“I’m not a fan of blank walls,”says artist and teacher Terry Baker. Thanks to him, you won’t find many empty walls throughout Freeport High School. He’s painted the school’s bulldog mascot, which hangs in the main hallway, and several of…
One resin artist, two mixed media sculptors, and three painters teamed up in fall 2024 to bring Emerald Coast Magazine’s Love EC signature hashtag to life. The result—a one-of-a-kind mural fit for the best night of the year. “The colorful,…
Ophelia Swimwear’s signature line, Ophelia Love, has partnered with artist and designer Rebekah Steen of Goldfish Kiss to create an Emerald Coast-inspired 30A Suit. The black and white design highlights all things 30A, from palm trees and beach waves to…
More than wall decor, curated art collections can elevate any room from a beige blank slate to your personalized creative space. Artist Doug Foltz, owner of SaltCrust Studios in Santa Rosa Beach, recommends considering sentiment when curating a collection for…
I am a lover of the arts. One of my favorite things about the Emerald Coast is how much the area supports and attracts local artists. Alongside the natural beauty of Northwest Florida’s Gulf coast, our arts scene is part…
Like many locals who grew up in and around Fort Walton Beach, the Billy Bowlegs festival is ingrained in my childhood memories. I can recall the awe I experienced as pirates stormed The Landing, the excitement of hunting for treasure,…
While studying creative writing at Columbus State University, I took a class in my senior year that led me to realize art is as repetitive as the history it is defined by. The course was an intensive review of…
The tattoo industry has long thrived in Pensacola where a perfect combination of military members, locals, and tourists have kept books full at shops throughout town for decades. “I think it’s just a really good, supportive community,” says Carrie Daniels,…
There comes a time in many little girl’s lives where they dream of becoming a ballerina. While only few will make it to big city ballet companies, one can still emulate the ballerina style. Ballerinas represent grace, poise, power, and…
A fever dream of bright murals welcomes guests. A car covered in bold lines and color segments, reminiscent of Keith Haring’s pop art, is parked in the dining space. Old televisions, lunch boxes, and found treasure populate the walls. It…
