuing the things that have true value, and of learning to fight for yourself and what you truly want. It’s the story of a woman who peels away the layers to find her inner warrior, a woman who faces insurmountable odds and—thanks to her earthly Angels—learns to treasure the gift of God’s infinite light and love. Christine says, “It took nearly dying to realize how much I want to live.”

With a passion to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness, Christine Handy participates in countless events telling her story and discussing her book, ‘Walk Beside Me’, and is always available for book-signings. 

“The events are all about getting major companies to support breast cancer,” explained Christine — who sits on the board of E-Beauty, a non-profit based in Miami, Florida that redistributes wigs. She has helped them send out over 20,000 wigs to date and recently John Paul Mitchell has just come on board to wash all the wigs donated to her charity. They are doing collaborations and talks at various venues to generate awareness and raising money for E-Beauty. Hopefully with the press generated through these events, they will get more companies involved in the fight against breast cancer, as Christine wants it to be a win for all. "We truly are who we surround ourselves with and because of that we must choose wisely our friends and companions. My motto is that there is purpose in pain, but it’s a choice to use it to help others. My book is now in its second publishing and I have another novel on the way," said Christine.

Christine Handy resides in Miami, Florida. She is an avid writer, her sequel to Walk Beside Me is on the way and very different than the first, it’s the “after-illness life”, very dramatic and “full of life”, a real page turner. Christine speaks Nationally about her books and on empowering women and other topics such as bullying and how to be unstoppable. Learn more about the extraordinary, inspirational and unquenchable Christine Handy at www.christinehandy.com and www.walkbesideme.net.

Empowering Women: Breast Cancer Awareness Event at Michelle Farmer Boutique

We invite you to a very special Breast Cancer Awareness event, 'Empowering Women', on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 10am - 6pm at the Michelle Farmer Boutique. 

This special event will feature (3) incredible Guest Speakers: Christine Handy, Survivor and Best-Selling Author of Walk Beside Me, along with Michelle Stallone, RT (R) (M) Patient Care Coordinator, and Margarita Kahn, Survivor and Owner of MRK Intimates + Co-Owner of Ellipse Lingerie.

Internationally Collected Visual Artist and Filmmaker Cheryl Maeder is a Pioneer of Art and Technology

Renowned Visual Artist & Filmmaker Cheryl Maeder is at the forefront of art and technology, creating never-been-seen before interactive installations, such as her famous limited edition photograph with video: Les Copines, Awakening, Photograph & Video Installation, 1/5.

Les Copines, Awakening, Photograph & Video Installation, 1/5

One of our favorites is 'Submerge Judith II', a limited edition archival photographic watercolor print, 11 x 17 inches, signed by the Artist on verso. This work comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. This famous image was selected for a Public Art Video Installation by the City of West Palm Beach for Canvas Outdoor Museum Exhibition.

Submerge Judith II, Limited Edition Archival Photographic Watercolor Print

Cheryl Maeder's photographs are in the permanent museum collection of The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum FIU/Miami, exhibited internationally - The Musée du Louvre/Paris, SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Cooper Union/New York and Norton Museum of Art/Palm Beach. Her work is exhibited at major art fairs, such as Art Miami, SCOPE Art Show/NY, Art London and Art Shanghai, among others. Her work is also auctioned at Sotheby's/NY. 

Enchanted, interactive art installation at Cornell Art Museum

Current exhibitions include 'Enchanted', an interactive, multi-media art installation by Artists Cheryl Maeder & Diane Arrieta at Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square in Delray Beach, Florida. This magical exhibition opened March 29th and runs through September 9th, 2018. 

Enchanted multi-media art installation at Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach, Florida

Enchanted is a Conceptual Interactive Forest Installation by renowned South Florida artists Cheryl Maeder and Diane Arrieta, who combine their works to present a modern fairy tale experience that collides with the realities of our modern world [e.g. extinction and rising waters]. Focusing on the beauty and lessons we as humans can learn from our natural landscapes and inhabitants. By constructing a faux natural environment, based on land and sea, the artists are conveying the need to “slow down and smell the flowers” before it [nature] disappears.

For more information, contact: maeder@maederphotography.com

www.maederphotography.com