~ Studio Artists ~
Mary Atwood - Digital Photographic artist. Mary does photographic collage combining multiple images and manipulating each to produce to produce the desired effect.
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Carolyn Ann Day – Hand
colored photography, collage’, and multi-media. Carolyn prints her own black & white original photographs (in the darkroom) & then spends many hours applying layers of soft colored pencils. The colors are not always as they appear in life but, instead are derived from her imagination & creativity…”the way she sees it”.
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Debbie Derbonne – Stained and fused glass.
She creates traditional stained glass panels, windows and doors as well as contemporary glass creations that combine hot and cold glass techniques.
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Heidi Larson Lane – Pottery, canine
& equine portraits, wheel & hand-building clay classes.
~ Co-op Artists ~
- Rita Blum – Graduate of Art Institute of Boston and worked as an Advertising and Commercial Artist for many years. Living four years in The Netherlands and traveling throughout Europe in the 1980's inspired her to paint unique architectural scenery and local landscapes. Living in Florida since the early 90's created a new vista of exotic tropical colors challenging her to capture the beauty of natural Floridian landscapes and local southern architectural styles.
She is currently on the Board of The Art Guild of Orange Park, served two years as Vice-President of Programs for The Jacksonville Watercolor Society, member of the Florida Watercolor Society, member of the SOMMA.
- Judee Brooks –
Watercolor
- Bruce Cook - Bas - Relief sculpture
- Sonya Cox – Multi-media painting,
murals, fused glass, and folk art. Although her moniker is Island Art, Sonya’s eclectic style includes about anything that doesn’t move & is able to be turned into a beautiful piece of art. Her silk scarf painting classes in the gallery's art center are a fun, creative time for all skill levels.
- Pauline Dickson – Paper sculpture
These beautiful, one-of-a-kind paper sculptures have been created by award winning artist Pauline & each is custom framed by her husband Wally. She also teaches beginning drawing classes in the art center.
- Beth Hazlip - Oils, acrylics, watercolors. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Beth is a versatile and multi-talented artist. She has been painting for many years graduating from Florida Southern College in 1980 with a Bachelor of Art Degree. Working in a variety of media, Beth approaches her work with enthusiasm, skill, and vibrant colors. Having her art work chosen for the Jacksonville Jazz poster for 2007 has been very exciting and a turning point for her career. She maintains her studio in her Orange Park home and works for the Clay County Art Enrichment program.
- Vicki Hilliard - Stained Glass artist
- David Johnson - Tempera on plaster
- Desiree Katrim – Clay, Multi-media painting and collage’
Desiree is our world traveler and one the most prolific artists available. She has been an artist for over 50 years and her range proves it. Her artwork is striking
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- Leneke’ – Multi-media painting,
murals, folk art and collage’
LIGHTHOUSE & OCEAN ART: Raised in Southern California, Leneke’ is an accomplished artist experimenting in different
media & surfaces. The ocean is close to her heart and a never-ending source of inspiration for her. She hopes these views will touch your heart too.
- Leslie Kruzicki - Watercolors & Photography
- Richard McNair - Hand-blown glass. A Vietnam veteran and native of Tampa, Florida, Richard saw a program on glass blowing and decided it was something to try. He enrolled at Jacksonville University and has been blowing glass ever since. He continues to learn and try new techniques.
- Donna Mallery – Jewelry
One of our jewelry artists, she uses fine materials and hand craftsmanship to create her one-of-a-kind items. Semi-precious stones, quality beads and hand-woven wire accents are combined to make each piece a nice gift or accessory. New pieces arrive each month so don’t delay or you’ll miss a favorite piece
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- Debbie McCarthy – Jewelry
Debbie uses a combination of materials including Italian glass, crystal, quality findings and vintage items to create her eclectic pieces. Her jewelry ranges from fairly traditional strings of pearls to funky peacock pieces. Shop often because her pieces change frequently and her budget-friendly prices are hard to beat..
- Gail Sammond - hand built pottery inspired by nature
- Susan Morrison Sims (Morri) - Painter and mixed mediums . A very diverse artist, she is often described as an impressionist or post impressionist artist. She has exhibited in the US and Europe, and her work is in private and corporate collections in the US and abroad.
"Whether deep in a woodland or looking at a simple still life in the studio it is all about the energies I see and feel. I then find myself painting, drawing, and pasting on canvas or paper..what I am unable to say with words." ~Susan Morrison Sims
- Gladys Trapaga – Pottery
She is an experienced potter who mixes her own glazes to create unique blends of colors and textures on her hand thrown pottery. Her vessels are food safe and utilitarian as well as beautiful. Her wonderful sense of fun comes
through and you’ll love browsing through her collection. One of the “house favorites” is her hand-built piggy bank called “dirty money”.
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“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes.
Art is knowing which ones to keep.”
--Dilbert created by Scott Adams |
Pottery by Heidi Larson Lane
Main Street Bridge
by Rita Blum
Piggy Bank
by Gladys Trapaga
Fused Glass Pendant
Murals by Leneke'
Jewelry by Debbie McCarthy
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