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: …
“Ol’ Fence” by Ron Schroer
Quarter 2: 1st Place Winner – Ron Schroer Local artists and 1st Place Winner of The Square, Ron Schroer, creates unique works of art using found materials. [divider/ ] Artist: Ron Schroer Genre: Sculpture Bio: Ron Schroer, a Jacksonville native, has a diverse set of skills including design, welding, machining, hydraulics, electronics and repair, music (especially percussion), problem solving, and …
“Thai Parasols” by Abby Howard Murphy
Artist: Abby Howard Murphy Genre: Painting Bio: Abby draws inspiration from beautiful first coast vistas and her travels. More whimsical themes can be found in her themed murals created for the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village for chronically and terminally ill children; stage backdrops for Stanton productions; and in educational pieces and designs for the St. Johns River WMD, North Florida …
“Red Shouldered Hawk #2” by Michael Cenci
Quarter 2: 2nd Place Winner – Michael Cenci Lifetime Jacksonville resident and 2nd Place Winner of The Square, Michael Cenci, photographs Florida wildlife. [divider/ ] Artist: Michael Cenci Genre: Photography Bio: I was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He has been photographing Florida wildlife and nature for over 25 years. As an avid outdoorsman, I try to capture nature …
“The Dark Side” by Jason McCallum
Artist: Jason McCallum Genre: Painting Bio: I am a 34 year old resident of St. Augustine. I have lived here for 7 years with my wife and two children, and have been painting for a little over 1 year. Piece: The Dark Side Piece Description: Quite simply, these are the eyes of Darth Vader. Painted with acrylics on MDS board. …
“Number 17, 2013” by Daniel Loughran
Artist: Daniel Loughran Genre: Painting Bio: I am a visual artist from Jacksonville Beach. My background and formal education are in painting. I have also been teaching drawing and painting in Duval County for nearly 20 years. I have had exhibitions at a wide variety of galleries as well as JMOMA, JMOCA, The Cummer Museum, The Florida Theatre, The Wilson …
“That Lady Friend of Mine” by Nadia Della Penta
That Lady Friend of Mine by Nadia Della Penta A compliment you gave her on a watch, a scarf “Here take it, it’s yours. Glad you like it” Out stretched hand and sunshine bright smile “How are you? Your husband, your child?” Genuine concern, right from her heart Never a word to criticize For each and every one a good …
“Texan Sunset” by Justine Renee
Artist: Justine Renee Genre: Photography Bio: I am a 27 year old female. I am from nowhere and everywhere as I am a world traveler currently residing in Northern Florida. I live to discover the world, express myself as a soul, and inspire the world. Piece: Texan Sunset Piece Description: The sun sets on an old tractor, melting away one …
“Saint Augustine” by Steve Petrella
Artist: Steve Petrella Genre: Music Bio: I have been a winter Florida resident for 25 years, the last 8 of those winters spent in Crescent Beach, Saint Augustine. I am fortunate to be able to retire each winter from December 1st to March 31st. During those four months I like to walk the beach and explore Old Town. Besides photographing …
“Tuesday Morning Groove” by Mason Maphey Project
Artist: Phil Maphey Genre: Music Bio: Mason Maphey Project is collaboration between Steve Mason of Two PM Junction, and Phil Maphey of “The Macy’s”. The collaboration is for generating music for submission to film, TV, Sports themes and Video Games. Piece: Tuesday Morning Groove Piece Description: Progressive Rock Instrumental Web: Mason Maphey Project – SoundCloud Mason Maphey Project – Facebook …
“La Bella Italia” by Lucy Cortese
Artist: Lucy Cortese Genre: Poetry Bio: Lucy Giardino Cortese is a freelance writer and owner of Lucy’s Lines ‘N Lyrics. A graduate of UF, Lucy received her Masters Degree at UNF. She has been a teacher, district administrator, school principal and executive director in a career spanning four decades. Piece: La Bella Italia Piece Description: Following a recent trip to …
“A Way To Heaven” by Jelena Gill
Artist: Jelena Gill Genre: Painting Bio: I’ve started painting relatively recently, after a long career that was in no way related to art. Although I’ve tried other mediums, at present I work with acrylics and colored pencils. Subject matters that attract me most are all related to people, our quest for inner equilibrium, peace, meaning of our existence, love, hope. …
“Dove on a Wall” by Robert Hesson
