Our Artists

I say I am more of a ‘colorful’ abstract/realist rather than a traditional watercolor artist. Here in SWFL I am thrilled to say I was able to find people who have been a great inspiration to me, and I found the support I needed to begin my second career.”

A long-time jewelry artist in the mountains known for her silver landscapes, she began using pencils, watercolors, and soft pastels to bring to life the verdant greens and sparkling Gulf water landscapes of her new home.

Much of my art is inspired by the beauty of southwest Florida, yet I find inspiration everywhere I go. I enjoy painting a wide variety of subject matter from animals to florals to landscapes.
Working predominately in watercolor, I do however like to sprinkle in a little mixed media from time to time – just for fun!

Chris works with both Raku and electric kiln firing methods on wheel thrown and hand formed pieces to produce an array of items such as bowls, vases, platters, canisters and hanging vessels and will often carve, texture and deform pieces, drawing inspiration from our island environment while attempting to avoid being derivative. I am interested in form, texture, positive/ negative figure ground studies, and experimenting with color through a combination of glazes and clay bodies.”

Sharon loves the Florida Beaches, waterbirds, seashells and plant-life. She often uses them as inspiration for her Jewelry pieces. Sharon uses mostly semi-prescious stones and silver wire wraps and weaves to mount and display her jewelry. Most recently she is expanding into usung sea glass collected from Puorto Rico, Greece, and England.

Her glass sculptures can be used as decorative items, as a base for flower arrangements or for display of decorative fruits. The interactive play of material, color and light enhances the drama of her artwork.

I love all things ordered and symmetrical and strive for perfection in every piece I create. I am inspired by life’s beauty and my love of color can be seen in all my work. I am a member of several nonprofit groups that help promote the arts through scholarships, workshops and events.

Nancy creates authentic works Inspired by history-Fine Gourd Art, Hand Woven Jewelry, Stained Glass

I am a 51 years old self-taught artist. Born in El Salvador, moved to California then to Naples, Fl. Now I work on my art every day, pushing the limits of my body and my imagination.

Being red-green color blind has led to interesting choices of color palates and fascination with light on objects. His compositions range from recognizable images to completely non objective displays. Sometimes he uses familiar signage to explore social issues. Ultimately, he strives
to create works that excite his own visual and emotional aesthetic and share them with others.

Oliver Martin, a wood crafting artist, is captivated by the hidden beauty that exists within the whorls and shading of wood! He has studied
woodturning at both the John Campbell, Arrowmont Craft Schools, the Woodturners of Southwest Florida, and the American Association of Woodturners.

Born and raised in Florida, Nikki Taylor is a pen and ink artist. She draws her inspiration from living on various islands across the Caribbean. Nikki is also a divemaster and has logged over 600 dives around the world

Texture, form, images and words are important in my mixed media pieces. Mixed media gives me the opportunity to use found objects, photos and other bits of life. Paper in any form inspires me. My torn paper collages allow me to use paper as my paint to create images.

Sanibel Island resident, Sue Housler is an Art Tile artist. Sue has a BFA from the State University of New York at Buffalo and studied Jewelry Design at SUNY Buffalo State.

Penny has been shaping glass to create her unique art for over 10 years.  Her path began as an interest to learn stained glass techniques and evolved to include glass fusion.  Her unique eye for combining colors and shapes has resulted in many beautiful works displayed in her home and in galleries around the area.

Tracy Owen Cullimore is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Art History and Business Economics. She works in oil and water media, and is a Signature member of the Florida Watercolor Society.

My primary focus is studying and sculpting three dimensional  birds, ducks and other animals.  Each creation is unique, paying attention to each facet of what Mother Nature has provided. My wood of choice is Tupelo and acrylic paints.