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About the Art ...

Whether you are purchasing a  Giclee Reproduction or an Original Painting, it is created using the very best quality of materials possible.  Oils and Acrylics are painted on stretched canvas.

Paintings are shipped ready to be framed.

Enjoy an Evening Painting at a Winery ...

Let us help you uncork your inner artist and discover the joy of creating. Even if you have no prior art experience, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment as we guide you through the steps of creating a painting.  Your evening includes all the art supplies you need, the instruction, and your masterpiece to take home when it’s finished.  Book a group and let's get started on this fun evening !

Pelican Pete a watercolor painting by Joy Skinner

Tutorials ...

Tutorials are available for beginners and the more advanced student.  Learn all about color and composition, special effects or how to paint from a photo.  The artist will work with you through a mentoring process.  Contact us for more information.

About the Artist

Blog posts

My New Home away from the Studio ...

My New Home away from the Studio ...

I'm very happy to introduce you to a new Gallery that I'm showing with - Art Avenue of Florida.  They have a wonderful selection of art that ranges from traditional and contemporary or you can visit their onsite museum that hosts works by Salvadore Dali, Pablo Picasso, Natasha Turovsky, Mariela Moode,  Leroy Neiman, Dale Chihuly, and Michael Beauchemin. I am honored to be a part of this.

Inside the Sketchbooks of a Well-Traveled Artist

Inside the Sketchbooks of a Well-Traveled Artist

Over the last 13 years, artist José Naranja has been filling pocket-sized notebooks with his own visual diary. By illustrating his daily experience...
St. Petersburg Mural Festival - Shine on St Pete

St. Petersburg Mural Festival - Shine on St Pete

SHINE on ST PETE is an annual art project, intended to illuminate the power of art in public spaces by revitalizing areas, inspiring dialogue and uniting our community—while cultivating new standards of artistic excellence and reflecting St. Petersburg’s creative and vibrant spirit.  The murals are BIG and they are BOLD and they literally light up the streets of St Pete.  Here's a look at some of my favorite festival entries.