shauna lee lange studios
Influential Arts Advisors & Arts Consultants since 2006. Mentoring artists, collectors & arts organizations on the business of art, we excel in providing strategies for visual thinking & curating. Our public art & technology initiatives grow a commitment to consciously create and collaborate for cultural change. shaunaleelange@gmail.com. Southwest Florida. 941.875.5190 or 941.875.9090
rare tampa public art workshop features 7 industry leaders
The Arts Council of Hillsborough County will offer a rare Florida Public Art Workshop in Tampa on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Attendees, including Southwest Florida’s Shauna Lee Lange: The Art Agrarian, … Continue reading
inez bracy inspires: cultivating creative community
The Florida Museum for Women Artists in Deland, Florida (FMWA) has a mission to identify and promote women artists and to educate the public about women in the arts. Located in … Continue reading
lange to study under ostrow and deleget in curator round table
I am excited to announce I will participate in the upcoming March 2013 “Visual Arts Round Table: Curators” program, sponsored by Creative Capital. The program will consist of a live … Continue reading
drink cuban coffee. spill drops on drawings. immigrate to the us. hang exhibitions on rural & agrarian communities. smile.
“The Kiss” 2012 (The Benefits of Love series) Ink pen and wash with coffee on archival paper, 13″ x 17″ by © Reynier Llanes Conservation: Sprayed with Krylon UV archival varnish. … Continue reading
an art agrarian model in art & cuisine: the florida mining gallery
It won’t come as a surprise to you to learn that I believe the lines between art and food are increasingly merging and meshing in very interesting ways. And in … Continue reading
move over crayola: the art agrarian’s 10 eco-friendly, non-toxic alternative crayons
Every artist starts out as a child artist. Crayons and paper and we’re good to go. In organic greening circles, we’re not only trying to use more innovative recycled papers, … Continue reading
the art of freekeh, language, & food sovereignty
I’ve been doing a tremendous amount of reading and thinking about the intersection of art, culture, food systems, nutrition and agriculture. I was initially discouraged by the seemingly endless number … Continue reading
let some air in: ventilating your art studio workspace
Open the windows, crack the door … you very well may need to get some AIR in that art studio of yours. Louise Buyo wrote an excellent article in a … Continue reading
the art of kashi’s protein calculator
What I don’t know about food is a LOT. As I recently shared on my Facebook, I’ve suddenly been thrust into the thick of forced learning and nutrition. I’m now taking … Continue reading
support your fellow artist’s reception
Tonight was the opening reception for Peter Martin, a photographer in Charlotte County, FL. Peter’s showing about a dozen pieces at the Cultural Center in Port Charlotte throughout February. Positioned … Continue reading
a slice of the university art scene: gainesville’s blue trees
Here’s a quick slideshow of some of the art I saw while at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Those college kids, they painted the trees blue!
beyond silver light & orange shadow: elena sisto’s women artists
Elena Sisto is a New York artist exploring psychological underpinnings of young women without revealing their thoughts. Sisto recently exhibited at the University of Florida University Galleries in Gainesville thru … Continue reading
beverly mciver inspired the use of the most beautiful watercolor journal book on earth
Part of my Creative Capital weekend in Gainesville was spent with mid-career professional painter Beverly McIver. Beverly’s having a real celebrity moment with her upcoming 2013 showing at the Smithsonian … Continue reading
how rembrandt reveals your beautiful imperfect self
Roger Housden’s written a book that manages to be one-third Rembrandt retrospective; one-third art history; and one-third spiritual practices. He takes us through Rembrandt’s major works and describes what was … Continue reading
punta gorda’s january arts & crafts festival
Here’s a little taste of what could be seen on the waterfront this weekend during the Punta Gorda, Florida Arts & Crafts Festival at Gilchrest Park. Enjoy! Shauna Lee Lange is … Continue reading
father of modern art as an avid gardener
The father of modern art’s favorite flower was the Scabiosa (it comes in different varietal shades). He was partial to vertical gardens and leaf tunnels, the latter may have encouraged … Continue reading
sometimes it’s what the artist says: how clyde taught me to look again
I’ve had the experience now of having had the opportunity to see several of my art icons at various public speaking venues. Don’t EVEN ask what happened at the Bellagio … Continue reading
escaping into the open: the art of writing true
Well-established author Elizabeth Berg‘s done a fine job of encouraging one to cast off societal expectations of what a writer should be. Forget about other people’s definitions of success. A … Continue reading
2014 artist market features art journals, visual diaries, & sketchbook gallery
Every artist knows that if there’s one industry resource that’s tried and true for insider industry information, it’s the Artist’s & Graphic Designer’s Market. A sole-source guide for galleries, museums, … Continue reading
is art dead? funeral home exhibition for art in public places
The Arts & Humanities Council of Charlotte County holds annually an Art in Public Places program and Emerging Artists Reception. The 2013 event is scheduled for Tuesday, January 15th from … Continue reading
thinking write: master the mind, harness the subconscious, then create
One of my self-promises for 2013 is to make the year one of reading…quietly, voraciously, and purposefully! So Thinking Write by Kelly L. Stone seemed a perfect place to start … Continue reading
the art of ybor city’s historic 7th avenue christmas 2012
Here’s a few shots from Tampa’s Historic Ybor City around the holidays 2012. Enjoy.
