Shelley Jean
Shelley Jean is an artist/educator that studied at the Florida School of the Arts and is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a B.S. in Art Education. She has taught in the public and private sector for over 30 years. She is a member of the Florida Artist Registry and is the…
Read MoreAlan Lindenmuth
Alan Lindenmuth was born and raised in Rochester New York. He earned his Nursing degree, and BA in Health Education in NY and his MA in Organizational Management at the University of Phoenix in Orlando. He has worked in the healthcare field for over 40 years. After moving to Florida, he joined the Art League…
Read MoreThomas Carmon
Thomas Carmon born in De Smet South Dakota, graduated from Colorado State University with a BA in Humanities. He then joined the United States Army as a medic. After finishing his duty he moved to Orlando Florida and worked in the graphic department for a real estate magazine, he left this to pursue a nursing…
Read MoreJudy Pickett
Judy Pickett received her BA in education from Stetson University. She gained most of her art education from local classes. She is a member of International Encaustic Artists and their Florida chapter, FL Wax. As an emerging artist, Judy has participated in many group shows with Florida Wax, and independently in local juried shows. She…
Read MoreLinda Lopez
Artist Statement “I am drawn to nature, from landscape to flowers, birds to bees, horses, and everything in-between. My garden is my biggest inspiration and where I can often be found photographing its splendor. Beeswax allows me the freedom I had been searching for as an artist. It adds a measure of depth and texture…
Read MoreFrancine Michel
Francine resides in St. Petersburg, Florida and spends her summers near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico. First hand observation of both these places is essential to her work. “Years ago my art focused on encaustics and Chinese watercolors. Recently, these interests have intersected. Encaustic painting enhances the Chinese approach and materials. Touches…
Read MoreEsther Mae Phelps
Esther is an encaustic artist from Winter Park, Florida. She enjoys the creamy feel and natural movement, flow and smell of the wax. It gives her a lot of satisfaction to contribute 100% of the proceeds from her art sales to the International Justice mission in their work ending human trafficking. Although I have only been…
Read MoreSusan Hess
People wonder what inspires someone to become an artist? Considered a “creative colorist” Susan Hess’ work immediately reveals her passion for color. Her bold use of vibrant colors and fluid strokes creates energy in each painting. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ms. Hess became fascinated with colors at the age of 9 when she created her…
Read MoreDeni Karpowich
Deni started her career in art over 30 years ago as a functional potter, then moved on to video production and cake decorating. After living full time with her husband on a sailboat in the Caribbean, they re-located to Fernandina Beach, Florida. I’m inspired by the “low country” natural environment full of marshes, tidal creeks,…
Read MoreLaura Phillips
Originally from Miami Florida, Laura was one of the first students for the fine arts magnet program at Southwood Middle School Center for the Arts, a program that continues today. This experience exposed her to many different forms of art using a multitude of different media – pen and ink, clay, sculpting, etching, casting, textiles,…
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