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The Cottage Art & Gift Gallery
106 Pocono Trail E
941-483-4533

The Cottage Art & Gift Gallery 106 Pocono Trail E 941-483-4533The Cottage Art & Gift Gallery 106 Pocono Trail E 941-483-4533The Cottage Art & Gift Gallery 106 Pocono Trail E 941-483-4533

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The Cottage Art & Gift Gallery
106 Pocono Trail E
941-483-4533

The Cottage Art & Gift Gallery 106 Pocono Trail E 941-483-4533The Cottage Art & Gift Gallery 106 Pocono Trail E 941-483-4533The Cottage Art & Gift Gallery 106 Pocono Trail E 941-483-4533
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Resident Artist: Judi Light

Whimsy Around the World

Judi is British born, Canadian raised and after much traveling now resides where she'd dreamed of for 40 years, namely Venice, FL.  She is a featured artist at the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy in Sarasota, Fl. and is a founding member of the Cottage Gallery.

Author and Illustrator of the Magical World of Twigshire books

After a lifetime of drawing fantasy characters and sculpting, Judi now creates whimsical characters and florals full time for the purpose of inspiring, uplifting and " Ramping up the Happiness Factor."  

She works in ink pointillism, or stipple, watercolor and some mixed media.  She is inspired by what she calls her "Up-line Connection", comes from her heart and hopefully stirs the joyful magic that lives in us all.

Connect with Judi for Class Registration and Art

Website: www.lighttouchart.com


Watercolor Art Classes

GUEST Artist: Heide M. Wittman

Resident Artist: Heide M. Wittmann

 Heide moved to the US from Germany 30 years ago. She taught High School art.  It was natural that she returned to what she liked most, etching and printing.

Natural Connection

As a member of the International Nature Printing Society, Heide creates monotypes, solar etching art and Japanese fish prints.


As a member of the International Nature Printing Society, Heide creates monotypes, solar etching art and Japaneses fish prints.


Guest Artist: Rae-Ann BayLess

 I am a painter,

jewelry designer, mother, wife,

retired advertising professional,

adventurer and beach queen

who found her dream home

in Venice, Florida.


I love to explore the possibilities

when creating art and I am currently

finding my way using acrylics with

collage materials and mark making

to create a variety of mixed media.

 

My inspiration comes from everyday living.

from the ever-changing colors of the sky

and the ocean, to the fabulous Florida fauna

and landscape. I love to create a

non-literal subject matter using a rich,

vibrant color pallet with strong textures.


In my work, I want to give the viewer just enough

for them to visualize and make it their own.


 

Rae Ann Creations

RaeAnnCreations.com

Facebook: Rae Ann Creations

Instagram: Rae Ann Bayless

501.772.7412


Guest Artist: KIerra Light

 

I have been enraptured by Nature all of my life and for the past

15 years have been experimenting with texture, handmade papers, layering and color to capture its spirit and healing qualities.


I use internationally sourced handmade papers, molding paste and micro beading, Chinese metallic paints, water color and acrylic, leaves, gold and copper leafing. All are combined in a multitude of ways, to create magical healing art that is meant to take you on your own special journey, uplift and inspire.

Whether you choose a small piece to tuck into a corner of your

home or office, or decide on a larger creation to fill a bigger

space, my art is from my heart, and I thank you for bringing it into your life.


Commissions accepted


Text or call: 360-389-7452

Email: kieralight@icloud.com

Guest Artist: Melissa Erlenbach

Erlenbach Modern Art

My creative fount is deeply rooted in the principles of Modern Art, which celebrates the beauty of simplicity, the power of intensity, and the honesty of direct expression. The artist and philosopher of art, Robert Motherwell, has profoundly shaped my artistic journey. 


As the world slumbers, I rise before the first light of dawn,

my mind teeming with inspiration. I witness the daybreak as it dances on the surface of the pond outside my window, and then I surrender to the calling of my muse. The exhilaration of immersing myself into the vibrant layers, rich texture, and profound depth of each image is an enchanting spell that beckons me back to my studio every day. 


Art has a way of triggering thoughts and sparking dialogues, and I am enamored by such pieces. I have a habit of giving my works a title that acts as a conversation starter, inviting spectators to weave their own tales and sentiments into the canvas. As my artistic journey unfolds with each passing year, the unquenchable thirst to create, interpret, and share remains my constant companion. - Melissa Erlenbach


Currently ON display at the Cottage Gallery

“Just Float”, 27”x19”x1.5”, Pigmented clay slip paint, on archival Remay canvas mounted to cradled panel. No frame. 

“Paradise”, 30”x40”x1.5”, Mixed medium on canvas. Not framed. 

Guest Artist: Susan Preiss - Artisan Jeweler, Enamelist

 

 Susan has been making jewelry in Florida for 20 years. After working with many jewelry media and techniques, she specializes in metalwork and vitreous enamel. The beauty of nature is the inspiration for much of her work. 

