Joanne has lived her life dedicated to art. Teaching art education for 20 years at Eastern Kentucky University, and retiring as Professor Emeritus, her knowledge and skills are finely tuned

Mirella Cimato was born, raised and educated in Rome, Italy. She became acquainted with the arts from childhood since here parents were art lovers.

She studied art in Rome from grade school on as part of the classical studies curriculum. She studied law at the University of Rome.

Jeannine, a native Floridian, began painting watercolors in 1989 while living in New Zealand. Since then she has developed skills in batik, collage, acrylics and digital art. Her work ranges from precision designs to more free flowing form in watermedia. These various media afford her the opportunity to explore and continue making exciting artistic discoveries.

Inspired by the tropical outdoor lifestyle, Markus Lehtovirta brings generations of Finnish furniture building experience to the Florida Suncoast. Woodworking craftsmanship runs deep in Markus' Finnish family and traditions.

Having been intrigued by glass as long as I can remember, and always collected work from other glass artists from around the world.

I have taken a class here and there through the years but it was not until the spring of 2006 I decided it was time to take this much loved hobby to another level. Our guestroom was transformed into a working studio with help from my husband, and the kilns started to work almost continuously.

I love working with glass and watching a single glass sheet become a work of art by adding a variety of other glass materials - frit, noodles, stringers, other glass pieces. The glass piece creation is fired in a kiln, melted, and then cooled slowly to anneal for strength and durablitiy. This is "warm glass"! A piece may be kiln fired multiple times to add glass, reshape or to create a desire form.

Jeannine, a native Floridian, began painting watercolors in 1989 while living in New Zealand. Since then she has developed skills in batik, collage, acrylics and digital art. Her work ranges from precision designs to more free flowing form in watermedia. These various media afford her the opportunity to explore and continue making exciting artistic discoveries.

Joyce Van Horn is a two-Coast artist.

Summering on the Pacific Ocean she paints the Columbia River, the great, cool-colored evergreens and trout streams. Back here in St. Pete, she is tempted by the rich, warm colors found everywhere.

My apppreciation for art was inspired by the paintings in museums that I visited during my travels in France, Italy, Holland, England and other European countries.

Joyce Van Horn is a two-Coast artist.

Summering on the Pacific Ocean she paints the Columbia River, the great, cool-colored evergreens and trout streams. Back here in St. Pete, she is tempted by the rich, warm colors found everywhere.

In 1980, Frank moved to Florida and opened a art studio. After completing a series of paintings for the Bank of Tampa, he was named "Artist of the Year" and awarded "Best of the Bay in Advertising".

He was a founder of the National Graphic Artist Guild and a member of the New York Society of Illustrators.

"Photography is more to me than the images;
it is the life it brings to my table.
It is my passion."

Originally from Buffalo, NY, I have been a lifelong photographer and a resident of Florida since 1986. My work ranges from portraiture to travel images and fine art to social documentary to my most recent project -- NAMASTE: A Photographic Interpretation of Yoga Practice -- Shown at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, NY.

Suzanne was born in South Carolina, educated in North Carolina, and has been shooting scenes of interest through the years while moving about the globe. She has matured as a photographer and continues to win awards for her work. She enjoys shooting the natural world of flowers, sunsets, and wildlife.

Jeannine, a native Floridian, began painting watercolors in 1989 while living in New Zealand. Since then she has developed skills in batik, collage, acrylics and digital art. Her work ranges from precision designs to more free flowing form in watermedia. These various media afford her the opportunity to explore and continue making exciting artistic discoveries.

Although he began to study drawing in 1997 and watercolor in 1998 it wasn’t until he retired in 2003 after 30 years as a teacher and counselor that he had the necessary time to devote to his exploration of the visual arts.

Sassy Serving Designs brings to you high quality handcrafted wired and beaded utensils and glass ware that combines artistic whimsy with functionality. Give your dinner table a smile and have it come alive with style when you entertain guests with decorative serving pieces.