Preserving Real Florida: Artist Blair Updike on Heritage, History & the Heart of the Sunshine State

Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of the Palm & Pine Podcast, the boys of Old Florida welcome Blair Updike, a celebrated Florida artist and proud 8th-generation Floridian. Blair shares how her deep roots in the Sunshine State inspire her art, capturing the landscapes, culture, and history of Real Florida.From her family’s heritage to the details hidden in her brushstrokes, Blair’s work is a living archive that preserves the soul of Florida’s past while celebrating the beauty of its present. Join us for stories of old Florida, the creative process, and the importance of protecting what makes this state unique.🌴 Topics you’ll hear about:•Growing up with deep Florida family history•How art preserves Florida culture & heritage•The inspiration behind capturing Real Florida in artwork•Why storytelling through art matters for future generationsIf you love Florida history, art, culture, and the voices of those keeping the true Florida spirit alive, this episode is for you.Please check out Blair’s work-  http://www.bupdikeart.com/Instagram @bupdikeart👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the Palm & Pine Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Patreon! Support the showIntroduction by Butch Faulkner.  Music created on SUNO AI. Support the podcast at: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/palmandpineJoin our Patreon Community https://www.patreon.com/c/PalmandPinePodcastVisit our website:  http://palmandpine.net/Purchase one of Prof. Barlow’s books to support the podcast:http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/dbarlow