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

Local Views at PAMM: Marielle Plaisir

Experience Miami-based artist Marielle Plaisir at the Pérez Art Museum Miami on Thursday, February 28th from 6-6:30pm in Local Views at PAMM. Guests will enjoy the museum’s in-gallery tour program, Local Views at PAMM is where select local artists speak about a few works of art currently on view at the museum. This month, Marielle Plaisir will lead the tour.

Local Views at PAMM gives visitors a first-hand interaction with local artists by creating conversations centered around art and the creative process. This casual 30-minute conversation takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Image: Marielle Plaisir, The divine comedy, 2018. Mixed media, embroideries on stuffed fabric. 130 x 90 x 3 inches.

Meet Kenton Avery, an Emerging Artist from Chicago also known as 'Maze The Artist'

Chicago-based contemporary artist Kenton Avery, also known as 'Maze The Artist', creates very unique work, his pieces have the viewer engaged in solving the intricate mazes embedded within his paintings. A maze is a complicated and confusing system of connected passages, which Kenton equates to life. 

‘Read Between The Lines’, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 36 x 36 Inches.

“My art depicts struggle, happiness, and power through layered painting in maze imagery. I believe that each path has a maze, and no matter how difficult, the maze can be conquered. My goal is to create work that integrates representation of different cultures and has the ability to touch everyone,” explained the artist. 

'Hero', Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 16 x 20 Inches.

Kenton is known for his unique paintings and art merchandise, his style is influenced by pop culture, fashion, music and the iconography of the modern popular culture. "Maze" exhibits his work in Chicago, New York, Las Vegas and Miami. He plans to branch out into additional markets this year, expanding his reach and collector-base.

The artist has shown his work during Miami Art Week and plans to have his art showcased again during Art Basel Miami Week 2019. To learn more about this fascinating artist, for sales information, commissions or general inquires, email mazetheartist1@gmail.com and visit www.mazetheartist.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