Artist: Meagan Wolson Genre: Photography Bio: I have been doing photography for the last ten years. I bought my first camera with money that I received from my High School graduation. I’ve never really wanted to photograph people, and I am currently going back to school at UNF to complete my major in Photography. I was challenged last semester to …
“Yanesha Mask” by Jean Lijoi
2015 Collection 3: 3rd Place Winner – Jean Lioji Jacksonville beach artist and 3rd Place Winner of The Square,Jean Lijoi, gives us a tour of her home studio where she creates works inspired by her artist residencies. [divider/ ] Artist: Jean Lijoi Genre: Painting Bio: My work is representational, figurative and emotionally charged my images speak of life and relationships …
“A Storm of Hearts” by Robert Grinsell
A Storm of Hearts by Robert Grinsell A storm of hearts breezes through. Tempestuous, yet honest, There is no room for error, Or second guesses… Or apologies. Time has been wasted trying to figure out the Whys, How Comes, What Ifs, or Who Elses. There is no point on recollecting what has transpired, But rather… we are at What Now? …
“Too Many Miracles” by James G. McCully, MD
TOO MANY MIRACLES: An essay by James G. McCully, MD In the middle ages, many people believed that beyond the clouds and the moon there was a solid black roof over the sky. This roof was the outer limit of the world where we lived on “the firmament.” Outside this roof over the firmament was everywhere a brilliant white light. …
“Tiananmen Square” by Bryant Rollins
Artist: Bryant Rollins Genre: Painting Bio: I have no formal training as an artist. I am a writer, published author, diversity consultant and entrepreneur. I’ve lived in Jacksonville for 16 years. Former Editor with The New York Times, Author of three books. Currently CEO of StetsonRollins Consulting in Jacksonville, a business I run with my wife Shirley Stetson. Piece: Tiananmen …
“Lucreaty Tapestry” by Rachel de Cuba
Artist: Rachel de Cuba Genre: Other Bio: I create works of handmade crafts such as embroidery and quilting in traditional styles while fusing narratives to illustrate the rich heritage and culture of the South. Working with the stories and legacies of women’s activism as well as leadership in craft I push to reignite their names in the viewers present day, …
“Stoli” by Ellen Jones
Artist: Ellen Jones Genre: Painting Bio: I have been painting all of my life and would paint every minute of the day if I could! I have been a resident of Ponte Vedra Beach for over 19 years and use my art to teach others about the love and beauty of Jesus Christ. Piece: Stoli Piece Description: Oil on 9×12 …
“Coffee at The Lightner Museum” by Yola Nicpon
Artist: Yola Nicpon Genre: Photography Bio: As far as I can remember I have always been an artistic soul. And taking pictures is soo natural state for me. This is what makes me happy and in tune with myself. My intuition and my Heart leads me to express how I see the world through the camera lenses, and it’s amazing …
“Charmaine” by Nicole Holderbaum
Artist: Nicole Holderbaum Genre: Painting Bio: My goal is to reveal the unlimited potential that innately exists within us all. I hope to help individuals reconnect to their earthly and universal roots which, when acknowledged and embraced, provide us with the ability to conquer anything. I want to encourage people to live with a purpose, to search within themselves and …
“Axis by Axis” by Paco Gutierrez
Artist: Paco Gutierrez Genre: Painting Bio: Born in Havana. Cuba and moved to the US when I was 13 yrs old. After High School went to study at the University of Salamanca in Spain. Received my MFA (Masters in Fine Arts) from Emporia State University in Kansas. Hava exhibited in Spain, Kansas, Miami, NY, and in NE Florida. Piece: Axis …
“Tribute To Starry Night” by Nate Gholz
Artist: Nate Gholz Genre: Painting Bio: I am 37 years old, I am a personal trainer, and certified life-guard, however I am always looking for new things to do, when I’m not with my wonderful 11 year old daughter, Eden. I was born in Oregon and have lived and worked and just traveled all around the world. I love the …
“Under the Palms” by Peggy Toussant
Artist: Peggy Toussant Genre: Painting Bio: As a watercolorist for ten years, I never get tired of seeing how the paint will react on the paper and on the prepared canvas. I’m a former teacher, now with a children’s orchestra program, a resident of Jax since 2002, and now I see our city on the cusp of being great, people …
“Give Me Wings!” by Susanne Schuenke
Artist: Susanne Schuenke Genre: Painting Bio: I am a full time fine art painter with the medium oil and watercolor. I have painted since childhood and had numerous exhibitions international (Europe and USA) and also locally, since I am a resident of St. John’s County since 1991. Piece: Give Me Wings! Piece Description: A monumental painting (14′ wide) , giving …
“Goldfish” by Shellie Thies
Artist: Shellie Thies Genre: Painting Bio: Shellie has been painting all her life. She matriculated at the School of Visual Arts in New York and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2003 from the University of North Florida. Her work has been featured in multiple local art shows, and she is currently continuing to work on an abstract series. …
“African Beauty” by Delicia Foster
Artist: Delicia Foster Genre: Painting Bio: I am a freshman at the University of North Florida in the biology major. I am a self taught artist and I have been practicing art since the 7th grade. Piece: African Beauty Piece Description: This piece is about the beauty in Africa that people don’t always see.
