WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
The Miami Watercolor Society, Inc. was formed in 1974 to educate and showcase a broad spectrum of water media painters who are professionals, teachers, and those who paint for the sheer joy of expression. Their membership organization provides exhibitions, community education, student exhibitions, activities for seniors, artistic demonstrations, and publications. The MWS welcomes both beginner ... Read more
MYRA PORTER
Myra Porter, visionary behind Myra & Company in South Miami, has been studying art in one form or another for most of her life. In the past few years, she decided to formalize her artistic journey by enrolling in the University of Miami’s Fine Arts program where she is on her way to earning a ... Read more
JONATHAN BROOKS VISUAL ARTIST/PHOTOGRAPHER
Jonathan Brooks is a native Miamian who enjoys tapping into his ancestral roots for artistic inspiration. His father is from Wisconsin and his mother is from Cuba. Like many artists, Brooks’ life experiences have also had a profound impact on his subject matter and the manner in which he translates that as a fine arts ... Read more
RICHARD AND KIRY TIBERIUS PAINTERS
Richard and Kiry Tiberius are a father and daughter team who paint in oil with the use of palette knives on board. They have mastered an extremely exacting technique that requires upwards of 50 hours of work for each painting. The results are highly textural and detailed works of art. “We try to tell a ... Read more
ELYNN GAYOL – JEWELRY DESIGNER AND MAKER
Elynn Gayol is an artist who thrives on perfection. Raised in an environment of artistic women, she has developed the critical eye required for the exacting work of jewelry design and execution. She incorporates her knowledge of historic jewelry designs into her creations. One of her favorite periods is Mid-Century Modern. She enjoys the organic ... Read more
COLOR ME MINE
On a beautiful Saturday morning in early November, volunteers converged on the South Miami Aquatic Center to add some life to a bare wall and create a colorful mural to be enjoyed by all those at the Murray Park aquatic center. South Miami Hospital partnered with the City of South Miami and Art South to ... Read more
TOM LANGLEY – ILLUSTRATOR AND PAINTER
Tom Langley is a multi-talented individual who addresses each of his pursuits with the same intensity and commitment. He is an artist, photographer, musician, writer, and athlete (he is a passionate cyclist who can log 30 miles in one day). Langley’s training as a fine artist and musician — he plays piano, trumpet, trombone and ... Read more
ARTS IN SOMI – WIRTZ GALLERY/MARSHA SILVERMAN
AT THE WIRTZ GALLERY Located in the First National Bank of South Miami’s lobby, each month the gallery presents local & international artists. Gallery hours are Monday to Thursday 9a-4p, and Friday, 9a-6p. Artist receptions are generally held on the second Friday of the month, from 6-9p and are open to the public. During the ... Read more
FEATURED ARTIST – MARILYN BROWN, Light and Passion
Art as a discipline extends to many pursuits, among them are music, dance, drama, creative writing, painting and sculpture. SoMi Magazine continues its focus on those who share their artistic talents with the community. Marilyn Brown shares her love of Florida by capturing the majesty of the Everglades, or a fleeting cloud formation as it ... Read more