“Wild Things” is an apt title for Sue Gurland’s art exhibit at Delray Beach Public Library in Delray Beach, FL. The colorful whimsical animal paintings are sure to please viewers of all ages. The exhibit opens October 30 and runs through December 9, 2023.  The public is invited to the Opening Reception and Artist Talk Wednesday, November 8th. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. The paintings can also be previewed at suelynnart.com where they are available as prints, mugs, t-shirts and more.  

 

 

 

ART     EXHIBIT     by    SUE    GURLAND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And Artist Talk:

Wednesday, November 8  

6 – 8 pm

 

Children Welcome

 

 

 

“Cranes” by Sue Gurland

 

 

Sue Gurland grew up in Woodstock, NY surrounded by artists and nature.  Before retiring to Boca Raton in 2005, Gurland was a high school French teacher, tai chi teacher, and acupuncturist.  In recent years, she has studied the Jewish mystical tradition of Kabbalah and created the workshop “Moving through the Tree of Life: Where Tai Chi meets Kabbalah” at www.movingthroughthetreeoflife.com.  

 

 

 

“Blue Leopard” by Sue Gurland

 

 

 

Gurland’s childhood influences and her lifelong spiritual journey came together when she enrolled in Intuitive Painting: Painting from the Heart taught by Carla Golembe at Old School Square in Delray Beach, FL.  

 

 

 

“Black Panther” by Sue Gurland

 

 

 

Trusting the Process

 

Gurland tells The Rickie Report, “Carla not only taught me the basics of painting. More importantly, she encouraged my creativity and intuition. My inner hidden child found its path to outer expression.”  Intuitive painting begins with making random marks on a blank canvas. The subject, colors and composition are yet unknown to the artist. “I have no idea what each painting will be about,” said Gurland. “I just trust that the process will guide my heart, hand and brush.”  As Gurland readily acknowledges, it is unsettling to paint without knowing what she is painting. But at some point, she has an “Aha!” moment and sees the rough outline of an animal waiting to emerge.  She then paints over distracting marks, adds definition and applies layers of paint to create texture. Gurland particularly works on each animal’s eyes to animate its spirit.

 

 

 

 

 

“Red Panda” by Sue Gurland

 

 

 

 

Inspired by Maurice Sendak

When asked, Gurland relates that this exhibit’s title, “Wild Things,” is in homage to Maurice Sendak. His book of the same name encouraged children to express their emotions through animal fantasies. Gurland’s paintings, like the book, appeal to the young and the young-at-heart.

 

 

 

 

 

“Ariel” by Sue Gurland

 

“We Are One”

 

 

After she finishes a painting, Gurland often discovers a spiritual connection to the image that she wasn’t aware of in the process of creating it. “My hope,” said Gurland, “is that viewers will also feel the interconnection of all living things… We are one.”  

  

The paintings are on sale at the exhibit and are also available as prints, mugs, t-shirts, masks, mugs and more at suelynnart.com

For more information, email:  suegboca@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

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The New Studio for the Visual Arts of Jupiter, Inc. announces their 2nd Annual “OUR  JUPITER” Exhibition. While the collected artworks are of well established, career artists and those in different stages of their creative journey, Charlie Lastella will be spotlighted. At the Opening Reception on Saturday, November 4, 2023, Mark Bulks (aka Bulk_styles) will be live painting.  The exhibit runs through the end of November. The Rickie Report shares the details and a sneak peek.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opening Reception is Saturday, November 4

 5 – 9 pm

Live painting performance by Mark Bulks (aka Bulk_styles).

 

 

 

 

 

Many artists not only live in Jupiter but grew up in this small town….

But all share the bond of a love for “Our Town, Our Light, Our Jupiter”

 

 

 

This year we will spotlight the works and career of Charlie Lastella, a beloved Jupiter High School art teacher, whose work influenced many exhibitors in this show.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

 

