Rory Penland is an artist, an impersonator, a stand-up comic, a singer, an illustrator, a playwright, an author, actor, a podcast host, a voice-over artist, a screenwriter, an animation sketch artist, a teacher of English as a second language, well…….an all-round entertainer. But can he set a Guinness world record in Lake City? Rory Penland […]
Shirley Zecher
Shirley Zecher is an artist and art instructor from North Florida. She is a member of the Art League of North Florida and the Gateway Art Gallery, as well as a prolific artist, often working with mixed media such as acrylic painting, painting gourds, and other media. Shirley is a passionate volunteer, often lending her time and […]
Carol Cieslik
Carol Cieslik is a self-taught artist who has always had a passion for art. At first, she studied elementary education, but after taking a few art classes, she decided to pursue her passion and move to Jacksonville to study watercolor. For the last nine years, she has been a member of the Art League of […]
Bob Ellis
Robert “Bob” Ellis is an artist with a unique background and perspective. Born in Jacksonville, FL in the aftermath of the hurricane of ‘49, Bob has always felt a connection to the natural world. As a child, he longed to live in the country and today, he is blessed to live in the jungles of […]
Ron Baughn
Honorary ALNF Board Member — Ron Baughn live in Lake City, FL and discovered his passion for art at a young age through the guidance of his artist mother and grandmother. He received formal education and training in various mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolor techniques, and pottery through private tutoring and attending workshops. Currently, […]






