Artists who live in the neighborhoods bordering the Delmar Loop--including West End and Skinker-Debaliviere--can't deny the influence of their surroundings, at least, according to a recent feature in the St. Louis Beacon.

"The linchpin for growth in surrounding areas is the 'Delmar Loop," writes contributor Johnny Buse.

"The mesh of walkability, economic diversity and artists that research says are conducive to grassroot arts stretch down Delmar and into neighborhoods to the north and south."

Buse speaks with artist Sami Bentil, Blueberry Hill owner Joe Edwards, dancer Ashley Tate, theater owner Taylor Gruenloh and sign painter Bill Christman. Read the full story on St. Louis Beacon.