Adam Dolle Studio: Art with a Conscience

Adam Dolle, of the Adam Dolle Studio on NE 12th Ave, might sum up his life in one word: serendipity. “I am grateful,” he says, “for the people I have met. Chance encounter has changed the course of my life. My current work is a result of my diverse history and uncharted approach to life.” […]

Heather Neiman Art: Art for All

As a self proclaimed artist Heather Neiman has been painting since the age of ten years old. A native of Akron, Ohio, a wife of thirty two years, a mother and grandmother, Heather has been calling Oakland Park home since 1990. Heather moved to Florida following her parents footsteps who wanted to move away to […]

Dining with the Stars: The Mural at La Empanada Loca

When artist Steven Nunez ​and wife Lillian Martinez Nunez decided to move to South Florida from New York, it wasn’t because Steven loves wildlife and nature, some of the inspiring subjects in his artistic creations. In fact, his wife never saw herself making that transition. Their motivation to move here was simply based on Lillian’s […]

Brazilian Artist Rose Perussi Brings Awareness to Nature

The natural beauty of the world is in danger. Our world and our life were made to be wonderful. Man has tainted it with pollution and with the decay of carelessness. One artist who has poured her heart into art to bring awareness to the beauty and care of nature is Rose Perussi. Brazilian born […]

Local Artists Honor Fur Babies With One-of-a-Kind Pet Portraits

Whether you have a fur baby, feathered friend or a pet of a different variety, it’s safe to say they are usually a favored member of the family. Some pet owners have taken to having art pieces commissioned in their honor. A canvas of a goofy faced bulldog to place over his doggy bed or […]

KISSed by Maria Contessa: The Right Place at the Right Time

“Behind every great man, stands a great woman”. This is a proverb we might have heard many times in our lives. I had the pleasure and opportunity to meet a woman who stood behind not one, but four very talented men. These four men easily influenced the world of Rock ‘n Roll. Their band name […]

GUG Underwater Photography: Where Art and the Ocean Meet

In the wake of Covid-19, the closing of beaches, social distancing, mask shaming and probably watching too much Netflix, here is a fresh feast for your eyes and soul. Did you know that a world traveled, self taught, foremost underwater photographer has been making waves with his unique style for over 20 years, right in […]

Rocking Oakland Park: Painted Rocks Color the City

Over recent weeks we have seen the neighborhood buzzing about artfully decorated stones being found around town. Residents have spotted them outside grocery stores, at the end of their driveways or while out for a stroll. Some of these rocks have inspirational sayings while others have colorful images painted on. So, of course, I decided […]

Rainbows Shine a Light in Oakland Park

Rainbows are often thought of as a sign of hope and peace after enduring rough weather. While it’s not hurricane season, I’m sure we can agree that the impact of COVID-19 has felt like weathering an unrelenting storm. From one week to the next we had to prepare for a different lifestyle. Our commitments and […]

Stoked on Salt: Using Art to Bring Awareness of the Ocean

Lisa Miceli-Capano grew up in Florida and as a child, her family nicknamed her goldfish because they could never get her out of the water. “Having the beach as my backyard only continued to nurture my love for all things ocean-related,” she shared with Living In Oakland Park. Her family vacations always centered around beach […]