Meet Our Artists

Take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity to view and purchase some of the most creative and exciting artwork available today.

See the 200 best-of-the-best artists. They were chosen from over 850 who applied and travel to Fort Myers from 39 states. Many of these artists are seldom seen in Southwest Florida – their art is fresh and new.

Best of Show
James LaCasse - Sculpture

1st Place 3D
Michael George - Sculpture

Lyse Anthony - www.lyseanthony.com
New For 2012 - Poster & T-Shirt Artist Combined

Lyse Anthony has pursued her life-long dream of being a full time artist travelling and selling her work at various juried art fairs and outdoor exhibitions. Fascinated with the fluid properties of watercolors, Lyse has developed her unique artistic style. Her rhythmic composition, rendition of value contrast, and technical skill have been particularly noted by experts in the art community as she gathered many awards. Her love for nature and her concern for wildlife are the driving forces behind her art carreer. Her pieces are now part of many private collections.

When painting wildlife, you must know your subject to the point you think they are human or you think you are one of them. I feel a deep sense of connection with their soul. My studio has often doubled as a wildlife refuge for injured or orphaned birds, baby rabbits, frogs, and even bats. Most of my paintings emerge from experiences I have during a field trip when I am so deeply touched, I feel compelled to preserve the moment so I can share it with you, the art viewer and collector, hoping my art will enrich your life as it does mine. Other times, an inner vision leads me to create a sanctuary for the wildlife I cherish, who, for various reasons, no longer can enjoy their wild freedom. My ultimate goal is to increase the public awareness of the pristine beauty of our natural world. So often, I feel their lives are regarded as not being as important as ours. Their habitats are violated and their misfortune disregarded. The need to preserve our environment, not only for our benefit, but for all the wildlife who share this planet with us, is unquestionably imperative.