2020 Poster Artist: Alex Lanier, Overwater Bungalows

Alex Lanier is a self-taught Artist and FIU Graduate with a background in Architecture, Concept Art, Illustration and Storyboards. He is also a widely published Artist and graphic novelist in a variety of publications like 3D Arts Magazine, Advanced Photoshop Magazine, Pantone Canvas, Photoshop Creative, Wacom, Inspirato (A collection of Fine Visualization Artist of The World).

With over 10 years of professional experience Alex has attracted many clients worldwide in the advertising, architectural, and entertainment industries, while still finding time to work on his own personal collections. He has created artwork for companies like FOX Network, Airbnb, Advanced Photoshop Magazine, Y&R, NFL Enterprises, TBWA Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi, The X Fator (TV show), University Of Phoenix, Wine and Food Festival Miami, Budweiser and Coors Light just to name a few.

Alex’s artwork revolves in a world where anything is possible and pushes the boundaries of imagination, visual innovation and visual storytelling. “Working in both Digital and Traditional mediums allows for lots of creative flexibility.” His creative process starts with the original photography taken with his trusty full-frame mirrorless digital camera. The photos are then manipulated by integrating a combination of 3D modeling and digital painting to complete the overall vision.

His personal work is an ongoing collection inspired by Pop Culture, travel and his fascination with futuristic ideas. Often combining abstract elements juxtaposed with recognizable objects and environments. Alex invites you to follow his creative exploration and studies of the ever-changing flows of unique moments all around us.

(His professional design portfolio can be seen at www.alexlanierdesign.com )

(His personal Art website an be seen at www.alexlanierart.com)

2019 Poster Artist: Nancy Connors, Coral Reef

About our Poster Artist

Nancy Connors is a Florida artist who uses pen and ink to craft images of birds, fish, shells and seascapes in meticulous detail often adding vibrant colors to create inspirational depictions of the natural world. Originally from Maryland she attended Rollins College in Winter Park, receiving a B.A. in Art History and Studio Art. During a long career in Arts Administration she continued to pursue her life-long love of drawing. In the mid-‘90’s she owned and operated a small gallery in St. Petersburg but it was not until she retired in 2010 that she began to work full time on her art. After moving with her new husband to Michigan Nancy began displaying her work in major regional shows as well as The Detroit Artist Market, the Grosse Pointe Arts Center and the Gallery of Royal Oak. She was also a four time participant in the prestigious Art Prize competition in Grand Rapids. Since moving to New Smyrna Beach in 2016 Nancy has become a frequently featured and award winning artist on the Florida art show circuit. Using fine point Micron pens, archival ink and aided by a 10 time magnification jeweler’s loop each piece is structured around Nancy’s trademark attention to detail. Color is added with acrylics and water color pencils applied with super fine brushes. ‘Even when I was living and working up north the unique, colorful and diverse natural beauty of Florida was my inspiration. I am obsessively driven to capture the minute detail of the earth’s most fascinating creations. It is my goal as an artist to inspire people to stop for a moment and observe closely the complexity, patterns and detail in the nature that surrounds us.’

Awards

ArtOvation artist residency, Sarasota, May 13-17, 2019
ARToberFEST, Winter Springs, Poster artist 2019
Pinecrest Gardens Fine Arts Festival, Miami (1st Place, Graphics 2018, 2019)
Art on the Square, Delray Beach (Merit of Honor 2018)
Halifax Art Festival, Daytona Beach (Award of Honor 2017)
Grosse Pointe Arts Center, MI (People’s Choice – Coral Reef; Honorable Mention – In the Greenhouse)
Funky Ferndale, MI (Featured artist)

Commissions