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 …
“On the Boardwalk” by Sherri Lewis-Seals
Artist: Sherri Lewis-Seals Genre: Painting Bio: I am currently working in Pastels. I absolutely love the colors and the vibrancy of this medium. I am a Jacksonville native, a graduate of JU, happily married for 18 years, and I worked for over 31 years in IT. Now I have returned to my first love of Art. I am fortunate to …
“Please Forgive Me” by Kim Reteguiz
Artist: Kim Reteguiz Genre: Music Bio: Kim Reteguiz is a singer songwriter and lead singer of Kim Reteguiz & The Black Cat Bones. She collaborates with various artists such as the amazing singer song writer and pianist Shawn Pfaffman. They are very proud of this song and while it’s being sung by a woman, it was written by a man …
“Symphonic Poem For Oedipus Rex – The Finale” by Gregory Graham
Artist: Gregory Graham Genre: Music Bio: I’m currently a student at Valdosta State University, determined to receive a PhD in music. I play piano, flute, and french horn. I have composed 16 pieces for orchestra and 5 pieces for electronica. I aspired to one day compose and perform for an audience. Piece: Symphonic Poem For “Oedipus Rex” – The Finale …
“The Re-Formation Of Holbein” by Frank Martinez
Artist: Frank Martinez Genre: Photography Bio: Frank has been an active artist for over 10 years, mainly in photography and video. He is self taught in many fields including photography and cinematography. He currently resides in Middleburg. Piece: The Re-Formation Of Holbein Piece Description: This is a composite of previous photos I have produced. Web: Frank Martinez – Website Frank …
“Love Waits” by Mike Heath
Artist: Mike Heath Genre: Other Bio: I’m a local Jacksonville, Fl Actor/Director with over 10 years combined experience in the entertainment industry. I enjoy creating films that are thought provoking, Knee Slapping, and just plain engaging. Piece: Love Waits Piece Description: This short film is about an interracial couple during the mid 19th century during times of prejudice. Web: Mike …
“Armadillo Decanter” by Maura Hendry
Artist: Maura Hendry Genre: Sculpture Bio: Maura Hendry was born and raised in St. Augustine. Attended FSU BFA Painting major. A 30 year career in the marine industry put her art on hold. In 2007 she discovered. Working as a hand builder, Maura’s pieces reflect her love for nature and reptiles. Winter’s are spent at her studio in Elkton, FL …
“golden moment” by Ginny Bullard
Artist: Ginny Bullard Genre: Photography Bio: To me, photography is a venue for capturing small moments in time. Only once will the subject be as it is… both time and light are ever changing. Mundane moments when isolated capture the attention. For a moment. I am part owner of two art galleries, located in the “original art district” of St. …
“Love sounds” by Lauren Avery
Artist: Lauren Avery Genre: Painting Bio: I’ve always loved artistic creative things I could get my hands on when I was younger and love to transform and create something out of nothing onto a piece of paper or canvas. I’m 19 years old and live in Jacksonville Beach, anything mystical, fantastical or magical I love and also anything to do …
“Sunset Before Fireworks” by Dianne Woods
Artist: Dianne Woods Genre: Photography Bio: I am a downtown resident. I have recently began to display my photography but have been taking pictures for many years. My favorite photography is landscape and my goal is to have and opportunity to display my work in a gallery. I also use my photographic expression to create note and postcards. Piece: Sunset …
“The Carnival” by Sandy Harrington
Artist: Sandy Harrington Genre: Painting Bio: Sandy Harrington is a native Floridian, and has painted as long as she can remember. After working in the commercial art field for a number of years, she made her living in the real estate field. Now that she is retiring to Jacksonville, she is enjoying painting like a kid again, especially experimenting with …
“x vase” by Kyriaki Karalis
Artist: Kyriaki Karalis Genre: Sculpture Bio: I grew up in Central Florida studying music, until visual art swept me off my feet. I studied photo and ceramics at UNF, and I now have a pottery studio at CoRK Art District in Riverside. Piece: x vase Piece Description: Wheelthrown vase, 14″ tall. Impressions of the letter X, and glaze adorn the …
“His Name Was Daniel” by Kasey Thigpen
Artist: Kasey Thigpen Genre: Photography Bio: I am a self taught artist in Nassau County. I have worked with a plethora of mediums, including acrylics, watercolor, oils, photography, and mixed media. Piece: His Name Was Daniel Piece Description: Boots on the Ground Event