The Face and Body Art International Conference is in town again. Once again, I’m there taking photos and enjoying the wonderful people who make great art. It runs through this weekend and I’ll post a fuller story when it’s done. For now, here are a few samples of the work these people create.
William Beem is a native of Orlando, Florida. He's lived and worked in the area all of his life and watched the city change many times.
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