Artists throughout the Caribbean, we have come to learn, come with personalities and characteristics as diverse as the works they produce. Very early in the foundation of My Island Art, we had the good fortune to meet an artist on St. Martin that absolutely personifies the serene images of island life she paints. We were […]
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We’re pretty excited about a new item that has just landed on our docks! A few weeks ago we shared that we’d sent a shipment of new Keepsake Boxes to St. Martin, to be featured with one of our retailers. Now, we’re presenting these same boxes for our retail customers. And for this weekend only, […]
Recently we published a story on artist and dear friend Ruby Bute. This legend of the islands is so full of character, that it truly cannot be told in a single writing. As a writer, poet, artist, and storyteller, to write the complete and authoritative biography of Ruby would be a daunting task. Our story […]
For the last 13 years we have come to discover, nay fall in love with, a variety of the beautiful islands of the Caribbean. Some offer a wealth of pristine beaches, others feature more dining and casino options, and yet all seem to have a wealth of abundant sunshine and tropical weather. But, some things […]
There are times we all find ourselves lost in dreams of beautiful sun-kissed days on a pristine stretch of sand. But maybe you’re more of a participant than a spectator. Perhaps you long for more of an Eco-adventure when you travel. Or maybe, like us, you just long to see if you still have it […]
One of the things we enjoy most about our work at Island Art and Treasures is in getting to know the many artists that we come in contact with. Some are up-and-coming young artists, some are aspiring bi-vocational artists, and still others are well-known, more established practitioners. Today we introduce you to one of the […]
With a top spot on the itineraries of all major cruise lines, one would suspect St. Martin must have something going for it. And it certainly does, unforgettable dining, top flight resorts, modern casinos, and not the least of which is its spectacular beaches. Trying to narrow down and sort a list of the Top 5 Beaches of St. Martin however is a […]