Part 2 YardEdge: Do you enjoy doing art as a “business”? Kima: It’s like a roller coaster! It has its ups and it has its downs. It’s a whole new ball game when it comes to doing art as a business as there are no ‘definites’ really. Where as one

This Friday’s Fashion’s Night Out – look out for designs by Jamaican jeweler, Kima Francis! YardEdge talks to Jamaican Jeweler, Kima Francis about her unique creations made from nature.  As she says, “Adorning nature’s best with nature.” ‘Fashion Block 2008’ – Knutsford Blvd, New Kingston Part 1 of a 2

Fall 2008 Campaign shoot for Prizy Sebastian and MadBigFro Jewelry YardEdge: What inspires you? Berrette: Beauty, truth, and originality expressed in its purest form and with cojones! Keeps me pumped whenever I encounter it. And it can be in any form – visual art in all its forms, music, concert

Test shoot at Spurtree Lounge NYC Berette Macaulay is an actress, model, dancer, photographer, philosopher and a whole lot more about which I’ll let her speak for herself…. Part 1 in a 2 part series YardEdge: Why are you an artist? Berette: Because I have no idea how to be

Grosvenor Galleries presents giclees of works done by several Latin American artists.  The works are all on sale and well worth checking out. Grosvenor Galleries are located at 1 Grosvenor Terrace, Kingston 8 (just above Manor Park). Phone:  876-924-6684, 876-931-5569 Opening Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5p.m. Email:  grosvenorgallery@cwjamaica.com

Winscents, Candle making, Jamaican entrepreneurs, new business

Saffron Kingston on the Edge (KOTE) closed on Saturday with a mixed media presentation of music, poetry, screen play reading, and art presented by an eclectic mix of young artists.  The venue was the new bookstore on Hope Road, Bookophilia which opened recently (and is really worth a visit-more on

It’s been over a yearlong journey and Kesi Gardner, founder and lead designer of Sprawl tees is ready to release her summer collection. The Collection is coined “The Sprawl tees: Parish Edition”, and is made up of designs inspired by the 14 parishes of Jamaica. Sprawl conducted a poll, with

Madonna of the Chakras-Oil Capturing the Imagination-Oil YardEdge: How would people who know you describe you? Juliet: Sensitive, thoughtful, someone who thinks about things deeply (and maybe thinks too much at times), likes to talk about meaningful and interesting things, enjoys good company, a people person whose friends and family

    YardEdge talks to Jamaican watercolour artist Juliet Thorburn about her work and what it’s like to be a full time artist in Jamaica. YardEdge: Why are you an artist? Juliet: It’s a creative outlet for me- a part of my self expression. YardEdge: When did you first become