Gecko Art Show

After graduating on a full scholarship from Cooper School of Art, Ray Domingo earned international recognition and numerous awards as an illustrator and graphic designer. He finds endless inspiration from the sea. Today Ray’s vibrant paintings are dynamic depictions of the ocean’s ever-changing moods; from the silent serenity of a living coral reef to the breath-taking explosiveness of a life and death chase in the open sea. 

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Jason is originally from Vermont, and has been a resident of the Tampa Bay area since 2014. Jason has been creating art professionally since 2000 working with a variety of mediums, including painting, that have helped his techniques and artistic vision to evolve.

Jason’s style of art can be defined by its saturation, and color vibrance. Although the subjects of his art are diverse and ever-changing, the way he uses color and form with technique remains the identifying hallmark of Jason’s work.

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Crea lives and has a workshop in Gulfport,Florida; Red Feather Studios. A St. Petersburg native, Crea graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture and an Associate Degree in Fine Arts. She is currently the owner of Artful Earthscapes, a landscape design and implementation firm based on permaculture and art. Curating outdoor living spaces and creating art-filled sanctuary and wildlife habitat are only a couple of her talents. Over the years Crea has created free-standing, hanging and wall-mounted art with many mediums all around the world.

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David Feldman, a mixed media artist hailing from Matawan, New Jersey, draws inspiration from his 20-year stint living a in Chicago and newfound home in Gulfport, Florida. He crafts captivating artworks using newspaper, paper mache, tissue paper, and gems. By day, he molds young minds as a kindergarten teacher, and by night, he thrives in Gulfport’s vibrant art scene, showcasing his passion for mixed media art.

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Eagle is a fine art photographer originally from the Village of Fairfax Station, VA.

“It seems like I have been in Gulfport long enough to be called a local. Most of my images are what I see in my new little Village. My goal is to have the viewer not just look but lean into to really take a long look.” 

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Eric began a metal apprenticeship in 1977 in Sperryville, VA, with artist George Anderson. He learned metal skills; the use of torches, pliers, cutters, grinders, and shaping tools to fabricate art from bronze and copper. Eric first exhibited at art and craft shows in 1979. He returned to Pinellas County in 1995 and from his studio in Gulfport, is making work and accepting public and private commissions. Most recently, as a nod to his first adult career, he has been recycling bicycle parts to make gates and other sculptural objects using the same techniques that he employs in his jewelry.

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Donna is a stained glass mosaic artist. She has always had a love for glass, but didn’t start creating her signature work until 2020. She participates in local art shows, has had her work featured in local galleries, and can sometimes be found at Gulfport Art in the Yard events. 

Donna grew up in St Petersburg and attended Boca Ciega High School in Gulfport. In 1966 she went into the service in the Women’s Army Corp in both Arlington and Huntsville AL. After returning home a few years later and living in Madeira Beach, she then moved to Key West in 1980 where she lived until 2008. She currently resides in Gulfport with her adorable dog Milo!

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Since Alice was a small child, she has had an interest in fiber techniques, and started sewing her own clothes by the time she was a teenager. In high school, she had an extremely encouraging art teacher and after graduation, went to Rhode Island School of Design. After graduating with a BFA in textile design Alice ran a rug weaving studio and sold to craft galleries across the country. During her 20 years as a full time weaver, she honed her sense of color and contrast.

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Kiersty is a painter and muralist in the Gulfport and St. Petersburg area. She moved to Gulfport in 2016 with a dream of becoming a full-time professional artist. She is best known for garage and residential murals in and around Gulfport.  Her artwork is inspired by nature and the world around her. Her work is bright, evocative and sometimes fantastical. The Boca Ciega Bay has been a constant theme in Kiersty’s work - from gorgeous sunsets to local mermaids wading by the pier. She has a BA in art and an MA in art education and considers herself to be a lifelong learner.  She also teaches literacy at Boys and Girls Club of the Suncoast in the afternoons every day.  Both teaching and artmaking are equal passions in her life. 

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