ALL ITEMS
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Ashley Longshore Original Art
$11,600Pop artist Ashley Longshore created a 48" x 36" portrait of Julian Lennon especially for this event.
Ashley Longshore is a New Orleans/New York based, self-taught artist who is regularly called a young, feminist Andy Warhol for her contribution to pop art and the creative inspiration she finds in pop culture figures and brands. Longshore has built an empire in the art world and challenges the traditional business model of art galleries. As a powerhouse artist and pioneer in social media marketing, she has exploded into a global brand and uses her platform to encourage positivity and authenticity. Dubbed by The New York Times as "Fashion's Latest Art Darling," Longshore has paved a colorful path for pop art and fashion to coexist.
Learn more at AshleyLongshore.com.
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Justin Gaffrey Original Art
$4,000Hand-made signature acrylic on wood panel Lakescape painting from local artist Justin Gaffrey. This original 48" x 48" artwork was created especially for this event.
Justin Gaffrey worked for many years as a chef and small restaurant owner in Santa Rosa Beach, Fl. He had a number of other endeavors over the years, including furniture building, but eventually jumped head first into the world of paint.
Expressing himself with paint became a daily passion and he would find inspiration at every turn. He began experimenting with impasto-style painting - the thicker the paint, the better.
With collectors all over the world, Justin Gaffrey pushes to constantly evolve his work, which most consistently depicts coastal landscapes, wildlife and the exploration of the human condition, draws from his own life experiences and his hunger for learning.
Learn more at JustinGaffrey.com.
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Allison Wickey Original Art
$1,760Custom-made venetian plaster and acrylic on wood 48" x 48" diptych of a Great Blue Heron couple, "Frieda and Diego", from local artist Allison Wickey created especially for this event.
Allison's artwork captures the beauty of SoWal's coastal geography. Her expressions echo truth while her well-honed technique is layered. They capture nature's truth, and the outcome is powerful. After moving with her family in 2007, Allison began experimenting with her favorite mediums and quickly found her rhythm.
Allison's studio is located on South 393 and open by appointment, text 850-420-8419 for availability. While her creations with the coastal lakes, beaches, and sea life put her on the map, she has been developing her abstract works in recent years. These pieces are created in a free style method, and admirers respond positively the emotion they evoke within.
Learn more at allisonwickey.com.
