“I love Clearwater – Past, Present & Future” Art Show and Sale

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The 2012 “I Love Clearwater – Past Present & Future” Art Show and Sale showcased over 50 professional and amateur local artists displaying art, photos, sculptures, jewelry and more. Each piece is inspired by the beautiful city of Clearwater, FL and what it means to live, work and play here.

The Juried Selection of top pieces is on exhibit in the City of Clearwater Municipal Services Building Corridor of the Arts. A list of selected pieces is below, with prices. If you are interested in purchasing any of these works, please contact Menaul Art at 727.726.7411.

City of Clearwater Municipal Services Building Corridor of the Arts
(1^st floor: 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756)
8:00 am – 5:00pm, excluding holidays

We want to extend a Special Thank You to our promotional partners: the City of Clearwater Cultural Arts Division, the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce and Clearwater Costco.

Canvas Zoo Memory Wall Mixed Media How do you pass along collective memories so that they can be enjoyed by many? A History Wall! We worked with Horizon House, in Island Estates, on a display similar to this. “Canvas Zoo made this huge project seem extremely effortless,” commented Mary Gilkey of Horizons Photography. “It was a huge undertaking for us, but they listened, understood our goals, and kept this project organized, on track and on budget which was key for us. They had a way of knowing what we wanted even before we did – their ideas contributed value to our concept. I’m so pleased that our residents and their family and guests will be able to enjoy this for years to come. The people at Canvas Zoo have been creative and passionate about this project. They addressed even the smallest details to make sure everything was perfect. This History Wall is a showpiece in our lobby, a piece of art to be enjoyed by generations to come.” Canvas Zoo’s professionally trained artists can expertly edit your images from slight touch ups to complex manipulations, making your photos absolutely perfect. We understand the level of quality that you deserve and expect, and we are committed to delivering beautiful images that you can enjoy everyday. Allow us to fix all the things that distract from the fond memories captured in your photo. If you have any questions about what we can do with your favorite image, give us a call today and one of our specialists will be able to help you right away. art@CanvasZoo.com 727-797-1199 www.CanvasZoo.com

Brenda Knoll “Storm of Intermittent Beauty” $325 Photography on Canvas Inspiration: Amazing how fast and Intermittent these beautiful storms move in, and then are gone! This one settled right over Clearwater beach area, shot from the park along the shore from the end of Sunset Point Rd and the Gulf. Bio: Dogs, pet, Equine are my specialty, Now photographing the wonders of Florida, shooting from kayak, bicycle, 12″ ladder on motorboat, etc. picturephotogift@aol.com

Randy Van Duinen “Corner Cottage” $150 Framed Photography Inspiration: Since I moved from California to Florida I have been photographing what I call “Disappearing Florida”, a series of images that are created using HDR photography to give them a feel of old Florida postcards. This photo of a cottage rental tells a story of what past Florida was built on, the old ma & pa small beach rentals and not the mega resorts that now hide the beaches from view and place their long shadows on the beaches. Bio: Randy ran a successful photography studio for 10 years in Southern California and San Francisco. Relocating to St Petersburg in 2001, he is currently a working architectural Photographer, art photographer and instructor. Over the past 25+ years he has shot for hundreds of builders, architects and designers nationally. He is a well known speaker at photography events, and an instructor at The Morean Art Center. Randy has been published in local and national magazines, including Interiors, Builder, Professional Builder, USA Today and Tampa Bay Illustrated. His art photography is in many corporate and private collections. randy@rvdphotography.com www.rvdphotography.com

David Ziff Pier 60 Umbrellas $75 Framed Photography Inspiration: I was looking for an archetypal representation of Clearwater. I went to Pier 60, a landmark on Clearwater Beach and looked around. What would represent Pier 60 that hadn’t been photographed countless times? I had a “eureka” moment. What caught my eye was the dazzling rainbow of the pier umbrellas! They were to me the soul of Pier 60. Bio: David Ziff has been an active photojournalist and event photographer in the Tampa Bay area for several years. His photographs have been published both locally and internationally. He is an active member of TAPPA (Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association), The Florida Center for Creative Photography and The Tampa Bay Strobist and Photoshop Collective. David brings a photojournalist style to landscape photography. His photographs strive to be an authentic representation of what he saw through his lens. david_ziff@mac.com 561-302-5902

Rob Neff “Pelicans are Watching” $375 Photography on Canvas Inspiration: Area wildlife reminds residents that we are the guests and that we need to protect and respect their environment. Here, the pelican monitors our activity and keeps a watchful eye on us while we live, work and play here. Bio: Robert Neff is an accomplished photographer, photo essayist, contemporary artist and writer. His work has been described as “Cutting edge” and as providing “An ‘eye’ for the unique and interesting.” Much of his work revolves around fascination with nature’s geometric patterns. His photography avoids digital manipulation. He believes work that has been digitally manipulated shifts it into photographic art and is a separate medium. Robert also uses social media to capture life and share his work. Follow him on Twitter, @5wa, where he uses a smart phone to document adventures, walkabouts and thoughts on life in general. rob@fifthworldart.com www.fifthworldart.com

