John Larner is a talented plein air artist and oil painter based in Lake City, Florida. Deeply inspired by North Florida’s rivers, woodlands, and changing light, John captures quiet moments and natural stories on canvas. His work is known for its narrative quality—each painting feels like a fleeting glimpse into the region’s soul. A valued […]
Artist Bios
Barbara Hunter
For the past decade, Barbara A. Hunter has called Lake City home. As a self-taught Artist, Barbara has been painting with acrylics for five years and has recently taken up oil painting. With an outgoing personality and a knack for making connections, Barbara’s family jokingly says she could even make a friend out of a […]
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 […]
