Historic Spanish Point sets the scene for artists

Plein Air Painters of the Suncoast host day two of Paint Sarasota Paint Out at Historic Spanish Point.

  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 4:04 p.m. February 19, 2016
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Using pastels, acrylic, watercolors and pencils the Plein Air artists of Light Chasers re-created the scenic Historic Spanish Point Friday. 

The outing is part of the Paint Sarasota Paint Out event going on through Wed. Feb. 24 at various locations around town. The event began Wed. Feb. 17 at Phillippi Estate Park. At the end of the week-long event all works will be for sale with artists receiving 70% of the sale and 30% of the sale benefitting the restoration of the Keith Farmhouse at Phillippi Estate Park. 

To watch artists in action visit these painting sites: 

Saturday, Feb. 20 at Bay Front and Downtown Sarasota
Sunday, Feb. 21 at Casperson Beach and DowntownVenice
Monday, Feb.  22 at Marie Selby and Siesta Key Beaches
Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Myakka State Park
Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Ringling Museum Grounds

Fran Mangino sketches out the Guptill House.
Fran Mangino sketches out the Guptill House.
Fran Mangino sketches out the Guptill House.
Fran Mangino sketches out the Guptill House.
Coleen Kordas uses the twisted branches near the White Cottage as inspiration at Historic Spanish Point.
Coleen Kordas uses the twisted branches near the White Cottage as inspiration at Historic Spanish Point.
Coleen Kordas focuses on finishing her piece.
Coleen Kordas focuses on finishing her piece.
Dennis McGowan with his finished piece.
Dennis McGowan with his finished piece.
Fran Mangino sketches out the Guptill House.
Fran Mangino sketches out the Guptill House.
John Caggian puts the finishing touches on his piece.
John Caggian puts the finishing touches on his piece.
Kelli Mason uses the Guptill House as her inspiration.
Kelli Mason uses the Guptill House as her inspiration.
Kelli Mason stands surrounded by the greenery at Historic Spanish Point during an event for Paint Sarasota Paint Out.
Kelli Mason stands surrounded by the greenery at Historic Spanish Point during an event for Paint Sarasota Paint Out.
Nancy Clayburn chose the boat house at Historic Spanish Point as her inspiration.
Nancy Clayburn chose the boat house at Historic Spanish Point as her inspiration.
Nancy Clayburn paints her work using watercolors.
Nancy Clayburn paints her work using watercolors.

 

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