Join the FL Humanities Council

Join the Florida Humanities Council's mailing list to find out about upcoming public programs, cultural tours and seminars for teachers, plus information about grant programs for non-profit organizations. The council is located in St. Petersburg, FL and recently present a lecture by Mallory McCane O'Connor at Art Center Manatee in Bradenton. Her topic was "Sunshine Muse - Watercolor Painting in Florida: A Brief History." It was well done and made me appreciate even more the glorious area in which I live. She noted that an abstract painter she knew as hard edged using dark colors is now painting lively colored landscapes now that he has moved to Florida. You can visit the Council online at www.flahum.org

I have started a series of paintings which I call "In My Garden". They show the colors and textures I find in my garden and on this beautiful island. More to come.

Anna Maria Island Vacation

Here is my house which is 500 steps away from the Gulf of Mexico. I feel like I am on vacaton every day. This place is a duplex and the second side is for rent so all of the land is now for me and my pets to play upon. The grapefruit tree in the front has bloomed and it has the sweetest smiling blossoms. A visitor thought it was a jasimine scent but it is grapefruit flowers. Most people have never had the pleasure of smelling the pretty white flowers.

American Watercolor Society Exhibit

Art Center Manatee is the only west coast of FL site for the amazing traveling exhibit from the American Watercolor Society. It will be at the Center in Bradenton until mid-April. The address is 209 Ninth Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205. If would be a good idea to call before visiting as the hours have been extended (941)746-2862 or visit the web site www.artcentermanatee.org for details. No matter what you preference in painting styles, you will find something to enjoy and be amazed by the techniques.