Marcus Antonius Jansen Talks About the Miami Art Scene -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

SHOW OPENING "ZEITGEIST"  101 / EXHIBITION  MAY 8th

This Saturday night one of my favorite painters and one of the best painters in America right now, Marcus Antonius Jansen, is having a show opening in the design District in Miami, at 101/Exhibition.  We are lucky to have Mr. Jansen in South Florida.  The shows title is "ZEITGEIST" and the paintings focus on major problems of the world that, from the artist's perspective, need more attention.   Having never met Mr. Jansen this Saturday will be a thrill for me; I hope to get some pictures and maybe even talk with him.  Please join me.  GL

An earlier blog post about the show can be found here

Renowned Painter: Miami Has "A Lot Potential" for Vibrant Arts Scene | NBC Miami

Florida Highwayman R.L. Lewis Show Opening -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

The artist featured is R.L. Lewis, one of the original Highwaymen and the only one, that I know of, that went on to art school and then taught painting. R.L. Lewis kept the feel of the early Highwaymen paintings but added a level of technique that distinguishes his work from all the others. Mr Lewis's paintings depict a time in Florida long gone, where farming was the major industry and nothing was paved over yet.
The Highwaymen show will run from Friday May 7th till May 28th.
Meet the artist Friday May 7th from 6pm till 9pm
Manatee County Cultural Alliance Gallery, 926 12th St. W., Bradenton FL. GL


Florida's images from the highway Show Opening | HeraldTribune.com

Artists as Teachers in Prisons -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

Purvis Young painted in prison. He once said that there were only two choices when he was in prison; lifting weights or painting. Purvis figured out that lifting weights would just get him ready for more jail time but painting could lead to a better life. We are all grateful he chose painting. Think of how many Purvis' there are in our prison system today. Programs like this one can help to find them. GL


Daniel Grant: Artists as Teachers in Prisons

Master Sculptor Nilda Comas Lastest News -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

I have had the honor of visiting Nilda in Pietrasanta, Italy, one of the truly magical places in the world.  Being in Italy with Nilda was an art experience that tops the list.  Her generosity, knowledge and enthusiasm made for an unforgettable time.  Nilda has an arts studio in Fort Lauderdale where she works and teaches.  I highly recommend checking out her studio or even take a class.  Nilda teaches all ages!  GL


"Tribute to the Masters Art Exhibit" at The Gateway Art Gallery/ Gateway Bank of Central Florida  at 1632 East Silver Springs Blvd. in Ocala is open to the public from 10 to 5 Monday thru Friday.  On Friday May7th a group of members and guests from the Appleton Museum in Ocala will tour the exhibition. Nilda is showing eleven sculptures some in marble bronze or terracotta. There are several portraits on loan from collectors and a few life size pieces.

Mother's Day at the Museum -- posted by Florida Fine Art

 
This year treat your mother to our special Mother's Day Brunch served in the beautiful, glass conservatory of the Museum! The delightful meal and superb atmosphere will surely create wonderful memories! Special Sunday brunches offer a lavish display of breakfast foods, salads, entrées, and desserts. Future brunches will be hosted from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mother’s Day, May 9. Reservations are strongly recommended for these dates, as they have been sold out in the past. Please call 727-822-1032.


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New Oakland Park Mural -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

A new large mural going up in the city of Oakland Park! Driving around South Florida I always wonder why there are not more murals and outdoor sculpture. With our fabulous weather we are an outdoor society and the buildings, homes and public spaces lend themselves to large public artworks. Florida has talented artists ready to work "big" they just need the local support and opportunity. Some are coming around to the idea. Last Saturday Christine and I were on a boat touring the Intercoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale and I noticed that some of the big houses now have large outdoor sculptures. I hope this trend continues. GL

Artist works on Oakland Park mural - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Historic Key West Home Owned by Surrealist Artist William Copley For Sale -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

One of America's master surrealist, William Copley lived in Key West in his final years. The Blog "Historic Homes in Florida" has a nice write up of the house. GL

Historic Homes in Florida and the Key West House for Sale

Picasso sets record $106 Million -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

 

A lot of records broken last night. Not that surprising considering the paintings that were in the auction, some of the best available in years. The star of the auction Picasso's "Nude, Green Leaves and Bust" went way above it's $68 million estimate, hammer price $106,482,500. Its a good sign for the overall art market when the auction houses post big sales. GL

Picasso piece sets record for art sold at auction | Reuters

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT -- Skot Olsen -- by Florida Fine Art Blog

 

Thursday, April 29th I sat down with Skot Olsen at Babylon Tattoo in downtown Fort Lauderdale to talk art.

This weekend! Art Walk Downtown Fort Myers -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

Florida boasts some of the top outdoor art festivals in America.  The Fort Myers Art Walk is one of the best.  Meet artists and enjoy open galleries.  The summer is coming so get out there now and enjoy before it gets to hot.  GL

Fort Myers Art Walk - Art Walk Downtown Fort Myers
May 7th - 9th

Curious about contemporary art? How about a contemporary art boot camp? -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

This sounds like a worthwhile tour.  Everyone needs a little help understanding some contemporary art, even me!  GL

MOCA BY MOONLIGHT  May 5th 7:30

Contemporary Art Boot Camp

For information and registration, call 305.893.6211

NEA awards 29 grants to Florida organizations worth $1,673,100 in federal grants -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

Great to see the Great State of Florida win so many grants.  With art budgets across the state being slashed the money the NEA provides is urgently needed.  GL

National Endowment for the Arts awards 29 grants to Florida organizations| News | Florida Division of Cultural Affairs

Flush collectors ready to spend again on rare art -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

I am hearing more and more that the buyers for art are back.  I agree that things are improving and I am starting to see some action where there was none a year ago but we still have a long way to go to be back to any kind of normal.  The big auction houses in New York are pulling out all the stops by offering up the most exciting paintings we have seen in years.  There is no doubt that they will see sales; the question is will they break records?  GL

Flush collectors ready to spend again on rare art | Reuters

Newly found painting may be Leonardo da Vinci portrait -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

We have heard this story before.  Sometimes they end up real but more often then not they are fakes.  It seems faking great artists work has been done for hundreds of years.  The detective work used to find the truth would put any CSI show on TV to shame.  Only time will tell on this one.  GL

Newly found painting may be Leonardo portrait - CTV News

Soul Of Miami » Miami Museum Month Parties May 2010 -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

A great month to visit all the museums in Miami, all for one small price.  Get out there and see these great collections.  GL

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