A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Paint Barefoot on the Beach Concert Event this past Saturday! Thank you to the sponsors and donors! Thank you for the 65 sales in support of Spectrum Parents Events.
A big thank you to the top art bidders —Coach Pete; congrats on adding 3 new pieces to your massive collection! I know you will enjoy the “SEA 3D” when visitors view the 3D effect and Ooow and Awe! Thank you, Mary H; I can’t wait to hear how people comment on your Lennon portrait when you have it displayed on its unique floating mount!
Thank you, Frances O, for purchasing Liberty, Face the Flames, and Superboy and all your support of Spectrum Parents Events! Thank you, Sara C! I know you will enjoy your Heart & Hands, Superboy, and Face the Flames mixed media original works! Thank You, Elizabeth M; your Liberty artwork is spectacular —Please send us a photo of you next to it when you hang it!
Thank you, Dawn H, and welcome to being one of my newest collectors, along with a shout-out to Rhianon G too! Thank you to everyone who attended, and thank you to all of my wonderful collectors who have supported my work over the years, making charity benefit shows possible. Together we’ve helped many children and families and have a lot more to do!
I’m thrilled to announce that my Works4Charity initiative is awarding 12 deserving charities a free live performance to support their fundraising efforts! These awards also include over $1 million in artwork to help generate much-needed funds for their missions.
One charity has already secured their spot, and others are currently under review—could your charity be next? Don’t miss this opportunity to apply!
The award covers all associated costs—travel, hotel, materials, auctioneer, and crew—so your organization can focus entirely on making a difference without worrying about expenses.
When the Norton Museum closed its art school in 1986, a dedicated group of artists, art teachers, and community activists formed the Armory Art Center to ensure the continuation of practical art instruction in Palm Beach County. In seeking a new home for the art school, they looked to the neglected Armory building constructed in 1939 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in an Art Deco style and designed by William Manley King. The building was a National Guard Armory from 1939 to 1982. By the late 1980s, after a period of multiple community uses, including high school dances, the building was scheduled for demolition when the art activists and the Palm Beach County Cultural Council came together to convince the City of West Palm Beach to spare the building from demolition and allow it to be transformed into an art center.
The Armory Art Center was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization on November 21, 1986, after the art group renovated the abandoned Art Deco structure into a vibrant space for art classes and art exhibitions. The center opened its doors to the public in July 1987 as a result of generous contributions from its many supporters, most notably Robert and Mary Montgomery and the Historic Preservation and Cultural Facilities Grants of the State of Florida. In 1992 the Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Over the past three decades, the Armory has taught art classes to thousands of emerging artists of all ages and cultures, exhibited art in hundreds of shows, given workshops taught by national and international visiting master artists, provided summer art camp for thousands of young people, and since the year 2000 has yearly given new artists-in-residence from around the United States and abroad the opportunity to hone their craft while teaching classes. The Armory looks to a long future of enhancing artistic life in the Palm Beaches.
I just received a deeply meaningful message from the producers of an upcoming charity event honoring First Responders—heroes I hold in the highest regard. This isn’t a casual affair put on by star-stuck nubies; it’s a professionally produced event put on by seasoned pros now in its 37th year, drawing over 16,000 attendees. Their words reminded me why I chose to focus less on corporate gigs and dedicate more time to my Works4Charity programs.
While fast upside-down logo paintings and CEO portraits may dazzle boardrooms—and yes, they do deliver positive impact—I’ll leave those to the copycats trying to mimic my style without understanding its heart. My work isn’t about gimmicks. It’s about igniting belief, awakening passion, and making a lasting difference.
Moments like this—when seasoned producers recognize that mission—are powerful reminders that I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. I am pumped and looking forward to creating a profound moment at this amazing event.
Here is the email:
Michael,
I can’t say enough about how excited we are to be working with you. Your kindness and generosity have already made a profound impact on us both, and the possibilities ahead feel endless. Your involvement with Guns ‘N Hoses will elevate awareness for our cause in an epic and meaningful way.
Please know that we’re here to support you in any way you need. With time on our side, we have the opportunity to create an unforgettable promotion and event together. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Steve at any time – we’re ready to follow your lead on next steps.
On a personal note, I shared your powerful story about Face the Flames and your inspiration behind it with my firefighter husband. Your recanting of this firefighter’s triumphant rescue, along with your powerful artwork, moved him to tears. That moment reminded me just how special this collaboration truly will be and how such phenomenal examples of resilience will definitely inspire our audience to want to own a piece of your artwork as compelling and beautiful.
Well, I’ve always said my show is the real deal and would work in a field on the top of a milk crate with two boy scouts holding flashlights… I never thought I’d have to prove it but, a while back, I was performing in a clear tent for about 100 people on a very eclectic ranch with a donkey, chickens, and other animals…LOL!
Just as I was about to go to the stage, all the fancy programmed show lighting glitched out. It was pitch black!
My show manager literally put two flashlights on the stage… and we rocked the house or should I say tent. After the show, my art sold for $110,000 to benefit the Glendora Educational Foundation!
