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CANVASING THE WORLD

Sunday, March 15th

7:30am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
Widescreen

Canvasing Topanga Creatives

Sean dives into the mind of visual artist Matt Mahurin. Taking a journey through his career as one of the world's top illustrators, photographers, and filmmakers, where they celebrate the completion of Matt's most ambitious project 25 years in the making. Next, Sean gets his feet wet with a real-life mermaid. Inspired by her passion for sea creatures, cinematography, and exploring the oceans' wonders, entrepreneur Linden Wolbert shares her journey as a professional mermaid. Finally, Sean meets one of his favorite musicians, Colin Hay (formerly of Men At Work), to discuss art, creativity, and fame. Colin breaks out his guitar to sing one of Sean's favorite songs, inspiring his painting "Captain Morgan."

Sunday, March 22nd

7:30am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
Widescreen

Canvasing Taylor Camp

Sean embarks on a fascinating journey to uncover the past and present of Taylor Camp, a unique nudist colony nestled in a remote part of Hawaii. Founded in 1969 by a group of free-spirited hippies from Berkeley, this utopian enclave on Kauai promised peace and a life in harmony with nature. However, paradise soon revealed its challenges. Sean delves into Taylor Camp's rich history with renowned photographer John Wehrheim, whose evocative images capture the essence of the community at its zenith. As he retraces the steps of those who once called Taylor Camp home, Sean seeks out the remaining members to piece together the story of this extraordinary experiment in communal living.

Sunday, March 29th

7:30am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
Widescreen

Canvasing Ireland

Sean explores the streets of Dublin where he enjoys the contrast between Oscar Wilde and the rap poetry of a local street artist. The cliffs and docks of Howth welcome Sean to a place where the sea and the people are one. From the Armagh Rhymers to punk rock, Sean immerses himself in the Irish music scene and Belfast's gritty nightlife. Finally, his visit to the sight where the Titanic was built proves to be a touching and memorable experience as he gathers stories from descendants of passengers who perished at sea and is the inspiration for his painting celebrating the perseverance and tenacity of the Irish people.