Hi Everyone,
Tonight we are having a gallery opening for Rachel Magic. Her beautiful art work will be on exhibit in the main FOCUS Gallery. We will also be featuring Hilaire Beaumont, Bryce Sun, Tweeko Arisen and Lita Menges! Hope to see you there!
Angela♥
Hi Everyone,
Kent Nowicka is going to hold a class on June 6th from 1-3pm at FOCUS. Enrollment is limited, so sign up soon. The classes are small so if you miss this one, be sure to get on the waiting list.
Participants will receive free material, coaching and feedback. The class is appropriate for beginners to experts.
Contact Kent Nowicka in-world to enroll.
Angela♥
EDITOR’S NOTE …. 2
Tip of the Month ….. 4
Meet the FOCUS Team …. 10
ART ON TOUR TRAVEL HUD ….. 26
EXPLORATORIUM NEWS ….. 36
FOCUS ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE ….. 37
MONTH IN REVIEW …. 54
PHOTO CONTEST …. 56
FEATURED ARTIST Lika Cameo ….. 70
FOCUS ON Stores – Blackheart Kustoms …. 94
FOCUS ON Music Venues – Portofino’s …. 104
FOCUS ON Learning – Silverspar Library …. 120
FOCUS ON Art Galleries – Inspira Art Gallery …. 134
FOCUS ON Fashion – Haute Pinay …. 144
FOCUS ON Bloggers – Crann Bethadh …. 156
VIRTUALLY SPIRITUAL …. 160
FOCUS ON Landscapes with the Magics …. 164
Ilyra’s Corner …. 166
FOCUS ON Live Music – Luna Amore …. 176
FotoBomb – Kaijah Chrome …. 182
FOCUS ON Book Reviews …. 186
EDITOR’S PICKS …. 190
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Meet the FOCUS Team …. 10
ART ON TOUR TRAVEL HUD ….. 24
Breaking Cody ….. 26
EXPLORATORIUM NEWS ….. 28
FOCUS ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE ….. 29
MONTH IN REVIEW …. 46
PHOTO CONTEST …. 48
FEATURED ARTISTS ….. 62
FOCUS ON Fashion – HAVOC …. 104
FOCUS ON Bloggers – Belen’s Booth …. 114
FOCUS ON Learning – Hermes Kondor …. 118
FOCUS ON Music Venues – CLARITY …. 126
VIRTUALLY SPIRITUAL …. 132
FOCUS ON Landscapes with the Magics …. 134
FOCUS ON Galleries – Limoncello Gallery …. 136
FOCUS ON Stores – Luna Fatale …. 146
FOCUS ON Live Music – Vinalyn …. 154
FOCUS ON Book Reviews …. 160
EDITOR’S PICKS …. 164
We are having a HUGE EVENT Saturday March 3rd at 12pm SLT! We have over 150 artists who will be awarded lindens! You have to see it to believe it! We will also have Shady singing LIVE at 12pm following by Thera D.! Come and share your Saturday with US at FOCUS Magazine & Galleries! There will also be awards and giveaways for visitors! See you there! https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Holly%20Kai%20Estates/136/125/22
WELCOME TO MARCH EXHIBITION OPENING AT FOCUS! WE PROUDLY PRESENT IN FOCUS GALLERY ICY
AND IN FAIR GALLERY
I always write the Editor’s Note when I have finished with the month’s entire issue so I have a broad — and final — idea of what it holds. And WOW… This is another astonishing issue that is PACKED with incredible information about art, people, music, love, life, education and HOPE!
This month we have Rage Darkstorm and Terra Merhyem! When I say their names, I half expect to hear applause follow! I mentioned in the December issue how I chatted a bit with Bryn Oh and, while I felt a bit intimidated, she turned out to be the coolest, nicest, down-to-earth person! The same thing happened when I met Rage and Terra. As soon as we met, they were both so engaging and fun that an hour and a half flew by. Terra even thanked me for showcasing them in our “prestigious” gallery and magazine. I’m not sure a higher compliment can be given for this love’s labor.
Also, featured is Kent Nowicka. I met him yeeears ago when he invited me to his studio to take my photo. The photo never happened but he stayed on my friends list! And this is a reason why people should not clear out their friends lists. A few years later, we began seeing each other more often and then, what seems like a natural transition, he let me know he would like to teach a workshop! In his interview, we learn where his creativity stems from and also a bit about his interesting life!
There is also an incredible amount to see in this issue including OBR photos, feature articles and, last but not least, VALENTINE’S DAY CLASSIFIEDS!!!
Enjoy everyone! See you next month!
Hey FOCUS Fans! Velvet Rose, an amazing live singer in SL, has lent her voice to us to help us promote our $L100,000 Linden Photography Competition sponsored by Rahnn and Carrie Parker of the Sea Brook scenic sim and music venue. Thank you Velvet!
Hey FOCUS Fans! It’s now February and we are 28 days away from the end of the $L100,000 Linden Photography Competition sponsored by Rahnn and Carrie Parker of the Sea Brook scenic sim and music venue. We want to SHAKE UP the world of SL photography and encourage photograph artists in SL to reach deep and create some of their best work for 2021! For more information, visit the Contest webpage at https://focusgallerysl.photo.blog/focus-magazine-sea-brook-challenge/. If you would like to watch our new YouTube video that talks about the Photo Competition, visit https://youtu.be/HWpSprrN2z8 . See you soon!
