In this episode of “I Am Lakeland,” host Don Burns sits down with Mary Correa, a mixed media artist, instructor, and the Vice President of the Lakeland Arts Association. Mary shares her journey from a corporate career at Marriott and a background in accounting to building a thriving creative business that empowers adults to rediscover their artistic side.
Mary explains the concept of “mixed media”—which essentially means she’s never met an art supply she doesn’t like—combining everything from acrylics and collage to handmade art books. Her mission is to provide a “child-free” creative environment where adults can play, learn, and prove to themselves that everyone has a creative spark.
Whether you’re an experienced artist or someone who hasn’t picked up a brush since elementary school, Mary’s passion for “grown-up education” offers a welcoming space to explore your imagination. 123
