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Steve is a dedicated artist who explores his passion through night sky photography, oil painting, and co-hosting The Art Box and Clouds in the Sandpodcasts. He has called Mesquite home since 2016, where he lives with his wife of 51 years, Gwen. A published author of eight children’s books, including the Teddy’s Adventures and Birdie Learns series, Steve has also had the honor of being an Artist in Residence at Capitol Reef National Park and the Mystery Ranch at Avi Kwa Ame National Monument.

His commitment to public lands extends beyond his art; Steve volunteers as an archaeological steward, certified interpretive guide, and endangered species monitor. He actively contributes to the local community by serving on the Board of Directors for the Mesquite Works STEAM Center, as well as participating in the Mesquite Public Arts Commission and the Mesquite Opportunity Regional Fund.

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Linda is a self-taught artist. Her mediums are watercolor, oil paints, acrylic, and porcelain. 

Since moving to Mesquite in 2017, she has been involved in the local arts community even volunteering for the Virgin Valley Artists Association.

She enjoys her current role as co-host of the Art Box podcast because it allows her to meet interesting people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and learn more about the world around us. 

Linda is also an avid hiker. When not hiking, you can often find Linda on the dance floor, baltering to the tunes, and loving every minute of it. 

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Performing Arts Co-Host

Suzie focuses on performing arts podcasts. She found stand-up comedy late in life, but she has been finding the funny since her escape from the womb! 

After riding her chair for 28 years as a cubicle jockey, she retired from the State of Utah. She now resides in Mesquite, NV, and there was a collective sigh of relief in Utah when she left. 

Suzie serves on the Board of Trustees for the Mesquite Community Theatre. She is also the Marketing Manager for both the Mesquite Community Theatre and The Virgin Valley Theatre Group. 

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Archaeology Co-Host

Rayette is the Executive Director of Nevadans for Cultural Preservation, a nonprofit dedicated to preservation through education. She co-hosts our episodes that focus on rock writing protections, cultural sites, and archeology in general.

Rayette has an art background and utilizes her skills as a public archaeologist. She is constantly thinking of how to present archaeological information visually to a diverse array of audiences. 

Since 2013, she has also worked on large graffiti remediation projects at petroglyph and pictograph sites. She carefully removes paint and camouflages damage from scratching into the rocks. It is one of her main passions. 

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"Best of Show" Co-Host 

 Another frequent guest, Floyd, often steps in as a host for our art specials and "Best of Show" interviews. We couldn’t go on without him. 

Floyd is an award-winning brush and sketch artist who enjoyed a successful career as a cartoon creator in New York and Minneapolis and owned several galleries throughout his life. A lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan, Floyd’s work often reflects the Viking spirit. 

Your Art Box producers simply love everything about our pal Floyd.

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AI Podcast Co-Host

Addison hails from the vibrant city of Brisbane, Australia. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for the arts, she brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to our podcast. 

Her background in digital media and extensive research capabilities make her an invaluable asset to our team. 

She is adept at seamlessly cutting in with fascinating tidbits and insightful information and has quickly become a favorite among our listeners.

Addison's contributions ensure that our content is both informative and entertaining. We are thrilled to have her as an integral part of our podcasting team.

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Music

 The Art Box is very proud to have contracted with Loïs for exclusive use of his music.

Loïs is an accomplished music producer with over twenty years of experience in the industry. With a passion for creating unique and innovative pop music, he has worked on a wide range of projects under various stage names, including Kit Pristine, spanning from alternative rock to experimental electronica.

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