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by Phil Fisher and Natalie Guess

he Guess-Fisher Gallery features works of art by long Jan Ellen first came to us in our old gallery location in
time residents of Naples, Phil Fisher and Natalie Guess. Crayton Cove and was painting beautifully executed large oils
TAs well as our paintings, we show a collection of works using only a palette knife. Her chosen career as an artist began
by eight other professional artists which offers a variety of in Milwaukee in the 70’s, where painterly murals were her forte.
interpretations of Naples area scenes. When she moved here, she continued with her mural work for a
These are two stunning oil paintings we just acquired for the number of years, while she became more established in the fine
gallery from artist Greg Biolchini and artist Jan Ellen Atkielski. art of palette knife painting. As a master in this medium, she has
Gulf Rainbow is a 36”x48” oil on canvas and Naples Pier Sunset since taught workshops and done fascinating demonstrations in the
is a 12”x16” oil on canvas palette knife painting. gallery and will do so again this coming season in our
We are proud to carry many works by these two lifelong 985 Central Avenue, Naples location. She will be offering workshops
professional artists! I’ve known Greg since the 70’s and he January 19-20, 2025 and March 30-31, 2025.
was one of the first artists I met when I came here. At that time, Call 239-659-2787 or stop in for more information.
Greg was doing a lot of exquisite wildlife artwork, then he went We’re so proud to carry these fine artist friends as well
through a period where he was focusing on portraiture, working as the others here in our newest gallery space, in the
in both pastels and oils! We were both part of the Schoolhouse Naples Design District. We are also proud and honored to be
Gallery on Sanibel Island a number of years ago, as well. He’s such an integral part of the Naples community and art scene
since devoted much of his painting time to creating large for so many years, so many stories to tell!
seascapes and cloudscapes in oils, which are the pieces we carry Phil Fisher can be found at his easel Guess-Fisher Gallery in
in our gallery today. the heart of the Naples Design District.

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