​The Southern Handcraft Society, Pineapple Grove Chapter, Delray Beach, ​celebrates its ​30 Annual Juried art and craft show, “An Olde Fashioned Holiday”, at the Fieldhouse (formerly the Vintage Gymnasium) at Old School Square. All items are hand made ​and many are one-of-a-kind works of art.  Items for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas or for any occasion. Be amazed on  Thursday, November 16, Friday, November 17, and Saturday, November 18! ​Join this group if you have an interest in art and/or crafts! ​Free Admission with convenient parking at the garage across the street​. ​The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Southern Handcraft Society, Pineapple Grove Chapter, Delray Beach, will hold its 30th Annual, juried art and craft show, An Olde Fashioned Holiday, at the Fieldhouse (formerly The Vintage Gymnasium), at Old School Square. This event is the most spectacular, longest running, indoor art and craft show in Delray Beach. We are bigger and better than ever!  While there will be some nostalgia, the creations from these hand crafters have plenty of modern touches!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our local crafters and artists create one-of-a-kind works of art. We have holiday items along with jewelry, cards, shell art, gourds, wood, headbands, local honey, and so much more.

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare to be amazed!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/215601371898597

 

 

 

 

 

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The Jupiter Island Arts Council presents THE BAILEY, Cornelia T. and Glenn W. Bailey Art Gallery in Hobe Sound, FL.  The Grand Opening Reception on Friday, November 3, 2023 will feature “Journey with the Highwaymen”.  The public is invited to this free event.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.  We’re thrilled to welcome another art venue to Florida’s visual art scene!

 

11870 SE Dixie Highway  Hobe Sound, FL 33455

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a specially curated selection of original works by the 26 mid-century African-American painters.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guests will have the opportunity to wander through two gallery space filled with an extensive collection of works exhibiting the signature fast style of roadside painting, captivating with rich colors and the stark simplicity of form depicting Florida’s natural beauty.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A selection of canvases will be available for purchase.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit or the Bailey Gallery:

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

Kimberly Perry of Posh Design Studio is growing again, as Resident Artists are encouraged to apply for studio space and gallery representation!   The Rickie Report shares the details and urges artists to act quickly!  These spaces won’t last for long!

 

 

 

 

 

Delray Marketplace       Suite # 104

9169 West Atlantic Ave.  Delray Beach, FL 33446

561.591.3680

 

 

 

 

 

EMAIL: Kimberly@PoshDesignStudio.net

 

 

 

If you would like to have a private event hosted in Posh Gallery please contact Kimberly Perry: 561.591.3680

 

 

Gallery Hours:  

Monday  through Thursday   11 am – 7 pm

Friday and Saturday  11 am – 8 pm

Sunday  Noon – 6 pm

 

http://www.poshdesignstudio.net/

 

 

 

Posh Design Studio is a fine art gallery. We offer all types of artwork – abstracts, pop art, contemporary landscapes, photography, portraits – both people and pets, fine glass art, sculptures – both indoor and out- door, home decor,  accessories, custom framing, delivery and installation. Most of our artists do commissions to help give you that ultra personal touch. We also offer home consultations for both homes and businesses. Check out our website and come visit the gallery. We offer personal tours if you want more information about the artists or the gallery services.

 

 

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

 

 

Posh Design Studio In Delray Beach Offers “Paint, Sip And Eat” Art Classes Including Abstract (10/21), Halloween Party for ages 10 and up (10/27), Landscape (11/01), Claude Monet (11/13) and Pablo Picasso (12/11).  Join the fun and relaxing events.  Learn how to paint, drink wine and eat pizza.  Registration is necessary.  The Rickie Report shares the details!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delray Marketplace       Suite # 104

9169 West Atlantic Ave.  Delray Beach, FL 33446

561.591.3680

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please RSVP to Michele.cancro@gmail.com

TEXT  Or  CALL

 561.827.5973

 

 

If you would like to have a private event hosted in Posh Gallery please contact Kimberly Perry: 561.591.3680

 

 

Gallery Hours:  

Monday  through Thursday   11 am – 7 pm

Friday and Saturday  11 am – 8 pm

Sunday  Noon – 6 pm

 

http://www.poshdesignstudio.net/

 

 

 

Posh Design Studio is a fine art gallery. We offer all types of artwork – abstracts, pop art, contemporary landscapes, photography, portraits – both people and pets, fine glass art, sculptures – both indoor and out- door, home decor,  accessories, custom framing, delivery and installation. Most of our artists do commissions to help give you that ultra personal touch. We also offer home consultations for both homes and businesses. Check out our website and come visit the gallery. We offer personal tours if you want more information about the artists or the gallery services.

