A mission to support, encourage, and showcase the work of local artists
creates whimsical torch-tinted metal sculptures as well as acrylic paintings of the amazing color combinations in the land and skies of the Keys
often paints the sparkling waters, tropical vegetation, “conch” architecture and nautical life she encounters every day.
begins with an abstract paint pour, and subsequently finds form and subject out of each abstraction.
is a shipwright, painter, and artisan. He creates section scrimshaw swordfish bills and carves unique pieces from locally felled tropical trees.
Expert oil painter depicts the beauty and atmosphere surrounding him.
discovered the beauty and uniqueness of Key West over twenty years ago. Her Airedale terrier, Toby, is often spotted in her watercolor paintings.
realistic work reflects years of diving, kayaking and exploring the Keys. Exotic driftwood is fashioned into frames to compliment her work.
work is a combination of realism and folk art, showing the laid back and colorful island life in which she was raised.
loves color, texture and natural stones. Her silver wear jewelry combines vintage silver plate with stones, glass and other media.
has made her home in Key West for more than 30 years. She finds her inspiration in everyday island life.
Painting in oils, Mary Jean captures the brilliantly colored skies, water and scenes of Key West, creating luminous island images.
paintings are strongly influenced by where she is. The predominant influence in the Keys is color. Painting plein air she embraces fun.
is a three dimensional and encaustic artist. The luminous quality of her work is achieved by meticulously layering pigmented beeswax.
enjoys painting landscapes and whimsical scenes. Her vibrant acrylics capture the flavor of the Florida Keys, which she calls home.
is a Key West native, a true conch. Her focus is capturing the fast disappearing flavor of old Key West and the neighboring Keys.
had never held a hammer until moving to Key West in 1980. In a dusty workshop she began creating dioramas from shutter blades.
is an expressive plein air ink and watercolor painter, portrait artist, and current gallery director. Chances are high that you've seen him somewhere around Old Town Key West at his easel.
creates whimsical, ceramic raku sculptures which transmit movement and fantasy, and they invite you to imagine your own story for each unique piece.
uses rich, sensual layers of lines, marks, and fields of color to create gestural, abstract images, based on the natural world.
is a figurative and multi media artist. She is well known as a facilitator/Instructor of life drawing sessions .
is an emerging artist whose works embody simplicity and color, whether creating dreamy pastels, vivid watercolors or brilliant acrylic
walks, bikes and paddles around the island of Key West creating ceramic art influenced by what she sees every day.
creates unique, original ceramic vessels of many shapes and tones. Currently serves on the board of the Anne McKee Artists Fund.
paints in oil and depicts the blue skies, Caribbean teal waters, and all the fascination encompassing the Florida Keys.
creates hand cut paper artworks, inspired by the natural side of the Florida keys and the coastal environment.
is inspired by the tropical beauty and colors of the Florida Keys. She paints in both oil and acrylic, often painting street scenes of Key West.
has diligently studied art and art history for many years, and moved to Key West in 2007 after a visit that enriched her art appreciation even more. She paints sharp, delicate watercolors, mostly in miniature, depicting different island scenes and familiar characters with a realistic honor of their essence.
is interested in both realistic and abstract art. Her work is based on years of travel, archaeology and a deep love of the ocean.
is an artist and musician originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He fills his canvases with bright color and vibrant characters to embody his vision of island life and modern art.
is a ceramic artist originally from Minnesota and now based in Big Pine Key. Her delicate forms and rich, cool glazes reflect the spirit of the Florida Keys with refreshment and wholesomeness.
is famous for her charming paintings of iconic Key West houses and the only place you can purchase one of her whimsical works is at the Key West Art Center.
is a longtime Key West artist and former Key West Hand Print Fabrics employee. Her recent work sometimes approaches a De Chirico power, and evokes memories of a quieter Key West.
is a "sometimes" abstract artist always trying new things to expand her vision. She captures the mood of the subtropics in loose mixed media paintings of playful beach scenes, abstracted florals painted in negative, and more.
works in oils, charcoal, and sometimes pastels, creating representational and often impressionistic paintings with timeless vitality, inspired by the Key West creative environment and "the way it was".
creates copper sculptures which are made entirely by hand and feature a living finish which enhances the beauty of the copper in a unique manner
creates charming painted relief carvings on wood, nodding to Sanchez and the Key West wood carving and intaglio lineage, while still finding her own way to uniquely express herself.
likes to capture the beauty of the natural world that surrounds us here in the Florida Keys.....the landscapes, seascapes, and the flora and fauna of our tropical paradise.
creates a sense of delight. Her natural motifs and exuberant colors are a celebration of the lush and shimmering elements of the tropics.
has spent her entire life in the Florida Keys. Growing up on these islands she taught herself to draw and paint the beauty around her.
is an award winning artist, instructor, and mural painter, and has dedicated himself to creating timeless, traditional art since his youth.
creates unique reverse glass paintings that are full of glow and Keys charm.
may have the most recognizable artistic voice in Key West, and is an important thread of the Key West art lineage. He honors the "conch" people, culture, and lifestyle in his watercolors, painted wood carvings, and mixed media work.
began working with oil paint sixty years ago, remaining self taught for three decades until she began to experiment with watercolors.
often focuses on the sky and what effects various conditions, such as clouds,have on the light and color.
works show a spontaneous joy of painting. She was attracted to the Florida Keys by the stunning color and strong light.
grew up on the island of Key West, and has developed a trademark approach to depicting local "conch" architecture and underwater life in her own fantastic way.
is a prolific artist and graphic designer whose work mainly depicts the marine life and nature of Florida and the Florida Keys. If you have ever driven down the overseas highway, you have seen at least one of his murals.
is a naturalist with an interest in and enthusiasm for the planet's flora and fauna. Her work elegantly celebrates nature's magic.
feels strongly about conservation. The fish used in her Gyotaku works become, thanks to her culinary talents, delicious meals. Melding ancient traditions and her own artistic pursuits over the years, she has nurtured a technique and style of her own.