by James Ritch | Aug 11, 2022 | Features
By Adolphus Ames – “Everything I do relates to the body and movement,” said dancer, artist, and entrepreneur Renata Sheppard. “My performance, research, and creations. Movement is the essence of all communication.” Sheppard’s specialty is dance. “I was trained in...
by James Ritch | Aug 4, 2022 | Features
By Adolphus Ames – “My life is like Forrest Gump’s,” said Cape Charles resident and visual arist Leland Sharp. “I’ve done so much you’ve got to see it to believe it.” Sharp, born in Harlem, N.Y., has lived a remarkable life. He has worked in the music industry, been a...
by James Ritch | Jul 28, 2022 | Features
Story and Photos by Adolphus Ames – Production began this week for artists involved in Experimental Film Virginia. “Heroes,” one of several short films slated to be screened at this year’s Reel & Raw film premiere, was filmed Monday, July 25, in Cape Charles. It...
by James Ritch | Jul 21, 2022 | Features
By Adolphus Ames – Experimental Film Virginia returned to the Eastern Shore Monday, July 18, to host its 10th annual film festival. This year’s event welcomes 30 international artists and will produce 15 short films in and around Cape Charles. EFV is a two-week...
by James Ritch | Jul 14, 2022 | Features
By Adolphus Ames – Pungoteague resident Maurice Spector is one of the most prolific self-taught artists on the Eastern Shore. His work consists primarily of watercolor paintings and sculptures made of cherry, oak, and walnut wood. “I work every single day,” Spector...