 

 

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

 

Thestudio at Mizner Park in Boca Raton, FL and Alex Jaramillo of  Luxury Properties present a second reception to celebrate Ana Tamayo‘s SOLO Exhibition on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Enjoy the free event with wine, nibbles, and a chance to speak with Ana.  The focus is helping everyone understand that the Amazon River and environment is part of OUR world when it comes to conservation.  For those unable to attend , you can arrange for a private tour of the exhibit which continues through October 31, 2023.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. A portion of sales will benefit Imagina Children’s Foundation in León de Guanajuato, MX.

 

 

GALLERY HOURS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RSVP

For the Reception  OR For A Private VIP TOUR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOW through October 31, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“Nature is a window to a tropical universe, full of sensations, some figurative others conceptual. Within this process, design and composition play a paramount function that emerges spontaneously.” Ana Tamayo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ana has works in private collections in the United States, in foreign countries, and in public spaces. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, including at different art fairs including Liberty Equities exhibitions at the International Plaza Buildings, Boca Raton Museum of Art, The Art School, Women in the Visual Arts (WITVA), the Gaudí Gallery in Madrid, a Pop Up Art Exhibition on Seranno Street in Madrid, the Lyon Art Fair in France, and the Art Fair in Lucca Italy.  She has a body of work in the law offices of Nelson Mullins inside the Lynn Financial Center in Boca Raton, FL.  Ana lives and works in Miami and donates  a percentage of her sales to the Imagina Children’s Foundation in Léon de Guanajuato, MX.

 

For more information:

 

http://amazone.anatamayo.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ana.m.tamayo.31

https://www.instagram.com/anatamayo.art/

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

 

 

 

The Wellington Art Society will feature a presentation by Lori Charnow on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the Wellington Community Center. The event includes a meet and greet, a member spotlight, a brief meeting and Lori’s hands-on  demonstration.  Visit the two municipal art exhibitions, “Creative”  now through November 18, 2023, at the Wellington City Hall and “Concepts” now through November 28, 2023 at the Wellington Community Center.  Enjoy the original artwork of 24 artists and 70 works of art in various media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, ceramics and photography.  The Rickie Report shares all of the details and a sneak peek.  The public is welcome to ALL WAS events!

 

 

 

 

 

Public Is Invited To

 

Wellington Art Society Meeting

 

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

 

5:30 pm

 

 

Wellington  Community  Center

 

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.   Wellington, FL

 

 

 

PRESENTING:  

LORI     CHARNOW

 

 

 

 

 

For more information contact: Heather Bergstrom, presidentofwas@gmail.com

 

 

 

Lori Charnow is originally from Brooklyn, New York. About ten years ago, Lori pursued her art professionally and began creating functional art pieces. This body of work, known as Living Art by Leah, is based on Judaic customs and principles, but the sentiments which are incorporated are universal. Inspired by Judaism and nature, Lori paints in reverse behind clear glass, blending color and abstract design with elements from our world and calligraphy to celebrate and convey universal concepts and themes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exploring reverse painting has been a challenging and rewarding process for Lori. The pieces are created using multi-surface acrylic on the reverse side of interesting, functional glass pieces. With the use of calligraphy, the written message is done in steps. Lori usually paints sketches of her designs on paper first and then deconstructs them to re-paint layers in reverse on the backside of the glass, so that the images in the foreground remain in the foreground when looking at the front of the piece. 

 

 

 

 

 

This year Lori launched a new line of workshops to share reverse painting techniques while participants create their own piece of functional art. These classes may be paired with a showing of her work to raise funds for not-for-profit organizations or charitable projects.  She creates works in English, Hebrew and other languages as well.

 

 

For additional information and to see Lori’s work, visit her website, www.livingartbyleah.com

 

 

 

 

 

 New Exhibitions:

“Creative”  and  “Concepts”

Wellington City Hall

12300 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington FL, 33414

Now through November 24, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free and open to the public weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm.

 

Enjoy the original artwork of 24 artists and 70 works of art in various media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, ceramics and photography.

All artwork in the exhibition is for sale and a portion of the proceeds goes toward WAS Scholarship and Outreach Programs. To arrange the purchase of artwork hanging in the exhibition, please email presidentofwas@gmail.com.

