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Natural History of Mark Catesby
Natural History of Mark C... by O.M. Braida Dear Friends: The following brief biography will give you some...
The Temple of God
The Temple of God December 2010 Studio News Blog by O.M.Braida - Dear Friends: A busy year has...
On Being Quiet
On Being Quiet Have you ever wondered why libraries have special atmospheres? They are places...
April Soul Biz

April Soul Biz

Detail of Oncidium ‘Gower Ramsey’ - “Dancing Lady” by O.M.Braida   Take a breath of Spring air and rejoice ******* “Your daily life is your temple and your religion.”  Kahlil Gibran “Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to the making of genius.  Love, Love, love that is the soul of genius” W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) “The mind is...
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The Perfect Plan by O.M. Braida©2013

The Perfect Plan by O.M. Braida©2013

Dear Friends: One of the first things you will hear over and over again before going into business is the necessity to create a business plan.  Ugh, arhh, grumble, we say, “I am an artist, do I really need to do that?”  In reply, Yes.  Stating it quite simply the “plan” helps you see how you get from point A to point B.  It causes one to look squarely at the obstacles and prepare for them.  It also helps define which action...
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Love and all things shall be added unto you.

Love and all things shall be added unto you.

For Dad….For Matt….For You. Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. Lao Tzu Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable. Bruce Lee For it was not into my ear you...
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Exhibition

Exhibition

Longboat Key Center For the Arts A Division of Ringling College of Art and Design Annual Community Juried Exhibition March 8 to March 29,2013 FIRST PLACE WINNER “EXPECTATIONS” By O. M. Braida The Opening Reception is on on Saturday, March 9th 4:30 – 7:00pm  6860 Longboat Dr S, Longboat Key, FL 34228 RSVP by calling (941) 383-2345 “Longboat Key Center for the Arts celebrates its 60th anniversary.  This...
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Addio nostro amore. Fino a quando incontriamo nuovamente.

Addio nostro amore. Fino a quando incontriamo nuov...

Charles CHIUSANO Charles Chiusano, 98 years old, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL died on February 17, 2013. Chuck was born on October 21, 1914 on North Fifth Street in Brooklyn, NY. He attended New York University.  His career spanned over seven decades, as an executive for Child’s Restaurants, Holly Corporation, Hilton Hotels Corporation, Restaurant Associates, L’Oreal of Paris, France, and he was the last General...
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Copley Society of Art – Boston Exhibit

Copley Society of Art – Boston Exhibit

Just a few more days to see the   New Members Show   at the     Copley Society of Art in Boston.   Now on Exhibit until February 7th:     “Expectations” by Olivia Braida     The Copley Society of Art is proud to present the 30 newly accepted members into the gallery in 2012. The Membership Committee of the Copley Society of Art meets annually to review the applications...
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