Artist Nina Fritz On the Next Conversations with Jeff Weeks Sept. 29

Thursday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m. on WSRE, "Conversations with Jeff Weeks" gets to know the artist behind the canvas, Nina Fritz. Find out she started her art career and what she does to keep her skills sharp and the creativity flowing. Get a behind the scenes look at how she captures the essence of her subjects and ultimately brings them to life on canvas. Learn about personal stories of an artist who discovered her real passion in life and translated her love of art into a flourishing career.

Ms. Fritz began her art training while living in Japan. She expanded her knowledge of technique and painting rudiments at the University of Minnesota at Duluth, then at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. As she and her career military husband traveled around the world, she sought out and studied with the best art teachers in each location. She owns two galleries on the Florida Gulf Coast; one in the community of Seaside, the other on Pensacola Beach. Each weekend, Nina demonstrates her talents in both galleries by painting portrait impressions "a la prime" (from life). Fritz is also much in demand as a workshop teacher, expanding from the Southeast United States to Venice.

"Conversations with Jeff Weeks" is a half-hour, weekly series that is "personality-driven," featuring in-depth discussions with unique individuals and leading newsmakers from all walks of life. The program airs Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. with a repeat on Sundays at 10 a.m. on WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast.