While not a comprehensive list, nor in any particular order I wanted to include the artists / friends that have influenced, guided and helped me throughout the years. Maxine Masterfield My greatest influence, favorite artist and the one person I am most grateful to for my success as an artist is Maxine Masterfield.  A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art and a resident of Sarasota, Florida since 1987. She is an internationally known artist, teacher author and founder of the International Society of Experimental Artists. Maxine has conducted over 300 water-media workshops throughout Canada, Australia and the United States. Maxine is the author of two books, "Painting the Spirit of Nature" and "In Harmony with Nature". She also has a line of instructional DVD's. Currently Maxine teaches and works at her studio on Siesta Key in Sarasota Florida. Al Ebanks A special thanks to my friend and one of my all time favorite artists Al Ebanks of Grand Cayman. I have been a fan of Al's work for many years. Below are just two of his many amazing paintings that continue to inspire. His work is best described as a fresh twist of Abstract and Impressionist art. His work is in the permanent collections of the Cayman Island National Museum, National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman, the Griffin Gallery in Chicago, and the Sherry Frontenac Hotel in Miami. His work is also in private collections all over the world.  
 Rem Zamora Back in the day when I was living in Manila, Philippines I met Rem Zamora. Rarely do you meet anyone with such extraordinary talent and overwhelming generosity. I couldn't have survived Manila without my friend Rem and his family.
Entrepreneur turned actor Rem Zamora entered the Philippine theatrical scene with a flying leap, starring in the rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR with the much coveted role of Judas Iscariot. His intensity and hard-edged compassion stood out even among a cast of veterans, and led to Rem’s speedy rise in the REPERTORY company of actors. But, the largest feather in Rem Zamora’s performance has been his portrayal of General Emilio Aguinaldo, in the world premiere of MIONG, an original Filipino musical based on the revolutionary leader’s life and great achievements. Since then, he has gone on to play both leading and support roles in various musicals, classic and contemporary plays, comedies, and concerts here and abroad. Other theater credits include, THE FANTASTICKS, COMPANY, ROMANCE-ROMANCE, MAN OF LA MANCHA, SOUTH PACIFIC, CAROUSEL, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, BAKER’S WIFE, ALLADIN, PINOCCHIO, LEND ME A TENOR, GLORIOUS, MERCHANT OF VENICE, ROMEO AND JULIET, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, LOVE’S LABOR’S LOST, A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS, and a slew of other straight plays and musicals. Rem has also lends his voice as a guest singer for special performances of one of the country’s top rock bands, The Dawn. Rem also lends his artistic skills to costume and graphic design for Repertory Philippines. Recently he took the role as Rep’s Marketing Director. Outside Repertory Philippines, Rem is an event producer and fashion show director, and entrepreneur. Rem opened Insomnia Café in Malate in 1993, which ran until 2001. In 1999-2003, he opened the popular club, seveneightorange, which later on became Olive. Currently, Rem runs Piquant, healthy food restaurant in RCBC Plaza. |