Rob Neff “Sunset over Clearwater Beach” $375 Photography on Canvas Inspiration: The Memorial Causeway is an iconic link and is the main artery for those who live, work and play in Clearwater or Clearwater Beach. The sunset image was captured from the penthouse balcony of the Water’s Edge Condominiums Bio: Robert Neff is an accomplished photographer, photo essayist, contemporary artist and writer. His work has been described as “Cutting edge” and as providing “An ‘eye’ for the unique and interesting.” Much of his work revolves around fascination with nature’s geometric patterns. His photography avoids digital manipulation. He believes work that has been digitally manipulated shifts it into photographic art and is a separate medium. Robert also uses social media to capture life and share his work. Follow him on Twitter, @5wa, where he uses a smart phone to document adventures, walkabouts and thoughts on life in general. rob@fifthworldart.com www.fifthworldart.com

Kevin Brant “Portrait of a Rosiette Spoonbill” $1,300 Original Acrylic on Canvas Inspiration: The Rosiette is cleaning her feathers. Painted with a pallet knife gives a more abstract feel to this piece and allows a creative use of colors. Bio: Kevin R. Brant is a Florida raised game fish and wildlife artist. From the US Coast Guard as a helicopter search and rescue crewman, to being the art director for a leading S. Florida advertising agency and then in the 1990s, he began marketing and producing his own branded line of game fish sportswear bearing his signature. His newly opened gallery and working studio – Gallery 670 – Located in the heart of the St Petersburg Central Arts District – 670 Central Avenue. The space will provide a venue for fundraising events for local charities. kbrantfish@aol.com http://www.kevinbrant.com/

Scott Menaul “Cleveland Street” $320 HDR Photography on Canvas Inspiration: “Cleveland Street” is a photograph that celebrates the beauty of all the many textures of Cleveland Street. Bio: Scott Menaul has been a photographer all his life, shooting professionally for over 30 years. He is trained as an Electrical Engineer and has spent the past 10 years as a fine artist. With his photography he enjoys seeking out the geometric shapes which can be found in his environment and showcasing them in interesting manner. www.menaulphotography.com scott@menaul-art.com

Kathleen Lerche “Circle of Beauty” $285 Photography on Canvas Inspiration: Clearwater has built a Circle of Beauty on this walkway to the Clearwater Beach Causeway. A place to find quiet moments, sunshine and serenity. We find beauty and peace in the quiet moments of our lives. Bio: Photography is my path to seeing and sharing these simple times. As an RN at Morton Plant Hospital, I share these images with my patients, co-workers, friends and family. Living in Dunedin, many of these moments are found in our beautiful local surroundings. My photography is currently published in Tampa Bay Magazine and in the previous issue, 2 photos were winners in their photo contest. My photography has been chosen for the Baycare Calendars and the Honeymoon Island Calendars. I have also had many published photos in the St. Petersburg Times. klerche@ij.net

Junior Polo “Freedom in the Sand” $650 Clay on Frame Inspiration: In 2007, I was visiting Clearwater Beach. At this time, I was still living in Haiti. I was fascinated with the sand on the beach there. It reminded me of some beautiful places in my country. That day I wore flip flops on the beach and I could feel the wind of freedom on my face and the softness of the sand between my toes. Bio: Junior was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Since the age 5, Polo has been following the best Haitian artists. He has since developed his love and passion for art through painting, pottery, and stage design. Polo later found inspiration working with disabled children in Haiti. He developed a youth empowerment non-profit organization called GREDEVE (Network Empowerment for Child Development). For 16-years this organization has been teaching at-risk youth in leadership, art, literacy, and personal development. mHe draws on his experiences in Haiti and the recent earthquake disaster to create his art. He is featured in several art galleries sends a percentage of his sales back to support GREDEVE. Veropolo@veropolo.com

Robert Keidel “Boat Pose: Navasana” $225 Framed HDR Photography Inspiration: I enjoy taking photos of people who begin their day practicing Yoga during the beautiful sunrises on Clearwater Beach. This shape is a challenge for most people. It requires a lot of abdominal strength and consistent practice. And even then, it’s hard. Yoga challenges us, so that we can be stronger and more centered in our daily life. It is an invitation to pay attention to the present moment, which is where the magic happens. Bio: I have been away from photography for over 25 years. My interest has been sparked with the new capabilities of High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography and digital processing. My model, Kerry Wills is also my yoga teacher at Yoga Village in Clearwater. bkeidel@ronco.net