Dove on a Wall by Robert Hesson Is there a way to unpin these wings from the wall of their unwandering, to feather this mortar that holds them, to shed the caging leaves that enbrick them to this shimmering stone? Look, the wings are spread, there is the head, like seeing shapes among clouds— very like a dove, some might …
“Gracie” by Donna Grasso
Artist: Donna Grasso Genre: Painting Bio: A resident of Green Cove Springs I am a professional artist and art instructor. My studio is my residence. While commissions are my studio focus I paint plein aire whenever time allows. I left corporate advertising in 2000 to focus on my art. I teach art at the Seven Bridges Preparatory School in Orange …
“The Passing Hand” by Kim Tippin
Artist: Kim Tippin Genre: Photography Bio: I am an amateur photographer, enthusiastic cyclist and smitten doberman parent who loves being outdoors. Taking photos requires that I keep my eyes open and see the landscape as it is in each special moment. Piece: The Passing Hand Piece Description: I love exploring textures and colors. Here, natural images tangle with manmade brick …
“Dreams” by Dimelza Broche
Artist: Dimelza Broche Genre: Painting Bio: Dimelza Broche is a 24 year old Jacksonville based Cuban artist. She attended the Leopoldo Romanach Academy of Art in Cuba. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Dimelza has exhibited her work at The Cummer Museum, and at the S. Dillon Ripley Center, Washington, DC. She …
“Waterlily” by Kate Merrick
Artist: Kate Merrick Genre: Painting Bio: Artist, gardener, grandmother, cyclist, activist, humanitarian, boogie-boarder, yoga devotee, traveler…. Piece: Waterlily Piece Description: One of my floral series of 12″ acrylic squares; subjects are chosen for their special beauty. Web: Kate Merrick – Website Kate Merrick – Facebook Kate Merrick – Twitter Kate Merrick – Etsy
“Day at Deception Falls Washington State” by Julia Billings
Artist: Julia Billings Genre: Painting Bio: I am 82 years young. I have always enjoyed painting, now I can take the time to do it. They say “Practice makes perfect”. I am making sure I get a a lot of practice in. Some of my paintings are on facebook, and I am getting ready to start a new adventure in …
“Untitle painting from the Summer/Garage/Music series” by Lawrence Philp
Artist: Lawrence Philp Genre: Painting Bio: My name is Lawrence Philp. I have been painting for forty years. I have lived in Flagler County, the Palm Coast area since 1996. I hold the MFA in painting from the University of Michigan’s, School of Art and Design, Horace Rackham Graduate School now the Penny Stamps School of Art and Design in …
“Camellia Center Bloom” by David Schmerer
Artist: David Schmerer Genre: Photography Bio: Hello! I am a mostly self-taught artist and photographer that started later in life. I have been privileged to display in the Yergin Gallery of the Jacksonville Jewish Center and have pieces in private collections. My main art genres are abstract and modern and I also design and create original pieces of Judaic art. …
“Brown vs Board” by Vince Filer
Artist: Vince Filer Genre: Painting Bio: I love pencil and charcoal drawing. My favorite things to draw are old vintage pictures. Piece: Brown vs Board Piece Description: During a sit in but little girl has to stand, no more seats.
“Waimea Flow” by Caitlin Flynn
Artist: Caitlin Flynn Genre: Painting Bio: I moved to Jacksonville 2.5 years ago from NYC. Received my master’s at Pratt Institute and taught and exhibited in NYC for 5 years. I currently live in Neptune Beach with my husband, and our 9 month old daughter. Piece: Waimea Flow Piece Description: This is the largest in my Big Wave series 56″ …
“Glossed Over” by Ale’ta Turner
Artist: Ale’ta Turner Genre: Poetry Bio: I’m an aspiring fictional author, blogger and volunteer. Piece: Glossed Over Piece Description: Glossed Over captures a vulnerable moment of a woman, who shares something she’s insecure about. Web: Ale’ta Turner – Website Ale’ta Turner – Twitter
“Philly” by Yvonne Brown
Artist: Yvonne Brown Genre: Painting Bio: I enjoy sketching when ever I can. Most of my work is done in sketchbooks. My mediums are watercolor, color pencils and acrylic on canvas. Piece: Philly Piece Description: Graphite and watercolor of various images from my place of birth Philadelphia.
“The Harp- Heavenly Music” by Mario Della Penta
Artist: Mario Della Penta Genre: Painting Bio: Fine art oil and acrylic painter now a Jacksonville resident have collectors in a number of different States and Countries. looking to find more places to show my art. Have had a one man show at Jacksonville Main Library in December 2010. Piece: The Harp- Heavenly Music Piece Description: Oil on Canvas Heigh …