 Metal, wire and gemstones become living art through cutting, forming, stone setting, and the flame. With vision all things are possible.


Powdered glass brings metal alive with glowing colors after firing with precision.

Guest Artist: Deb Marucci

Guest Artist: Margaret Lacoste

Polymer Clay Sculpting

Passionate about color and working with her hands, Margaret started out creating mosaics.  Once she found polymer clay, she became even more expressive and experimental in her art.  

Now retired from the vacation rental business, she divides her time between New Hampshire and Venice. Margaret's full time artistic focus is in creating with polymer clay. 

Colorful, Lightweight Jewelry

Before curing, Margaret blends the clay into the desired colors.  She then rolls, shapes, twists, cuts and forms her designs.  Her designs are so detailed they are sometimes mistaken as painted works! 


Connect with Margaret -  www.MargaretLacosteDesigns.com


Guest Artist: Judy Gilmer

Guest Artist: Ivana Carli

From Venice Italy to Venice Florida

Ivana is from Vicenza, Italy and studied art and restoring techniques in Florence, Italy. For over 20 years she worked in Venice Italy restoring famous works and frescoes in museums and churches.  Now residing in Venice, Florida and Ohio, her art can be seen in the States and Italy.

Rich, Classical Painting

Ivana uses rich colors and realism in her nature paintings.  She says "Brilliant color speaks to my spirit and calms my soul."


Contact Ivana - Ivana_carli@yahoo.com

Guest Artist: Tim Smith

Guest Artist: Gary Skelly

Unique Ceramics

Gary Skelly is a ceramics artist who currently

resides in Venice, FL. He has over 35 years

of experience in pottery, sculpture &

porcelain lighting.


His work has been in galleries in Florida, New York,

Philadelphia & New Jersey and can be seen in the lobbies of

two high-end residential buildings in New York City.

Gary works with both mid-fire and high-fire clays, firing

everything in an electric kiln. He uses commercial glazes as

well as glazes he mixes himself from raw materials. He has

also developed a few specialty finishes that he uses and has

extensive experience with Raku and Saggar Firing.


Some of his most recent works include these series;

Porcelain White Flames, Desert Finish, Carved Flora and

Holes of Light.

Contact Gary

GSkellyDesigns@gmail.com

guest artist: teresa comeaux

Pottery

 

I’ve always had a creative side, but it was only in later life that I  had the opportunity and resources to explore that part of me. While my husband was stationed in Europe with the Air Force, I taught myself basketry and was a basketry instructor there for years. When we returned to the States and moved to Punta Gorda, FL, I  continued to teach basketry at the local arts center that also had pottery classes.  Although, already in my late sixties, I couldn’t resist the challenge of the clay.  After two years of classes under the tutelage of master potter Jack Vartanian, he invited me to join his local pottery studio. Stoneware Pottery is a working pottery studio where I continue today learning, working, and displaying my work. Stoneware Pottery is located at 1080 Taylor Road, in Punta Gorda, FL. 


I can be contacted at tascomeaux@hotmail.com.



I’m living proof, one is never too old to try something new.

Guest artist: Franck B. Johannesen - Wood Turner

Contact Franck

 Lcords2016@gmail.com 

Guest artist: Jan Pronko

Clay Sculpture

Contact Jan - Jshawpronko@yahoo.com

Guest Artist: John Shaw

 John Shaw is an award-winning photographer from Rhode Island. Whether in his own backyard or traveling to an ancient hilltop town in Europe, his photographs capture the unseen beauty in everyday people and places. 


John's work has been honored with solo exhibits in New England and beyond. John Received first place recognition from the Venice and Englewood Art Centers. His images have also been published in various local newspapers. 


He was also recently published in Southern Living Magazine. 

Contact John Shaw

 johnkev41@gmail.com

(401) 965-1308 

Guest Artist: Cindy Vanagas

  

Cindy’s early interest in art lead to a degree in art education and teaching at the elementary and secondary levels. This broadened her appreciation for a variety of media. Always experimenting with different media, she has won awards in pastel, acrylic, watercolor, pencil, mixed media, and sculpture. Recently she has been creating paintings using the technique of acrylic marbling; a multi-step process that lends itself to producing colorful works of art that have unique & liquid effects. One of her acrylic marbling paintings was selected from more than 1,200 entries by artists from 30 countries and published in the book “Acrylicworks 2: Radical Breakthroughs”.

  

Horses, dogs, & wildlife have always been her favorite art subjects. Moving to Florida from the Midwest six years ago inspired her to create paintings of the beautiful native wildlife. Some of her paintings have been created to help raise awareness of animal abuse, neglect, and environmental effects on marine life. Prints of selected paintings are offered with a portion of the proceeds being donated to charitable organizations dedicated to improving and protecting the lives of animals, thus creating art that makes a difference!

  

  

Contact: CINDY VANAGAS


CINDY.VANAGAS@GMAIL.COM


614-905-1520


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