florida’s creative capital: southwest visual thinker wins coveted arts opportunity
Five days before Christmas 2012, Shauna Lee Lange was notified that her inventive visual thinking and strategies firm had been awarded one of 24 coveted spots in a program sponsored … Continue reading
tedxsarasota slideshow reflections
It’s been a nearly a week since we were all so happy in Sarasota, Florida at the Tedx conference. All of us artists and thinkers and creatives and literati getting … Continue reading
tattoo nation: modern social expression rooted in tribal art history
© Shauna Lee Lange December 2012 Certainly the portrait of Warrior Te Pehi Kupe, Chief of the Nagati Tao tribe, is an early example of the supreme importance of tattoo … Continue reading
the simple art of the christmas pomander
About two years ago, a Facebook friend of mine whom shall remain nameless, shamed me to the corners of the globe with her daily mom-and-kids holiday activities including tons of … Continue reading
participatory art: challenges of drawing public auction microcircles
I thought I had left it in the car. I asked everyone, have you seen the brown journal? And then, I tried to accept that it was gone. Hours of … Continue reading
No Plaything: Articulated Terracotta Dolls and the Greek Girl Child in 5th Century Antiquity
No Plaything: Articulated Terracotta Dolls and the Greek Girl Child in 5th Century Antiquity Shauna Lee Lange, November 2012. Copyright 2012. The Articulated Doll, Greek [Corinthian?], 5th Century B.C. … Continue reading
florida artists: creative capital professional workshop opportunity january 2013
This morning the Florida Council on Arts and Culture held a public teleconference. We were unable to participate, even after holding on the phone for 30 minutes, because teleconferencing instructions … Continue reading
shauna lee lange studios to attend tedxsarasota 12/12/12
We are just jumping for joy after receiving our invitation to attend TEDXSarasota on 12/12/12 where Creativity Matters will be the theme for a full day seminar. TEDxSarasota will showcase … Continue reading
north port art center slideshow
Are your fingers feeling neglected? Well, I put mine through the paces today at North Port Art Center‘s Open Art Workshop from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. I brought my own … Continue reading
southwest florida arts advisor already under the mistletoe
While you’re putting out your pilgrim salt and pepper shakers for Thanksgiving, one Southwest Florida arts advisor is already hanging her mistletoe with support for the 5th Annual Mistletoe Ball … Continue reading
tampa museum of art slideshow: utility and aesthetics in ancient art
Here’s a slide show of our recent trip to Tampa’s Museum of Art to see the exhibition Utility and Aesthetics in Ancient Art. Hope you enjoy it!
parkside international fall festival
Shauna Lee Lange Studios will participate in the Parkside International Fall Festival scheduled for November 17-18, 2012 at the Promenades Mall in Port Charlotte, FL. The event is presented … Continue reading
lange studios to partake in charlotte county global entrepreneurship week
Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. During one … Continue reading
sarasota architectural salvage photo tour
I nearly died and went to heaven today when I visited the Sarasota Architectural Salvage warehouse in Sarasota, FL. If you’re a lover of garden relics and looking for statues, … Continue reading
2012 florida keys salute to veterans will exhibit lange’s waterlogged journal
The Florida Keys Council of the Arts is presenting A Salute to the Arts 2012: Veterans’ Artwork in the Historic Gato Building in Key West, Florida. The exhibit is one … Continue reading
art therapy for treating dementia in charlotte county, fl
Shauna Lee Lange Studios of Charlotte County, Florida joined The Arts & Humanities Council of Charlotte County in an art therapy train-the-trainer workshop. The workshop was designed to teach and … Continue reading
dover’s pictura image catalogue: creative reference & resource
I’ve long been a friend of Dover Publications and their great library of resource materials for artists. Dover’s created a new portal called doverpictura.com which is just wild out of this … Continue reading
st. elizabeth’s psychiatric hospital to feature lange’s boy boy
Shauna Lee Lange of Shauna Lee Lange Studios in Charlotte County, Florida will be a featured artist in the upcoming St. Elizabeth’s Hospital of Washington, DC‘s art exhibit “Season … Continue reading
heritage tourism program applied to southwest florida
The visual thinking and visual strategies firm Shauna Lee Lange of Southwest Florida is participating in seven, one-hour Heritage Tourism webinars sponsored by North Central Regional Center for Rural Development. … Continue reading
design center invites lange’s holiday tree
On November 12, 2012, a design center’s atrium was transformed into a Holiday Gift Boutique featuring one-of-a-kind gifts from over twenty world-class showrooms and designer-decorated Christmas trees and wreaths. The center extended … Continue reading
a florida flower garden’s september song
I just love September in Florida. The heat starts to lift, the grass looks the best, and the flowers are in full bloom. Here’s a photo essay of some of … Continue reading
lange’s invitation to FEMA’s National Preparedness Coalition
Shauna Lee Lange has been a subscriber to FEMA’s Disaster related updates. The agency thought the firm would appreciate an invitation to join their National Preparedness Coalition. The National Preparedness Coalition Online Community … Continue reading
lange rethinks charlotte county’s libraries
The Charlotte County Library System, a division of the Community Services Department, has invited us to take part in long range planning for our libraries. Our vision is important to … Continue reading
two new trends in paper art journals
Sometimes you have to scour the aisles to find what you’re looking for. When your search for art supplies fails you, I’ve had a lot of luck locating items in … Continue reading
what’s new in our continuing development and how sound can play a critical arts role
Here’s an update on what’s new in our continuing development towards historic preservation and conservation with a focus on public art communication utilizing visual thinking and expression. We’ve been busy … Continue reading
