Robin O’Dell wrote a very amazing article about me and my work for March/April 2025 issue of The Artisan Magazine. You can pick up the…
View More Featured Artist Article in Artisan Magazine
Our Warehouse Arts District Wins Top 3 Best Arts District in USA Today
A reader poll in the USA Today news website chose the St. Petersburg Warehouse Arts District as the 3rd best Arts District in all of the USA
View More Our Warehouse Arts District Wins Top 3 Best Arts District in USA Today
Ongoing and Upcoming Exhibits and Events I
In February, you can see my photo work in two new exhibits and at the St. Pete makers event of the year: Localtopia. In March and April there’s even more…
View More Ongoing and Upcoming Exhibits and Events I
Amazing Game-Changing Art Weekend
This past weekend, featured three important art events. In themselves, they were wonderful and featured inspiring art and human connections. For myself, they’re also meaningful markers on my path as an artist.
View More Amazing Game-Changing Art Weekend
Snapshots from Germany
Here are a few quick photos I took with my phone while over in Germany visiting my family for the holidays and to help my…
View More Snapshots from Germany
Sunsetting My Patreon Page: End of an Era – Beginning of Another
From March 2016 until December 2024, I kept my LuciWest Patreon page active with insider updates, exclusive downloads, early access photo collections, and creative polls – and as a place where you could participate and comment and financially support my video, photography and art work.
View More Sunsetting My Patreon Page: End of an Era – Beginning of Another
Creative Pinellas Arts Annual Exhibit + Hurricane Relief Fundraiser
Last night, Creative Pinellas held their annual fundraiser in celebration of their big Arts Annual exhibit and the local art community. This year the funds go back to artists impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
View More Creative Pinellas Arts Annual Exhibit + Hurricane Relief Fundraiser
A Room Of My Own: My 1st Legit Art Studio / Atelier
So it happened: I got my very first, very own studio – not in my kitchen, but in a building full of outstanding artists and galleries!
View More A Room Of My Own: My 1st Legit Art Studio / Atelier
Gobioff Grant for Post-Historic St. Pete Project!
Super stoked to announce my mixed-media photography project “Post Historic St. Pete” was awarded a 2024 Gobioff Microgrant!
View More Gobioff Grant for Post-Historic St. Pete Project!
Best of the Bay 2024: Best Art Fort + Art Show Finalist
What an awesome surprise! Public Walls and In-Between Spaces won Best Art Fort of Tampa Bay.
View More Best of the Bay 2024: Best Art Fort + Art Show Finalist
Best of the Bay Nomination for our Emerging Artist Exhibit at Creative Pinellas Gallery!
Please help us win the title of BEST OF THE BAY in the category Best Gallery (Non-Museum) Show for the Creative Pinellas 2024 Emerging Artist exhibit and vote for us HERE – daily until August 31.
View More Best of the Bay Nomination for our Emerging Artist Exhibit at Creative Pinellas Gallery!
Own A Piece Of My “Public Walls” Installation
You can now add a “public wall” to your private collection. Purchase a piece of unique art: a single panel or an entire wall from my interactive installation “Public Walls + In-Between Spaces” originally exhibited at the Creative Pinellas Gallery.
View More Own A Piece Of My “Public Walls” Installation
Featured Photo: “Ghost Branches” (Everglades Sunset Sky Reflection)
Ghost branches – a photo I took near Flamingo in the Everglades National Park.
View More Featured Photo: “Ghost Branches” (Everglades Sunset Sky Reflection)
Artist Mentors – The Greatest, Immeasurable Gift
As our 2024 Emerging Artist Grant Cycle comes to a close, I want to highlight and celebrate one of the greatest gifts an artist can receive: mentorship – the time, energy, focus, and openness a mentor generously offers and the benefits of an artist mentor for the emerging artist.
View More Artist Mentors – The Greatest, Immeasurable Gift
Photos from Flamingo (the place) in the Everglades National Park
Nature photos from a place called Flamingo – the enticing access point to nature, adventure, refreshments, and spending the night indoors in the Everglades National Park, Florida.
View More Photos from Flamingo (the place) in the Everglades National Park
Making-of Video and Art Talk for “Public Walls and In-Between Spaces” Installation
On June 1st, I hosted an artist talk about my interactive mixed-media installation at the Creative Pinellas Gallery – featuring a making-of video. TweetShareSharePinShare0 Shares
View More Making-of Video and Art Talk for “Public Walls and In-Between Spaces” Installation