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an ARTIST S
perception

by Phil Fisher and Natalie Guess

e are just getting past the holidays where many If I’m fortunate enough to live to 100 years old, I’ll live every day
of us spent time with family and friends, creating with purpose and kindness sprinkled with love! It’s the only way
W many memories that we will hold onto for years to and that’s what I believe!” Most of Phil’s paintings exude that joy
come. Paintings can capture memories in a way that we can see and happiness in them with the colors he uses.
and relive them every day, if we want. As the artists who create On January 8, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., we will be hosting
these memories, it’s a privilege to have been able to do this for a show opening titled “Gulf Breeze” and participating in the
a number of years, and will, for years to come. We have visited Naples Design District Block Bash. Get the chance to meet
and lived in Naples since the late 1960’s and, at this point, much the artists that create the paintings! Feel free to stop by and
of it seems like a dream. Our paintings have reminded us of the sign up for a palette knife oil painting workshop with Jan Ellen
many images we have seen through the years. Pieces get sold to Atkielski, a master of this technique. The workshop is scheduled
the original purchaser for good reasons and, then, come into the
for January 19 - 20, 9:00 to 3:30, Guess-Fisher Gallery,
secondary market and fulfill a new need. As Phil said when he
985 Central Avenue, Call 239-659-2787.
heard about his artwork in a secondhand store, “When an artist
lives long enough, these things happen, so I guess I’ve reached
that plateau! I’m grateful for every day and every friend and Phil Fisher can be found at his easel Guess-Fisher Gallery
family member! in the heart of the Naples Design District.

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