Billboard Art Project The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) recently announced a new Art in Public Spaces project created in partnership with Visit South Walton and Lamar Outdoor Advertising. The CAA called for submissions of artwork to be displayed on billboards throughout Walton, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties. The purpose of the project is for art to share messages of joy, unity, encouragement and healing, to beautify highways with original artwork, provide exposure and income to Walton County artists, and to promote South Walton as a creatively rich community where art thrives. The Fit Soul ARTIST: Allison Wickey BILLBOARD DIRECTIONS “To me this piece conveys the contrast between the sweet, serene life we have on 30A and the heaviness of the responsibility we citizens have to preserve its magic. It’s a dreamlike scene and may be all we have left to remind us of ‘what once was’ if we don’t act to save our town.” Moon Over Western Lake “Painted for Point Washington Medical Clinic, Harvest Moon fundraiser” ARTIST: Bailey Miller BILLBOARD DIRECTIONS Refuge ARTIST: Doug Foltz BILLBOARD DIRECTIONS “When I was a kid growing-up in South Miami, my father and I spent years worth of weekends exploring the lower Florida Everglades by boat. While the water in that area is extremely shallow, it can still kick-up pretty well in the tropical weather that has a tendency to blow in when you least expect it. The Shark River - in the Ten Thousand Islands area - was a favorite place of refuge for spending the night aboard… calm, quiet, safe, and warm. Often - when I need those feelings now - I slip back into my memories of that place and of him.” Western Lake ARTIST: Edward Nickerson BILLBOARD DIRECTIONS “Study of Western Lake in Walton county. Captured by many artists it has become an outstanding icon of this area. I wanted to display the simplicity of the pine flats along the lake.” Portrait Of Us All “Digital illustration showcasing all the ways people enjoy our area.” ARTIST: Francisco Adaro BILLBOARD DIRECTIONS We Are All Made Of Stars ARTIST: Jamie Zimchek BILLBOARD DIRECTIONS “‘We Are All Made of Stars’ has at its root ideas about the cosmos, and how its breath-taking immensity relates to the human condition. Originally an oil painting, the mix of words and loose mark-making is meant to be evocative of a campsite overshot with a spanner of stars and a fingernail moon. It’s title, incorporated as text in this submitted version, reminds the viewer (during a particularly polarized and trying time) of our interconnectedness to each other, and to this amazing universe of ours, all politics aside”. Fall Sunrise On Choctawhatchee Bay ARTIST: Jose David Cantu “Most people come to South Walton for the beach and ignore the beauty of the bay. I hope to enlighten people about the other body of water and its rich history.” BILLBOARD DIRECTIONS Calm ARTIST: Linda Kernick BILLBOARD DIRECTIONS “This message is for our people in a time where we all need some calm. I used an old typewriter to convey that the past endures and the present will be steady. I used mixed media, canvas pieces that I painted, to join together as we all must join together.” Reflections at Topsail ARTIST: Nanette Ream BILLBOARD DIRECTIONS “Have you ever wanted to escape during this time? Me, too. Go to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Crystal white sand & emerald green waters are filled with lily pads and cypress trees. It was mid morning. The reflections of trees and lily pads - the colors of the sky and deep water. This place is a secret place in our paradise. My photo that morning resulted in my work.” Oasis ARTIST: Melanie Moore BILLBOARD DIRECTIONS *Oasis: a pleasant or peaceful area or period in the midst of a difficult, troubled, or hectic place or situation. “Isn't this what we are all seeking now; and what beckons us to take refuge in the beauty of our coastal communities? In this piece, seek to convey a sense of relaxation, rejuvenation, and renewal in a vibrant and artistic Oasis of Walton County. Fluid forms and transparent watercolor echo my appreciation of our jewel-like shores and beach breezes.” Be The Magic ARTIST: Sarah Riley BILLBOARD DIRECTIONS “I started this piece in March during the pandemic. It seems that the more time I spend at home, outside and in the studio, the more colorful and positive my paintings become. 'Be the Magic' is truly about amazement at the world of nature and the hope and positivity that comes with that. The beauty that surrounds us becomes heightened when you spend more time observing it. The hope is for everyone to react positively to that and to 'be the harmony' and therefore 'the magic' in the world.”

