To Live For welcomes Jameson, a life long artist, who has traveled the country painting beautiful murals, but is now traveling the Hawaiian Islands in his newly furbished mobile art studio and gallery, the Aloha Art Truck. Jameson's office is wherever he parks his truck, and then opens the side doors to view his inspiration, the sacred waters and sea life of Hawaii. While the Aloha Art Truck serves as Jameson's studio wherever he goes, he also has his paintings on display, so it is his mobile … [Read more...]
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Dolphin Dave – Sharing Joy and Love Through Dolphins
Dolphin Dave is all about LOVE. He radiates love. He paints love. He is love. And joy, joy, joy. Helping to heal the earth through his paintings and murals is Dave's purpose and mission. His energy is infectious and his joy is radiant. In this interview, Dave is speaking directly to YOU! Enjoy. We met Dolphin Dave leaving The Coffee Shack on the Big Island (Hawaii). He was working on a dolphin mural, which is full of light, hope, community, and joy. A quick connection morphed into this … [Read more...]
Dale Zarrella – Master Artist and Sacred Humaniatarian
Dale Zarrella's father died when Dale was very young, so it was a fatherly figure and mentor who introduced Dale to wooden stock cars. From that first wooden car, Dale's connection with and creative passion for wood sculptures, and then bronze sculptures, and, finally, brilliant paintings have evolved into sacred, majestic, love infused, and heart felt pieces of art that are adorned, respected, and displayed around the globe. Dale's work has been commissioned by local and state museums, … [Read more...]
Michael Boardman – Naturalist and Artist
As a child, Michael Boardman's absolute favorite activity was traveling from his home in Connecticut to the Bronx Zoo in New York City. Absolutely captivated by the gorillas and other animals, Michael would return home to draw these animals. His animal and nature drawings have been a passion his entire life, and now Michael inspires others through his majestic watercolors, his teaching at workshops and artist residencies around the country, and the creation of uniquely amazing t-shirts. In … [Read more...]
Kathy Slack – Teaching and Healing Through Sound
At a young age, Kathy dared to walk the path lass traveled and she has not stopped doing so to this day. At one point in her life, Kathy was living off the grid, and then at another point in her life, she was singing and acting in New York City. What is awesome about Kathy is that she used all of her life experiences, including being a university communications professor, performer, and musician, to co-create a local voice program (317 Main, Community Music Program) which has influenced hundreds … [Read more...]
Natalie M Incorvaia – Providence Studio Art
Natalie knew at a a very young age that she wanted to become an artist. What and who is emerging is amazing art and a voice that makes us think about our environment, about mass marketing, and about our food. Through her art, Natalie is challenging us to look at all the fancy packaging of food, and how the pretty labels help us believe we are eating food that is okay for us. Natalie wonders out loud why we are not eating food as it meant to be eaten--out of the ground or off the plant, au … [Read more...]
Hilary Pidden – Opening Pathways
Hilary Pidden attended a women's retreat a couple of years ago, and from there emerged Hilary's connection to some unknown gifts: drawing, writing, facilitating workshops and retreats, and healing. Delving into these gifts has led Hilary, in partnership with Libby Moore, the establishment of 'Opening Pathways,' which provides a safe space and a supportive community to connect with your own gifts, true self, and heart. Hilary's journey meant overcoming fear, trusting in her heart, and starting to … [Read more...]
Jackie Ellsworth – Living in Her Joy at 13!
Jackie began taking piano lessons at 4 years old. After some lessons, her piano teacher asked Jackie if should could sing. Jackie's response, "I don't know," so Jackie sang for her piano teacher, Becky Beck. After hearing Jackie sing, Becky said, "Oh, YOU CAN sing!" From that point forward, with amazing support from Becky and unconditional love from her parents, Jackie has focused on honoring, growing, and living in her joy of singing and acting. Her wisdom for other teenagers applies to all … [Read more...]
Debbie Casterlin – Maine Artist
Debbie Casterlin is a Maine artist who is known for her detailed acrylic paintings. She is also interested in photography and other mixed media projects. To meet Debbie is an amazing experience, as her enthusiasm for life and art is so expansive and uplifting. Debbie absolutely exudes positive vibes in her work as a physical therapist (Greater Brunswick Physical Therapy), artist, mom, wife, friend, and soul seeker. She embodies the essence of the 'to live for' community. She lives with her … [Read more...]
