Gallery of Art
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April 27 – May 25
•We greatly thank both of the judges who viewed
every photo submitted, juried and judged the show.
Each photograph was judged on:
Imagery Quality Originality Composition Creativity
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Opening Reception!
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ama city gallery of art
The Gallery of Art 850 Introduces:
watercolor Artist Don Taylor on exhibit at the gallery May 30 – July 6, 2024
Don Taylor is a known artist. His work is collected even by other artists. That should tell you something! He has a gentle caring personality, very serious but watch for the shine in his eyes when he begins speaking of light, and shapes, and art in general. He is an inspiration and is supportive of other artists showing up for their openings and gallery shows. Don continues to give, to learn and to paint - which is good for all of us. His work is a must see.
In Sept 2021, Don spent a week in Paris… with beautiful weather and he was able to wander the city on foot and did many entries in my plein air journal. After that, he toured from Barcelona to Monte Carlo and then from Athens to Istanbul where his travel journaling continued. Join by his son Rick, they made it to the interior of the Amazon in March 2023. Don did another live demo in plein air journaling at the Florida Watercolor Society Annual Exhibit Conference in September 2023 and showed some of the plein air sketches from his recent trips to the Amazon and to Iceland. A book on his paintings of travel is now published on this topic, which is titled "Plein Air Journaling in Watercolor and Pen and Ink". Rather than being a "how to" book, it is “a book that hopefully will encourage other artists to try journaling by showing sketches and explaining how each one becomes a memorable experience!”
In March 2024, Don traveled to from Hong Kong to Tokyo and did numerous sketches. What’s next for Don Taylor? “I am scheduled to have my original watercolors at the Gallery of Art 850 in Panama City, from May 30 - July 6, 2024 and I’ll do a Plein Air Journaling workshop in New Port Richey, FL in May 2025”.
Don Taylor teaches watercolor classes locally and teaches advanced workshops for watercolor societies around the southern US. Don is a past president of Southern Watercolor Society for 5 years. Currently a board member of the Southern Watercolor Society. A signature member of 14 major watercolor societies, an elected fellow of Allied Artists of America and fellow magna cum laude of the American Artists Professional League. Have won many awards in national competitions.
In Sept 2021, Don spent a week in Paris… with beautiful weather and he was able to wander the city on foot and did many entries in my plein air journal. After that, he toured from Barcelona to Monte Carlo and then from Athens to Istanbul where his travel journaling continued. Join by his son Rick, they made it to the interior of the Amazon in March 2023. Don did another live demo in plein air journaling at the Florida Watercolor Society Annual Exhibit Conference in September 2023 and showed some of the plein air sketches from his recent trips to the Amazon and to Iceland. A book on his paintings of travel is now published on this topic, which is titled "Plein Air Journaling in Watercolor and Pen and Ink". Rather than being a "how to" book, it is “a book that hopefully will encourage other artists to try journaling by showing sketches and explaining how each one becomes a memorable experience!”
In March 2024, Don traveled to from Hong Kong to Tokyo and did numerous sketches. What’s next for Don Taylor? “I am scheduled to have my original watercolors at the Gallery of Art 850 in Panama City, from May 30 - July 6, 2024 and I’ll do a Plein Air Journaling workshop in New Port Richey, FL in May 2025”.
Don Taylor teaches watercolor classes locally and teaches advanced workshops for watercolor societies around the southern US. Don is a past president of Southern Watercolor Society for 5 years. Currently a board member of the Southern Watercolor Society. A signature member of 14 major watercolor societies, an elected fellow of Allied Artists of America and fellow magna cum laude of the American Artists Professional League. Have won many awards in national competitions.
His book will be available at the book signing at the
Gallery of Art, 36 W. Beach Dr., Panama City, FL
The Mind's Eye Artists
FREE CONCERT Saturday, August 31, 2024 1 - 3 P.M. PLAY MUSIC on The PORCH DAY
The Bay County Public Library’s 11th Street Dulcimers Group will be performing at the Gallery Of Art for Play Music On The Porch Day. Free To Attend!
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