Special Initiatives & Fundraising — Vicki Duncan Shanks is a talented photographer based in Lake City, Florida, known for capturing striking images that reveal the beauty in everyday moments. Her work often highlights nature and quiet slices of life, blending technical precision with an eye for storytelling. An avid traveler, Vicki loves exploring and photographing […]
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John Larner
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 […]
Amy Phillips
From still life to landscapes to figures, Amy paints in a modern impressionist style utilizing both acrylics and oils. Her simplified, yet realistic renderings emphasize the transformative effects of light, color and contrast in painting. From Martha’s Vineyard, Amy studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, in Lacoste and Paris, earning a BA in Studio Art with Honors at […]
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 […]