“Chardon Coffee” by Lyea Shine
Artist: Lyea Shine Genre: Photography Bio: I’m 31 years old from Puerto Rico. I’m married with 1 child. I went to school at the University of Puerto Rico and studied Photography, but currently I’m a BSN RN in Jacksonville. I love art, but I’m extremely shy, which make it difficult for me to show my work. All of my work …
“Green Flake Auggie 2014” by Jack Mullins
Artist: Jack Mullins Genre: Painting Bio: I am originally from a small town in Texas. Now reside in Green Cove Springs. I have been painting for 6+ yrs. A sign maker by day and artist by free time. I love the style of traditional style painted signs and graphics. Spending most of my artistic time in my home studio or …
“Along the River Anslawell” by Jonathan Moore
Along the River Anslawell by Jonathan Moore Each day upon the shores is born, A carnival like New Year’s morn, There with glad joy and happiness, There have I strolled and I confess, Let the bright sights wash over me, And clear the ambiguity That clouds some days in frost and ice If such a semblance can suffice. The bees …
“MultiColored Abstraction!!” by John Summers
Artist: John Summers Genre: Painting Bio: 66 year old guy dabbling in art since 1967. A musician first, I attended Florida State University to study Music Education and learned jazz improvisation. Returning to Jacksonville I played in Rock and Jazz groups also doing substitute work with the Jacksonville Symphony. I have been doing original abstract art over the years. I …
“Jerry’s Alright” by Alyssa Castleman
Artist: Alyssa Castleman Genre: Other Bio: Hi, my name is Alyssa. I am a UNF student and also a part time barista at Lillie’s Coffee Bar. I have all kinds of hobbies! One of them is making hand made collages from books and magazines I find at thrift stores. Piece: Jerry’s Alright Piece Description: I had no idea who Jerry …
“Looking Through Shattered Dreams” by Laurel McNatt
Artist: Laurel McNatt Genre: Painting Bio: I enjoy painting as a hobby and have sold several pieces but also love to teach painting to both adults and children. I am 44 years old and a mother of four children ages 5-17, and married 22 years. I grew up overseas and returned from South America at age 14. Painting did not …
“Filaments of Beauty” by Jerry Albert Jerry
Artist: Jerry Albert Jerry Genre: Painting Bio: I am a young old guy who has been working to help others in my loving job as a counselor. On the weekends I switch brains to create art. Piece: Filaments of Beauty Piece Description: Energetic movement of paint strings create a vibrant motion assembled as Flowers in a Basket
“Early Onset” by Jeff Feller
Early Onset by Jeff Feller I can remember the sky But I cannot remember the blue I can remember the cry But I cannot remember the hew I can remember a taste But I cannot remember the food I can remember in love But I cannot remember with you [divider/] Artist: Jeff Feller Genre: Poetry Bio: I am a poetry …
“Indomitable” by Dawn Nguyen
Artist: Dawn Nguyen Genre: Photography Bio: I picked up a camera after my daughter was born. She is a perinatal stroke survivor and has cerebral palsy. I wanted to capture Lillie’s spirit with my photographs – persistent, strong, joyous, victorious. Then, I started photographing all the world that caught her eye, the birds, the trees, the flowers, the sky. I …
“Fort Clinch, Fernandina Beach” by Hal Padgett
Artist: Hal Padgett Genre: Photography Bio: I have lived in Neptune Beach for over 12 years. After abandoning photography for nearly 10 years, I recently renewed my passion. Most of my shooting is on or near the Jacksonville Beach Pier—a microcosm melting pot of humanity. Piece: Fort Clinch, Fernandina Beach Piece Description: 3 minutes before closing. Trying to get tourists …
“Free the Robots” by Jack Spellman
