A Brush with Nature, a juried plein air painting event, features over 30 of the region’s finest landscape artists. Each participating artist will set up an easel to capture the natural essence of the Arboretum. From Thursday, April 16 through Saturday, April 18, artists will paint their favorite scenes from locations throughout the 120-acre site. Visitors can stroll along the trails to watch and interact with the working artists. There will be artist demonstrations, guided nature walks by Arboretum volunteers, delicious food, live music and art activities for children.
All works of art will be for sale at this free event and at the ticketed Artists’ Reception & Show. Proceed benefit both the artists and the Arboretum. The artwork is slated to be affordable, and it is offered a wide range of sizes and media from watercolors, acrylics and oils to pastels. Purchasing an original painting allows the buyer to take home a lasting memory of the Arboretum and the artist, one that can be enjoyed for many years to come. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTISTS & Your Arboretum and Gardens – this is a wonderful collaborative effort for the Greater Jacksonville community. The Arboretum staff and volunteers send a heartfelt thanks to the participating artists for taking the time to ensure the success of this annual event.
Artists include: Allison Watson Beth Haizlip Carron Wedlund Cathy Berse
Charles Dickinson Christophe Cardot Debra Fox Diane Hart
Diane Mannion Diantha York Ripley Donna Biggee Donna Chapman Grasso
Elbert Shubert Jamie Howard Jessie Cook John Larner
Keith Doles Laura Schwenn Linda Hawkins Linda Holmes
Lyn Asselta Marilyn Antram Pablo Rivera Patrick Mahoney
Paul Ladnier Rachel Smith Randy Pitts Richard Lundgren
Rick Petersen Robert Leedy Russ Wilson Scott Hiestand
Steve Johnson Teri Tompkins Tim Malles Trish Vevera
William Lurcott
For more information, please go to www.ABrushWithNature.org
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