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CRAFTSMEN BOUTIQUE

You'll find a little bit of everything original in our Boutique, all handcrafted from local artists.  We can't wait to meet you.

MEET THE ARTISTS

PAINTING

PAINTING
"Each one of my paintings is a liberating experience, of impulse and judgement, an energetic expression of my spiritual essence that intersects and mixes with the colors of my life, the past and the world around us..."

Adriana L. Adam "Xuun"

Don Silvestri

Jan Jessee

My name is Makaila Renee residing right here in beautiful St Pete Beach. I am an oil painter from Ohio specializing in landscape paintings. I graduated from Kent State University with a bachelors degree in Studio arts with a concentration in painting. I am currently a graduate student at cedar crest college seeking a masters degree in art therapy with a certification in substance abuse and addiction treatment. When I was little, I fell in love with the ocean and the sunsets. I loved the colors in the sky and the reflection on the water. The very first image I ever attempted to paint was a beach landscape. I thought that maybe someday I would be able to move to the beach and see those sceneries in person and create the beautiful images onto a canvas, sharing that with others. I did exactly that and I am very thankful.

Makaila Davenport

mixed media pieces (primarily acrylic). Usually "knock your socks off" abstracts, or women with "attitude."

Sara Mallory Harned

Painting in Florida is so therapeutic for me. Gazing into the colors of the lush seascapes here in St. Petersburg gives me energy and the light here is so intense that there is always a great source of color-play with shadows. The clouds, waves and water provide a never ending source of inspiration through color, shape and line. Every evening sunset provides a new combination that I can't wait to get on canvas.

Vanda Sucheston Hughes

Bill Castleman’s plein-air,on-location paintings on canvas capture his love for his native Florida landscape. Born in Pensacola, Florida in 1940, Bill has been an artist most of his adult life. After serving as a technical illustrator for the U.S. Marine Corps, Bill went on to study at the renowned Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida graduating with a certificate in design and illustration. He worked in aerospace and advertising before he began a teaching career that spanned 25 years until retirement. Now a full-time artist, Bill’s work marries his talent and energy with his enthusiasm for the outdoors. His characteristic deft touch with his oil paintings imbues each scene with a freshness and vitality that invites the viewer to return time and again. Bill’s work can be found at the madeby gallery in Sarasota. Paintings may also be seen at Rumfish Grille Gallery St. Pete Beach. Bill Castleman 727-482-6538 bcastleman58@gmail.com

Bill Castleman

Local artist living and working in Pinellas County, FL. Her inspiration is drawn from the allure and engird of the natural world. An Expressionist, her paintings are representations of her subject, interpreted into pared down elements of color, shape , and lights. "I love the steady rhythmic tumbling of waves. It gives me a feeling of well being."

Ellen Dargin-Knapp

http://Darginknapp.com

I've Always loved art and painted for most of my life. As most artists know that doesn't necessarily pay the bills. Thus, I became a lawyer and spent 27 years practicing law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Upon retirement I was able to pursue my passion again. I am a snowbird and spend my winters in Florida. There, I find I'm influenced by the ocean, the beach and the native sea life which abounds both above and below the water. In the summer, while in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, I love to paint the scenery, the lake and the native flora and fauna. I predominately paint in the water colour and alcohol ink, however, I have done a few pieces in oil and acrylic. You can find my work on display in the suntan Art Center.

Jannine LeMere

Laurie is best known for her detailed wildlife paintings. Born in Port Washington, NY, she is a fine arts graduate from Trinity university in San Antonio, TX. Her affection for wildlife and attention to detail in her paintings has brought her International recognition as an award winning published artists. Specializing in very realistic paintings over the years, Laurie has developed her own techniques of painting on canvas and polished stone. Moments in time disappear from our view, but that moment captured on canvas through Laurie's Artistic eye will last forever.

Laurie Themm Walker

http://lauriewalker.com

Terri ha won numerous awards for her painting with art associations in Florida. Terri's paintings can be found in many other collectors in Canada and the United States.

Terri Leonard

Dan Kurant

Mixed media 3D Nautical Acrylic paintings - Mosaics - Acrylic Painted Screens

Denise Bowie

Gail Hoffman I am originally from Chicago but moved to the Tampa Bay area 18 years ago. I began my art career working in murals and decorative arts but always had a canvas on my easel at home. More recently, I am focused on my paintings. I paint in oils. I move around from painting beach beauties of the 1950s to retro pool scenes to colorful room interiors. I like to depict items from my own home, into some of my paintings to give them a personalized touch. I am inspired by subjects that are elegant and glamorous - things that evoke simpler times, tranquility and abundance.

Gail Hoffman

Jodi Watkins

Ronnie Grundset

JEWELRY ARTISTS

JEWELRY ARTISTS

FIRED ARTS + GLASS

FIRED ARTS + GLASS

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Amie Robbins

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Fran Sims

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Lois Lewis

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Holly Moore

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Shelli Hemans

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Doug D'Souza

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Lisa Jameson

MIXED MEDIA

MIXED MEDIA ARTISTS

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Adria Bernstein

http://wittywocks.com

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Jessica Carrillo

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Megan Fetter

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Joanne Osborne/Yanina Salas

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Sandy Tatro

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Daphine Dial

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Linda Harding

OTHER

OTHER ARTISTS

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Constance Nye

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Jim Jeansonne

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Maria Hough

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Svletlana Peisch

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Linda Busch

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Shelly Augsbury

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Terri Rambo

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Dwight Ferguson

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Suzy Dross

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Ellen Schneider

http://seashellen.com

Pile of Golden Jewelry

Gerard "Jerry" Distefano

PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY
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