Artist: Jack Spellman Genre: Other Bio: I love telling stories with pictures. I specialize in illustration for kids, but I enjoy drawing anything that makes people smile. When I’m not hard at work in my studio or watching Bill Murray movies, you can find me in the backyard with a very energetic and needy dog named Gus. Piece: Free the …
“Lowering Sun” by Ann Kiyonaga-Razon
Artist: Ann Kiyonaga-Razon Genre: Photography Bio: Hello! I am a yoga teacher and co-teach at Two Suns Rising Yoga Teacher Training. I also have written a book of poems as well as written and illustrated a children’s book. I received a masters degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). I have lived many places in the …
“The Battle” by Melinda McDonnell
That Lady Friend of Mine by Melinda McDonnell You may be at war on a battlefield but, the worst fight Is the one going on in my chest. It hurts my heart to know you are afraid even doing what you love and what you love can cause you such great pain I’ll never forget your blue eyes, shining under …
“Shy Little Meg” by Nicole Nicewonger
Artist: Nicole Nicewonger Genre: Other Bio: I am a collage student currently going for my AA so I can get a transfer into an Art collage. From there I’d like to refine my style and learn to make 3D models so I can finally take the characters and stories in my head make them into video games. Piece: Shy Little …
“Duck” by Suzanne Pickett
Artist: Suzanne Pickett Genre: Painting Bio: I am a mixed media artists who resides in Jacksonville Florida. I have lived and worked in Jacksonville For 30 years. I began my art career at the age of 8 and thus began the love affair. My body of works include mixed media paintings, drawings and sculpture. Piece: Duck Piece Description: 12 x …
“Wondering?” by Bronwen Chandler
Artist: Bronwen Chandler Genre: Painting Bio: Bronwen is a local artist who paints mainly with acrylics and enjoys painting from nature, particularly landscapes and seascapes. She would describe her work as “representational”. She says “I want the composition to be solid, and the viewer to be drawn into the work and to be able to strongly relate to it. When …
“The Great Inventor” by Tom Lewis
Artist: Tom Lewis Genre: Other Bio: I have been drawing since I could hold a crayon, and I began making portraits from post-it notes during my senior year of high school because of a dare. A Memphis, TN native, I recently moved to the San Marco to serve as a youth minister at Deermeadows Baptist Church. Piece: The Great Inventor …
“The Water’s Edge” by Kimberly Carter
The Water’s Edge by Kimberly Carter Measure not your worth by wealth or fame. Life’s accomplishments are like footsteps in the sand. Even the deepest impression is destined to succumb to the inevitable tide. Shells of creativity, achievement and enlightenment tumble at your feet, waiting to be discovered. These treasured gifts from God are not intended to be horded. They …
“Winter Sail” by Gary Mahan
Artist: Gary Mahan Genre: Painting Bio: I have been a resident of Jacksonville for 43 years working as an architect. I enjoy sailing and painting. Piece: Winter Sail Piece Description: Watercolor reminiscent of past winter sails in the Chesapeake Bay.
“Trouble in Paradise” by Michael Thweatt
Artist: Michael Thweatt Genre: Painting Bio: I live on Amelia Island and I have been painting and drawing for several decades. I have recently discovered the digital airbrush as an art tool and it has been an inspiration that has revitalized my creativity and productivity. I am compiling an online gallery of digital airbrush work featuring scenes from Amelia Island. …
“Playing The Blues” by Ralph Bonna
Artist: Ralph Bonna Genre: Photography Bio: Originally from Plymouth, MA, I have lived in Green Cove Springs since 1999 and in Florida for 33 years. I retired from the Navy in 1989 and from the corporate world in 2012. I have been an avid photographer all my adult life and I enjoy shooting pictures of a variety of subjects. Piece: …