© Sara Hoffland
Nuno felting uses soap , water, and agitation to fuse wool and silk to make a lightweight but durable fabric.The fabric and garments are made simultaneously using a resist so no sewing is involved.
Rosa Chavez
© Rosa Chavez
Like most contemporary artists, Rosa Chavez is inspired by multiple art styles and movements. Looking through her portfolios, collectors will find that she is influenced by a mixture of abstraction, minimalism and figurative painting styles. These sots of influences allow her to create the unique energy found in her work; from peaceful yet joyful marinas where boats are docked, to her energetic regattas where you feel the intensity of the race being portrayed by the long strokes of paint. She uses color, texture and basic shapes throughout her work to create the energy one feels while sailing out in the open water. Her color palette is mostly composed of blue hues, complemented by primary colors usually found on racing or docked boats. She uses these bright primary colors to bring in some joy in a canvas filled with blue hues, something that is commonly experienced while you ‘re out sailing in a large lake or ocean; where the water mass and the sky seem to be endless.
Christine Adele Moore
© Christine Adele Moore
My paintings are primarily acrylic on canvas, though I will frequently utilize various reflective media, such as gold, copper, or silver leaf, in my work to add light and life from within.
I work in a heavily textured, layering process. I find that the texture is very inviting and breaks the surface tension, bringing the viewer into the work to explore the depths. The complexity of the layers captures the imagination and gives the impression of active life that has paused for consideration.
My background before devoting myself full time to the art festival circuit includes 26 years of work a freelance artist to interior designers. In these years I learned to stretch myself beyond my comfort zones to make their various creative visions come to physical reality, thus giving me many ways to express myself today. Now, my ultimate goal with my art is to create paintings that evoke joy, gratitude and a sense well being, while also being a harmonious addition to my client’s decor.
Chris Carr
Orlando, FL
© Chris Carr
2021 Booth #37
I photography surreal landscapes from water, mostly puddle reflections. Images are unaltered with no manipulation. All images are processed and printed by me.
Jane Johnson
Port Charlotte FL
© Jane Johnson
2023 Booth #109
Fluid acrylic on canvas or yupo paper, a synthetic substrate using brushes brayers and water to move paint. All originals no reproductions.
Jesse Kunerth
Palm Bay FL
© Jesse Kunerth
2021 Booth #60
I create pop art using a combination of hand drawn illustrations combined with various design elements (shapes, colors, texture). The goal is to create digital art with a story.
Regina To
Key West FL
2021 Booth #
© Regina To
Traditional metal-smithing methods such as hand sawing, drilling, soldering, cold-forging, and riveting are used on sterling silver, copper, and brass to fabricate elegant botanical-themed jewelry. Most pieces are matte-brushed to produce a satin finish that elucidates form, while others are oxidized to offer contrast to the metal's natural hues. Organically shaped seaglass in rare colours, high lustre baroque pearls, and vintage finds are often used as accents.
Nancy Tome
John Hartung
Clearwater FL
© John Hartung
2019 Booth #132
I specialize in photographing personality in animals using Nikon D850, long telephoto lenses, wide angle lenses, underwater housing and much patience. Most of my subjects are photographed in the wild, but occasionally will find subjects at rescues or zoos. All photographs are printed on photo paper and canvas using archival materials.
Caleb Barnaby
Crestview, FL
© Caleb Barnaby
2019 Booth #76
Using recycled metals, I apply an intricate etching process to give them an ornate look. All of my etched designs are original and are inspired by natural elements (trees, flowers and sacred geometry). After the etching process, I hand-cut the metals to transform them into their final composition.
John Maurer
St Petersburg, FL
2018 booth #73
I travel and paint using oil and acrylic paints on canvas and wood. I paint on site as well as from photos, sketches and memory using palette knives, brushes and towels.
© John Maurer
Ron Schmidt
Ron Originals
Tequesta, FL
© Ron Schmidt
2017 booth # 69
Wall and lawn pieces created from common cut steel nails with copper and brass added.
Joyce Slate
Mythos Jewelry
Sarasota, FL
2023 Booth #110
I create micro mosaics in the old world Italian technique developed by the Vatican in the 1500’s. I make glass threads, or filati, by melting enamel glass and shaping it while molten. I pull the glass into long thin threads and then cut them into pieces smaller than rice, to place within my setting, following a drawing.
I hand make the stucco adhesive, following the ancient formula. I pulverize travertine marble and mix it with a combination of linseed oil, and allow it to harden for months.
© Joyce Slate
Sara Hoffland
© Sara Hoffland
2023 Booth # 74
Nuno felting uses soap , water, and agitation to fuse wool and silk to make a lightweight but durable fabric.The fabric and garments are made simultaneously using a resist so no sewing is involved.