Bahamas Driftwood Art Souvenir

 

 

"Bahamas Driftwood Art Souvenir" - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

I took this photo of a piece of driftwood I found on the beach and used AI to paint it. Also tweaked it a little with Adobe Photoshop.

 

Original

Hibiscus Sunset - PC Wallpaper

 

"Hibiscus Sunset" - Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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Psychedelic Stingray

 

"Psychedelic Stingray" - Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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Plantation Isle Resort - PC Wallpaper

 

"Plantation Isle Resort" - Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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Spine Tattoo 9688 B

 

Spine Tattoo 9688 B -  Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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I FRAMED IT: A One-of-a-Kind DIY Picture Framing Experience

 

I FRAMED IT

A One-of-a-Kind
DIY Picture Framing Experience

Join us for I FRAMED IT, a unique hands-on picture framing event at THE PLACE FOR ART, the custom framing boutique located on the Doongalik Studios property on Village Road.

The event takes place on Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24.

Guests are invited to bring specific sized artwork, photographs, or certificates to be professionally guided through the framing process.

Accepted items for this weekend event in May are:
• 4" x 6" photos/art/docs
• 5" x 7" photos/art/docs
• 8" x 10" photos/art/docs
• 8½" x 11" certificates/docs

Choose from a curated selection of solid wood frames and coordinating archival mats, then—with assistance from a master framer—assemble your finished piece yourself.

Leave with a beautifully framed item and the satisfaction of proudly saying, “I FRAMED IT.”

Food and beverages will be available for sale, and each day will feature live music segments to add to the creative atmosphere.

For more information
call 393-8834
THE PLACE FOR ART

Art Show: Call for Art

 

Young Artists of The Bahamas

ART SHOW

 

Doongalik Studios, Village Rd., Nassau 

Featuring young Bahamian artists

Exhibition opens May 31st, 2026

 

Submission information:

Contact Penelope Nottage

ypnottage2@gmail.com

or 395-2763 

Tree House Life - PC Wallpaper

 

"Tree House Life" - Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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 "Tree House Life" - Bahamas AI Art
 ©A. Derek Catalano
 
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Junkanoo Samurai Warrior

 

"Junkanoo Samurai Warrior" - Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

"Junkanoo Samurai Warrior" - Bahamas AI Art
 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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Zemi Sculpture

 

"Zemi Sculpture" - Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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Monarch Window

 

"Monarch Window" - Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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"Monarch Window" - Bahamas AI Art
 ©A. Derek Catalano
 
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Bahamas Cruise Travel Poster

 "Bahamas Cruise" - Bahamas AI Image

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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Angel Fish Tile

A white 4 inch tile I painted sometime around 1990(bottom). It was dirty and grimy but  cleaned up with AI(top).

"Angel Fish Tile" - AI cleaned

 ©A. Derek Catalano

"Angel Fish Tile" - Painted original
 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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Rip Ty'd - AI Redo

Helped my son with a video shoot at a local micro-brewery on Dowdeswell St., Nassau. Took a shot of the logo on the building(top) and enhanced it with AI(bottom).

 

Rip Ty'd Logo - Original

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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Rip Ty'd Logo - AI Redo
 ©A. Derek Catalano

Happy Sun Tile

 

A white 4 inch tile I painted sometime around 1990(bottom). It was dirty and grimy but  cleaned up with AI(top).

 

"Happy Sun Tile" - AI cleaned

 ©A. Derek Catalano

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"Happy Sun Tile" - Painted original
 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

View: Angel Fish Tile

Native Touch - Bahamas Art & Craft

Something I drew with colored pencils in 1998(bottom). Redone by AI as a photograph(top,center).

"Native Touch  - Bahamas Art & Craft" - AI Redo Photo

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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"Native Touch  - Bahamas Art & Craft" - AI Redo Photo
 ©A. Derek Catalano
 
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"Native Touch  - Bahamas Art & Craft" - Original colored pencils
 ©A. Derek Catalano

The Bahamas Creator Economy Initiative

 

The Bahamas Creator Economy Initiative

 242 Influencers & Creative Conference

 

Your talent. Your voice. Your income. It's time for Bahamian creators to claim their place in the global digital economy.

Bahamian creators are building audiences of millions. Now it's time to turn that influence into income, backed by the full support of the government. This is opportunity. This is a movement.

An exclusive gathering of creators, government leaders, and platform partners charting the future of the digital economy.

Sunday, March 29, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Nassau, The Bahamas

Register here>> 

Flamingo Morning - AI Redo

A piece I did back in 1995 when I first started using computers. Done with Microsoft Paint(bottom). Redone with AI as a photograph(top).

 

 

 "Flamingo Morning" - AI Redo Photo
 ©A. Derek Catalano
 
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"Flamingo Morning" - Pixel Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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Creative Edge Masterclass 2026 Set to Inspire the Next Generation of Creatives

 

Creative Edge Masterclass 2026

 

Aspiring and emerging creatives across The Bahamas are invited to elevate their craft at the highly anticipated Creative Edge Masterclass 2026, an immersive and high-energy experience designed to connect participants with industry professionals across multiple creative disciplines.

Scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the University of The Bahamas, the masterclass will bring together talent and expertise from a wide range of fields,including dance, music, theatre, fashion, mixology, visual arts, and interior design.The event begins at 6:30 PM, with attendees encouraged to arrive at 6:00 PM for registration.

 

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The CAPAS Bill is now law

 

CAPAS: Creative And Performing Arts School

 

The CAPAS Bill is now law. For years, talented young Bahamians lacked the support to take their craft further. Now, they have a place to train, grow, and build careers in the creative arts - right here at home.

In the vibrant tapestry of The Bahamas where every thread is woven with the profound love for the performing arts, CAPAS stands proudly as architects of dreams, sculpting aspirations into breathtaking masterpieces.

Learn more at http://capas.gov.bs