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Courtney Canova: Encouraged to draw and paint as a child, I was fascinated with art and more specifically the idea of its process from a very early age. Over the years, working as a mural artist, fine artist, illustrator, graphic designer and recently as a fine arts photographer, I have been able to draw upon skills learned in one medium to enhance the others. I approach projects first as a study of the elements or characters that will be portrayed through the work. I am a life-long student of history, particularly Florida history, and much of my work emphasizes historic components. Studying the project as well as the subject, working on a visual solution and then executing the final idea are the elements that I incorporate into a work of art. My work, in all mediums, is created with the ultimate objective of telling a story – giving voice to a visual image. Most of the time the work is a montage of images that carry out a single idea. Commercial and fine art share the common impetus, which is to identify a need – what affects people – and excite and entice the consumer or patron through visual representation. I am particularly drawn to large-scale work because it has the ability to put the viewer into the action or event.
Coffee Bistro 101: If you have been looking for an upscale, intimate place to enjoy your favorite specialty coffee, tea, panini, wrap or maybe even a piece of homemade dessert, then Coffee Bistro 101 in downtown Deland is your place.

Coffee Bistro 101 is a new venture for Michael Cook, owner and founder of Cooks Cafe. After you have visited the Bistro, you’ll soon realize that you’re no longer a stranger, but part of the Bistro family. Eventually, we’ll all be on a first name basis, even remembering the favorite drinks and specialties you’re sure to choose.

Please explore our website where you’ll learn more about us. We look forward to meeting and serving you.

Entertainment

Live music sets the tone for an incredible evening at Coffee Bistro 101 on Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm-9:30pm (or later). Each venue features an up close, intimate atmosphere in an upscale setting.

Enjoy a variety of music from local and regional artists with a full compliment of jazz, blues, folk, easy rock and easy listening music. All content is safe for the whole family.