Artist Recognition

Artists of the Month

Barbara Albin, Floral Fusion, Sea Grape Gallery

March Artist of the Month Barbara Albin

    ​Our 2D Artist of the Month for March is Water Media Artist Barbara Albin.  Barbara has been an artist since childhood and had a career as an art teacher.  She has also taught adult art classes, presented workshops, and has been an exhibition juror.  She has entered her work in over 300 juried shows and has had several solo and group shows.  She has also been active in arts organizations in both Illinois and Florida.  Barbara's love of color and life is reflected in her intuitive paintings. which are vibrant, colorful, and full of energy and emotion. Click here to see the artist's work.
Gary Skelly, Blue on Amber, Sea Grape Gallery

March Artist of the Month Gary Skelly

  Our 3D Artist of the Month for March is Ceramic Artist Gary Skelly.   Gary has over 35 years of experience in pottery, sculpture, and porcelain lighting, using both wheel and slab techniques, and has experience with Raku and Saggar firing. He has recently added the high-fire process of crystalline pottery where crystals are actually grown on the surface of the pieces during a controlled firing process.  Gary states:  "I am constantly striving to make pieces that communicate a a sense of balance and complexity, hoping to leave behind something that not only brings some beauty into the world, but also might bring a sense of balance and serenity when viewed."   Click here to see the artist's work.

 Artists’ Awards

Bev Yankwitt, Brewing, Sea Grape Gallery

Beverly Yankwitt

Congratulations to Beverly Yankwitt,  whose abstract painting "Brewing," was accepted into the Visual Arts Center's biennial National Art Exhibition on view through April 12th.
Nancy Giffin, Zippered, Award, Sea Grape Gallery

Nancy Giffin

Congratulations to Nancy Giffin, who won Merit #2 Award for her gourd piece, "Zippered," at the "Expressions" show of the Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild, February, 2024.
Barabara Albin, Moving On, Acrylic, 36 x 36, Sea Grape Gallery

Barbara Albin

Barbara Albin's acrylic painting "Moving On" was accepted into  the 14th Biennial National Art Exhibit hosted by the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda. Out of 562 entries only 122 were chosen for the show. The show will run from Friday, February 16th to Tuesday April 12, 2024. The opening Awards Reception will be February 22, 2024 from 6pm to 9pm.
Bev Yankwitt, Wildfire Award, Sea Grape Gallery

Bev Yankwitt

Congratulations to Bev Yankwitt who won First Place in the January, 2024 "Fire" Exhibit at the Visual Arts Center for her painting, "Wildfire."
Brenda Berdnik, Dinner Time, Sea Grape Gallery

Brenda Berdnik

Brenda Berdnik's sculpture, "Dinnertime" won Second Place in the "Through the Fire" exhibit at the Visual Arts Center, January, 2024.
Kitt Moran Award, Girl on a Swing, Sea Grape Gallery

Kitt Moran

Congratulations to Kitt Moran, whose painting, "Girl on a Swing," won First Place in the Venice Art Center's "Over the Edge" exhibit, January, 2024.
Kitt Moran Award, Year of the Girl, Sea Grape Gallery

Kitt Moran

Kitt Moran's painting, "Year of the Girl," won Second Place in the Bold Brush November, 2023 Art Contest and Exhibition, sponsored by FASO.
Nancy Giffin Award, Sea Grape Gallery

Nancy Giffin

Nancy Giffin's decorative gourd piece won Second Place in Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild's Distinctive Design Exhibit, December, 2023.
Kitt Moran Award, Gold Kimono, Sea Grape Gallery

Kitt Moran

Kitt Moran's painting, "Gold Kimono, won a Merit Award and the People's Choice Award at the Venice Art Center's "Bold & Beautiful" Exhibit on view December 15, 2023 to January 4, 2024.
Bev Yankwitt, Moonlight, Sea Grape Gallery

Bev Yankwitt

Congratulations to Beverly Yankwitt, whose  painting, "Moonlight,'  was accepted into the National Watercolor Society's online International Exchange Exhibition, January,  2024.
Bev Yankwitt, My Summer Garden, Sea Grape Gallery

Bev Yankwitt

Beverly Yankwitt's painting, "My Summer Garden," won a Merit Award in the Visual Arts Center's Members' Showcase, August, 2023.
Bev Yankwitt, Apples & Oranges,, Sea Grape Gallery

Beverly Yankwitt

Congratulations to Beverly Yankwitt, whose  painting, "Apples & Oranges," was accepted into the National Watercolor Society Annual 103rd International Open Exhibition, held at the NWS Gallery in San Pedro, California, October 1st to November 5, 2023.
Jim Beech, Winter Wall, Sea Grape Gallery

Jim Beech

Jim Beech won Second Place in the Visual Arts Center's April/May, 2023 "Fresh" Exhibit with his watercolor entry "Winter Wall."
Bev Yankwitt, Welcome Spring, Sea Grape Gallery

Beverly Yankwitt

Congratulations to Beverly Yankwitt, who won First Place in the Visual Arts Center's April/May, 2023 "Fresh" Exhibit with her piece "Welcome Spring."
Lunar Light, Sea Grape Gallery

Beverly Yankwitt

Congratulations to Beverly Yankwitt, whose  painting, "Lunar Light,'  was accepted into the American Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in New York City, April, 2023.
Beth Lane Williams, Florida Scrub Jay, Sea Grape Gallery

Beth Lane Williams

Beth has been honored by the Audubon Society with an interview on their website discussing her artistic practice in creating bird sculptures using pine needles.   Click here to access the article.
"Boy" by Kitt Moran, Sea Grape Gallery

Kitt Moran

Congratulations to Kitt Moran, whose oil painting, "Boy," won a Merit Award in the Visual Art Center's January/February, 2023 New Beginnings Show.  "Boy" was also accepted into the American Impressionist Society's third member online exhibit, November, 2022.  "Boy" won Best of Show in the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society Associate Members Online Gallery for 2022.  "Boy" also won Second Place in Venice Art Center's "Now and Then" show, July/August, 2022, and was also included in the FAV15% (jurors' top favorites) in the June, 2022 Bold Brush Painting Composition.