Heather Rippert “Footprints in the Sand” $475 Framed Watercolor Inspiration: ‘Footprints in the Sand’ is a painting of Clearwater Beach and clearly describes the beauty and magnificence of our region! Bio: Heather Rippert is an artist whose images strike a powerful emotional chord with the viewer. Her watercolors embody the essence of sand and sea. Rippert received a BFA at the Maryland Institute, College of Art and spent a semester abroad at Edinburgh College of Art, in Scotland. Rippert has been featured in various solo and group shows since 1986 and has participated in art expo New York 2007 & 2008 and art expo Las Vegas 2007. Buyers of her work include major corporations and private collectors nation wide. Rubyslippers919@aol.com www.heatherrippert.com

“Clearwater Skies’” $450 Framed Watercolor Inspiration: Clearwater Skies’ is a painting of Clearwater Beach and clearly describes the beauty and magnificence of our region! Bio: Heather Rippert is an artist whose images strike a powerful emotional chord with the viewer. Her watercolors embody the essence of sand and sea. Rippert received a BFA at the Maryland Institute, College of Art and spent a semester abroad at Edinburgh College of Art, in Scotland. Rippert has been featured in various solo and group shows since 1986 and has participated in art expo New York 2007 & 2008 and art expo Las Vegas 2007. Buyers of her work include major corporations and private collectors nation wide. Rubyslippers919@aol.com www.heatherrippert.com

Ed O’Connell “Low Tide Clearwater Bay” $1,300 Archival Pigment Print on Canvas Inspiration: Clearwater Bay Clearwater flanked or surrounded by the Gulf and Bay. For a dog owner what could be more fun than wading in the shallows where little shells move, feet sink into the sand. The dogs quiet, curious as minnows dart underfoot. Bio: MFA – Pratt Institute. Have exhibited in group shows at Museum of Modern Art,NYC., Whitney Museum, Brooklyn Museum. Permanent collection of Metropolitan Museum,NYC., Brooklyn Museum. edoconnell2@gmail.com

Jean Yedkois “Flamingo Gathering” $2,300 Framed Original Watercolor Inspiration: “Flamingo Gathering” was inspired by the many plastic Flamingo’s found in our Clearwater Beach gift stores. It was painted by using watercolors in multiple layers to create depth, and then fine detail was added using a small brush. Bio: I am as they say, a true “Florida Native”. Raised by my loving parents in Seminole, I later attended Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, earning my BA in Art Education and Commercial Art in Tampa at USF. I have a son and daughter who have also grown up enjoying the beaches, swimming, camping and boating as I have. I live in Clearwater, and teach Visual Art at Northeast High School in St. Petersburg. Being an artist has always been part of my life and nature has been my inspiration. jyedkois@yahoo.com

Patricia McCandless “Groom Feathers” $650 PaperSolo – only paper Inspiration: I had never seen so many White Herons! Why they walk on the shore line or stand in the grasses, just posing for me! And I was lucky enough to come upon a male – in his mating ritual – fanning out his exquisite, fine, gossamer feathers. It certainly attracted me! Bio: Born and raised on an island in Rhode Island, I learned to savor the beauty and enchantments of the Natural World… in abundance along the shores of Clearwater. Tropicana presents intense rhythms and colors revealed through the delicate cutting and layering of my fabulous papers. PaperSolo art is my own invention: no pen, no paint, no ink – only layers of exquisite paper. Across the country and abroad, juried shows, galleries, museums and private collections host my unique work. I lecture on the ‘Magic of Paper’, sharing my deep appreciation and knowledge of the papers within a PaperSolo. More… PaperSolo.com pmtm47@yahoo.com www.papersolo.com/

Jeremiah Khokhar “Everything gets hotter when the sun goes down” $375 Photo on Canvas Inspiration: The quintessential Clearwater landmark bustling with the heartbeat that is our local tourism. The sunshine state in one of it’s most captivating settings which is Clearwater Beach! Bio: Owner at Jeremiah Khokhar Photography Specializing in story telling and fine art photography. jeremiah@jeremiahkphotography.com www.jeremiahkphotography.com

Debbie Raguso “Birth of Winter” $369 Oil on Canvas Inspiration: Clearwater Harbor is teaming with wildlife, dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, sharks. The dolphin is always a favorite as it is seen the most often by people. Dolphins love to play in the water wake trails behind motor boats. There are several Clearwater water touring boats that guarantee dolphin sightings. Bio: Debbie is a University trained artist, graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Born in 1959 in Syracuse Debbie took to art as soon as she was able to hold a crayon. After the Academy Debbie moved her studio to Manhattan where she attended to “Life as an Artist”. She fed her need for continuing knowledge in museums and galleries of the city, including Bob Blackburns Printmaking Workshop PMW, where with mentoring from Bob Blackburn and Will Barnet she discovered fine art printmaking. Her mature work reflects the intimacy she shares with her hospital patients. debsloweyrn@aol.com www.creative-art-expressions.com

Contact:
Canvas Zoo / Menaul Art Gallery
1750 North Hercules Ave.
Clearwater, FL 33765
727-797-1199