WINNER  BEST OF THE BAY + BEST OF THE CITY + BEST OF FLORIDA

Acrylic Painter

Julie is a self-taught abstract painter and primarily uses shades of black and white to depict her sensual images and hopes you feel an emotion when you view her work. Julie is also co-curator of the monthly guest art exhibit that takes place in the main gallery.

Photographer

Geoffrey Baris opened his photography studio and gallery here in St. Petersburg, Fl. a couple of years ago. He has been a fashion photographer for 30 plus years. Over the years he has worked photographing for most of the major retailers, catalogs, magazines, and done quite a few album covers. His fashion and artwork has been shown in galleries throughout the US and has won many awards. He currently, is shooting portraits using his exceptional skills with lighting, retouching and knowing how to make everyone look their absolute best.

Piano Teacher

I have experience teaching all ages including children, adults and seniors. I realize that everyone learns differently, and I adapt my teaching style to fit the needs of my students. I am a classically trained in piano and music theory. I believe that while understanding the fundamentals is important to develop strong playing skills, I also know how important it is to have fun and play the music my students enjoy!

Acrylic & Mixed Media

Kostar (Brian Kostar) is a self taught artist who creates what he calls “Art for the beautifully weird”….a mash up of familiar imagery mixed with puns, pop culture, word play, and often incorporating FL wildlife into these pieces when possible. Sustainability is also an important feature in his works, always upcycling frames & repurposing materials into something new is a common theme throughout. Over the last year, Kostar has been thriving in the St. Petersburg art community, showing at gallleries, magazine & live tv interviews & even making it into several retail locations with his prints, stickers & original art. You can catch Kostar live painting consistently in his studio Wed-Sat and all over the Bay Area at events.

Wood Art and Sculpture

Steve designed and crafted custom wood furniture and taught fine carpentry in Philadelphia before becoming a full-time resident of St. Pete in 2022.

Inspired by the vast art scene of his adopted home, he is now devoting his skills with wood to creating unique mixed media art, sculpture, relief works and carved pieces.