I photograph light, I capture moments, and sometimes I am graced with the unexpected.
At heart, I am a minimalist. In this collection are images of the surviving unencumbered pockets of Old Florida. For those of you who have experienced it, you know. I embrace the island life, ecological diversity of dwelling in an estuary, and different faces of the shoreline. It is difficult to describe. The tropical tangled mangroves, coastal lunar tides, species of marine life with flippers and aquatic birds on stilts, colossus banyan trees who have found a home here for centuries exposing their aerial roots. I am in reverence to it all. 
Psalm 65:8 - So that those who dwell at the ends of the earth are in awe at your signs. You make the going out of the morning and the evening to shout for joy.
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Focusing on our unique Florida landscape, whether it's the quickly changing skies, tropical plants, the mysteries of the wetlands and sloughs, and the shore birds has become the subject of my paintings since moving to Southwest Florida.

I love how watercolors/inks slide through the wet paper. The shadows, light, colors and stains produced by these paints are unpredictable, never identical, very challenging, but that’s why I love them.

I developed this technique of free-forming epoxy resin and fusing. This allows me to layer and create 3D sculptures and Relief from a medium not typically suited for this purpose. I then incorporate some of my pieces onto sculpted Palm fronds or natural forms. I only use a USA-made resin that is food-safe for the use of my bowls. It looks like glass, but it's not.

Expressing and breathing life into art has always been my deep-seated passion. Art has the power to transport, invite, and stir emotions. As an artist, my focus lies in crafting pieces that emanate tranquility and offer a sense of relaxation in the midst of our complex world. This serves as my driving force. While I find a profound connection with abstract subjects, I also harbor a fascination for figurative art, reminiscent of my early days when I sketched objects as they appeared in art classes. Acrylic is my primary medium, allowing me to create diverse textures and play with vibrant colors against a backdrop of neutral tones, aiming to establish a dual dimension in some of my paintings. Witnessing the joy of a satisfied customer, who finds inspiration in a captured moment, is my ultimate gratification.
Lisbeth Ascanio

My art is an extension of my inner self. I choose to paint in a variety of approaches and mediums. Mostly I work with acrylic, but I have enjoyed pastel, water color, charcoal, inks, and most recently I have been inspired by the use of multi-media assemblage. Whatever I’m painting, I seek a lyrical and rhythmic flow as I create an image that I hope will resonate and linger with the viewer.

As Director of the COCO Naples Art Gallery since its inception, Scotts main focus is to Promote, Display, and sell the members art.

As an Artist, Scotts Mission is to Create and Offer Original and Unique Paintings to Enhance Your Living Space and Brighten Your World.

My passion is to create pieces of jewelry that are as unique as you are!

Birthing color to canvas … that’s what painting is for me. Rarely conceptual – just colors calling to me to be used. I use pouring medium to give flexibility to the paint. Sometimes the colors blend easily, but there are times they resist, and that’s where you see the magic. I love watching the colors bend and blend.

I try to use this method on all of my paintings, be it an abstract explosion of colors, a lovely botanical, a seahorse, or a lovely view from the dunes, you will be able to spot my technique. I am told by my collectors, this is why they love my work…it’s unique. Their kind words inspire me to keep creating.

My greatest inspiration is nature’s abundance of glorious beauty, in particular flowers. Whether I am painting a dune scene, a floral, or a seahorse, I include my technique of blowing the colors into place. I have always admired impressionist art, and I feel that term best suits my style. Instead of just painting what I see, I prefer to let the colors speak to me and drive my creation.

In the fluid dance of art, I find solace amidst the landscape and wildlife that embrace my life's journey. Each scenario I encounter beckons a distinct painting style leading me to embark on artistic discovery and expression.

Missy Cowan is a watercolor artist whose early love of art resurfaced after retiring from teaching in 2007. Formerly an abstract acrylic painter, she now explores luminous, nature-inspired watercolor techniques. Her work has been exhibited in Michigan and Florida, earned awards, and is held in private collections across 28 states

Joanie C is a self-taught abstract artist whose work is guided by intuition and a refined sensitivity to balance, scale, and emotional tone. Working in a primarily non-representational style, she allows each painting to unfold organically through layered color, texture, and movement, responding to the work as it evolves.
Her paintings evoke feeling rather than narrative, offering a quiet sophistication that anchors a space without dominating it. Whether presented as a focal point or layered within a curated grouping, her work brings depth, cohesion, and visual rhythm to both residential and commercial environments.
Created with an understanding of proportion, light, and spatial flow, Joanie’s paintings integrate seamlessly into thoughtfully designed interiors. Balancing expressive freedom with restraint, her work reflects a contemporary approach to abstraction—one that values emotional resonance, timeless aesthetics, and lasting connection between artwork, space, and viewer.