 

Featured   Artists are:

Barbara Bailey

 Heather Bergstrom

 Betty Brodie

 Nancy Cinieri

 Ayesha T DeLorenzo

Kim Hope DiGiacomo

Nancy Fried

 Cynthia George

Jan Gmitter

 Laura Jaffe

Lou Ann La Bohn

Nancy Lee

 Joseph Marcou

 Paul Marshall

 Rose Gong Monier

 Susan Mosely

 Susan Oakes

Lucille Pallante

Leslie Pfeiffer

 Ava Rhodes

Marion Roberts

Carl Stoveland

Cindi Taylor

 Elaine Weber

 

 

 

 

The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 42nd year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their artwork in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For further information about the Wellington Art Society, please visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org. 

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MMM

The 56th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Fossil Show takes place November 18th and 19th at the South Florida Fair Grounds.  This is a family oriented, culturally stimulating show. Proceeds provide the operating budget for the Gem & Mineral Society for the following year. Get more information about this wonder-filled organization in the article!   The show is run totally by member volunteers. The Rickie Report shares the details plus a coupon for reduced admission fees, which may be duplicated as often as you like.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expo Center East

South Florida Fairgrounds

9067 Southern Blvd.,        West Palm Beach, FL 33411

www.southfloridafair.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE   THIS   COUPON – MAKE   COPIES

 

Adults  $10 or 2-Day Pass $15  

Children Under 12 Free

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grand Prize Drawing

Door Prizes

Great Shopping

Geode Cracking

Gemstone Mining

Fossil Dig

Spin-the-Wheel Game

Face & Rock Painting

Kids’ Exploration Station

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over 80 dealers from all over the country offer a wide range of merchandise—fine jewelry, southwestern Indian jewelry, bead jewelry, loose beads, rocks and minerals for specimen collecting and cutting, loose precious and semi-precious gemstones, settings and findings, fossils, meteorites, tools, books, and much, much more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorative Items For the Home and Office

Demonstrations

Hourly Door Prizes

Guest Speakers

Kids Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

Asia Westbrook takes mosaics up a notch, as she opens Fractured Brilliance Mosaics here on the Treasure Coast of FL.  Adding to her already long list of  private collectors and public art collections in North Carolina and Florida, Asia is eager to share her enthusiasm for this art form!  She teaches individuals, groups, offers in-studio classes and will travel to you as well! The Rickie Report shares some details, sneak peeks, and will update everyone as she takes over the reins of the Public Art Mosaic Program in Stuart, FL

 

717.682.9180    asiabooth360@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

Mosaic Artist Asia Westbrook

 

 

 

“Dragon Cup” 3D Mosaic by Asia Westbrook

 

 

 

 

Asia created her first mosaic in a studio art class in high school and was immediately hooked!  The project for the class involved cutting tile, but since it was hard to cut and there was a limited option of colors available Asia began to teach herself how to use stained glass. After her second glass mosaic, this art teacher gave Asia free rein to continue creating mosaics during class, and afterwards gave her the tools she would need to continue after the class ended. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It remained an enjoyable hobby for her until she met Mosaic Studio owner Diane Concepcion, who took her under her wing and allowed her to nurture her talent by not just creating art but teaching others as well. Asia found true passion in teaching how to create mosaics, because she believed it was a healthy outlet for everyday stress, and it was a new fun skill that could be learned with practice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asia worked with Diane in her studio for about five years, and then the two became business partners for about a year, during which time Asia found another use for her love of animals and began to create pet portrait mosaics. 

 

 

 

 

This is the first dog pet portrait that Asia created, depicting Lil Beans, the mascot of the Bunkhouse Coffee Bar in Downtown Jensen Beach.

 

 

 

Asia moved to North Carolina, where she taught mosaic classes and worked on commissions for about three years before moving back to South Florida.

Now she has a small studio in her home where she works with students who are interested in one-on-one classes and studio hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Besides her home studio, she works on private commissions, travels to do classes in gated communities and other venues.

 

 

Pendant Finishing Demo: All of the students gathering around Asia to watch a demonstration on how to glaze a finished pendant.

 

 

Some of Asia’s Favorite Subjects:

 

 

 

 

Watch for upcoming news about how to be part of  Stuart’s Sidewalk Mosaic Program!  

(Open to residents outside of Martin County)

 

 

717.682.9180    asiabooth360@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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