Artists of COCO Gallery
Artists of COCO Gallery
Lisbeth Ascanio
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
Lisa Batch
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.
Rebecca Christopher
I am inspired by nature’s abundance of glorious beauty. I use acrylic paints with added fluid medium to keep the paints pliable, then, using a straw and palette knife, I blow the colors into whatever I feel like creating. I try to use this technique in every painting, but there are some that are just heavy acrylics and
brush strokes. Whether I am painting a dune scene, a floral, or a seahorse, my style is identifiable.
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.
JoAnne Crowson
I am an abstract/impressionist artist based in Naples, FL who works in a free and intuitive style allowing my paintings to emerge through the color and lines applied to the canvas until the emotions of the piece emerge. Color is a powerful tool in invoking emotion, and I couple the use of color with the music playing in my studio to maximize the energy in a piece.
Jan Deswik
I work mainly from mental image, memories and impressions, aiming for an ethereal dreamlike quality to convey an emotional experience rather than a snapshot of the subject.
I want to draw the viewer into my picture. What you tell me you see is far more interesting to me than anything I could think about it.
Barbara Ellis
I’ve always loved creating art. As a child I was always drawing on anything at hand. Travel inspires me more than anything else. After retirement, my late husband and I spent nine years living in an RV, traveling all over the U.S. and Mexico. Now Florida’s beaches and tropical plants and birds are frequent subjects in my paintings.