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Emily Little grew up in Niceville, Florida and upon graduation, headed to Orlando to complete her undergraduate degree at University of Central Florida. Emily then returned to her alma mater as the art teacher at Niceville High School for four years. In 2020, Emily moved to Miami to complete her master’s degree in art education and worked as a teaching artist at The Bass Museum in Miami Beach. In 2022, Emily moved back to Santa Rosa Beach to work as an art instructor at Ohana Institute and began her own business, The Traveling Painter. Emily started The Traveling Painter as a way to bring painting to people. Beginning first with small commissions or orders, she started to grow her brand into more dynamic directions. From small private painting events, to live paintings, to mural commissions, Emily strives to create wherever she can and provides custom products, events, and orders for whatever occasion. Emily Little Emily Little grew up in Niceville, Florida and upon graduation, headed to Orlando to complete her undergraduate degree at University of Central Florida. Emily then returned to her alma mater as the art teacher at Niceville High School for four years. In 2020, Emily moved to Miami to complete her master’s degree in art education and worked as a teaching artist at The Bass Museum in Miami Beach. In 2022, Emily moved back to Santa Rosa Beach to work as an art instructor at Ohana Institute and began her own business, The Traveling Painter. Emily started The Traveling Painter as a way to bring painting to people. Beginning first with small commissions or orders, she started to grow her brand into more dynamic directions. From small private painting events, to live paintings, to mural commissions, Emily strives to create wherever she can and provides custom products, events, and orders for whatever occasion. http://thetravelingpainter.org

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VIEW GALLERY ART Jessica Batson Jessica Batson has called Santa Rosa Beach home since 1984. The influence of living at the beach shows in her work. Raised in an artistic home she has worked in lots of different mediums but currently she focuses on pottery, batik and crochet. She teaches classes and workshops in wheel thrown pottery and batik regularly in Walton County.

Santa Rosa Beach has been my home since 2017, a privilege for which I am grateful. My family life is a source of joy, a happy marriage and two wonderful children. I hold two degrees in art, including a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Wales. Making murals is not only my job, but also my passion. I find immense joy in painting on a grand scale. I am detail-oriented, very meticulous and have a good eye for aesthetics. This dedication to precision enables me to refine my art to a high level of excellence, which is evident in my works. Kay Potlog Santa Rosa Beach has been my home since 2017, a privilege for which I am grateful. My family life is a source of joy, a happy marriage and two wonderful children. I hold two degrees in art, including a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Wales. Making murals is not only my job, but also my passion. I find immense joy in painting on a grand scale. I am detail-oriented, very meticulous and have a good eye for aesthetics. This dedication to precision enables me to refine my art to a high level of excellence, which is evident in my works. https://www.instagram.com/kay_potlog

VIEW GALLERY ART Melody Bogle

As an artist I draw inspiration from the beautiful natural world that surrounds us. Highly fluid mediums such as fluid acrylics, acrylic pouring and resin capture nature’s organic essence perfectly. These mediums can be a bit unpredictable and ever-changing. The pigments collaborate and intertwine their own narrative as they flow. Look past the initial image to a hundred small vignettes that in their own complexities are mesmerizing. Each is completely cohesive to the overall collaboration of the end composition. Within the layers you will find gestures of movement, drips, smudges and all that expose a piece’s struggles from start to finish.  Often my works are abstractly rendered, offering and opportunity for the viewer to participate. Engage and discover with me the magical beauty that science and fluid acrylics create! Andrea Chipser As an artist I draw inspiration from the beautiful natural world that surrounds us. Highly fluid mediums such as fluid acrylics, acrylic pouring and resin capture nature’s organic essence perfectly. These mediums can be a bit unpredictable and ever-changing. The pigments collaborate and intertwine their own narrative as they flow. Look past the initial image to a hundred small vignettes that in their own complexities are mesmerizing. Each is completely cohesive to the overall collaboration of the end composition. Within the layers you will find gestures of movement, drips, smudges and all that expose a piece’s struggles from start to finish. Often my works are abstractly rendered, offering and opportunity for the viewer to participate. Engage and discover with me the magical beauty that science and fluid acrylics create! https://www.andreachipser.com/

Using unconventional hand made molds for almost of my pieces I am now creating Lamps, pendant lights, bowls, planters, wind chimes, vases, serve ware and jewelry! Trying to stay within my concept of nature and recycling allows me to create pieces with textures and colors that are each very unique to themselves. The response I have gotten is overwhelming and I love that others love what I am doing, most importantly , what I am doing for myself and my mind. Creating takes me to a new level of passion and excitement. Amy Cooper Using unconventional hand made molds for almost of my pieces I am now creating Lamps, pendant lights, bowls, planters, wind chimes, vases, serve ware and jewelry! Trying to stay within my concept of nature and recycling allows me to create pieces with textures and colors that are each very unique to themselves. The response I have gotten is overwhelming and I love that others love what I am doing, most importantly , what I am doing for myself and my mind. Creating takes me to a new level of passion and excitement. https://www.instagram.com/theperchedporch?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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Inspiration is defined as encouragement or stimulation. Working in mixed media, block printing, inks and paint, my love for abstraction and clarity are equal. Broad stroke or crisp detail, I believe the best of life, in any medium, is a balancing act. I hope that my work brings you inspiration Nan Ream Inspiration is defined as encouragement or stimulation. Working in mixed media, block printing, inks and paint, my love for abstraction and clarity are equal. Broad stroke or crisp detail, I believe the best of life, in any medium, is a balancing act. I hope that my work brings you inspiration http://nanetteream.com